First off, you'll need a branch. And I mean, who doesn’t love a good nature walk, right? If you’re like me, I spent way too long trying to find the perfect one. I wanted something just right—not too big, not too skinny. After what felt like an hour (okay, maybe it was only 20 minutes), I found one. Then, I painted it black. It dries super fast, but trust me, it's easy to get impatient and touch it too soon. Paint fingerprints, anyone?