How to Make a Feather Hair Comb
Feathers have long been used to add pizazz to women's accessories. Beginning in the 1920s and for three decades beyond, feathers were a common addition on lady's hats. Now, feather accessories are still used to add instant flair to a women's outfit, but they are often used in a more understated way. A feather hair clip or comb can be purchased at most stores, but you can make one for a fraction of the cost at home in just a few minutes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Determine how you would like your comb to look before you begin working on the comb. Lay out all the pieces so they are within reach as you work.
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Cut the feather pieces down to size, if necessary.
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Squeeze a small strip of glue along the top of a plain hair comb in the desired size.
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Lay the first feather onto the comb and hold it in place for a few seconds. Squeeze another thin layer of glue onto the comb and place a second feather onto the comb so it covers the quill portion of the first feather. Repeat in this manner until the entire comb has been covered.
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Dot a small amount of glue onto a decorative button or other similarly sized item, such as a piece of costume jewelry, and press on top of the last quill to conceal.
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Allow the comb to dry for at least 2 hours before using.
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Tips & Warnings
These instructions are a basic guideline for creating your own hair comb. You can customize the comb to include sequins, ribbon or anything else. Let your imagination be the limit.
