How to make your own twig bowl
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The latest in home trends is all about organic shapes and nature-inspired.
This twig bowl is a stylish nod to nature and the perfect place to keep your knick knacks.
You will need:
- Packet of modelling clay (from art supply stores)
- Resene testpots in your choice of colours; we used Resene Cararra and Resene Gold Dust
- Plastic bowl
- Baking paper
- Knife and scissors
- Resene testpot brush
Top tip: You can easily update the bowl and its contents to suit the time of year – paint the tips with Resene Pohutukawa and add Christmas baubles in December or for everyday use add some bright and colourful small fruit.
Step by step instructions
Step one: Using the modelling clay, as per the packet instructions, roll several long ‘twigs’.
Step two: Place the plastic bowl upside down on some baking paper, then drape the ‘twigs’ over the bowl in a random star–like pattern.
Step three: Trim any long or unsightly ends. Leave the ‘twigs’ to dry.
Step four: Once it’s dry, turn the bowl right side up and paint all over with Resene Cararra. Leave to dry.
Step five: Paint the ends of the ‘twigs’ in Resene Gold Dust from the Resene Metallics and Special Effects range. Fill with chocolate eggs, and get ready for Easter.
