How to build a Hickory birdhouse with a cute bird face

How to build a Hickory birdhouse with a cute bird face.

I designed and build this bid hose with art in mind. I started by designing a face for the birdhouse that includes multiple birds of different types. Small birds mainly, ones that may occupy the birdhouse itself. The design is then created in a program called Lightburn where I create a file that will transfer the image to a ¼" piece of finished plywood. Once the computer and laser burner are connected I burn the image onto the plywood using a Dewalli laser engraver. This image also included the outlined shape need to be cut into the shape of the birdhouse face. I make those cuts and drill a hole where the design indicates, sand the wood and colorize the birdhouse face.

From there I build a frame around the face of the birdhouse and then piece by piece I add, in this case sections of hickory that over lap like in a clap board house. The roof is completed in the same style with overlapping sections. I also add a removable base with raised feet so the birdhouse can be cleaned. Once the birdhouse is assembled I add an exterior finish the the birdhouse.

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I design and create fine crafts and furniture using organic materials such as wood, stone, granite, metal, glass and other materials. I make birdhouses, pens, lamps, charcuterie boards, shaving sets and a bunch of other things. Creating and sharing is what this site is about. I hope you enjoy the things that I have made. Comment if you want to see how I have made one of the items on my web site.

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