Twig Trivet

Remember in order not to hurt or injure living trees, bushes, or plants, it is important not to pull or cut branches directly from a tree but only to use the ones that have fallen to the ground. Some of the twigs that you find on the ground can be turned into a Twig Trivet to use in the kitchen or by a campfire. 

20 small twigs, 6-8 inches long, with any branches taken off Scissors 

12 fabric strips, 24 inches long and no more than 3 inches wide (Fabric strips can be torn from old fabric, sheets, clothing, socks, or smaller scraps of fabric sewn or tied tightly together to make longer strips.) 

When you reach the right side of the twigs, weave the remaining strip of fabric back toward you. Tie a knot where the fabric ends meet. Be sure not to pull the woven fabric too tight. You want the twigs to lie flat against a table. 

With at least two more strips of fabric, weave through the center part of your twig group. Start with the first strip on the right side and the second strip on the left side of the twigs. 

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