Magnets

Meet Waz and Tralana's hummingbird!  I needed to complete these guys in time for the Bookfest in Kirkland.  I sculpt, paint, and sign each one individually.  Right now they're available through the Hummingbird Lane gift shop in Bothell and at book signing events.  I will eventually figure out methods and costs so I can ship these safely through sales on my website.

I hope to add other characters to this collection by Christmas. As you can see from the pictures, each one turns out a little bit different whether I intend it or not.  I start with a mold that I make from the first piece I sculpt and bake, then insert wire where needed as an armature for the wings and tail, add the eyes, sculpt details and accessories (add feather texture, harness and hair), bake, then hand paint and airbrush as the mood dictates.  A little labor intensive, but  they're made in the USA!