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This project appeared in our November 5, 2004 Newsletter.

Gourd Bird Feeder

     It's getting cold and the birdies are getting hungry. Here's a really pretty bird feeder that is sure to make them happy.

Here's what you'll need:

  • Gourd
  • Pencil
  • Drill
  • Small Jig Saw
  • Wood Burner
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Clear Sealer
  • Wire Hanger
  • Bird Seed or Suet
The first thing you need to do is prepare the gourd. If you have a farm fresh gourd it should be properly prepared first. If you have a squeaky clean store bought gourd then you should be good to go.
Scrub the outside of the gourd in cold soapy water with a stiff brush.
Rinse in a bleach/water solution.
Let dry.

Draw your own design using a pencil.
Drill small drain holes in the bottom to let water run through but not the bird seed.
Drill a small hole near your design to insert your saw blade into.
Drill two small holes on each side of the neck near the top for a wire hanger.
With a small jig saw cut out your design.
Using a wood burner, outline your design.
Paint your design with acrylic paints.
Spray with clear sealer. Apply at least two coats.
Fill it with bird seed or suet and hang.

These would make beautiful Christmas presents. Make one for yourself as practice and then make several for presents!

We hope you liked this project. If you build it and your friends ask where you got such a clever idea, please tell them that you got it at RunnerDuck.com.



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