Here's my finished homework project from my art class. I'm kind of embarrassed how much glue went into this. I wanted to try a technique using soutache cord, but I didn't have time to order the cord. I only had Michaels available to me and they didn't quite have the supplies or stones I wanted. The blue stone is actually an upside down pendant :-D
I also wanted to wire wrap the branch, feet and beak, but that didn't work out either. As my friend says, life is all about Plan B :-D This really feels like a prototype. I would like to try it again and make a wearable pin.