Fan Birds

[Kepis]

Ive been messing around with Fan Birds again of late, in particular the last couple of days has seen me make about a dozen or more, some are ok, others are now plant labels and fire wood, even with the failures it's been great fun and some amount of frustration, but the practice paid off and today, these two flew out of the workshop

The two birds come from the opposing sides of a small Ash log, the blanks were approx 5 inches in length, two and a half inches wide and about an inch thick, the top bird ended up with a total of 53 feathers and the bottom one had 68 feathers, some of the feathers are still a bit thick, but thankfully as i had so many i could lose them and i really need to ensure i rive the feathers all of the way down.

I must extend my gratitude to Sean Hellman for his encouragement & advice that he has freely offered whilst ive been trying to get my head around making these.

Thanks for having a looksee and as always, constructive criticism is welcome.

 

[Goatboy]

Wow Kepis, they're pretty spectacular, thought about a tutorial here or on your blog? I'm not sure how they go together. Very cool.

 

[Wayne]

nice craftsmanship Top job.

 

[Niels]

Great work! You have great skill.

 

[Kepis]

Wow Kepis, they're pretty spectacular, thought about a tutorial here or on your blog? I'm not sure how they go together. Very cool.

Thanks mate, tbh, im not the best person to demonstrate how to make these, have a search for Sean Hellman on YouTube, he has some great video's on these

nice craftsmanship Top job.

Thanks Wayne.

Great work! You have great skill.

Cheers Niels

 

[swright81076]

Stunning work mate, I've always fancied making one of these.

touched by nature

 

[Toddy]

Those are beautiful

atb,
M

 

[Kepis]

Thanks for the comments peeps

 

[Harvestman]

Now if you hang those on either side of your stall at shows you are certain to pull in the punters. Great work.

 

[Kepis]

Now if you hang those on either side of your stall at shows you are certain to pull in the punters. Great work.

Cheers Mike, Ive got about a dozen that im going to be hanging up this weekend at a show im doing , along with a whole host of other things from spoons and spatulas to wooden rakes and foot stools.

 

[Mesquite]

Very nice work Mark... very nice indeed

 

[Kepis]

Very nice work Mark... very nice indeed

Thanks Steve

 

[CBJ]

Those look fantastic mate,

Ill have to have a go at one of these at some point,

Are they quite difficult?

atb

Craig

 

[Hugo]

Nice looking birds Kepis mate, I have one of them hanging up at Hugo towers. Ta mate.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Oh spectacular carving !!! I think I may just stick to road-sweeping, if anyone has a spare brush

 

[Elines]

They really are good.

From an earlier post for those who want to have a go:

"For those interested in fan birds, Sally Nye, one of the leading exponents of fan birds, has posted a video on You Tube about 'riving'.

It is at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwO9AWhsOeM


You can find other sources at:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83949 "


I'd say it is not too difficult to get something almost acceptable but a lot more difficult - and needing lots of practice - to reach Kepis's standard.

 

[Dean]

Amazing work Kepis, how long did it take to make each one?

 

[Macaroon]

Astounding! Very beautiful and graceful - magnificent!........................atb mac

 

[Kepis]

Amazing work Kepis, how long did it take to make each one?

Thanks Dean, not really sure how long they take to be honest, next time i make a few i'll time myself, would be useful to know really.

 

[Kepis]

Astounding! Very beautiful and graceful - magnificent!........................atb mac

Thanks Mac.