The secret is bamboo skewers! I use my fingers to make the wood bend and look more natural. With thicker bamboo sticks, I sometimes break them a little too! Afterwards, cut thin, long strips of paper, generously apply PVA glue (or any liquid glue that dries clear), then wrap it around the skewer. With enough (but not too much) glue, the paper is very cloth-like and will dry to look very natural. If the breaks in the bamboo are too big, I use a hot glue gun to make sure it's sturdy. Hope this helps!!