Featherwork results
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labricoleuseSecond-year Candy McClernan came to the program with extensive millinery experience already, so she has spent this semester doing an independent study of "Millinery II" topics--things outside the realm of my typical millinery class. Here are some iamges of pieces of trim she created for a project in which she researched and practiced traditional featherwork techniques.
This "bird" ornament was made mostly from gull and pigeon feathers...
...but inspired by this vintage 1940s millinery ornament found at NYC's Tinsel Trading.
Stripped turkey feathers with shaped tips.
Samples of burnt plumes in various styles.
More burnt plumes.
The burnt plumes are done by dipping ostrich feathers in pure bleach, then rinsing them thoroughly after the reaction occurs (the feather will bubble in the bath and you'll see the little hairs come off the flues). To refluff them, dip them in cornstarch and shake them out. This part is scary, because at first they just look goopy and gross, but then like magic they fluff up!
This "bird" ornament was made mostly from gull and pigeon feathers...
...but inspired by this vintage 1940s millinery ornament found at NYC's Tinsel Trading.
Stripped turkey feathers with shaped tips.
Samples of burnt plumes in various styles.
More burnt plumes.
The burnt plumes are done by dipping ostrich feathers in pure bleach, then rinsing them thoroughly after the reaction occurs (the feather will bubble in the bath and you'll see the little hairs come off the flues). To refluff them, dip them in cornstarch and shake them out. This part is scary, because at first they just look goopy and gross, but then like magic they fluff up!
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