Birdhouse:African Sumac and Honey Locust

[robert raess]

Here's another birdhouse.It's made out of honey locust on base and African Sumac on cap.every place the heartwood showed on the Honey locust I textured.I dried the locust in the micro.Sealed with shellac+ multiple coats of Black milk paint.I then rubbed off the milk paint to show the heartwood.5 coats of shellac + 4 coats of wood floor quality water base urethane.then rubbed out the entire pc. with automotive compounds.The cap was off a pc. of African sumac, and was ready to be thrown away..but wait..a roof.I turned and textured half of the 'roof' and dyed the other half with red dye[trans-tint]..then on the red part i dabbed a somewhat repeating pattern of black milk paint.I made a stand out of bent walnut to hold the pc. but was not happy with it.. when i revamp the stand, i'll post it. Thanks for looking!Rob

[Ed Morgano]

Now that is cool. You've just given me more work to do on my lathe.

[Ron Stadler]

That one sure is different, very cool though, like the imagination everyone has on here.

[David E Keller]

That's pretty cool, Rob. I really like the shape and texturing on the roof... It really sets this piece apart.

[Dan Forman]

Looks good, but if exposed to the sun, those little birdies might cook. :eek:

Dan

[Kathy Marshall]

Very cool Rob!

[Terry Murphy]

That is a great birdhouse.
I love it.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice colors and I really like the texturing! What are the dimensions?

[robert raess]

Thanks Steve,the base is about4-5 " wide,overall ht. is about 7-8".The roof is 7-8"x 3-4".It was very fun to do! Rob