Feather Earings
Feather earrings are a stunning statement piece. However, they can also be worn with more subtle designs for elegant and subtle appearances.
Craft stores carry feathers of various sizes and colors. In addition, you'll need wire and earring hooks.
Each pair of earrings are carefully handcrafted from Arlington WA using naturally shed feathers from grizzly rooster, and sterling silver earwires - they're lightweight yet kind to your ears!
How to Create Feather Earrings Feather earrings are currently trendy and are the perfect way to show your personal style without being overtly flashy. They're also easy to make yourself with the right tools and supplies available This is how you can make fashionablefeather earrings:
As your first step in making art with feathers, the first thing you should do is gather feathers. Feathers are available in local craft shops or in nature (although but be aware of local laws which can impose heavy penalties if you are caught within state borders! ).
After you've gathered your feathers in place, it's time to put them all together in a cluster. You can select one cluster to create a classy and subtle look, or create more dramatic effects by adding multiple clusters at different colors. Just be certain not to use the same colours between clusters!
To assemble the earrings take the loop of a headpin with your pliers, and run the feather's end clump through its ring. When finished, close back by pliers to complete assembly of earrings.
Now you should own a gorgeous pair of earrings made of feathers! Wear them with everything from a T-shirt and jeans to a dress for an exciting night out!
Findings Feathers have long held an integral place in Native American culture and represent the power of wisdom, strength, and honor - thus these sterling feather earrings celebrate this rich heritage with their simple and wearable style.
For my feathers I used linen thread that is much finer than sewing thread - approximately 70-75 wraps per inch, making it very delicate and light. Cotton sewing thread could also be used, but by squeezing it prior to beginning should help prevent too stiff a knot developing in the length.
Finding the right feather size is key when creating any kind of project, particularly jewelry-related ones. A feather that is too small could look like beads while one that's large will not be as light. For a starting point you can try to make it the same width as your earring wire so that it doesn't get too big or small.
Earrings are a must-have accessory that can be found in formal and casual styles. At Shipwreck Beads, you'll find an amazing selection of feather earrings that range from hoop earrings to lever backs, to gemstone beads or metal beads to finish the style. Make sure to pair the feather earrings you choose with metal beads, gemstones or jewelry-related findings from TierraCast and Swarovski components, and you'll be sure to discover what's missing from your designs.
Wire Feathers give a natural feel to jewelry designs. Their natural textures, colours and shapes can range from ornate and minimal designs, right down to sparkly or earthy elements. Feathers offer a huge design opportunity when wire wrapped - you are never sure when inspiration may strike!
To make beautiful bird's-eye earrings, the only thing you need are basic craft pliers as well as an ear wire that you like. If you're not looking to DIY them yourself There are a variety of pre-made hooks to pick from. Cord coils are great for wrapping wire and bead cones are well when several feathers require being wrapped together.
If you're creating these earrings from feathers that you've collected from the wild, you should be aware of any local rules surrounding snatching bird feathers illegally. There are many areas that have strict laws that impose heavy fines on anyone caught collecting out-of-season feathers from birds.
For this project, you'll require two pliers with round noses with jaws that are small: the first should be held just a few millimeters higher than the loop on a feather while using the other pair of hands as "second hands" grasp the long end about the length of a crimp bead at that point, and then begin making a tight wrap around both feathers and headpin until you've created an entire feather strand.
Threading Feathers are always a striking design element From tassels, to elegant drop earrings. Feathers add texture and interest to casual as well as formal attire. Feathers make an eye-catching accent in neutral tones or bold jewel tones pairing perfectly with both polished or natural silver and different types of leather materials.
Begin by drawing the outline of feathers on a piece of card with a large border (at least 2.5") around the edges. Cut the rectangle.
Find out the length of your feather and select an appropriate thread - linen is a good choice since it isn't very sagging, while cotton sewing thread performs just as well. If you are making feathers that are long, consider trimming off one quill at the bottom to create a smoother appearance and then trim any excessive "spine quills."
When your feather is finished, use thread and crystal strands for crystal danglings from your flower cap. Make sure one seed bead is left off each strand for the desired effect of layers and repeat the process for all remaining strands. Securely glue your crystals prior to wearing for the best results!