Ok! The test was an absolute success. I haven't taken a picture of the result, but the form of the object was held very well. My next attempt at modeling/printing a complex solid object will most likely use this method.
But...
For now, my next idea is to abuse the manor in which the printer lays down the material. I thought I would either like to do a bowl of spaghetti or something like a bird's nest. Which do you think I decided on? Essentially, the 'twig' objects are floating above each other and will compress/roll/fall and look fairly natural (I hope). The eggs will serve to contrast with the loose construction of the nest. I might be taking video of this thing at work... so cross your fingers ;)