How Do You Make A Decorative Bird Nest?
People have been decorating with bird nests for many years, either as an accent in flower arrangements or decoration for their Christmas trees. Leave the real bird nests out in nature for their builders to enjoy and craft a creative bird nest by following these instructions instead. Mix the plaster of Paris with a small amount of water in a glass jar with a lid. The final thickness should be about the consistency of a milkshake. Stir a small amount of acrylic paint into the plaster of Paris. Use raw umber or ocher to get the color of dirt or mud. Stir the plaster and keep adding paint until it reaches the desired color. Remember, it’s much easier to darken a color than to lighten it, so start with a small amount of paint and gradually add to it. Take a plastic or metal mixing bowl approximately 10 to 12 inches in diameter and fill it with straw or hay. Pour the plaster mixture onto the straw. Use another mixing bowl and put it upside down on several layers of newspaper. Put some alumin
