Roughed-out with drum
sander. Maple dowel
(1/4 inch) for beak
glued in.
The beak roughly shaped, the
body roughly shaped, underside
of wings cut out.
The body shaped
and sanded.
Feather groups established
and final sanding completed.
Tail View of
feather groups
Individual feathers
penciled in
Feathers "detailed" into
the wood, body textured
Side view of the
feathers
Make Your Own Redpoll If you do not have the equipment to
form the carving, you can purchase
a partially carved bird. A carving such as
the one shown in the large center
photo can bepurchased for $80,
which includes 4 mm eyes.
(Shipping is extra, but is
usually under $10 )
It does not require legs/feet
since it is designed to be roosting/resting.
If interested, or if you require more
information, e-mail Richard.
Other birds that
can be purcased in
the same stage of
development
as the carving of the
Redpoll:
Winter Wren
House Wren
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Chickadee
Hummingbird
(Others also
available)
Roosting/resting
bases also available
Wild Wing Carving- Steps to Carving a Redpoll by Richard Goerg
