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  Step 1

  Gather your materials. I usually use about 2-3 feathers and a couple beads. You could also use shells, buttons, bows, or anything, really. You can use bobby pins, alligator clips, or safety pins. Whatever you have at hand works just fine! Your string should be about two inches longer than the length to which you want your clip to hang, to allow for knotting.

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  Step 2

  Stack your feathers in the order you find most visually appealing. The craft feathers I used have a curve to them along their... feather-spines, we'll call them. Make sure the feather-spines' curves are all going the same way to avoid any awkward bumps when you wear them in your hair.

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  Step 3

  Wrap the string around the tops of the feather-spines, about a few centimeters from the top, then tie it off. Yuck, this part can get messy. The string I used was thicker than normal, so I got all that nasty tufting going on. You can just cut that stuff out later.

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  Step 4

  Bead/shellify/button-up your string. You can tuck any unseemly feather-bits into the beads.

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  Step 5

  Attach your clip of choice, and you're done! Enjoy!

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SaveMeSanFrancisco · 18 projects 31st July 2011

wow that looks really cool! i was thinking of posting something like this (same concept) but it is MUCH different then yours is that okay with you??

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Sarah D. · 2 projects 7th July 2011

This was so awesome, and I love it. I end up doing this but I couldn't find a clip, so I hooked them on my glasses. xD anyways great Idea and thank you for sharing.

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Libertine · Wilmington, Delaware, US · 2 projects 6th April 2011

The ones used in these images are from AC Moore and they're a pretty good bargain, but I'm sure any craft store would carry them. I also use a lot of online resources for craft supplies, so you could try checking out Amazon or any online supplier for more natural feathers.

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hahaitsanna 5th April 2011

Is there a special place that you can actually buy those types of feathers? I really love feathers but the only kinds I can find are those dyed ones..

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teaRs-dOn't-fAll-x · 5 projects 19th December 2010

i absolutely love them!! i've been tryin to think of something to put in my hair and i think these would be perfect

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ɐɯlɐ! · 1 project 1st August 2010

Really simple, and i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Libertine · Wilmington, Delaware, US · 2 projects 25th March 2010

@keri l.: If you wrap the string tight enough before tying it, it stays pretty well. The beads also help keep the feathers secure. I tried hot glue at first, but it got messy fast, so I just went with tying it. If your hot glue finesse is superior to mine (which isn't hard to do, I get it all over myself. Oh, the burning) then feel free to use hot glue! They're pretty versatile. So glad you like it!

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keri l. · New York, New York, US · 6 projects 25th March 2010

hi libertine- i love this!! i have been trying to figure out a way to make feathered hair clips (like the kind i wore back in the 70s) and i have been having a tough time--- you actually just tie the feathers on? i would think they would fall out-- do you ever add a little hot glue? i was thinking about making them with thin suede strips- but i like the hemp idea-- thanx again

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mew · Division No. 18, Unorganized, Saskatchewan, CA · 2 projects 7th March 2010

adorable! I love it!
I sooo badly want to make some for my hair, now.

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