Natural Nut Topiary

Rich, natural textures and colors of nuts and pinecones decorate this topiary.

Materials:

• STYROFOAM Brand Products:
  • Cone, 9" or 12" tall
• Assorted dried seed pods, pinecones and unshelled nuts (quantity varies depending on size of cone and materials used)
• Decorative clay pot
• Acrylic craft paint, brown
• Paint brush
• Acrylic shellac
• Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions:

1. Paint cone brown; let dry.
    
2. Following pattern in photo, or using your own design, arrange and glue dried materials around cone, leaving as little space as possible between each piece.
    
3. Apply shellac, using two coats if needed.
    
4. Display topiary on clay pot.