Feathers earings are a timeless option to add a touch of class to any outfit, making this tassel and feather earring an ideal accessory for formal occasions and can also be worn casually with jeans to make simple everyday style.
Begin by determining the length that your feather will be. It will depend on the intended use; but as a general guideline, use thread that has approximately 70-75 wraps per square inch to get the most effective results.
Based on your theme, natural or neutral colored feathers may be best. While dyed feathers offer plenty of visual appeal, their bright hues may fade more quickly than natural feathers. Therefore, dyed feathers may not be the best option for your project.
Another factor to consider is your available space. Longer feathers can create more drama and formality while smaller ones could be more casual. When choosing feathers to use in your projects, be mindful of both their length and shape; certain feathers have flat surfaces, while others have more curvilinear or ruffled forms that add texture. Since not taking care of their proper care could cause knots or static-charged ones being used, ensure to thoroughly inspect each one before you use it.
Once you have your feathers in the order you want them, place them into a crimp tube and close it with pliers to ensure an ensconced hold. This allows you to then do other things with them like putting beads on them for earrings made of beads, or wire the headpin onto a barrette to make a headpiece for use. Creating bird's-nest pendants or clusters of flowers as pendants is another alternative. You can also attach feathers directly to wire for bracelet creation! Be creative! Experiment with different arrangements as you create various effects
Feathers are gorgeous accessories which require special attention to stay looking their best. When stored hanging or laid flat, they should not get crushed through other things or by hard surfaces; and should always be handled gently to prevent chipping or cracking of feathers.
For a simple way to maintain their appearance, feathers can look great using twine to wrap tight around them. This kind of twine usually comes as an element of kits, or is available separately. its waxy coating enables it to wrap tight around objects.
Make a wire piece long enough to wrap it twice around the feather. Then, shorten it by about half of its length. by using needle nose pliers to grab both ends - one is in a straight line with its spine, while the other runs perpendicularly to form an elongated loop (Photos 3 and 4). Once you've completed this, the feather can be hung from an ear wire or jump rings (great for putting it on necklaces) with its hook through the hole created at the top of the wrapping (Photo five).
If you'd like to add a second bead crimp, just repeat the steps above until you've created the perfect feather earring be sure to make the matching pair!
After your earrings are completed just connect their hooks to a jump ring, then close it - now enjoy wearing your custom, one-of-a-kind feather earrings!
Cochiti Pueblo artist Dominic Arquero designed these unique feather earrings using a blend of materials that will bring a new dimension to any ensemble. You can wear these feather earrings with a dress code for a night out, or pair them with a t-shirt and jeans for a more casual look. feathers are set with chain links and gold-plated wire to provide texture and shine They are ethically harvested from Coque feathers that are naturally shed by roosters. They are harvested sustainably for added texture and shine.
