Any use for feathers?

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

The way I wash my feathers is:

Soak the feathers for several hours in dish soap and water. Take the feathers out and wash them individually to get off any poop. Rinse well. Then I blow dry them dry. I used to put them in a bag in the freezer for two weeks to get rid of any mites/bugs. I haven't been doing this lately, as I have been kind of impatient. You can skip the freezer part, I'm sure. I haven't had any bug problems by skipping it.

I use my feathers for all sorts of crafts, including dream catchers.

Good Luck!

 

[jesirose]

Wow that artist is amazing. Very weird but interesting works.

 

[danidollie]

I will be making honey dust dusters and maybe jewerly.maybe even boas. But you sell them to crafters in bulk or at farmers market after you dry them.