How to Create Feather Earrings from Hettie Sharpton's blog

Feathers earings are an elegant way to add elegance to any look, making this tassel earring and feather an ideal accessory for formal events, as well as worn with casual jeans to make an easy everyday style statement.

Begin by determining the length the feather. It is based on its purpose of use, however, as a rule of thumb you should choose thread with approximately 70-75 wraps per square inch to achieve the optimal results.

Choose Your Feathers Feathers earings make an ideal material to work with in decorative projects because of their wide array of shapes as well as colors and textures. Feathers are suitable for wall hangings, sculptures, wreaths, dream catchers and ornaments; selecting the ideal feathers for each project is essential as the overall appearance and feel relies heavily on them. Take into consideration things like color size and quality and soft or rigid options when selecting feathers for use in your creation.

Based on the theme you are using, natural or neutral colored feathers are likely to be the most appropriate. Although dyed feathers provide plenty of visual interest, their bright hues may be more faded than natural feathers. Therefore, dyed feathers may not be the right choice for your project.

Another consideration should be your available space; longer feathers may create more drama and formality, whereas smaller ones can appear more informal. When choosing feathers to use in your project, be mindful of both their length and shape. Certain feathers feature flat surfaces, while others have larger curvilinear and ruffled designs which add the appearance of texture. If you don't take care of them properly could cause knots or static-charged feathers that are used, make sure to thoroughly inspect each one prior to use.

It is possible to stack them If you already have an earring made of feathers that you like, put on one or two additional feathers to give them more fullness. As you add more feathers to a headpin, its capacity grows. In addition, make sure that you have a high-quality earring wire (the hardware that goes through your ear) is secured; I suggest lever backs that have an adjustable loop at the bottom that can let you open and close the ear easily.

When you've got your feathers in the order you want them then place them in a crimp tube and close it with pliers to ensure an unsecure hold. This allows you to do other things with them for example, like sliding beads over them for earrings made of beads, or attaching the headpin directly onto a barrette for a headpiece use; creating bird's nest pendants or flower clusters as pendants is another alternative. You can also connect feathers directly to wire for bracelet creation! Make it your own! Experiment with different arrangements as you make different effects

Wrap Them Feather earrings are an extremely fashionable fashion accessory. They look great with formal attire and casual outfits gives you instant luxury, in addition to they are extremely light and simple to wear for all day and in all day comfort. You can add a splash of color by switching feather colors!

Feathers are beautiful accessories, which require special attention to stay looking their best. When stored either hanging up or laid flat, they shouldn't be smashed by other objects or by hard surfaces; and should be handled with care to prevent chipping or cracking of feathers.

As an easy way to maintain their appearance, feathers can look great using twine to wrap tightly around them. This kind of twine usually comes as an element of kits or can be purchased separately; its waxy coating enables it to wrap tightly around objects.

Make a wire piece long enough to wrap it twice around the feather. Then, reduce it to half of its length. using needle nose pliers grab both ends - one runs parallel with its spine while the other is perpendicular to it and forms a loop (Photos 3 and 4). Once you've done this, the feather can be hung from either an ear wire or jump rings (great for putting it on necklaces) by putting its hook into the hole made at the top of wrapping (Photo 5).

Crimp These It allows you to secure your feathers to an earring by using one crimp bead for each feather you're planning on adding. After parting your hair as you like (not too much, though) decide where you'd like to place your feather extension. Slide an crimp bead on the wire, then flatten it with jewel pliers till it cinches tightly around its target feather extension.

If you'd like to add a second bead with a crimp, follow the same process until you have created your perfect feather earring be sure to make the matching pair!

After your earrings are completed, simply connect their wires with a jumpring 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 will add an unexpected element to any ensemble. You can wear these feather earrings with a dress code for a formal event or pair them with a t-shirt and jeans for more casual attire; feathers are paired with chains and gold-plated wire to provide texture and shine They are ethically harvested from Coque feathers shed naturally by roosters, and then harvested sustainably to add sparkle and texture.