Tree making: take a roll of 9 gauge steel. Cut it up in lengths according to the size of tree you want. Then it's wire wrangling time . Cover it with tissue paper. Make the ends poke proof. Spray paint.
It's a very bouncy tree, the wires/ limbs flex in an interesting way.
I'm contemplating putting leaves on.
I started doing a series of birds after Christmas, inspired by ball shaped ornaments, where I start from a tennis ball size wool ball and then make a simple version of a specific species, going for the characteristic colors and markings.
The moths and butterflies are from last year and made as barrettes:
The moths and butterflies are from last year and made as barrettes:
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Gallery: Birds
It's a funny thing, making feathers of fur.
I like how the warmth and lightness of wool actually can feel like a live bird in your hands.
I like how the warmth and lightness of wool actually can feel like a live bird in your hands.

Dodo bird
Snowy sandplover

Magellan penguin

Ducklings

Brown Pelican

Lunnefåglar, Puffins

Red shouldered blackbird

Egret

American Kestrel

Blue Jay

Pygmy owl

Burrowing Owl

Skata / Magpie

Duck and seagull

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Hungry baby birds

Lone baby bird

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