Calliope Hummingbird on a wreath of pink clematis flowers
This happy little chap is a Calliope hummingbird paper sculpture. He has a bright green back, mottled belly and bright pink cheeks. He is one of a kind and made from hand printed papers. His hand cut paper feathers are varnished with an iridescent lacquer, to make him as shimmery as his wildlife counterparts. His eyes are faceted black beads and he has a dark grey beak and feet.
His wreath is adorned with soft pink clematis flowers. There are 10 of them dotted about his wreath, with delicate peach middles.
The main frame of the wreath is paper covered steel wire, which is very sturdy. It hangs from the wall via a hand formed hook, suspended on invisible fishing line, so that you can hang it from a picture rail or on a nail tack on your wall. The varnish offers UV protection, so he’s just as happy on the wall as he is in the window in full sunshine.
Other types of hummingbird and flowers are available. Do get in touch if you would like something made especially for you.
Measurements: 26 cm (10 inches) tall and 22 cm (9 inches) wide. The humming bird is 10 cm (4 inches) from head to tail tip.
Free UK delivery. My sculptures arrive wrapped in a box, adorned with paper ribbons.
The Taino people believed hummingbirds were a symbol of peace and protection, and they called their mighty warriors after them. Jamaica adopted it as their national bird because of its association with beauty and peace.
This happy little chap is a Calliope hummingbird paper sculpture. He has a bright green back, mottled belly and bright pink cheeks. He is one of a kind and made from hand printed papers. His hand cut paper feathers are varnished with an iridescent lacquer, to make him as shimmery as his wildlife counterparts. His eyes are faceted black beads and he has a dark grey beak and feet.
His wreath is adorned with soft pink clematis flowers. There are 10 of them dotted about his wreath, with delicate peach middles.
The main frame of the wreath is paper covered steel wire, which is very sturdy. It hangs from the wall via a hand formed hook, suspended on invisible fishing line, so that you can hang it from a picture rail or on a nail tack on your wall. The varnish offers UV protection, so he’s just as happy on the wall as he is in the window in full sunshine.
Other types of hummingbird and flowers are available. Do get in touch if you would like something made especially for you.
Measurements: 26 cm (10 inches) tall and 22 cm (9 inches) wide. The humming bird is 10 cm (4 inches) from head to tail tip.
Free UK delivery. My sculptures arrive wrapped in a box, adorned with paper ribbons.
The Taino people believed hummingbirds were a symbol of peace and protection, and they called their mighty warriors after them. Jamaica adopted it as their national bird because of its association with beauty and peace.
Here’s a little video of the Calliope hummingbird, so that you can see his size against my hands, and also just how shimmery he is!
BESPOKE SCULPTURES, MADE BY HAND
Each paper sculpture is entirely handmade, from design to hand painted paper, to every hand cut feather or petal. Bird sculptures are given their own pose and expression. This ensures every piece is unique. If you own one of my sculptures, yours is the only one of its kind.
HANGING YOUR SCULPTURE
Each wall sculpture has a hand shaped copper coated steel hook, suspended on invisible fishing line, at a 30 cm drop from the top of the wreath. This hook will hang on a nail tack or picture hook on your wall. The sculptures are robust, but lightweight, so will only require one tack.
All tree stump standing sculptures are fitted with a cork base, to ensure the sculpture will not mark your furniture.
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Every sculpture is wrapped in tissue paper, in a cardboard box, adorned with paper ribbon. All packaging comes from recycled sources and can be recycled in your paper bin again, including any stickers or paper tape.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Delivery to any UK address is free. Shipping to the US is £20, and orders to Europe is £25. If you cannot see your location at the checkout, please get in touch and I can set that up for you.
There may be taxes or other charges applicable when your parcel reaches your country, which you will be responsible for paying. Please get in touch if you would like me to investigate what charges may be applicable for you.
CARE INFORMATION
All sculptures are varnished with a UV protective lacquer, which keeps their colours bright and seals their edges. They are easy to care for; all they need is a tickle with a feather/microfibre duster every now and then. Wall sculptures hang on the wall via a copper coated steel hook, suspended by invisible fishing line at a drop of 30 cm from the top of the wreath.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
I aim to run as environmentally friendly a business as I can. All sculptures are made with recycled 300 GSM paper. Paints, lacquers and lustres are vegan. My sculptures are wrapped with entirely recyclable packaging, from the paper ribbon to tape. I use acrylic paints and plastic eyeballs and invisible fishing line to hang the wreaths, which I use sparingly to minimise waste.
