I wanted a few more fences for my FIW games, so having looked out my window decided to cut a few twiggy branches off the Lilac bushes at the bottom of my garden. These were sized by eye to get them around the right size and a number were taken indoors for trimming.
I cut a number of lengths around 2" in length and some card bases (about 3/4" x 6") but they could be any size to suit. using contact adhesive I stuck a layer onto the card to make the base, overlapping each onto the previous. Then stuck another layer in a similar manner onto the first layer. Using natural twigs does negate the need for painting the 'branches' as they are a very natural colour already.
Once dry, the whole was given my usual sand treatment, painted, dry brushed and flock applied. Using PVA glue I coat the base then dip it into a container of sand. Once dry this is given a coat of paint to suit the basing I want, in this case Dulux 'Mud Hut' from a tester pot.
Once this is dry I then dry brush, using one or two lighter colours and wait for this to dry thoroughly. Using more PVA and an old brush, dab the glue into patches then sprinkle flock onto the base, blow off the excess and you have your base. If required you can then add any small bushes or clumps of grass to finish off.
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