Touch of Sunshine

Wednesday Tutorial

I wanted to share how I make a small Bee skep

Supplies

Jute , (I got mine at a hardwood store)

Glue

Cream floss

Needle

Tea stained

Brown paint

You start with a circle,

Wide the jute around the circle

Sewing the jute together.

I add a little glue ever few inches.

Just to keep it in place.

The bottom is about 5" wide
Now it time to start moving up.
make sure you keep the floss tight.
And don't forget a little glue.
















I wide mine up about 7".
To finished it off sew it to the
center and make a loop at the top.
I brush the whole beehive with
tea stained.
Mix 3 tbsp to a cup of water.
You can also add other spices if you like.
When it dry add the door with brown paint.


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