How to make a feather fan

I often receive emails from people wanting to know how to make their own ostrich fans, so I thought I'd post this tutorial showing how I ...

Burlesque-style feather fans can be expensive, but thankfully, you can make your own at home with a few supplies and a little spare time. Fix together acrylic fan staves and large ostrich feathers to create these beautiful and impressive...

In some Native American spiritual traditions feather fans or smudging sticks are used in smudging ceremonies to waft smoke from smoldering sacred herbs around a space or person to clear negative energy or to fan smoke skyward during prayer. Native Americans follow specific traditions to create these sacred tools, but you can make a smudge fan for personal use with feathers you've collected on nature walks. Because this is a tool for spiritual ceremony start by clarifying your intention and…

Feather Fan How-to – …out of a portrait

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So I thought I'd share a little tutorial for anyone out there who wants to try their hand at making a hair accessory lovingly referred to as a "Fascinator." This easy project is perfect for DIY weddings - make hair pieces for your bridesmaids to wear! They're certainly cute enough to wear again! It's very easy, and about as time consuming as a trip to the craft store. The total cost of materials, assuming you don't have any of these items on hand at home, would be around $10-15, with the…

I love fan dancing, but I don't love the cost of the stunning, amazing, fluffy cloud-like, ostrich fans. So I decided to make some myself. They turned out beautifully, I could not be happier! Here is a step-by-step, a how to guide. Materials needed: Cardboard, ostrich feathers, hot glue gun. Yup, that's it! Step 1: The cardboard is going to be your handle and what holds the feathers in place. Cut the cardboard into the size and shape you want. Remember though, in this design the cardboard…

Feather Fans for Cleansing Discordant Energy Vibes Smudging your home or personal energy is an old… by sunscape

With Festival on the horizon, having traditional Potawatomi dress and regalia are an important facet of participating in ceremonies like Grand Entry and dancing. One piece of this regalia is the fan, which in addition to being a nice addition to Potawatomi clothing, comes in handy in the warm June weather. Here’s what you need […]