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ZackMclaughlin β paper cut hummingbird feather
Published: 2015-04-02 15:13:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 2110; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 7
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A quick pic to show the scale of the paper feathers I cut for my hummingbird sculptures. I'll typically cut 150-200 per hummingbird, then it's the even fiddlier part of gluing them on one by one!Related content
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Thank you so much!!
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Still hard to understand your infinite patience.. And just how are they glued without messing them up?Β
If every feather is as meticulously cut as this one...
Very impressive
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Must need some SUPER TINY scissors to do that...and LOTS of patience!!!
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Patience or madness!
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Hummingbirds have such unique feathers. Not sure if making that shape would be any more difficult than other types of feathers, but it impresses me how similar it is to the real thing.
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Thank you so much! I do really study a bird before attempting to make it, I like to know it from every angle, map out all the feathers and plan how to attack each and every feather! Bit anal like that
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Far too delicate for my big clumsy fingers!!
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So tiny! Do you use a magnifying glass? Do you cut multiple sheets at once, or do one feather at a time?
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Small and fiddly! No magnifying glass, just my eyes and sense of touch 
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That's impressive! Do you sell your work, then?
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Thanks! Yes, I sell on etsy, link here if you want to have a browse
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Wow! These are so cool!
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Thank you so much!!
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Wow, that's amazing. Seems like a lot of work
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Thank you so much! It does send me a little crazy at times, but I love it!!
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I make handmade cards in my family, and I get frustrated getting glue on my fingers with that. I can't imagine trying to glue on feathers of this size!!! 
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Don't be fooled by the clean pictures!! I get glue and paper everywhere!! 
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Thank you! Quite tiddly
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WOWΒ Β thats damn small, and it looks so fluffy Β
I wanna try it myself... it will be a disaster, but i don't care Β
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Ha!Thanks! Yes do! It is surprisingly rewarding!
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Ha! Thank you so much!!
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Showoff! lol
You know, there is this artist that I follow on Instagram I think you would appreciate. She doesn't do 3D like you do, but her work with paper and a blade is amazing! Check out maude_alta when you get a chance and let me know what you think of her work!! She has an Etsy shop too called braveBird, and her website is bravebirdpaperarts.com
Just thought I would like to share one favorite with another! lol
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Ha!
Thank you for the share! I actually found her on Facebook not long ago and follow her on there, such incredibly fine paper cut work, puts mine to shame! She is awesome!
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There is nothing that could put your work to shame...not even a real bird! lol
I've followed her on Instagram for almost a year now and I am just constantly blown away by her talent. I think that ifΒ I tried what she does I wouldn't have any fingertips left, or anyΒ blood for that matter! lol
What entrances me the most is how two such spectacular artists such as yourselves can use and manipulate the same medium and come up with such different results!! I find it especially funny how you both like birds so much!
Do you have an Instagram account? If not you should totally get one!!! I searched for you, and while I did find 5, I seriously doubt any of them are you! lol
Well, have a good day, let your creativity take flight, and know that you are appreciated every day for the joy and delight you being others, especially me and my family!!
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Ha! Nature is the best at art, full stop
I really don't know how she does it either!! Just so fragile and technical! One little slip and it would be ruined! I would have no finger tips left!
It is so fascinating how people find their little techniques and ways to express themselves with the same seemingly mundane material as paper! But it makes this world so inspiring and I really love it! The bird thin is weird I agree
Yes I do have an Instagram account, its @ZackMclaughlins my name was already taken annoyingly so I added the 's' at the end
Have a great day too, and thank you again so much for your lovely kind words, makes it all more the worth while. Keep up your beautiful work too and never stop creating, it's so good for the soul! Good luck with your studio, exciting! All the best to you and your family, Zack
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Found you and followed! Now I can start my stalking in earnest! lol
I will spread your best wishes to the hubby and kids! lol
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Thank you!!! And thank you again!
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Oh wow. Can't figure out what else to say.
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That has to be a hell of work! D: But it's amazing <3
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It sends me a little stir crazy at times!! Thank you so much
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I'm sure it does but it's rewarding too! c: The finished birds are AMAZING <3Β
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Thank you so much
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