Rustic twig and wire bowl
Step 1: Walk the dog, but don’t throw him/her sticks, keep them.
Step 2: Cut to length, drill and add some wire, easy!
Step 3: Finally, empty the biscuit tin (yummy) and fashion a base.
Last week I used an empty baked beans tin, this week I thought I’d be even thriftier and use twigs! Okay, I also used some wire and an old biscuit tin, but the main material is good ‘ol twigs, as found on the ground under trees. Actually that’s the best thing about this project, not that it’s made from a free resource, but that the first step involves getting off your sofa and into the countryside.
On top of this, my bowl has an added claim to fame – the twigs were gathered from Burnham Beeches, an ancient English woodland that has been featured in many movies including ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’, ‘Princess Bride’ and ‘Harry Potter’! And no, I didn’t make a special pilgrimage, I happen to live nearby – it’s where I walk the dog and kids.
So why not give it a go? You’ll find details on how to make your own bowl below – if you have any questions, just leave me a comment.
Please note: You will also, most likely, need to sand the ‘biscuit tin’ base to remove the printed surface. I’d also suggest spending some time, after steps 8 and 9, shaping the bowl by bending the twigs and tweaking the wire with pliers.
Includes:
1) Measuring guide – print out at 100%
2) Collectable instructions – they are useful and they look good
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Have a look at Robin Wood’s blog, he’s a wood turner that uses a foot-powered lathe to make traditional bowls and plates from local timber. He’s also passionate about preserving heritage crafts.
This is amazing! I love that I can make something that looks like it’s straight out of a pricey store with things around the house and in the backyard. Awesome idea
Yes, and if you collect the twigs yourself you end up with nice memories as well. Thanks for the comment. Scott:-)
Oh man! I love everything about this whole blog! I need to set aside some time to look at everything.
Thanks Amy, I try to add one or two new projects a month, I hope you’ll visit again. Scott:-)
Ummm…this is my first time on your blog & wow! You are amazing!
Hello Scott, i’m here just to say “congratulations” for all your creations, especially this bowl, i love it.
I will try to do one!!! I posted at my website http://reciclaedecora.com
Well Done Scott once more……..
Thank you for the nice comment – I’ve just checked out your blog, it has some great ideas, so thanks for including some of my projects. Scott
First timer, love the patterns!!
I like your site template…very well…your work is also cooool…thnx
Just love things made with twigs – bowls, hot pads, curtains, coffee
tables. What other great things have you made??
Jean
aawesome ….
Wow, I love it! How perfect for fall. Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
Fantastic – thanks Rachel! And I’ll give your great site a shout-out next post
Scott
I love nature. I love crafts using nature. I just had to check you out after seeing your project on Craftzine.com. Thanks for the instructions.
So awesome! And glad to have discovered your blog.
Thanks Marisa – I’m trying to post a new craft each week, so visit again! Scott
Oh my goodness! I’m so glad I found your blog! It’s absolutely beautiful! And I love making things out of twigs and old biscuit tins, so…
Thank you – and I’m very glad to have a new visitor. Good luck with your own ‘twig project’, I hope you will visit again. Scott
Hi, just stumbled across your site through a random search and I love it! Subscribing now… thanks for the great ideas, already got future plans to use them!
Great, a new subscriber! Thank you, Steph. Scott
Fantastic Scott!! Next time I go to BB with S. and the kids I will start collecting the twigs to do the bowl
Thanks for the comment Manu – I’m glad you like the bowl, it will probably be in pieces next time you visit, if Joshua has his way! Scott