How to Craft a Feather Duster
Make the handle by taking either a thick bamboo stick or 2 to 3 thin bamboo sticks., Cut a long piece of yarn and tie it onto one end of the bamboo handle and add a bit of glue to secure the knot. , Wrap the yarn tightly around the bamboo handle...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make the handle by taking either a thick bamboo stick or 2 to 3 thin bamboo sticks.
If you choose 2 to 3 thin sticks, hold them together in one hand and squeeze some glue between them and leave to cool down and dry which will take about 10
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Step 2: Cut a long piece of yarn and tie it onto one end of the bamboo handle and add a bit of glue to secure the knot.
,,,,, Tie with a knot at the other end and secure with a bit of glue.
The padded base of the handle will provide more surface area to attach the quills and will help to protect the walls and furniture from scratches. , Take dyed feathers of either ostrich or turkey or in a single shade or in different colours to give an eye-catching look to the duster. ,,, Leave it to dry for about 10-15 minutes to ensure that the glue has cooled down. , Secure it with a bit of glue. ,, By wrapping the thread around the base of the handle and quills you be able to hide all the quill ends and it will give the duster a more professional look. -
Step 3: Wrap the yarn tightly around the bamboo handle until you reach the other end.
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Step 4: Secure the end of the yarn with a knot and a bit of the glue.
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Step 5: Create a padded base for the handle by wrapping either foam padding or sheep fleece around the bamboo.
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Step 6: Cut a long piece of yarn and tie it to one end of the bamboo and add a bit of glue to secure the knot.
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Step 7: Wrap the yarn around the padding or fleece.
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Step 8: Gather the feathers.
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Step 9: Choose which end of the bamboo handle you would like to put the feathers.
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Step 10: Put the glue along the quill of the feather and attach around the base of the padded handle.
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Step 11: Build up as many layers of feathers around the base of the handle as you wish.
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Step 12: Take a long piece of yarn and tie to the part of the handle that meets the tip of the quills.
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Step 13: Wrap the yarn around the quill tips ending at the part of the handle where you began to glue the quills.
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Step 14: Tie in a knot and secure with a bit of glue.
Detailed Guide
If you choose 2 to 3 thin sticks, hold them together in one hand and squeeze some glue between them and leave to cool down and dry which will take about 10
- 15 minutes.
,,,,, Tie with a knot at the other end and secure with a bit of glue.
The padded base of the handle will provide more surface area to attach the quills and will help to protect the walls and furniture from scratches. , Take dyed feathers of either ostrich or turkey or in a single shade or in different colours to give an eye-catching look to the duster. ,,, Leave it to dry for about 10-15 minutes to ensure that the glue has cooled down. , Secure it with a bit of glue. ,, By wrapping the thread around the base of the handle and quills you be able to hide all the quill ends and it will give the duster a more professional look.
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