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Birdhouse Trio
From the Bundle O' Birdhouses Collection
Country Corner Crafts 2000
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
- Wood of your choice, we used 3/8" stock.
- Fast acting adhesive - hot glue gun, expoxy, etc.
- Sandpaper
- Acrylic paints in shades of Burgundy,Hunter Green,Antique Gold,or your choice of colors.
- Antiquing medium of your choice, if desired.
- Spanish Moss for nests, small dowel for perches.
- Varnish.
- 19 Gauge wire to join pieces and hangers.
- Small scrap of country print fabric for bows. Country Buttons if desired.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Trace patterns onto wood,cut out,drill any necessary holes, and sand well.
- Measure and cut rof and base pieces for birdhouses(all pieces 1" wide strips)
*Base Pieces are 4" long. Short roof pieces are 5" long. Long roof pieces are 5" long PLUS
the thickness of the wood you are using. IE: 5"+1/4"=5 1/4" long piece for proper overlap when joined.
If desired, you could choose to mitre the corners of two 5 1/2" long pieces instead.
- Paint all pieces as shown, or in your choice of colors.
- Flyspeck the stars if you like that effect (slightly diluted paint spattered with an old scruffy toothbrush.)
- Allow pieces to dry thoroughly.
- Sand along all edges very well, and also lightly along all other surfaces to achieve an aged appearance.
- Glue on the painted dowel perches now.
- Varnish entire project and allow sufficient drying time.
- Use the antiquing medium to enhance the rustic look, and add another coat of varnish to seal.
- Wire pieces together with the wire as shown in the photo. Make small loophole hangers for the
ends to hang.
- Glue on some spanish moss on the birdhouses to resemble nests.
- Glue on frayed country bows on the hearts, and if you wish, an old country button in the center!
That’s it! An adorable swag that goes just about anywhere!
See our Helpful Tips and Suggestions for additional wood preparation and finishing techniques.
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