Feather Earings
Feather earrings are an eye-catching statement piece. They can, however, be incorporated into more subdued looks for more subtly elegant styles.
Craft stores sell feathers of different sizes and colors. In addition, you'll need earrings hooks and wire.
Every pair of earrings is lovingly hand-made in Arlington WA using naturally shed grizzly rooster feathers and sterling silver earwires They're light and gentle to your ears!
How to Make Feather Earrings Feather earrings are currently a fashionable trend and make the perfect way to show your individuality without going overboard. They're also easy to create yourself when you have the basic tools and supplies available This is how you can make stylishfeather earrings:
In the beginning of making art with feathers, the first thing you need to do is collect some. Feathers can be purchased at craft stores in your area or even found in the wild - but be aware of local laws which could result in hefty fines if they are found inside the borders of a state! ).
When you've got the perfect feathers, now it's time to put them together into a cluster. You can pick one cluster for an elegant and understated look or create more dramatic effects by adding several clusters of different colors. Just be sure to not repeat the same colors in different clusters!
To assemble the earrings, open up the small loop on the headpin using your pliers, and connect the feather's end and clump it through its ring. After that, you can close it by pliers to complete the earrings.
Now you should own an exquisite pair of earrings made of feathers! Wear them with everything from a T-shirt and jeans to an evening dress for an exciting night out!
Findings Feathers for a long time have been an integral place in Native American culture and represent confidence, wisdom, and honor - thus these silver feather earrings honor this rich heritage with their simple and easy-wear style.
In the process of making my feathers, I made use of linen thread, which is much finer than sewing thread - approximately 70-75 wraps per inch, which makes it extremely delicate and lightweight. Thread made of cotton can also be used if you prefer; by squeezing it prior to beginning should help prevent too stiff knots forming in its length.
The right size of feather is key when creating any type of project, and especially jewelry-related ones. A feather that is too small could look like beads while one that's big will be heavier. For a starting point consider making it the same size to the wire of your earring so it doesn't become too big or tiny.
Earrings are an essential accessory for casual and formal styles. At Shipwreck Beads, you'll find an amazing selection of feather earring styles ranging from hoop earrings to lever backs, to metal or gemstone beads to complete the style. Pair your feather earrings with metal beads, gemstones or jewelry findings made from TierraCast as well as Swarovski components so you're sure to find what's missing in your designs.
Wire Feathers add an organic feel to jewelry designs. Their natural textures, colors and shapes can range from simple and ornate designs, right down to sparkly or earthy elements. Feathers can be incredibly creative when wrapped in wire - you just never know what will inspire you!
To make beautiful jewelry with feathers, all you need are basic craft pliers and an earwire of your choosing. If you don't want to build them by hand, there is an array of premade hooks you can pick from. Cord coils make excellent wire wrapping options and bead cones are great when multiple feathers need being wrapped together.
If you're crafting these earrings from feathers that you've collected from the wild, be aware of any local rules concerning the illegal collection of feathers from birds. There are many areas that have strict laws with steep fines for anyone found collecting feathers taken from out of season birds.
For this project, you'll require two pair of round-nose pliers with jaws that are small: the first pair should be placed just a few millimeters higher than the loop on a headpin and the second pair of hands as "second hands" hold the longer end at the length of a crimp bead from there and begin wrapping wire around the feathers and headpin until you have made an entire feather strand.
Threading Feathers have always been a dazzling style feature, from tassels to elegant drop earrings. Feathers add texture and interest to casual and formal gowns alike. Feathers make an eye-catching design in neutral tones, or daring jewel tones; pairing perfectly with both polished or natural silver and a variety of leather materials.
Start by sketching the outline of a feather on a piece of paper, leaving an ample border (at least 2.5") around the edges. Cut this rectangle.
Choose the size of your feather, and then choose an appropriate thread. For linen, it works well as it isn't very sagging, while cotton sewing thread works equally well. If you're making long feathers take into consideration trimming off one quill at the bottom to provide a more supple appearance and then trim any excessive "spine quills."
After your feather is completed then use string and crystals to create crystals that hang from the cap of your flower. Be sure that one seed bead is left off each strand for a nice layered effect and repeat the same process for the remaining strands. Make sure to glue your crystals in a secure way prior to wearing for the best results!