Feather Earings

Feather earrings are a stunning statement piece. They can, however, be incorporated into more subdued designs for elegant and subtle styles.

Craft stores carry 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 feathers of grizzly rooster and sterling silver ear wires they're comfortable and light to your earlobes!

How to Make Feather Earrings

Feather earrings are currently a fashionable trend and make the ideal way to showcase your individual style without appearing flashy. Additionally, they're simple to create yourself when you have the basic tools and accessories - here's how you can craft elegantfeather earrings:

In the beginning of making art with feathers, the first thing you need to take is to gather feathers. Feathers can be purchased in local craft shops or in nature (although however be mindful of local laws which could impose steep penalties if you are caught within state borders! ).

Once you have the perfect feathers, now it's time to put them all together in 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 colors between clusters!

To assemble the earrings to make them, you need to open the small loop on the headpin by bending your pliers and then connect one end of a feather to clump around its ring. After that, you can close it by pliers to complete assembly of earrings.

Now you should have a stunning pair of earrings made of feathers! Wear them with anything from a T-shirt and jeans to a dress for an exciting night out!

Findings

Feathers for a long time have been an integral place within Native American culture and represent confidence, wisdom, and respect. Hence these sterling feather earrings celebrate this rich tradition with their simple and easy-wear design.

When crafting 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 work if preferred; by squeezing it prior to beginning can help avoid a rigid knots from forming along the length.

Selecting the appropriate feather size is essential when designing any type of project, and especially jewelry-related ones. A feather that's too small can look like beads, while one that's too large won't be as lightweight. As a guideline, try making it equal size to the wire of your earring so it doesn't become too large or small.

Earrings are a must-have accessory that can be found in formal and casual styles. In Shipwreck Beads, you'll find an array of stunning feather earring designs ranging from hoop earrings and lever backs to metal or gemstone beads to complement the style. Pair these earrings gemstones, metal beads or jewelry-related findings from TierraCast and Swarovski components. You'll be able to spot the missing pieces in your designs.

Wire

Feathers bring a natural look to designs of jewelry. The natural textures, colors, and shapes range from minimalist and elegant designs, right down to earthy or sparkling elements. Feathers have tremendous design potential when wire wrapped. You don't know the moment that inspiration will strike!

To create gorgeous feather earrings, all you require is basic craft pliers and an earwire that you prefer. If you're not keen to build them by hand, there is an array of pre-made hooks to choose from; cord coils make great wire-wrapping options Bead cones are well when several feathers require being wrapped together.

If you're making earrings using feathers you've collected in the wild, you should be aware of any local rules concerning the illegal collection of feathers from birds. Some areas have strict rules with severe penalties for those who is caught collecting feathers that are not in season from birds.

For this project, you'll require two round-nose pliers with jaws that are small: the first should be held just a few millimeters higher than the loop on a feather and the second pair as "second hands" grasp the long end about an inch at that point, and then begin wrapping wire around the feathers until you've made the entire feather.

Threading

Feathers have always been a dazzling style feature from tassels to sophisticated drop earrings. Feathers bring texture and interest to both casual looks and formal gowns alike. Feathers make an eye-catching accessory in neutral tones or bold jewel tones perfect for pairing 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") around each edge. Cut this rectangle.

Determine the width of your feather, and then choose an appropriate thread. For linen, it is a good choice since it doesn't lose its shape as much, whereas cotton sewing thread works just as well. If you're making long feathers think about trimming one quill at the base to provide a more supple appearance and then trim any overly "spine quills."

After your feather is completed, use thread and crystal strands to create crystal danglings from the cap of your flower. Make sure one seed bead is left off each strand for an attractive layered effect. repeat the process for all remaining strands. Securely glue your crystals prior to wearing to ensure the best results!