Make This Stylish, Acrylic Bird Feeder With Midcentury Flair

Prepare one of the 8’’x10’’ acrylic sheets by placing it on a cutting mat. Tip: Be sure to leave the plastic covering on the sheet to protect it from any scratches. Then, find the center of the sheet using a metal ruler. Measure 2’’ down each side of the sheet to create a triangle for the bird house peak and mark the triangle with a pen. Carefully use an acrylic cutter to lightly score the acrylic sheet at each marking. Score the sheet approximately 10 times using light pressure. Once the acrylic has been scored, place the sheet onto a piece of scrap wood to evenly break off the corners.

Prepare one of the 8’’x10’’ acrylic sheets by placing it on a cutting mat. Tip: Be sure to leave the plastic covering on the sheet to protect it from any scratches. Then, find the center of the sheet using a metal ruler. Measure 2’’ down each side of the sheet to create a triangle for the bird house peak and mark the triangle with a pen.

Prepare one of the 8’’x10’’ acrylic sheets by placing it on a cutting mat. Tip: Be sure to leave the plastic covering on the sheet to protect it from any scratches. Then, find the center of the sheet using a metal ruler. Measure 2’’ down each side of the sheet to create a triangle for the bird house peak and mark the triangle with a pen.

Once the acrylic has been scored, place the sheet onto a piece of scrap wood to evenly break off the corners. Tip: Line up the scored corner along the edge of the wood and press down until it snaps off.

To make the acrylic bird feeder you'll need to measure, score and snap four acrylic pieces for the bird feeder.

Tip: To ensure the acrylic sheet doesn’t crack, add a piece of painter’s tape to both sides of the marked spot before drilling.

Use a step drill bit to drill a hole big enough for the back of a suction cup. Drill slowly and carefully checking the size of the hole with the suction cup as you go.

Measure and mark one inch below the center peak on the acrylic sheet. Tip: To ensure the acrylic sheet doesn’t crack, add a piece of painter’s tape to both sides of the marked spot before drilling. Lay the sheet on top of a piece of scrap wood. Use a “step drill bit” to drill a hole big enough for the back of a suction cup. Drill slowly and carefully checking the size of the hole with the suction cup as you go.

Once dry, carefully pop in the suction cup and hang on a clean, dry window. Add birdseed and watch the birds from inside.

Lastly, use 220 grit sandpaper to sand around any rough edges.

Prepare for the heat gun by putting on heat resistant gloves. Apply heat slowly by waving the heat gun back-and-forth along the edge evenly. As the plastic starts to heat and bend, lightly push down and manipulate the bend to a 90 degree angle using the crate as a guide. Let the acrylic sheet cool before starting the next bend.

Prepare for the heat gun by putting on heat resistant gloves. Apply heat slowly by waving the heat gun back-and-forth along the edge evenly. As the plastic starts to heat and bend, lightly push down and manipulate the bend to a 90 degree angle using the crate as a guide. Let the acrylic sheet cool before starting the next bend.

Prepare for the heat gun by putting on heat resistant gloves. Apply heat slowly by waving the heat gun back-and-forth along the edge evenly. As the plastic starts to heat and bend, lightly push down and manipulate the bend to a 90 degree angle using the crate as a guide. Let the acrylic sheet cool before starting the next bend.

Prepare for the heat gun by putting on heat resistant gloves. Apply heat slowly by waving the heat gun back-and-forth along the edge evenly. As the plastic starts to heat and bend, lightly push down and manipulate the bend to a 90 degree angle using the crate as a guide. Let the acrylic sheet cool before starting the next bend.

To create the roof, lay the 3’’x10’’ acrylic piece perfectly in the center of the crate at the overhang. Once the center becomes hot and pliable, place it on the top peak of the feeder and bend it to match the angle. Hold the piece in place until fully cooled and hard.

Give your handmade bird feeder a midcentury flair. Apply an adhesive, vinyl stencil to the inside of the roof. Then, using a paint brush and a dabbing motion, cover the stencil with white paint to create a nice, even coat. Let dry completely, and remove before gluing the pieces together.

Give your handmade bird feeder a midcentury flair. Apply an adhesive, vinyl stencil to the inside of the roof. Then, using a paint brush and a dabbing motion, cover the stencil with white paint to create a nice, even coat. Let dry completely, and remove before gluing the pieces together.

Give your handmade bird feeder a midcentury flair. Apply an adhesive, vinyl stencil to the inside of the roof. Then, using a paint brush and a dabbing motion, cover the stencil with white paint to create a nice, even coat. Let dry completely, and remove before gluing the pieces together.

Give your handmade bird feeder a midcentury flair. Apply an adhesive, vinyl stencil to the inside of the roof. Then, using a paint brush and a dabbing motion, cover the stencil with white paint to create a nice, even coat. Let dry completely, and remove before gluing the pieces together.

Use a wooden skewer to apply a thin coat of waterproof super glue to the roof and sides of the tray and glue together. Then, make a perch by adding a wooden dowel to the edge of the tray using waterproof super glue. Let dry for 24 hours. Tip: Use painter’s tape and a scrap piece of cardboard to hold the bird feeder in place as it dries.

Use a wooden skewer to apply a thin coat of waterproof super glue to the sides of the tray and stick together. Tip: Use painter’s tape and a scrap piece of cardboard to hold the bird feeder in place as it dries.

Then, make a perch by adding a wooden dowel to the edge of the tray using waterproof super glue. Let dry for 24 hours.

Use a wooden skewer to apply a thin coat of waterproof super glue to the roof and sides of the tray and glue together. Then, make a perch by adding a wooden dowel to the edge of the tray using waterproof super glue. Let dry for 24 hours. Tip: Use painter’s tape and a scrap piece of cardboard to hold the bird feeder in place as it dries.

Use a wooden skewer to apply a thin coat of waterproof super glue to the inside line of the roof, and to the sides of the tray and stick together. Tip: Use painter’s tape and a scrap piece of cardboard to hold the bird feeder in place as it dries.

Once dry, carefully pop in the suction cup and hang on a clean, dry window. Add birdseed and watch the birds from inside.

The Crafty Lumberjacks show you how to create a stylish and stenciled, acrylic bird feeder with a handful of supplies.