Thank you so much for your kind comment. Unfortunately, we have no new videos planned at this time, but we're so delighted that we've helped you sharpen your skills.
I’m having trouble soldering the toes to the feet and the legs to the bird body. What am I doing wrong? It’s driving me crazy!! Do you have a video on how to solder wire to wire or wire to bird body?
I'm sorry you are having difficulty soldering the wire. I do not have a video showing this but perhaps I can try to explain. Number 1, make sure the wire you are using is copper or tinned copper, if your wire is anything else it will not solder. Number 2, make sure you are fluxing, many of my students forget that step. Number 3,to hold the feet in place while soldering it is helpful to use a popsicle stick to hold them in place while you solder. To attach to the bird I find it helpful to put the bird upside down, I have a jig that holds it in place but a small vice would suffice. this way you have your hands free to attach the legs. I hope you find this helpful.
I made a rooster a few days ago and wanted to have it standing up but when I made the legs and wanted to solder them to the bird it kinda pulled the rimb loose (the outside of the bird, don't know how you call that). I tried making it stronger but it didn't work. The legs were strong enough but standing up is a problem, so now it's sitting on its butt, lol.
Hi, I’m hoping to use this technique for clay birds. Can you tell me the specifics (size, material) of the wire on the right? It looks most sturdy. I have a soldering iron, but have only used it for computer wire. Hopefully I can adapt.
First of all, it's best if your soldering iron is 100 watts. Soldering irons for circuit boards and that type of work may not get hot enough. The twisted wire is zinc coated and is 18 gauge thickness. The wire can be purchased at Ed Hoy International in Warrenville, IL. I hope this answers your question and thanks for your comment.
Will you have new videos coming?? I LOVE your explanations and have learned so much from your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Unfortunately, we have no new videos planned at this time, but we're so delighted that we've helped you sharpen your skills.
Wish I had seen these before I made my ridiculously sad flamingo standing in water with one knee bent. These legs are perfect. Thank you.
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I'm really digging your channel. You've really given me concise techniques to take my hobby to the next level
Thank you so much!
Your videos are great, very helpful. Thank you!
do you have a video showing how you do the eyes
Fantastic
Thank you
Excellent! Thank you, now I want to make some birds!😆
Thank you so much! I was doing it all wrong and the feet were deformed. Great video.
So cute 🥰
I’m having trouble soldering the toes to the feet and the legs to the bird body. What am I doing wrong? It’s driving me crazy!! Do you have a video on how to solder wire to wire or wire to bird body?
I'm sorry you are having difficulty soldering the wire. I do not have a video showing this but perhaps I can try to explain. Number 1, make sure the wire you are using is copper or tinned copper, if your wire is anything else it will not solder. Number 2, make sure you are fluxing, many of my students forget that step. Number 3,to hold the feet in place while soldering it is helpful to use a popsicle stick to hold them in place while you solder. To attach to the bird I find it helpful to put the bird upside down, I have a jig that holds it in place but a small vice would suffice. this way you have your hands free to attach the legs.
I hope you find this helpful.
Awesome
I made a rooster a few days ago and wanted to have it standing up but when I made the legs and wanted to solder them to the bird it kinda pulled the rimb loose (the outside of the bird, don't know how you call that). I tried making it stronger but it didn't work. The legs were strong enough but standing up is a problem, so now it's sitting on its butt, lol.
It could be that your rooster was to big for the legs. You could try soldering wire around the rooster edge to strengthen it.
Brilliant ❤
Hi, I’m hoping to use this technique for clay birds. Can you tell me the specifics (size, material) of the wire on the right? It looks most sturdy. I have a soldering iron, but have only used it for computer wire. Hopefully I can adapt.
First of all, it's best if your soldering iron is 100 watts. Soldering irons for circuit boards and that type of work may not get hot enough. The twisted wire is zinc coated and is 18 gauge thickness. The wire can be purchased at Ed Hoy International in Warrenville, IL. I hope this answers your question and thanks for your comment.