diy handmade feathers

These feathers are really easy to make. They’re created by knotting embroidery floss on to a wrapped wire. They can be strung on yarn for garland or used as Christmas ornaments.

Supplies:

• Embroidery floss (approximately 1 skein per feather)
• Craft glue and a paintbrush
• Floral wire
• Liquid starch ( I used this homemade recipe) 

 

[Cut a piece of floral wire that’s approximately 9 inches long. Fold it in half]

[Brush a small amount of glue on the end and begin wrapping the embroidery floss]

[Wrap the floss down the whole length of the wire. Use a little glue to secure the other end in place]

[Cut out lengths of floss that measure 5 inches long. Secure in a single knot at the top of the wire]

[Keep knotting down the length of the wire. Try to get the strings as close as possible to each other]

[Leave some space at the bottom]

[Submerge the feather in the liquid starch. Squeeze out the excess liquid and shape the feather with your hands.  Allow the feather to thoroughly dry on a paper towel]

[After the feather is dry, use a sharp pair of scissors to trim the edges]