How to Clean & Santitize Feathers To Use in Artwork and Slow Stitching
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2022
- Feathers are beautiful treasures from nature that can be used in artwork from mixed media, journals, and slow stitching projects. But, did you know that in the USA, not all feathers are allowed to be gathered and collected?
Be sure to check out the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
www.fws.gov/law/migratory-bir...
and peruse the list of protected birds.
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If you do find a feather that qualifies for a collection or that you want to use in your artwork, be sure to clean it properly. Feathers can contain parasites, bacteria, and other debris. In today's video, I show a method to remove parasites, sanitize the feather, clean, dry, and shape the feather.
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Thank you! I just found some lovely crow feathers, but they obviously need some love. This video was exactly what I needed to know!
Glad it was helpful!
If you only do what she does, your feathers will not come or as nice as when you found them. Each little strand they sticks off of the main shaft of the feathers is called a barb. Each barb has tiny hooks on it called barbules the keep it aligned with the one next to it, so that they appear as a solid surface. When you wash the feather, it separates a lot of them. Using the toothbrush probably does as well. When I am done blotting my feathers, I also blow dry them. But I preen them as I do it. I run my fingers over them to encourage those little barbules to reattach. (Preening is the term used when a bird runs its feathers through its beak to groom.)
Very helpful thank you
I clean them while dry, removing debris. That's less likely to damage the barbules, as those expand when water hits them. Pulling debris out while under water can more easily tear barbules, as well. I didn't know about bugs, or lice. The feathers I find are newly dropped within minutes to hours, though I found lice on one, which learned me 😬. I use soft soap then put them in front of a fan. I only clean the ones with debris.
Thank you I have 15 parrots. I have a lot that I wanted to clean and sanitize
Glad it was helpful!
I have never heard of this law! I’m curious why it would matter if someone claims a found feather? Oh my …. I have never even though if cleaning a found feather!!! They look sooo pretty… I would love to see how to paint one!
Good question! The law originated as a way to prevent the overhunting of birds for their plumage, so making owning all feather (and bird parts) illegal was the solution. I imagine "proving" how you obtained a feather was the issue.
I'm sure it also deters people from bothering the birds where they live and nest in order to "find" feathers. Whether you're actually trying to find loose feathers or are poaching them.
Sadly I have collected a large quantity of Harris Hawk feathers and can't use any of them in accessories.. I am looking at 250k fines for each one I have in my possession. There is a nest they go to every year and I collect them from the field. I would never hurt or hunt a bird of prey. I do have a touch of Indigenous American in me, and I consider them gifts from God. Plus..you can't get blood from a stone😜
Years ago, a place I used to run was a path around a large public pond. It was a place where flocks of geese would live, nest, and stop over on ways north and south. To be sure, they left hundreds of feathers all over the place, and I used to collect them for use in art projects. As a card-carrying member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe I can possess them, but the law is still fuzzy, as some folks say they can only be used in a religious context. But, they are private works, so I'm not too concerned with the feds showing up on my doorstep. 😂
@@aiissabeth I've never heard of an American citizen jailed nor fined for a feather. I keep every last one I find. Mainly turkey. It's absurd someone should be 1/4 native 😂. I can "identify" as Indigenous if I want, why not? I'm not 1/4, but still have it in my tree. I think you should use your beautiful feathers however you want.
There is also the USFWS Endangered Species Act that that prohibits the interstate commerce (sales across state lines) listed species or their parts.
very helpful and detailed with great explanation and demonstration. i found a beautiful blue jay feather in my backyard from a blue jay im familiar with (we named him mr. jay) and i really wanted to use the feather but make sure it was clean and sterile. awesome, thank you!!!
What a find! Blue Jay feathers are just gorgeous!
I hope some day the blue jay in my yard drops me some
This was awesome and therapeutic to watch. I always wanted to collect bird feathers. Thanks for the video. You have a new subscriber.
Thanks and welcome!
Great information! Thanks.
Yes please to more feather ideas.
I'll work on more videos!
Perfect for cleaning chicken feathers for earrings!
Have fun!
Wanting to make keepsake feather bouquets from my girls' feathers, this video was a very helpful starting point
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you I found a beautiful crow feather 🪶 and I wanted too keep it thanks for the video 🖤😊
Glad it was helpful.
Me too, we found a big black feather and I believe it was a crow in which my son loves.
I just left it out but now it's gone
So helpful. Thanks so much. I collected some goose feathers in Iceland and need them clean!
Glad it was helpful!
Great information! 😃
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! I always collect at the beach and have quite a pile to go through. Do you think the freezing would work if I were to (gently) fill large freezer bags with feathers? I have enough that single layers would take forever.
Wow! That's a lot of feathers! Yes, I think you can place them in a bag, maybe leave them in the freezer for a week or so - to make sure the inner feathers also were hit with the cold.
Thank youuuu!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this valuable information and new skill. I will use information to prepare my feathers.
So nice of you
She's wrong .. if the birds native to USA it's highly illegal to have them not just the ones on the endangered list, all Native birds to USA the migratory bird treaty act applies
@@DanielaMellenwouldn't Glen 20 which we have here in Australia which is a disinfectant spray and then putting them in the sun kill any bacteria and sanitise it or do you feel it wouldn't be enough??
Good question. I am sorry that I don't have an answer for you. I am not familiar with Glen 20, and don't know if it contains something that may cause the feather to deteriorate.
Something obliterated a blue Jay in my yard and yanked all the long feathers out... now I'm on this video to c,Ean them
Can u use starts that you use for laundry to spray feathers
I'm not sure you can use starch to stiffen the feathers. I think it would work.
Please tell me what type of container I'd use for cleaning feathers? I'm going to be cleaning my peacock feathers. Which means I need 3 large containers.
What do you suggest?
Peacock feathers can be rather large and delicate, so if ideally, if I had a small plastic container (the kind that hold scrapbooking paper) that would fit the feathers, I'd use that. If not, I think I would wrap the feathers together, in plastic wrap and then secure it closed (with tape or additional plastic wrap.) Then, to keep them flat and protected, I'd sandwich them between 2 sheets of cardboard (take apart boxes). Good luck. The feathers will be beautiful.
Would love to learn all the different ways u make feathers❤❤❤
I have a few videos.... ua-cam.com/video/H4CTAn-7mRU/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/WL5APC1c194/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/users/shorts4X6F9vZSePE
Getting this feather 🪶 for my hat, sombrero since my peacock feather broke
I’m curious as to why you remove from the freezer after 48 hours and then room temp for 24 and then freeze again? I keep chickens and during the summer months I bathe them with a flea and tick shampoo to remove any mites or lice. I’m thinking that if you add some flea and tick shampoo to the dish detergent that would suffice to kill any parasites so that you wouldn’t have to freeze, thaw and re-freeze?
The flea/tick shampoo may work. The freezing method is a way to avoid using chemicals.
Hello,I found a feather. I believe a goose feather. I put it in a zip lock bag for about 20 days & have had it out for 4 days. Have screwed this up? What should I do?
Nothing to worry about.... just reseal it back in the bag and put in the freezer for another 24-48 hours. Then it should be good to use.
I am looking to clean a bunch of goose feathers to use as fletching. Will this remove the natural oils because i am looking to clean them while maintaining their natural waterproofing abilities.
The freezer method won't remove the oils.
@@DanielaMellen aye but i also have some putrid blood on many of them. I managed to save these feathers from a bunch of geese that were sitting around waiting to be composted…I might just freeze them then rinse them in warm water of vice versa.
Probably a dumb question so I'm sorry for that, but how do you actually collect them in the nature? Do you use gloves, or some tool? And then carry them home in a closed container...? Thanks!
Not a dumb question - at all. I think wearing gloves and placing them in a bag or closed container would be ideal. However, many times I find the feathers rather unexpectedly. If I'm home and find the feather in my yard - I'll do the unthinkable, and pick it up, place it outside in a sheltered place, stop what I'm doing and get a small plastic bag to start disenfecting it. Then, I wash my hands 2-3 times. Other times, if I'm wearing gloves in the garden, I'll set the feather aside, and retrieve a bag when I'm ready to call it a day. If I'm out on a nature walk, I'll usually bring a small paper bag with me to collect my treasures. And I again, usually just pick it up, gingerly, and place it in the bag.
@@DanielaMellen thank you so much for your advice, truly appreciated!!!
Or if you’re me, you just pull over, pluck em with your bare hands and stick them in a grocery bag… because I’m a psycho
If I don't have peroxide will vinegar and soap work fine to sanitize?
I don't know. It's worth a try.
I would love to see how to paint the feathers
I'll work on a video for painting feathers! Thanks for the feedback.
Wonder if mites on new feathers can eat treated feathers?
They sure can!
How would you do this with down feathers?
Sorry, I can't help with that.
Can u wash them I have no frezzer
You can wash them, but they have to be cleaned with very hot water and detergent.
What if i had it fressing for a week 🤣 do i have to re freeze it. Accidentally left mine in and forgot it
I have done that too! I still go through the thaw and refreeze, but it's up to you. 😊
My mom died in July 2023.
Few days later while mowing grass, I saw something white, swaying side to side. For the life of me I couldn't figure it out till I got closer .
I looked and not a bird in the sky!!!
Got off my tractor, picked it up and began crying.
I told her I miss her so much.
Took the feather in the house and put it aside.
Much to my broken heart it is no longer pure white, it is gray.
A dirty gray.
Is there a way to get it back to its original color...white?
So sorry for your loss. I don't know of any way to bring the color back and not deteriorate the feather.
@@DanielaMellen
Okay
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I would love to see your techniques please
I have a on using feathers or alternative feathers ua-cam.com/video/xMIb9R7Q8ko/v-deo.html
The feathers do not have to be on the endangered list if the bird is native to USA this law applies . All native bird feathers, parts are highly illegal to have with special entrest on raptors
You don’t know what your talking about, it apples to birds of prey migratory birds and lastly eagles are super protected. Many native birds I collect the feathers
@@kylegonzalez5842 All native birds in the US are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Its illegal to take any part of any native bird.
If there is a hunting season for the bird you're allowed to collect the feathers
If we identify as native Americans can we own eagle feathers? Asking for friends
Indigenous people can collect any feather they wish without penalty...
as they should. they took great care of their country until your ancestors came and destroyed the whole country.
How do you clean gigantic angel wings feathers?
Just to double check, you mean the decorations or costume like wings? I would think that an aerosol air spray, the kind used on keyboards to blow away dust, would be your best way to clean those. They can't be laundered, so delicate care should be taken. Perhaps a dry cleaner could help, too.
@@DanielaMellen is Lysol ok?
@@donnas8408 I wouldn't use LYSOL or any liquid spray - just the spray air, you want to "dust" the angel feathers.
Theye all look like turkey feathers to me😅