As fall turns into winter, the winds change and the birds head south. Did you ever consider that birds may be picky about their accommodations? If your winged friends have discerning taste on where and what they call home, Joe Papendick's beautiful modern feeders are perfect for you!
OK, maybe there aren't really birds that would refuse a feeder that wasn't up to snuff in terms of design, but there's no doubting that these feeders are a work of art that any design enthusiast would love. A veteran of the design scene, Joe Papendick's sculptural work has been featured on HGTV and his bird feeders appeared in Martha Stewart Living. To view his entire modern bird feeder collection, visit Joe's Etsy shop.
As linked, prior to the jump:
1. Cheepie Modern Bird Feeder in Green Apple, $145
2. Plus Modern Bird Feeder in Pumpkin Orange and Paprika, $89
3. Charm Modern Birdfeeder in Berry Pink, $78
Images: Joe Papendick
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Umm....Cute, but I wouldn't pay that much for them. My husband could make this with scrap aluminum and spray paint for a lot cheaper.
I bought one over a year ago and still love it just as much as the day I got it. Mine is a white duo modern, and it looks beautiful hanging in a tree! The only small negative is that I had to cut some window screen material to fit in the bottom so the little seeds wouldn't fall through the screen provided. No impact on the way it looks, but unless you use all sunflower (or larger) seeds, you'll want to add some sort of mesh.
SherriEakin said:
"My husband could make this with scrap aluminum and spray paint for a lot cheaper."
Let's analyze this:
Cost of materials:
Metal: ~ $30.00 at most HW stores
Paint: ~ $10.00
Metal Grinder for joints: ~ $100
Welder to join metal: ~ $200
Metal saw cutter: ~ $200
If my math is right that's about $550 for your husband to spend to "make it cheaper". Still think it's cheaper? Simple math is a wonderful thing!!!
@Jalex Studios, my comment said that "I" wouldn't pay that much and that "MY" husband could make it cheaper. My husband works on cars and motorcycles and already has the tools and an abundance of scrap metal on hand at any given time. I was not trying to say that EVERYONE is in the same situation to be able to make this at home. By using "simple math", I found that in my case I could spend much less by letting my husband make something similar at home.
@Sherri, that's the first place my mind went to as well because my husband owns a fab shop and I work in manufacturing. His prices aren't actually that bad (I was thinking they'd be over $250), but then I read his Etsy listing. These are mostly made out of mild steel sheet and then primered/colored with Rustoleum spray paint.
He still may be pricing them fairly well while still making a little profit for his hours of work, but I wouldn't pay anywhere close to what he is asking for Rustoleum painted mild steel. If he had them powder coated or if they were all aluminum or stainless then it would be worth it.
But hey, it's definitely original, I like the direction he's going!
Well, the bird feeders may look cute but I think the design is not that good. The overhang (to protect the feeder tray from snow) won't do much and in no time, the tray will fill up with snow and the seeds will freeze together into one big blob.
Last year, I got enthused about a real-glass & brass bird feeder (that actually is a squirrel baffle as well) and even though it has a better desing, snow still gets into it.
I learned that the cheap plastic cylinder feeders ($15 at a pet store) are actually the best ones. I have several of them and I feed birds all winter long.
A problem I see is that one has to be very careful about any sharp edges and corners that could hurt the birds. And well-designed feeders have the ability to remove the tray where you put the seed and clean them out. Otherwise the birds can get diseases. And, different birds are drawn to different types of openings on birdhouses. Another major thing to consider is how to keep squirrels and cats out. These designs are just way too open.