OTHER NATURAL ELEMENTS
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Painted Feather

WITH KATIE BROOKS

Painted feathers make a unique statement! The nature of the feather makes this a more challenging canvas, but don’t let that intimidate you. Keep in mind that the feathers of many bird species are protected by federal law in the United States, so use discretion when collecting in the wild, or purchase your feathers from an art and craft supply store.

Materials

• Feathers

• Craft paints

• White acrylic paint

• Matte varnish (optional)

• Paintbrushes

• Paint

 1 Coat both sides of the feather with a layer or two ...

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