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Process: Beach Glass Jewelry with Wildpen
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http://www.etsy.com/storque/article/
See the full article on Etsy’s Handmade Blog.
Visit the Shop: http://wildpen.etsy.com
I have met a few atoos in my day, but on this day, in early June, I met Sunny and FlaxMan, two Umbrella atoos who help run wildpen, an Etsy shop where they sell handmade (er… beak- and talon-made) gifts.
Duration : 0:6:10
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25 Comments
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
beach glass are soo …
beach glass are soo pretty! i foun a purple one once i wich i live close to teh beach then id go there everyday if i can to look for stuff
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
i like sea glass. …
i like sea glass. if i were the bird, I would eat it. I also like the beach, so that’s cool that the lady takes them there a lot. better than being stuck in some dingy cage.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Meet the crazy bird …
Meet the crazy bird lady who wraps copper around beach glass when the birds tell her to. This is a BS story. Who produces this stuff?
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I laughed so hard …
I laughed so hard when the birds started dancing.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
obviously very …
obviously very young Toos should not be working/handling glass or beads. this is not the case with these guys – they’re teenagers and know better than to ingest these types of objects.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
the birds are …
the birds are beautiful and sweet & all but i’m not buying the whole “they’re controlling their own destiny” thing, lol…but whatever you want to keep telling yourself…more power to ya!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I should mention …
(The anti bird??)
I should mention that Sunny, for instance, just doesn’t fly off. She’s actually very good at obeying rules, which is totally atypical atoo behavior.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
My birdos so I’ll …
My birdos so I’ll chime in here: Wings *should* generally be clipped but I let Sunny grow hers out. She’s always been a picker and shredder, but shes managed to leave one wing alone and is really proud of it, so the feathers stay.
FlaxMan only has a few of the primaries trimmed, so he can still fly to get away from dogs, annoying conversations, etc, but he can’t freak out enough to go into a building doing mach.
Hope is flighted. It really depends on the bird, training and temperament.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
nope their wings …
nope their wings are just clipped
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
what happens if the …
what happens if the bird swallows a piece of glass ?
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I dont know which I …
I dont know which I love more.. the sea glass or the beautiful bird!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
ha! Did you here …
ha! Did you here FlaxMan complaining that he wanted to rock, when Kate was trying to get him to work? tempermental little artist. love it!!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
lol. ok i love etsy …
lol. ok i love etsy and those are some lovely pieces she’s created. but umm thats silly about the atoos
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
beautifully shot …
beautifully shot video !
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I am so glad this …
I am so glad this video didn’t have that other girl ( “How-Tuesday” host) who never brushes her hair.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Don’t believe what …
Don’t believe what you see here on the video! She actually beats them and makes them work in the bird sweat shop in the shed out back!
Right on girl, great idea and you have beautiful atoos and they are so smart! Good luck in your ventures!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
yeah but its junk …
yeah but its junk that any 4 year old can do. the ends dont always justify the means buddy.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Its for charity tho …
Its for charity tho
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I thought they …
I thought they would fly away if you took them outside. They must like being with her.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
ppl pay money for …
ppl pay money for that?
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
That’s so cool how …
That’s so cool how the birds help out :]
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
very cool stuff!!
very cool stuff!!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
you know, …
you know, prospective atoo companions, there are a ton of rescues and a shameful number of birds that need homes….
It is like raising a kid though, not like having a dog, etc.. (i.e. it may just cost you your mind.) But, I found it to be worth it.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
ooooh I love …
ooooh I love collecting seaglass! makes me want to take a trip to the beach.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
cute birds
cute birds