Treating feathers - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T13:46:53Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/treating-feathers?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A29738&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI grow fancy chickens for the…tag:hatacademy.com,2023-05-08:6485913:Comment:3612922023-05-08T19:18:17.120Zjs hopkinshttps://hatacademy.com/profile/stevehopkins
<p>I grow fancy chickens for their feathers. I do not use large plumes but instead sew small individual feathers onto a backing to decorate hats or make hat bands, headbands, feathered lei, etc.. </p>
<p>See above for washing away grunge and killing mites. You can also use a permethrin spray like the one made for treating clothes to prevent ticks. Drying with a hair dryer is much too tedious for small feathers and will blow them all over the room. Instead, put the feathers in a pillow…</p>
<p>I grow fancy chickens for their feathers. I do not use large plumes but instead sew small individual feathers onto a backing to decorate hats or make hat bands, headbands, feathered lei, etc.. </p>
<p>See above for washing away grunge and killing mites. You can also use a permethrin spray like the one made for treating clothes to prevent ticks. Drying with a hair dryer is much too tedious for small feathers and will blow them all over the room. Instead, put the feathers in a pillow case, tie the end closed and throw it in the clothes dryer.</p> I was taught to put them in t…tag:hatacademy.com,2019-05-11:6485913:Comment:2604362019-05-11T21:57:05.993ZSusannah Greenmanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/SusannahGreenman
<p>I was taught to put them in the freezer for 1-2 weeks (to kill the mites) then wash them in baby shampoo and let them dry naturally and run them through your fingers to replace the natural oils.</p>
<p>I was taught to put them in the freezer for 1-2 weeks (to kill the mites) then wash them in baby shampoo and let them dry naturally and run them through your fingers to replace the natural oils.</p> Also, I have found that bleac…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-12-03:6485913:Comment:308502012-12-03T23:07:27.996ZCara DeLaRosa-Harrisonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/bellareginadesigns
<p>Also, I have found that bleach and borax will start to "eat through" the feathers. The cornmeal mixture technique is used for drying body parts out/preserving limbs (think taxidermy) but not necessary for feathers.</p>
<p>Also, I have found that bleach and borax will start to "eat through" the feathers. The cornmeal mixture technique is used for drying body parts out/preserving limbs (think taxidermy) but not necessary for feathers.</p> Hi Bron, I use feathers quite…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-12-03:6485913:Comment:308472012-12-03T23:04:29.149ZCara DeLaRosa-Harrisonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/bellareginadesigns
<p>Hi Bron, I use feathers quite a bit in my work. The following is the process that I have been using (after compiling a great deal of research on how to properly sanitize and prepare feathers). Step 1: Freeze them for 24-48 hours. This will kill any mites/insects/parasites. Step 2: Wash them in hot, soapy water. I use the Blue Dawn dish soap that is used to clean oil off the feathers of birds affected by oil spills. It cuts through oil and dirt but does not harm the feathers. Step 3: Gently…</p>
<p>Hi Bron, I use feathers quite a bit in my work. The following is the process that I have been using (after compiling a great deal of research on how to properly sanitize and prepare feathers). Step 1: Freeze them for 24-48 hours. This will kill any mites/insects/parasites. Step 2: Wash them in hot, soapy water. I use the Blue Dawn dish soap that is used to clean oil off the feathers of birds affected by oil spills. It cuts through oil and dirt but does not harm the feathers. Step 3: Gently towel dry each feather, using a swiping motion in only one direction (quill to tip). Step 4: Blow dry each feather with a hairdryer on medium/hot setting. This returns them to their natural, fluffy state. It is a time consuming process, but worth it to ensure your feathers are properly cleaned. Final Step: I always wash my hands one more time when I am finished with the process. Hope that helps everyone! :)</p> Hi Aoife, I thought of doing…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-12-01:6485913:Comment:304652012-12-01T13:20:46.396ZBronnie G Millineryhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BronwynGill
Hi Aoife, I thought of doing that, but was a little wary of spoiling the feathers.<br />
Thanks for that.
Hi Aoife, I thought of doing that, but was a little wary of spoiling the feathers.<br />
Thanks for that. If you buy feathers from a fe…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-11-27:6485913:Comment:302252012-11-27T12:57:55.943ZAoife Kirwanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AoifeKirwan
<p>If you buy feathers from a feather supplier you do not need to worry as they are pre treated.</p>
<p>If you are using non treated featers Put your feathers in a plastic bag and put them into the freezer to kill anything that might be on them.</p>
<p>And wash dirty feathers with baby shampoo.</p>
<p>If you buy feathers from a feather supplier you do not need to worry as they are pre treated.</p>
<p>If you are using non treated featers Put your feathers in a plastic bag and put them into the freezer to kill anything that might be on them.</p>
<p>And wash dirty feathers with baby shampoo.</p> More discussion on millinery…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-11-23:6485913:Comment:299132012-11-23T00:19:53.789ZHat Academyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/34lggz7v21st2
<p>More discussion on <a href="http://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/advice-for-preventing-feather-spliting" target="_self">millinery feathers</a></p>
<p>More discussion on <a href="http://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/advice-for-preventing-feather-spliting" target="_self">millinery feathers</a></p> I've read that storing them f…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-11-23:6485913:Comment:299082012-11-23T00:03:58.219ZElsie Collinshttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElsieCollins
<p>I've read that storing them for several weeks, buried in a shoe box of pure Borax powder will kill mites and any other disease causing pathogens. Can anyone verify this?</p>
<p>I've read that storing them for several weeks, buried in a shoe box of pure Borax powder will kill mites and any other disease causing pathogens. Can anyone verify this?</p> Thanks for all your tips on t…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-11-22:6485913:Comment:297382012-11-22T11:22:52.734ZBronnie G Millineryhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BronwynGill
Thanks for all your tips on treating feathers, I have much to learn
Thanks for all your tips on treating feathers, I have much to learn These feather mites and disea…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-11-22:6485913:Comment:297352012-11-22T11:21:31.297ZBronnie G Millineryhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BronwynGill
These feather mites and disease are of concern, where is the best place to purchase feathers. I am so very often disappointed with my order and I never order seconds.<br />
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Thanks Elaine as always very helpful<br />
Bron
These feather mites and disease are of concern, where is the best place to purchase feathers. I am so very often disappointed with my order and I never order seconds.<br />
<br />
Thanks Elaine as always very helpful<br />
Bron