Feather Earings

Feather earrings are an eye-catching statement piece. However, they can also be used in more subtle styles for subtle elegant appearances.

Craft stores sell feathers of different sizes and colors. You will also require earring hooks and wire.

Each pair of earrings are made by hand from Arlington WA using naturally shed feathers of grizzly rooster and sterling silver ear wires They're light and gentle to your ears!

How to Create Feather Earrings

Feather earrings are currently a fashionable trend and make the perfect way to show your individuality without appearing flashy. Additionally, they're simple to make yourself with the right tools and supplies available Here's how to create fashionablefeather earrings:

As your first step in making art with feathers, the first thing you should do is collect some. They can be bought in local craft shops or in nature (although however be mindful of local laws that can impose heavy penalties if you are caught within the state's borders! ).

When you've got the perfect feathers, now it's time to join them all together in a cluster. You can pick one cluster for an elegant and subtle look, or create more striking effects by combining multiple clusters at different colors. Just be sure to not repeat the same colors in different clusters!

To put the earrings together to make them, you need to open the small loop on the headpin using your pliers, and thread through one end of a feather clump through its ring. Once you're done, wrap it up with your pliers to complete assembly of earrings.

You should now own a gorgeous pair of earrings made of feathers! Wear them with everything from a T-shirt and jeans to a dress to have a fun night out!

Findings

Feathers for a long time have been an important role in Native American culture and represent strength, wisdom, freedom and honor - thus these feather earrings in silver honor this rich heritage with their simple and wearable design.

When crafting my feathers, I made use of linen thread which is much more fine than sewing thread. It's about 70-75 wraps per square inch - making it extremely soft and lightweight. Cotton sewing thread could also be used, but the process of starching it prior to starting should help prevent too stiff a knot developing in its length.

The right size of feather is essential when designing any type of project, and especially jewelry-related ones. A feather that's too small may resemble beads while one that's too large will not be as light. As a rule of thumb you can try to make it the same width as your earring wire so that it doesn't get too large or small.

Earrings are a must-have accessory for casual and formal styles. At Shipwreck Beads, you'll find an array of stunning feather earrings that range from hoop earrings to lever backs, to metal or gemstone beads to complete the appearance. Make sure to pair the feather earrings you choose with metal beads, gemstones or jewelry-related findings from TierraCast or Swarovski components. You'll be able to find what's missing in your designs.

Wire

Feathers add an organic feel to designs of jewelry. The natural textures, colors and shapes can range from simple and ornate designs, all the way to earthy or sparkling elements. Feathers have tremendous design potential when wrapped in wire - you are never sure what will inspire you!

To make stunning feather earrings, all that's necessary are basic craft pliers as well as an earwire that you like. If you're not looking to make them yourself, there is an array of premade hooks you can choose from; cord coils make excellent wire wrapping options and bead cones are well when several feathers require being wrapped together.

If you're crafting earrings using feathers you've taken from the wild, be aware of local laws regarding the illegal stealing of bird feathers. Some areas have strict rules that impose heavy fines on anyone who is caught collecting feathers that are not in season from birds.

To complete this project, you'll need two pliers with round noses with jaws that are small: the first one should be held just a few millimeters higher than the loop on a feather; using your second pair of hands as "second hands" hold the long end about the length of a crimp bead from there and begin wrapping wire tightly around both feathers until you've made an entire strand of feathers.

Threading

Feathers are always a striking design element From tassels, to elegant drop earrings. Feathers add interest and texture to casual outfits and formal outfits. Feathers can be a stunning accent in neutral tones or bold jewel tones, they look great with polished or natural silver and a variety of leather materials.

Start by sketching the outline of feathers on a piece of paper, leaving an ample border (at least 2.5") about the edges. Cut out this rectangle.

Find out the length of your feather, and then choose an appropriate thread. For linen, it works well as it doesn't lose its shape as much, whereas cotton threads work similarly. If making long feathers take into consideration trimming off one quill at the base to create a smoother finish. Also, trim any excess "spine quills."

After your feather is completed make use of string and crystals for crystals hanging from your flower cap. Make sure one seed bead is left off each strand for an attractive layered effect. repeat the same process for the remaining strands. Securely glue your crystals prior to wearing for best results!