I’m so excited to pass on the knowledge of wire tree making to my eldest. She used a cut agate geode as the base, floral wire for the tree, and labradorite chip beads for the leaves. No glue was used on this piece at all; the wires wrap the stone.

I haven’t made any of my own wire trees in awhile, mostly because they are a serious investment in time and space (totally worth it, but still). I have several ideas saved in my sketch book for the time I do delve back in. It was good to see my eldest engaged in the process, though. Making wire trees can be meditative, and is similar to bonsai training, but with no worry about forgetting to water.