Steps to getting some of my blanks to make the birds. I use a hatchet to pop out a chunk, then trim it down. I then use a draw knife to get the thickness I desire.
The Hummingbird and flower are one piece. I little more challenging to make. Flower stem, leaves, and base are separate pieces glued together. This piece is 1 of 4 that turned out.
This bird is made from northern white cedar from my new supplier from northern Michigan. You can really see the natural beauty of the wood,I am getting the hang of a more natural look for the hummingbird.