My Bird Making Process...
I thought it would be nice to share a little bit of information about how my birds are created here at Annette Mackie Handmade. When you purchase one of my bird sculptures it really is a one-off, a unique art piece that I hope will delight its recipient. Each bird always takes on their own little personality with their own stance and look in their eye. No two birds are ever the same.
Every element of the bird making process is completed by me, from choosing the fabric and cutting out the pattern pieces, right through to carefully wrapping, packing and posting.
All my birds are made using my own design patterns, which were created after making many, many prototypes until I was happy with the final look.
The detailing on my birds (particularly the wings and tail) is an intuitive process, especially on my larger birds. I tailor each one to what feels right for that bird, often using a variety of decorative lace and accent fabrics. The beaks are crafted using fabric and thread. The legs are made using wire and are always finished off with one of my signature leg rings with my initials imprinted upon it.
