How to Create Feather Earrings from Daron Randles's blog

Feathers earings are a classic way to add a touch of elegance to any outfit, making this tassel earring and feather an ideal accessory for formal occasions, or worn with casual jeans for an easy style statement for everyday wear.

The first step is to determine the size of your feather. It is based on its intended purpose, but as a general guideline, use thread that has around 70-75 wraps per inch for best results.

Select Your Feathers Feathers earings make an ideal material to work with for projects with a decorative theme due to their variety of shapes, colors and textures. Feathers are suitable for wall hangings, sculptures, wreathes ornaments and dream catchers The selection of the perfect feathers for each project is essential as the overall look and feel depends heavily on them - consider factors like color size quality as well as soft or rigid options when selecting feathers for use in your project.

Based on the theme of your project, natural or neutral colored feathers may be best. While dyed feathers can provide a lot of visual appeal but their bright colors can be more faded than natural feathers. Therefore, dyed feathers might not be the best option for your project.

A second consideration is the available space; longer feathers may create more formality and drama, while smaller ones can be more casual. When choosing feathers to use in your projects take note of their length and form; Certain feathers feature flat surfaces, while others have more curvilinear or ruffled shapes which add texture. As not caring for the feathers properly can result in knotted or static-charged feathers being used, be sure to thoroughly inspect each one before you use it.

It is possible to stack them If you already own an earring made of feathers you like, add one or two extra feathers for more volume. As you add more feathers to a headpin's fullness is increased. In addition, make sure that a quality earring wire (the metal that runs through the ear) is in place; I suggest lever backs that have their adjustable loops at the bottom to let you open and close the ear easily.

After you have your feathers as you would like, place them into a crimp tube, then close it using pliers for an ensconced hold. This allows you to then do other things with them such as sliding beads onto them for earrings made of beads, or wire the headpin directly onto a barrette for headpiece use. Creating bird's-nest necklaces or a cluster of flowers as pendants is also an option. You could also connect feathers directly to wire to create bracelets! Get creative! Experiment with different arrangements as you design different effects

Wrap Them Feather earrings are a elegant fashion accessory. Pairing them with both formal attire as well as casual wear provides instant glamour, not to mention being extremely lightweight and easy to wear throughout the day for comfort. Bring a splash of colour by changing feather colors!

Feathers are gorgeous accessories which require special attention to keep them looking great. When stored hanging or laid flat, they should not get crushed through other things or by hard surfaces; and should be handled with care to prevent cracking or chipping of feathers.

As an easy way to maintain their appearance, feathers can be kept looking beautiful by wrapping twine tightly around them. This kind of twine usually comes as part of a kit, or can be purchased separately; its waxy coating enables it to wrap tightly around objects.

Create a wire length enough to wrap twice around the feather, then reduce it to half its original length, with 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). After doing this you can hang it on an ear wire or jump rings (great for adding it to a necklace) using its hook through the hole made at the top of wrapping (Photo 5.).

Crimp These It will secure your feathers to an earring using just one crimp bead for each feather that you plan on adding. After separating your hair as you like (not too much, though) decide where you'd like to put your feather extension and slide a crimp bead onto the wire, then flatten it with jewel pliers till it cinches tightly around the desired feather extension.

If you'd like to add a second crimp bead, simply repeat the same process until you've created your ideal feather earring - be sure to make the matching pair!

After your earrings are completed Simply connect the wires with a jumpring and shut it. You can now relax wearing your exclusive, unique feather earrings!

Cochiti Pueblo artist Dominic Arquero created these unique feather earrings by blending 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 wear them with a t-shirt and jeans to wear casual clothes. feathers are paired with chain links and gold-plated wire to add a touch of shine and texture - harvested ethically from Coque feathers shed naturally by roosters, and then harvested sustainably for added texture and shine.