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Miniature Birds for Christmas Tree Ornaments

Harold Bowern

Harold Bowern

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Does anyone have a lead on where you can purchase miniature birds for turned Christmas tree bird ornament houses? I have done a search on Amazon and I can't see any. Is there a hobby store in Canada that sells miniature birds?

Thanks in advance
Harold
 
Harold Bowern said:
Does anyone have a lead on where you can purchase miniature birds for turned Christmas tree bird ornament houses? I have done a search on Amazon and I can't see any. Is there a hobby store in Canada that sells miniature birds?

Thanks in advance
Harold
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I have purchased birds at Michaels and then used acrylic paints to make them more realistic. You could also try Amazon or carve your own.

Bernie
 
Brian Gustin said:
I had no luck with that either... Then I went and turned a few - it does challenge your spindle turning skills. :) I believe it was Mike Peace on Youtube that led me down that rabbit hole.
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Thanks Brian.... you see lots of articles on turning the Christmas tree ornaments, but the bird is another thing. Will give Mike's video a look
 
Tim Connell said:
They do, or at least as of last week. Just had a couple packages delivered.

The brand is "Mayberry Street" and Amazon carries them as well.
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These are not the very small ones used on birdhouse ornaments as they are 1 inch long.
 
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