Bird food sculpture by Theo Tan
Feed the birds with Theo Tan's bird food sculpture activity
As part of the Summer Craft Challenge, we asked Theo Tan to create an activity for makers of all ages and abilities using household materials. Follow the step-by-step on this page or download to print off at home.
You will need the following materials:
- vegetable suet
- coat hanger
- rubber bands
- pair of tights
- oats
- bird seed mix
- scissors
- pan
- wooden spoon
Don't forget to share your makes using the hashtags #EverydayMaking and #GetCreativeOutdoors to win prizes!
Download instructions
2. Over the hob, carefully melt down the suet and gradually add oats and seeds, so it is a porridge-like consistency. 1. Bend the coat hanger into a shape that you like. Leave the hook as it is, as we will use this to hang onto a tree.
4. Squish and mould the mixture into shape using string of rubber bands. Then leave to cool outside or in the fridge. 3. Cut the foot off of the tights and stretch it over the hanger, then fill the tights with the oats and seed mixture.
6. Hang it outside and wait for the birds to come and eat it! 5. Once cool, use scissors and carefully remove the tights.
About Theo Tan
Theo Tan is a young London-based designer. His work investigates traditional craft techniques to the point at which he is able to mis-use and appropriate them.
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