Progress!

Copper front.

Brass Backplate.

I traced a paper cutout for my bird and used a jewelry saw to cut out the metal bird.  I drilled holes into all four corners for the tube rivets and then rounded off the corners for a smoother look.  With the brass I annealed it and then took it outside and smashed it on the asphalt with a hammer.  it was severely warped after this so I had to anneal it again and flatten and sand it.  The copper will go on top of the brass after I cut out part of the top and bottom edges of the brass.