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:
February 2014 in the East Bay
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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.
boobie bird, Galapagos
Kiwi - New Zeeland's special bird. Nocturnal, with a good sense of smell!
Dodo bird
Snowy sandplover
Magellan penguin
Ducklings
Brown Pelican
Lunnefåglar, Puffins
Red shouldered blackbird
Egret
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
Pygmy owl
Burrowing Owl
Quail
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Skata / Magpie
Duck and seagull
Kolibri / Hummingbird (minisize 4 cm not counting beak)
 You want to see how a humming bird tongue works? It is not what you think:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/watch/10383
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Hungry baby birds
Lone baby bird
Chicken
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...another chicken
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