Introduction: DIY Feather Earrings
Have you ever wanted some nice feather earrings, but didn't because of those pesky prices?
Well here you go, make some nice earrings and post in comments!
Step 1: What You Need
1- Feathers, I used a duck from last season, don't give me crap. You can use feathers you bought from Walmart, Ebay, etc.
2- Wire, you should probably use thinner wire than me, It doesn't matter though. I used 18 gauge,
3- Earring like this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-925-Sterling-Silver-earring-hook-ear-wire-making-findings-SMG41-/260971087831?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc316c7d7
4- Tools- Tin snips, Pliers, Some cutting utensil, (If you use a bird), Vice, hammer.
5- Glue.
Step 2: Cut and Bend.
Cut about 2-3 inches of wire
straighten it out.
Grab end with pliers and bend, try to make the little loop small.
I had regular pliers, so I found that putting it in a vice and hammering it was easier.
Put the earring in the little loop and tighten with pliers.
Look at last picture for info.
Step 3: Glue
Line up with middle of feather and take the cut off piece of wire, then, glue the wire to the feather.
Wait to dry.
Step 4: Done
DONE!
11 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
odd, at least to my way of thinking... but I ran into this when trying to buy a lot of feathers for a costume several years back.
Reply 8 years ago
The reasoning behind this law is that several decades ago, women who were fashionable wore super extravagant hats which were often adorned with feathers. As a result, bird hunting soared to the point that this law was put in place to protect what birds remained. Even now, however, it is legal to sell feather from domesticated or farmed birds, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, peacocks, quail, grouse, pheasant, guinea hen, and geese, as well as pets birds such as budgies and parrots.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
And that was my Utah legally killed pintail.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I had noted you said you used one of your kills laying around... was more trying to inform the rest of the people reading this that as silly as it seems feathers are a hard to (legally) come by commodity here in the US. Wasn't trying to accuse you of anything!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
You can easily find feathers, walmart has some. I'm sorry, I just wanted to share something I did.
8 years ago
https://youtu.be/ho1GKFyvno8
Check this diy feather earrings tutorial
11 years ago on Introduction
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Chenille-Kraft-Company-Spotted-Feathers/17690324?adid=1500000000000012981640
These are nice feathers, and their LEGAL!
11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! You are so nice!
11 years ago on Introduction
This is great! Much simpler than most instructions for feather earrings! Thanks!
11 years ago on Introduction
Probably should clean them before using, too...
11 years ago on Introduction
I've never even thought about selling these, I just made them for my wife.