Birdhouse Ornaments????

[John Terefenko]

I lost my bookmarks for alot of different sites and a couple of them were for unique birdhouse ornaments. If anyone has any sites where unique birdhouse ornaments are show or if you make some yourself I would appreciate seeing some. I want to get started on some now so I do not get caught offguard later in the year. Thjanks for all replys.

[Steve Schlumpf]

John - there are a lot of folks here that turn birdhouse ornaments but you will be hard pressed to find anyone better at it than Bernie! Here are some of his:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=96649

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=99375

[Bernie Weishapl]

John here are some. I studied all three and use a combination of all.

http://www.detroitareawoodturners.org/Bird%20House.pdf

http://www.rrosand.com/articles/18-3.html

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/woodturners/Images/pdfs/birdhouse_ornament_c.pdf

Thanks Steve for the nice compliment.

[Jim Underwood]

Here's my tutorial:

http://www.classiccitywoodturners.com/Birdhouse%20and%20Eyelets.pdf

[Larry Marley]

Nice tutorial Jim

[Jim Underwood]

That's quite a compliment coming from you Mr. Marley. I've enjoyed yours tremendously. Thank you.:)

[Jeff Nicol]

John, I have a standing order at one of the shops I sell at. They want all I can make and call when they need more! I do lots with fine finials and cardinals, goldfinch, and bluebirds on the perches seem to sell best. The more woods I use in each one also get the customers going. Also leaving some of the bark on them gives it a very rustic earthy look and that always is good. Check out some of my posts and my website and there are pictures there. Here are some of the last ones I made.

Jeff

[Matt Ranum]

Where do you get the birds from? Craft stores I assume?

[Jeff Nicol]

Matt, I get mine from "Michaels" or other arts and craft outlets. There must be a supplier on the internet too, but I have not looked yet.

Jeff

[John Terefenko]

Thanks everyone for the links and the look into those who make them. Much appreciated. I have bookmarked these again.

I have gotten the little birds at craft stores but recently started getting them here. http://www.darice.com/ecom/ProductDetails.aspx?it=1302-21&oid=7431

[Matt Ranum]

Thanks Jeff, there happens to be a Michaels near me I'll have to check it out.