Make foam feathers

Learn to make foam feathers for wings or accessories

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Make foam feathers
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Make foam feathers

Learn to make foam feathers for wings or accessories

60 minEasy

What you need

  • *EVA foam 2 or 5mm(1)
  • *Scissors or cutters(1)
  • *Rotary sander(1)
  • *Iron wire(1)
  • *Foam clay(1)

Steps

  1. 1

    Patron of the pen

    On a paper sheet or pattern paper draw a shape of feather either rounded or pointed according to the type of feathers desired
    Patron of the pen
  2. 2

    Foam report

    Lay the pattern of the feather on the EVA foam and arranged at best to place maximum, make a line in the middle of the feather in order to define the location of the rachis of the feather
    Foam report
  3. 3

    Cut

    Cut the feathers with a cutter preferably or a scissor, making a few small notches on the sides
    Cut
  4. 4

    Sanding details

    Using a small rotary sander, make small cuts throughout the feather, the cuts should be slightly inclined towards the tip of the feather (up), make the restaurant and the back of the feather if necessary. For 5 mm foams sand the edges of the feather to round the contours
    Sanding details
  5. 5

    Place the rachis

    Use foam clay to create the rachis in the center of the feather, an iron wire can also be installed in this place so that the feather remains straight
    Place the rachis
  6. 6

    Painting

    Your feathers can now be painted, remember to use a primer (photo step) before placing the paint and to add a better contrast and details, use an airbrush
    Painting