How to Wrap a Feather Boa Around a Styrofoam Cone
A Styrofoam cone covered with a feather boa makes a charming accent for the home. In small spaces, it can serve as a trendy miniature Christmas tree. You may also choose to create several and set them around your home, offering texture and a small amount of movement as drafts ruffle the feathers. Attaching a feather boa to a Styrofoam cone is a straightforward task that results in a striking home accent.
Instructions
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Attach one end of the feather boa to the base of the cone using a tack. You should push the tack into the cone until it is flush with the cone's surface.
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Fluff the feathers to hide the tack.
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Wind the feather boa around the cone, moving from the base to the tip. Work slowly and make sure that the feather boa covers every visible part of the cone.
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Tack the free end of the feather boa.
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Overlap the end of the feather boa with another feather boa if necessary, working until the cone is entirely covered.
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Cut off the excess feather boa at the top.
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Fluff the feathers to hide the tack at the top.
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Tips & Warnings
Glue googly eyes to the feather cone to make a feather monster.
References
- Photo Credit women's shoulder with black feather boa image by Alena Yakusheva from Fotolia.com
