All of my Mechanical Birdies have very pronounced details, such as the prominent tail feathers, long wings, three dimensional panel details, and LED light eyes in some cases! They are very unique creatures, and none of them are exactly the same.
He looks like metal, doesn't he? Actually, the entire thing is handsculpted from polymer clay and finished with mica powders for an awesome metallic effect. Every little detail is done by hand, such as the many rivets and panels that you see. He can have LED eyes, gears and watch innards, wind-up watch mechanisms, touches of gold, and all sorts of other details as well.
Yes - he can stand on his own. He's got two long wire legs that allow him to stand freely. The birdie balances by being at the center of gravity - he is slightly perked forward while his big feet evenly disperse his weight so that he may stand with no problems.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN ORDERING A CUSTOM MECHANICAL BIRDIE:
♥ Give me your colours! Do you prefer the worn steel/silver look or the antiqued brass look? Both look beautiful! I have all sorts of metallic colours - almost anything that you can think of. I've had people ask for red, green, and even a "mica rock" colour with that beautiful rainbow oil-spill look.
♥ Give me your preferences! List any likes or dislikes you have when it comes to the components I add to the birdies. Generally all I need are the colours, and I will create you something unique, but if you have any little details that you want to see included, don't hesitate to let me know! Examples are: I'd like him to have two green LED eyes, gears on his back, a wind-up watch mechanism. Etc etc...
♥ Choose the legs! You can go for the long bent stick legs of my old designs, or the straight coiled legs of my new designs. They both allow him to balance, but most folks prefer the new coiled legs because they look so cool. You can see the new coiled legs in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th photo of this listing. They can be long or short - your choice, of course!
You can let me know EXACTLY what you are looking for after (or before) completing the transaction by sending me a convo here on Etsy, or by e-mailing me at monster_kookies [!at] hotmail.com - just don't forget to tell me your Etsy username.
These birdies are extremely detailed, take a lot of love and labour, and are adorned with all sorts of findings! Each one has been glazed to keep them safe.
As soon as you and I have a colour/design figured out, it may take up to two weeks or so to create depending on how many other orders I have at the time. After your birdie has been created, I will send you pictures via Etsy Conversation or E-mail. After you have approved the design, it will be shipped. :)
♥ MEASUREMENTS & MATERIALS ♥
This piece is about 3 1/2" tall and made from polymer clay and various metal findings / wire. It is a freestanding sculpture that stands on two wire legs and feet.
♥ AVAILABILITY ♥
Please know that this piece is made to order, and so it will take 2 weeks or less to create it. It is a custom one of a kind item, so even though I CAN replicate designs, I do not replicate them down to the last detail - each piece is unique and handcrafted, so you can see why an exact replication is impossible. :)
♥ PACKAGING & SHIPPING ♥
Because this is a larger item, it will be shipped in a cardboard box and the necessary padding to keep it safe in transit. For those in the U.S. and Canada, this item will automatically be shipped via Expedited Parcel, meaning that you will receive it in half the time as Small Packet Air Mail. It will also come with a tracking number. I combine shipping, so if you order anything else from my shop along with this item, there will be no extra shipping cost to you.
♥ CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ♥
Shipping tends to vary greatly depending on what city/town you live in - especially in Canada. Shipping tends to range from $7.00 - $17.00 for Canadians, and $18.00 - $22.00 for International residents. As a result, I list the highest shipping price for Canadian and International orders. When I receive your order, I will send you a message letting you know what the actual price is to ship to your specific address, and I will promptly refund you the difference.
If you would like to know the exact shipping cost for your location before you order, just send me a message letting me know your Postal/Zip Code.
For everything else that you need to know, please refer to my Policies:
http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=6040158
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
