![]() ![]() If you want to slightly alter the feet without making your own, simply add a little Apoxie sculpt to make areas thicker or bolder according to the bird you are trying to make. While these feet were made by Richard Delise to replicate those of a life size goldfinch, there are many other birds that have feet that are very similar or almost identical. Purple Martin (2 adults) - Hand Carved Wooden Bird. Purple Gallinule - Hand Carved Wooden Bird. Goldfinch Cast Feet also fit the following birds: After being hand-chisled, ours birds are given stunning definition using a burning pen. Clean the legs and feet with vinegar or denatured alcohol before painting them.To blend the legs from the body of the goldfinch, use a little Apoxie Sculpt to create a feather formation that looks for natural.Reinforce the bent feet with a little super glue or apoxie sculpt.Be careful because the goldfinch cast feet are very small and can break easily. You can also use a file and notch them from the under side of the knuckles to bend them around.If you want to bend the feet or legs, GO SLOW! Use a hair dryer to heat them and slowly bend them into position.Also remember that the hind toe goes to the inside of the bird. If you look carefully at the top of the leg, they will be marked. ![]() carver & gilder, 36 Leadenhall street Fisher Eden, stationer & account book. Drill holes in the bird to attach the legs and feet. 181 Finch, Rickman & Finch, mustard manufacturers.The top of the leg is about 1/8" in diameter.This tenon can be used to mount the bird and feet onto a surface, like a branch or may be clipped off if not needed. There is a tenon on the bottom of each foot that is about 1/8" in diameter and 3/8" long.From the bottom of the foot to the top of the leg tenon is about 1" high.From the tip of the front toe to the tip of the back to is 1" long.(one left and one right to fit one full size chickadee). You will be impressed by the intricate detail of the legs and feet that will make your carving look more realistic than ever before. The goldfinch cast feet are made of a mixture of pewter and tin forming a replica of real chickadee bird feet. Make your carving or taxidermy piece come to life with these "life size" Goldfinch feet.
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