How To Make Paper Mache Feathers

In the video above I show how I did some experiments to learn how to make paper mache feathers.

One of the experiments worked beautifully, but the other one didn't. The video shows you why.

I can think of tons of different ways to use these feathers in addition to paper mache bird sculptures. Perhaps a copy of an ancient warrior helmet with hawk or eagle feathers on top. If the quill is made extra-long, they could be used in dried flower arrangements. One of them might make a nice bookmark. Tiny ones would make interesting ear rings, although I'm not sure how long they'd last.

If you're thinking of using the feathers in a costume of some kind, remember that those wires will really hurt if someone trips, so don't put them anywhere near your eyes.

You can find the owl video here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/snowy-owl-adding-feathers-with-paper-mache-clay

For screenshots and printed instructions for the paper mache feather, go here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/how-to-make-paper-mache-feathers

You can find patterns for the masks and sculptures behind me in the video here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns

And you can find my books for sculptors here:
Fast Faces - Unleash Your Creativity... https://amzn.to/2DSNXfG
Make Animal Sculptures: http://amzn.to/1nMUO3a
How to Make Masks: http://amzn.to/2obUDmq
Make Tiny Paper Mache Dogs: http://amzn.to/1KXd9zg

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Cutting wire for your paper mache feather
2:26 - Choosing tape (which one works, and which one doesn't)
2:41 - Putting the tape on the feather's wire shaft
4:13 - Add paper mache to your feather
5:34 - Draw the shape of your feather on the dried paper mache
5:42 - Cut out your feather
6:40 - A close-up look at the paper mache feather
8:30 - Ideas for using your new feathers