The basis of this creative beaded tree is self-adhesive medical bandage. This project assumes knowledge of peyote stitch and basic lampworking techniques.
Required Materials: 16-gauge copper wire, self-adhesive medical bandage, masking tape, #14??? seed beads, paint, glue, toothpick, graphite slab. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Flexible-shaft machine, tweezers, mandrels, oxy-propane torch. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework, Peyote Stitch, Lampwork
Originally Published: Lapidary Journal, August 2000