Whirling Wing Whirligigs Pattern Set 1

Add whirling wind action and a splash of color to your yard or garden with these fun-to-make wild birds! Hang them from tree limbs or stake them in your yard.

Set includes full-size patterns and instructions to make five whirling projects— Blue Jay, Cardinal, Robin, Goldfinch and Chickadee.
(up to 16″ long)

Save time and money plus get professional-looking results by purchasing our Whirling Wing Parts Kit (#WGKIT10) available below. Each Kit will make three Birds.

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#W1469 – Whirling Wing Whirligigs Pattern Set #1:

Dimensions:
Cardinal – approx. 15″ l
Bluejay – approx. 15-1/2″ l
Godfinch – approx. 14-/2″ l
Robin – approx. 14-1/2″ l
Chickadee – approx. 15″ l
The wings on all birds are approx. 8″ to 8-1/2″ l

Wood:
1-1/2″ thick pine
(5) 5/32″ thick finnish plywood (#FPLY516)

Saw: Scroll saw

Parts:
(1) EYE4 – Eyescrews for hanging
(2) #WGKIT10 (one parts kit makes three designs)
(2) #PE152 – Cardinal – 12mm plastic black eyes
(2) #PE151 – Chickadee – 9mm plastic black eyes
(2) #PE150 – Blue jay – 8mm plastic black eyes
(2) #PE151 – Goldfinch – 9mm plastic black eyes
(2) #PE151 – Robin – 9mm plastic black eyes

Paints:White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2002 Antique Gold
2023 Brown Iron
2027 Bright Yellow
2057 Quaker Grey
2062 Maple Sugar
2083 Fire Red
2090 Hippo Grey
2097 Georgia Clay
2411 Raw Sienna
2436 Charcfoal
2477 Denim
2484 Black Cherry
2488 Mudstone
2505 White
2506 Black

Sealer: high-grade, Non-yellowing, Semi-gloss, Uv Protected Project Sealer (#polyqt) For Exterior Use