How to make a feather from threads with your own hands?

A feather is an unusual decorative element that can decorate an interior item, theatrical and New Year's costumes, postcards or jewelry. Several pieces can be folded into a beautiful fan or wreath. And if the feather is green, it easily turns into a miniature Christmas tree. There is no need to look for exotic birds and go to distant shores for decoration. It's easy to make it yourself using materials and tools available in every home. Read more about this.

Features of creating a feather from yarn

To create crafts, you can use any thread, bobbin thread, floss, or knitting yarn. The composition can also be different: wool, acrylic, cotton, combined. Depending on the material used, the results will vary. Feathers made from threads of several colors look impressive. We will consider the option of making a feather from yarn.

What will you need? Materials and tools

To make a feather, prepare the following for work:

• scissors;
• wire cutters;
• wire;
• PVA glue;
• cardboard;
• starch;
• ruler;
• brush;
• threads (wool or acrylic, in several shades).

Step-by-step plan on how to make a feather from threads with your own hands

To get started, it is recommended to determine what the decoration will be used for; its size depends on this. If this is a future brooch or hairpin, then 4–5 cm is enough, for a hat or bag – from 10 to 15 cm, for a fan – up to 50 cm.

1. First you need to make a cardboard template. This is a rectangle about 10 cm wide and a length equal to the size of the future decoration. It is folded in half. Yarn is wound onto the template, preferably in an even layer. The thicker the winding, the more magnificent the “fan” will be.. When the layer seems sufficient, you need to cut the threads along the template. You will get pieces of thread of the same length.
2. Using wire cutters, cut a piece of wire equal to the length of the planned product. Wrap the piece of thread in 1 layer, fix the ends of the yarn on both sides with glue. It turns out to be a trunk.
3. Tie cut threads one after another onto the prepared wire, starting from the base of the feather. The nodes need to be placed as close to each other as possible; the tighter the knots, the more impressive the feather will look. Both ends of the wire can be left uncovered with threads of 5 mm, or more, as required by the use of the pen. Bend them so that the threads do not slip and the feather does not fall off.
4. When the feather is ready, you need to prepare a solution of starch. The instructions are usually on the package: 1 tablespoon of starch per 300 ml of water. First, stir the powder in 100 ml of cold water, pour this mixture into the remaining 200 ml brought to a boil. Stir until it becomes a jelly. If there is no starch, then thick sugar syrup will do..
5. Place the pen on a flat stand.You can line it with plastic wrap to prevent it from sticking. For greater resemblance to a bird's feather, you can choose a slightly curved surface, for example, along a bottle or thermos lying on its side.
6. Apply the starch solution to the surface of the product with a brush. Leave until dry.
7. Remove the dried feather. Use scissors to trim the edges to give them the desired shape. The tip can be smooth or rounded. If desired, you can decorate the craft by gluing decorative elements - beads, buttons, sequins, or treat it with glitter hairspray.

Reference. If you are more accustomed to working with fabric than with yarn, there is the option of making feathers from textiles. The procedure is the same, only the fan is formed from the fibers of the fabric used for work.

Even a child can make a feather from threads; the steps are simple and the materials are available. Your imagination will tell you how to apply this decoration. They are suitable for decorating clothes, accessories and interior items.. Even if you can’t think of anything, put feathers in a flower vase and your interior will become more interesting.