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Learn how to make a 
Put all of your friends or family on your very own friendship tree! Just follow the easy directions below! You can make your own tree in any colors you have and decorate it however you wish! Use your imagination! With Perler beads, it's fun and easy to...   
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Materials:
in to three strands. Two strands should measure approximately 24" in length with the third measuring about 30". Align one end of each strand of wire so it is even with the ends of the others. The 30" strand will have one end longer than the others. |
| 2. Bend the strands in half keeping the extra wire on the longer strand to one end. |
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3. Pinch the wires together 2"- 3" from the bend to form loops. |
| 4. Next, string beads on to the strands until the looped areas are covered to the pinch. |
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5. Using the long end of the longer wire, wrap around all the strands for about 1" at the pinch, then spread all three loops to form a base. |
| 6. String Perler beads on to each wire from the open end to the wrapped neck of the tree. Finish by using needle nose pliers to spiral the ends of wire and then hand bend the wire lengths into gentle curves. |
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You can use paper clips to dangle off of the ends of your wires, or make other ornaments to hang from your branches! Make your tree as unique as you are, and remember - Perler beads are all about FUN!! |
