How to make WaspNest Freehand Counterweights

Step 4 Wrap the string around the tube and weight.

Before I start wrapping the string around the tube, I first cut off the slip-knots so the WaspNest would turn out less bumpy and misshaped.

Then I started wrapping the string around the tube and weight. I used about 8 strings on each WaspNest. That number may vary fro you if you have longer or shorter strings. You'll want to just wrap strings onto it until it gains the shape of your liking. I started at one end and wrapped the string upon itself so it wouldn't unravel. I then wrapped it up tightly and evenly. As each string was ended I started wrapping a new one on top of it. It may be easier if you just tied all the strings together to form one long piece of string, but it may turn out a little misshaped because of the knots.

After I achieved the size and shape I wanted I took a paperclip and unbent it, and then poked the last strand of string into the ball. This insures that the WaspNest can't unravel and come loose.

My turned out a little too tall so I squished and shaped the WaspNest to my liking. Since I used clay as the core it was very pliable and easy to change the shape. Just don't overdue it, as the string may slip off the plastic tube and unravel.