Because of all the birds that frequent our yard, I have collected feathers over the past 4 1/2 yrs. I have made pens from Canadian Goose Feathers and decorated gourds that I have grown with swan's fluffy short feathers. After they spend a day of grooming, I can always find a few at the water's edge. I wash them gently with dishwashing liquid, dry on a paper towel and then wave them like a wand in the air to fluff.
A Large goose feather with the inside of a Bic Ball Point Pen inserted into the shaft and then ribbon wound around the outside for a grip. No, I am not left handed but since taking the photo myself, I clicked with my right hand, LOL!
My Gourd with blue background and a Kokopeli painted inside (the happy Flutist) embellished with metalic blue crochet thread and fluffy Swan feathers.Hawk and Blue Jay Feathers
Side view of my feathered, painted gourd.I hope you enjoyed my Feathered Friday, Come by and visit again soon! I am going to post a PINK SATURDAY for the first time tomorrow!! Have a wonderful weekend and if you enjoyed my post, you might also like my TWO HAPPY Blog link in the sidebar.
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