Homemade wicker nest: Instructions

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:38 pm

ranchnanny wrote: Thanks Ivan here in Central Oregon there are lots of willows so I have an alert out to all my friends that I need willow branches......

Lucky, I know of one, a 10 minute walk away

Chris103 · Post by **Chris103** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:17 pm

Tried making one today out of bamboo....didn't go so well lol! The 105-108 heat index may have had something to Do with it...that's my excuse anyway

Hats off to anyone that makes one! I won't be so tiffed paying $6 for a wicker one at petco next time haha, that's for sure!

Sam007 · Post by **Sam007** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:12 pm

Very good attempt Sherry. Nest is looking very nice!

Ginene · Post by **Ginene** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:06 pm

I wonder if I might find something in Michael's that I can use to make this???

Ginene · Post by **Ginene** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:10 pm

ranchnanny
I love it Sherry...Rustic Country is my style!!! Would look pretty with some red berries too

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:55 pm

I don't think that the birds really care what they look like as long as they are somewhat functional. Bob

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:02 pm

Thanks Sam, Ginene and Bob.....

Ginene I agree berries would be cute... Bob don't ya know us ladies love to decorate....LOL!

Ginene · Post by **Ginene** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:15 am

ranchnanny
Totally agree, Sherry. It might as well be cute and functional

Nerien · Post by **Nerien** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:42 am

I wonder if I might find something in Michael's that I can use to make this???

I don't think Michaels carries it, but you can buy basketweaving reed online at reasonable prices. Daughter and I made a couple baskets from kits, and it was so much fun we were going to start making baskets for everyone for Christmas presents and such, but then life interfered. But I had looked up the stuff online and was all ready to start ordering.

It comes in different types and colors, too, so you could be both rustic and artistic. You soak it to soften it, and if it starts to dry and stiffen while you're still working, you just wet it again. Easy to work with. Well, easy once you get all ten fingers cooperating. Daughter was about 7 years old, maybe, when we did this.

I think they definitely need red berries or fall leaves or something added. Think of how cute the pictures with the birds will be.

Ginene · Post by **Ginene** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:03 am

Nerien
Awesome idea, Ruth. I am "not allowed" to charge anything, so I will have to go on a hunt at the craft stores. I'm already going to be in trouble for charging $40 for travel cages

...lol!

zebra zombie · Post by **zebra zombie** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:32 am

Great job nice nests..

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:02 pm

Ivan I am trying to make another nest but the willow keeps breaking and its very green.... what am I doing wrong....?

Ivann 97 · Post by **Ivann 97** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:27 pm

I don't know.. what type of willow tree are you using? Salix babylonica is the best for knitting.

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