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Blue Birds
About this design:
Also an experiement. Tried out some alcohol inks on cut out birds. Lots of filing and sanding here.
Components:
aluminum sheet, silver plated wire, alcohol inksRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 3:59 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:These are lovely too!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 5:36 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very nice and cute
On Feb 06, 2013 at 5:56 pm #
NY Bella says:So sweet!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 6:14 pm #
Julie Shane says:Wow! Very cool!
Did you cut the birds by hand or use a punch? Great job with the alcohol inks!
You better make more of these because they will sell like crazy!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 6:52 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very, very cute!! Did you seal the ink? If so, with what?
On Feb 06, 2013 at 8:50 pm #
Elis Mom says:These are adorable, Lynda! I am also curious if you cut them with a saw or shears? What is the gauge of the aluminum, if I may ask?
On Feb 06, 2013 at 8:53 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Hi, Thanks for your interest in these experiments of mine.
I did draw the designs on paper and used rubber cement to attach them to the aluminum sheet- two copies reversed. Cut them out with heavy duty kitchen shears. Got the basic shapes, but very rough. Then, came lots of filing and sanding. The holes were drilled. And yes, since both of these earrings used inks, I did apply a coat of satin varnish for protection because I’m not sure of the ink’s durability.
Glad you like them!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 9:33 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Adorable!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 10:17 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Oh, I think it was 24 gauge aluminum. Not completely sure about this.
On Feb 06, 2013 at 10:43 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:How sweet are these! Really great job!
On Feb 07, 2013 at 7:23 am #
Eeka Mouse says:I’d wear these in an instant! Love the color transition.
On Feb 07, 2013 at 10:43 am #
Deb Harding says:These are darling. Great job with the alcohol inks.
On Feb 07, 2013 at 1:40 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Soo very cute!
On Feb 07, 2013 at 8:15 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thanks for the info, Lynda! I may have to try a project like these. Sush a fun design!
On Feb 07, 2013 at 8:48 pm #
Asia says:Love them
On Feb 08, 2013 at 8:53 pm #
Little Round Chick says:The Blue Birds of Happiness!! Perfect for spring.
On Feb 09, 2013 at 9:03 pm #
Lynn g says:Oh I love your birds…