I recently spotted a set of beautiful gold dipped feathers that I thought were far overpriced – especially for something that is ridiculously easy to make with a can of trusty spray paint. These gilded feathers are the perfect holiday accessory. Hang them from your Christmas tree, string them onto a garland, use one as a present topper or display them in a vase!
You’ll need:
- pheasant feathers
- gold spray paint
- gold end caps
- paper
- tape
- glue
Start by laying the feathers flat in a large box or piece of cardboard. Cut out strips of paper that are wider than the feathers and with an angled end. Tape the pieces of paper down to the cardboard, exposing just the tips of the feathers.
Brush the feathers so that the barbs are all in the same direction and flat. Spray the feathers with 2 coats of gold paint outdoors and allow to dry completely.
When the paint has dried, place a drop of E6000 to the quill of the feather and attach the gold end caps. Or you can always skip the end cap part and use these as present toppers.
Your feather ornaments are ready to string on a piece of twine as a garland.
Or hang on your Christmas tree!
(images by HonestlyWTF)
love this idea!…. makes such a difference on a tree!
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Very nice idea.
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What a good idea to use feathers for deco. Great post
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Wow! So cute and EASY!
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soooo so pretty! i love this!
Great idea! So lovely. I really love it.
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That the cutest thing ever! I must try this! Thanks! xo
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The turned out so well! If these were made into a garland, I think I’d have them right in my bedroom.
M.
That’ s great!!
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Wonderful idea, I´ll do it on the weekend, let´s see what the final result is
This looks so simple and yet, I’d nver thought about it ahahah !!
Definitely will make this one day !!
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Oh my godness, this is so perfect! Must do this for my christmas tree! 🙂
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Love these DIY ideas. Yet another one to add to my ever growing list.
Cheers!
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simple but original DIY!!! you are so creative
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what a beautiful and simple idea :))
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Great idea indeed! I am going to try this out for i find it unique and classy. Great decoration at home.
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this is perfect feathers and gold together my favs! i like that mushrooms too!
Love these!!!!!!!
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They look so plush in gold! I think I’ll feature them on hapinesswherever.wordpress.com as part of a pen DIY 🙂