Feather Accessories for Photoshoots/Costumes

I first began designing masks in 2006 when I was cast in "Amadeus".  We were required to provide our own wigs, makeup, costumes and help build the set.  It was a very stressful time.

Just recently, I designed some extremely cheap accessories to use in a photoshoot with the lovely model Karen Paulec.  (The other accessories are not shown within few posted because my laptop was killed.  I hope to revive it soon so I can get the other pictures!!!)  I really would love to share my techniques on accessory creation for the untalented.  I use cheap and on-sale items, and I'm sure that many of you will understand the construction immediately, because it's very simple and straight forward.

Accessories in this Instructable include Hair Comb, Fan and Mask, all decorated with feathers and natural flourishes.

If you are in need of accessories for your bridesmaids, or maybe fun center pieces, this might be a fun Instructable to check out for your wedding needs.  I can guarantee you that I haven't personally seen a wedding with hand made feather accessories, could be something fun to try!

Step 1 Decorative Hair Comb: Equipment

Flourishes:

1 Package of Small Green Feathers (Hobby Lobby)
1 Package of Small Brown Feathers (Hobby Lobby)
1 Feather Wreath of Long Green Feathers (On Sale at Joann Fabrics & Crafts)
1 Floral Decoration Stick w/ Purple Feathers (On Sale at Joann Fabrics & Crafts)
1 Package of Assorted Pearl Beads Small to Large (On Sale at Joann Fabrics & Crafts)

Equipment and Construction:

1 Discarded Belt (Brother's Belt from Old Navy)
1 Unadorned Metal Hair Comb (Joann Fabrics & Crafts)
Needle and Thread (I used Quilter's Thread in Forest Green)
Hot Glue Gun and Additional Sticks
Scissors (Or Teeth if you're that awesome)

Comments

[Goodhart]

Very nice.

[ElusiveGreen]

Good variety and very nicely done for your first instructable.

[kimmydesigns]

Thank you! I wish I were talented when it came to DIY like all of the amazing writers on this site, but unfortunately, I am not.

[ElusiveGreen]

I feel the same way most of the time. I see a lot of incredible things, but then I end up featured and I feel like I'm a bit closer to those great minds.

[amacker]

Step #5 Hysterical ... and oh god, so true
I - -embarrassingly - only discovered hot glue a year ago. And i learned that ... Hot Glue is, ummm HOT! and i think i got a 3rd degree burn right before Burning Man when a few layers of skin on my finger were seared through.

[sunshiine]

Your first instructable wow! Getting featured with a banner first go around is a feather in your cap! You did a nice job! Rated you also. Thanks for commenting.

[kaleezee]

That's really cool!!! I like the feathered theme being carried out through the whole instuctable!!! It's very inspiring!

[kimmydesigns]

Thank you so much!

The best part about working with feathers, is you usually have tons of left over pieces for touch ups or even extra accessories.

[northernmagnet]

this is your first instructable its featured and it came out yesterday A++++ i
have one inscrutable and i only have 28 views and its been out since February

[kimmydesigns]

I left you a comment and a rate!