Don't you love making things that can be used for one application and then repurposed? This feather garland is the perfect project as it can be used in lots of different ways like décor for weddings, nurseries, parties etc. and best of all, it's so quick and easy to make! I made mine to put around a teepee I'm making for Henry, but until that's finished I've hung it on the mantle in the living room and to be honest, it's so pretty it might just stay there for a while :)
What you'll need:
Feathers! I found mine at Plumule Feathers on Etsy
Paint: I just used gold acrylic paint that I already had and it worked well.
Glitter
String, twine or ribbon....whatever you want to use!
Glue gun and hairspray (both optional)
Feathers! I found mine at Plumule Feathers on Etsy
Paint: I just used gold acrylic paint that I already had and it worked well.
Glitter
String, twine or ribbon....whatever you want to use!
Glue gun and hairspray (both optional)
Step 1
I applied the paint to the end of the nude colour feathers with a paintbrush and then used my fingers to "feather" it out toward the middle so it gave a slight ombre look.
I applied the paint to the end of the nude colour feathers with a paintbrush and then used my fingers to "feather" it out toward the middle so it gave a slight ombre look.
Step 2
Gently sprinkle the glitter on the wet paint. Repeat with all feathers and then let dry. I gave them a light spray with hair spray to help secure the glitter but this isn't necessary.
Gently sprinkle the glitter on the wet paint. Repeat with all feathers and then let dry. I gave them a light spray with hair spray to help secure the glitter but this isn't necessary.
Step 3
I attached the first feather in the middle of my twine and worked outward spacing them 9 inches apart. I just tied a knot around the stem and secured it with a dollop of hot glue to ensure they weren't going anywhere. And that's it! Enjoy :)
I attached the first feather in the middle of my twine and worked outward spacing them 9 inches apart. I just tied a knot around the stem and secured it with a dollop of hot glue to ensure they weren't going anywhere. And that's it! Enjoy :)
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