How to Create Feather Earrings
Feathers earings are a classic option to add a touch of class to any look, making this tassel and feather earring an ideal accessory for formal occasions and can also be worn casually and with jeans for an easy everyday style statement.
Start by deciding the width the feather. It will depend on the intended purpose, but as a general guideline choose a thread with around 70-75 wraps per inch to get the most effective results.
Select Your Feathers Feathers earings make an ideal material to work with in decorative projects because of their variety of designs and colors. Feathers can be used in wall hangings, sculptures, wreaths, ornaments, and dream catchers The selection of the perfect feathers for each project is crucial as its appearance and feel rely heavily on them. Take into consideration factors like color size quality and soft or rigid choices when choosing feathers for your product.
Based on the theme of your project, natural or neutral colored feathers may be best. While dyed feathers can provide a lot of visual appeal, their bright hues may be more faded than natural feathers. Therefore, dyed may not be the right option for your project.
Another factor to consider is your space available; larger feathers may create more drama and formality while smaller ones could appear more informal. When choosing feathers to use in your projects take note of their length and shape. Certain feathers feature flat surfaces while others have larger curvilinear and ruffled forms that provide an element of texture. As not caring for them properly could result in knotted or static-charged ones being used, be sure to inspect them thoroughly before using them.
Stack Them If you already have an earrings made of feathers that you like, put on one or two extra feathers for more volume. As you add more feathers to a headpin, its capacity increases. When adding feathers, ensure that you have a high-quality earring wire (the metal that runs through the ear) is secured; I would recommend lever backs with an adjustable loop at the bottom that can be able to open and close with ease.
After you have your feathers as you would like then place them in a crimp tube, then close it with pliers to ensure an ensconced hold. This allows you to perform other tasks with them for example, like sliding beads over them for earrings made of beads, or wire the headpin onto a barrette to make a headpiece for use. Making bird's nest pendants or flower clusters as pendants is also an alternative. You can also affix feathers directly onto wire for bracelet creation! Make it your own! Explore different arrangements while you create various effects
Wrap Them Feather earrings are a fashionable fashion accessory. Wearing them with formal and casual attire provides instant luxury, in addition to being incredibly light and easy to wear for all day and in all day comfort. Bring a splash of colour by simply switching out feather shades!
Feathers are beautiful accessories, that require special care 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 be handled with care to avoid chipping or cracking of feathers.
For a simple way to maintain their appearance, feathers can look beautiful by wrapping twine securely around them. The twine is usually part of a kit or can be purchased separately; the waxy coating of it allows it to wrap tightly around objects.
Create a wire length enough to wrap twice around the feather, then shorten it by about half its original length, by using needle nose pliers to hold both ends. One runs parallel with its spine and the other perpendicularly forms an elongated loop (Photos 3 & 4). Once you've completed this, you can hang it on either an earwire or jump rings (great for adding to necklaces) by putting its hook into the hole that was created in the middle of wrapping (Photo 5.).
Crimp Them This helps to secure your feathers into an earring using just one crimp beads per feather you are planning on adding. After separating your hair as you like (not too much, however) decide where you'd like to place your feather extension and slide a crimp bead onto the wire. Flatten it with jewelry pliers until it cinches tightly around its target feather extension.
If you would want to add another bead with a crimp, follow the steps above until you've made your ideal feather earring - making sure to create identical pairs!
When your earrings are finished, simply connect their hooks to a jump ring and shut it. You can now relax wearing your exclusive, unique feather earrings!
Cochiti Pueblo artist Dominic Arquero has created these unique earrings using a blend of materials that can provide a unique element to any outfit. You can wear these feather earrings dressed up for an evening event, or with jeans and tee for a more casual look. feathers are set with chain links and gold-plated wire to add a touch of shine and texture The feathers are harvested ethically from Coque feathers that are naturally shed by roosters. They are harvested sustainably to add appearance and luster.