Tin Feather Arrangement

A flower arrangement that will never die

Posted by Mark Montano

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This is a great alternative to a flower arrangement and it lasts forever. Just a little dusting and you will have something unique and beautiful that no one else will have.

(Photography by Auxy Espinoza)

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • 4 ft. of 8” wide flashing. You can get this in a roll at Home Depot
  • Tin Shears
  • Fine Sharpie Marker Pen(s)
  • Fitted cotton or leather Protective Gloves if you have delicate hands

Steps (3 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Draw out your feathers in different lengths and widths with the permanent marker.

    SUGGESTION: Make them anywhere from 5” to 15 inches long and 2”-3” wide.

  2. 2

    With your tin shears carefully cut out the feathers.

  3. 3

    Going up one side, start making your feather strands about 1/8 inch wide as shown.

    NOTICE: There will be a natural curve to the feather while you are cutting which gives it a great shape.