Creative Woodworks & crafts 1999-10, страница 44

MACAW

by Dirk Boetrnan of The Art Factory

INSTRUCTIONS

Attach pattern using temporary-bone) spray adhesive and drill all blade entry holes. Cut along pattern lines. Remove pattern and sand as needed. Apply finish of choice according to manufacturer's instructions.

Decorate the Macaw

Cut a 30" piece of leather lacing for the hanger. Tie one end through one of the Macaw's wings with two overhand knots. String the beads onto the hanger lace and tie the other end of the lace to the other wing. Refer to Fig. 1 for placement.

Cut two pieces of leather lacing for the bottom two feather ornaments, one 72" {six feet) and one 90" (seven and a half feet). Feed the 72" piece through at point A as shown in Fig. 1 and string the bead combination. Approximately 12" of lacing should be

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Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern | Section No. 2!

SUPPLIES

Wood: wood of choice—one piece 1/8" x 10"x 13"

Tools: scroll saw with assorted blades;

drill with bits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Finish of choice 14 beads, assorted colors* Leather lacing* {16 feet) 75 assorted feathers*

*Available in the Macaw Decorating Kit for $6.95 plus S&H. Contact The Art Factory, 950 Hollman Street, P.O. Box 701. Platteville, Wl 53818; (800)566-6394. Canadian and foreign orders call (608) 348-8332.