Craft ideas using chicken feathers? Post ideas & photos :)

[poultrified]

Hi BYC- I'm wanting some ideas on things I can make using chicken feathers. Alot of people make earrings, headbands and whatnot- I'm hoping anyone here can post on things that can be made. Over the past several months I've gathered many many loose feathers ( I have over 300 free range happy chickens on 14 acres & over 50 breeds!) It's getting cold up here and thinking of fun crafty stuff to do in spare time.. perhaps sell some online. Thanks guys- Hope to get lotsa photos and cool ideas!

 

[15shenyl]

A friend at our church has me collect the feathers so he can make ties for fly fishing. After he makes them, he sell them, he keeps a few for him self. I also saw a cool wreath made of feathers, it was cool. I want to put some on the Christmas tree too, glitter and hooks.

 

[Red Barn Farms]

I've seen flowers made from feathers. They can be very beautiful in design. It does look as if if would be fun but require a lot of hard work and devotion to the craft. Here is a link with an image of a red rose made from feathers.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70326653@N00/1666807701/

Many many years ago German table top Christmas trees were made of goose feathers.

http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/dec/17/feather-trees-tickle-collectors/

Of course many Native American items are made of feathers from tourist items to very sacred items. Don't forget about the Indian Art and Craft Act of 1990 though.