How to Make the Bird on a Stand Decor Piece

This versatile Bird on a Stand decor piece is sure to brighten any room. And, it's easy to create using Proxxon tools.

Equipment and Supplies for the Bird on a Stand

• 4¼" x 4¼" x ¾" MDF or wood for bird body
• 2" x 2" ¼" MDF or wood for bird wing
• 2" x 1¼" x ¾" MDF or wood for base
• 5" thin dowel rod or skewer for stand
• Pattern for wood pieces
• Pattern for paper pieces
• Mod Podge
• Dark brown stamp pad 
• Liquid adhesive
• Proxxon Band Saw MBS/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM 115
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/S

Instructions for Making the Bird on a Stand

1. Cut MDF or wood pieces to size using the band saw.
2. Print the body and wing patterns and adhere to wood pieces. Cover the substrate with painter's tape; spray the reverse side of the pattern with spray adhesive; mount the pattern onto the covered substrate. The adhesive holds the pattern in place, and the painter's tape makes removal easy.
   
3. Cut the bird body and wing using the scroll saw.
   
4. Sand any rough edges using the disc sander.
5. Mark the center of base for drilling a hole for the dowel rod stand.
   
6. Mark the center of the bottom of the bird for drilling a hole for the dowel rod stand.
   
7. Drill holes in bird body and base using the bench drill press.
   
8. Distress the edges of the bird body, front and sides of wing, base, and dowel rod with a dark brown stamp pad.
   
9. Cut out bird body papers, and adhere one to each side of the bird using Mod Podge.
   
10. When the Mod Podge is thoroughly dry, glue the wing in place with liquid adhesive, and glue the dowel into the bird and the base.
    

Carole