Focus on Feathers

This comprehensive guide is one of the few books available on American Indian feather craft. Includes detailed explanations of feather craft projects and techniques. Readers are taken through the process of selecting, straightening, trimming, splicing, and extending feathers. Also includes eleven feather craft projects ranging from old-style bustles, wing and tail fans, clusters and wheels, hair decorations, and a Northern Plains-style bonnet. Learn about ornithology, reproducing raptor feathers, feather alterations, feather adornments, and the use of feathers in historic artifacts. Over 50 color photos of feathers can be found in the reference section; color photos and detailed drawings accompany all projects.