Comfort Birds

[Charlie E]

Tried something new today. Comfort Birds. I started with a compound cut bird then used some different sanders to do the rounding and shaping. They feel great in your hand. I enjoyed carrying mine today while walking and reading. Kind of like a soothing fidget toy.

[Wichman]

Fidget birds, a new species. I like it  

[barb.j.enders]

Those look great.

[rjweb]

Very nice, RJ

[rdatelle]

They look great. Must of been trickey holding them to try and sand them.

 

[Denny Knappen]

Mighty fine shaping.

 

[wombatie]

Excellent work on the shaping.  A great idea.

Marg

[Charlie E]

21 hours ago, wombatie said:

Excellent work on the shaping.  A great idea.

Marg

Thanks Marg. Each one comes out a little different due to the shaping, which I like. I think I've made 10 so far and haven't got to keep one for myself yet.  I've done a few with maple or mahogany on top and oak underneath which gives them a nice look, like a bird with a lighter colored breast. I sand them down to 400 grit and finish with oil. They really are therapeutic to hold and rub with your fingers and thumb. My grandson who has ADD and loves to fidget loves his.