Feathers are perfect for creating cute hair accessories, whimsical decor, and subtle pops of color to a variety of projects. For more interest, paint your feathers in different colors and designs. This is a fun and relaxing project!

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time required: 20 minutes
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
Ringneck feathers
Paint
Paint brushes
Small cup of water

Things to do:
1. For the base layer of painting, you’ll want to thin your paint. Do this by dipping your brush in a bit of water and wiping off the excess.

2. Paint a desired design with a wash of the damp brush dipped in your paint.

3. This is what the feather can look like with the washed” paint.

4. With a fine brush, add polka dots. This time, don’t dip the brush in the paint.

5. You can also add some stripes with a dry, narrow brush dipped in your paint. use your imagination and many different colors for the look you’re trying to achieve!