Ravens, part 9: Attaching the legs

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It's time for this bird to stand up on its own. Continue reading to learn how to attach the legs.

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March 31, 2019: Remember these legs that I finished in Part 6? It's finally time to set them into the bodies.

First, stick the legs into the leg openings and glue them in place using a syringe. (I apologize that I couldn't photograph the gluing process because I don't have enough hands.) Then pin the legs in place, and finish stuffing the bird as full as possible.

​When it's impossible to jam any more stuffing into the opening, sew it closed using strong upholstery thread.

Here's the first raven with his legs in place.

A side view with legs attached. While the glue dries, I'll attach legs to the remaining four ravens.

Here are all five ravens, legs attached, left out to dry overnight.
​Next: Supportive exoskeletons.

Ravens, Part 1: Finding Inspiration
Ravens, Part 2: Feathers
Ravens, Part 3: Making lace for the head and neck
Ravens, Part 4: Starting on the legs
Ravens, Part 5: Claws
Ravens, Part 6: Legs
​Ravens, Part 7: Building the body
Ravens, Part 8: Beaks
​Ravens, Part 9: Attaching the legs
Ravens, Part 10: The exoskeleton
Ravens, Part 11: Feathers and Lace
Ravens, Part 12: Finally finished!

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