182 - How To Repair Feathers With Steam

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[@DontTurnMyNightmares]

Im a Native boy who dances with a lot of feathers, a lot of feathers that get beat up or tattered, thank you for this video, it'll help a lot

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're very welcome

[@normabrewer6605]

I used my eye lash comb and eyebrow brush it's just small enough to comb/brush the feathers real straight and neat.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Very interesting. I would never have thought of that.

[@dylanperschon8479]

I just wanted to say I have a trophy pheasant feather that I put in my car and it got all mangled and I felt real bad this literally fixed it almost completely thank you so much it actually means a lot my dad gave it to me when I was just a young lad😂😂😂

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

That's awesome!

[@andremarshall7714]

Oh man, thank you for uploading this. I saved a few eagle feathers with this. I literally could not thank you enough.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're very welcome.

[@tamsinboldick7035]

Excellent. Thank you. Now I can make my daughter's nativity feather wings look less like they've been battered around & more like new again.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

That's great. I'm glad this old vid is still useful.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, the steaming does help to kill the mites. I've heard that freezing the feathers works also but I just store them in a bag with mothballs (the kind that are in the packets - not the round and gooey ones) for a few weeks.

[@TenceVretence]

you have no idea how much this video saved me. i'm working with a lot of feathers that i've hand-picked from different animals, and many of them are in a bad shape. now i don't have to throw them away. thanks a lot!!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're very welcome

[@benklein9784]

Thank you so much for posting this. I had a few turkey fan mounts from my father, when he passed away my brother and I got them. I've been wanting to clean and fix the feathers after moving to our new house and this worked perfect. thanks so muc

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Awesome. I'm glad it worked for you.

[@draven3838]

Wow I wish I had seen this video 9 years ago, because I've been using an iron . This is a game changer for me, thank you

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're welcome. It was a game changer for me too.

[@brittanymcdowell2981]

This is amazing! I never knew there was a way to fix them. Thank you for sharing.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yeah, I thought is was amazing as well when I first heard of it. I had to immediately try it.

[@gjigaqaquj]

a classic teapot works too.

[@rockrush69]

THANK YOU !!! I had these 3 turkey feathers that got stored wrong and were twisted and all messed up , nothing worked not even putting them in between books ... I tried the steam just now and they are all like new !!!!! your awesome !!!

[@katiehartmann7111]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the great video and info!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Awesome. Glad it helped!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

@Barbarossa4U This trick is used by people who sell feathers for a living, so I didn't invent it. But I don't think they use a wallpaper steamer. ;-) You can use a pot of boiling water as long as you have a lid with a small hole (1/4") in it for the steam to come out. If you don't have a lid like that you can make a lid with tin foil and poke a hole in it.

[@roverman985]

How many people you know that sell feathers to know they dont use a wall paper steamer?

[@jdomo1566]

Not even once have i seen anyone fixing feathers..good shit

[@spacificgrit4564]

Never found a black bird feather in nature but I found a raven or crow mangled off the highway with its wing up feathers ready to be saved! This trick should do it!

[@ediblebydesign]

Thanks so much. I have so many I thought weren’t usable or painting on them

[@daffidaizy]

Awesome thank you! I have a hat with feathers that are starting to look ratty - now i know i can freshen up those feathers!

[@MC-fb9ft]

Do you soak yours first? I do mine in a shallow storage container, do lukewarm water on top on a teaspoon of woolite laundry detergent with a splash of white vinegar and a lil tobacco (it's the strongest herbal insecticide know). Soak for 24 hours, occasionally "swishing" the water and feathers. After 24 hours, rinse in cold water while preening the feathers and "knocking off" whatever gunk is on em. Then rinse the container, put feathers back in and soak in clean water for another 24 hours. After that, you can take them out and set them on some paper towels for a hour or so, then individual blow dry some on a lower setting, occasionally preening them with your finger and thumb. This is what I had learned and have been doing, it works great, the detergent "conditions" the feathers and helps to kill whatever might be one them.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Interesting method. I don't have a lot of time so I just throw out the really gunky ones, put all others into a plastic bag with non- greasy mothballs for at least 24 hours, then steam.

[@EduardoSF_]

Thanks for the video. My female Duck recently died so I keep some of her feathers, some of them were damaged and this help me a lot. Again thank you! and have a nice day!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Awesome. Glad to hear that. :-)

[@JJChWorkshop]

Great tips man, works great for repairing feathers on arrows when they are worn after shooting, thanks

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, probably. Make sure to wash the feather first if something is sticking the vanes together. Then let the feather dry and them apply steam.

[@vanessarae4746]

Simmering teakettle on the fire/stove… convenien stationary nozzle if you choose a good style 😸

[@davidrichardson3866]

Thank you for the tip! I have a peacock and am collecting his feathers. Now I can freshen the imperfect ones.

[@foureyedpossum4613]

I just cleaned over 80 feathers that i found in my chicken coop, they look a little funny and this info was super useful

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Cool!

[@LimaTango12]

Thank you so much!!!! I just fixed a gorgeous barred owl feather that was all messed up! ❤

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Wonderful!

[@SecretScholar]

that's brilliant! never knew I could fix feathers - thx!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Your very welcome

[@AphitethLordOfLight]

I fell asleep with my feathers, messed up a Strong Hawk Feather. Thank you for this.

[@aqua1082]

Thank you for your video. A litter of pups got my dreamcatcher feathers. Thought I was gonna have a total loss. Gii Miigwech ( big thanks)

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're very welcome

[@gingerbreadjill]

This is fantastic! I stupidly loaned my peacock feather hairpiece to someone and they returned it in bad shape.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Cool. Glad it helped.

[@cuerampart2886]

perfect tool I just found a great egret feather at the lake today ill have to use this steam trick!

[@emilydean2783]

Recently obtained a mocking jay tail feather. This will help alot. Thank you!!!

[@WhatWouldChuckNorrisDo]

Thank you!! had no idea it was so easy to fix feathers. I have some beautiful pheasant feathers I'm gonna try this on

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You'll be amazed

[@stanmorehouse1224]

Thanks Man! I recently found some feathers that I want to repair and use to make some fun stuff.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Cool.

[@EndermanFinisher]

Got a vulture feather that separated, thanks for the tutorial!

[@rudychavira5558]

Wow nice some of those where hammered, I have a pair of argus not damaged but not married toward tips? I think this will work thanks, no steamer just over pot on stove lol.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

If you put aluminum foil over the top of the pot, and poke a whole in it, steam will come out in a nice stream. Or you can use a pot cover that has a vent hole.

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

Thank you. I just happen to be working on my feathers, and I randomly ran into your video. Pretty serendipitous hu?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Oh yes.

[@touchnova]

Wow, what a cool discovery! Great information, thanks for sharing.

[@crazyflint]

awesome video thanks for sharing that tip was about ready to get rid of some turkey feathers that got bent and messed up now i can fix them and uses them

[@bchearne]

The distilled water is only important to prevent buildup of mineral deposits in your steamer. Shouldn’t make any difference to the feather

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You ever used a steamer?

[@johnnybearbrown1690]

I went and bought a steam wallpaper cleaner just like this here but what about the spitting out of water from the end of nozzle!?! It can get dangerously hot when it does this it spurts water every few seconds but it doesn't gush out like a large stream of water.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You must keep the hose up high so the water in the hose flows back into the reservoir rather than spitting out the nozzle.

[@johnnybearbrown1690]

@@KnapperJackCrafty thanks Jack, I'll give that a try!!

[@rocky1raquel]

Also you can use a tea kettle

[@sheilugriffony]

Thank you so much for this!! This video has been extremely helpful 🌞

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're very welcome

[@pinkmagicali]

Sweet. Now I can fix my quill.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Cool. 👍

[@floraf01]

Cool! I imagine it's similar to steam ironing silk or wool. I'll try it next time!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, but you can be a lot more agressive with feathers.

[@lollercoaster1542]

Very informative, thank you for sharing your technique!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're welcome. :-)

[@Lumbeelegend]

Thank you brother

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're very welcome

[@2roxfox]

this guy sounds like hunter s thompson when he speaks :D - and thanks for the video.. i sometimes just dip them in hot water but steam is better.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Thanks. I had to look him up because I don't remember Hunter. I was a kid during the "fear and loathing" stuff. It's interesting that I sound like a guy from Kentucky. I grew up in New Hampshire and then moved to Texas. :-)

[@joshuaharris3989]

Thanks for posting this video, it's awesome!

[@AwStitch626]

at 6:44 , at the top of the feather where its very separated into thin stuck together veins, i have a parrot feather which has sadly got like that all over , would steam help with that?

[@Caneda_John]

Sweet tip! I was wondering if you could get the same affect with a heat gun?

[@Barbarossa4U]

Great trick and thanks a million for sharing. Did you stumble on this by accident like a lot of great discoveries? I don't have a steamer like that. Have you tried steaming it over a pot of boiling water?

[@splats9671]

I know this comment is literally over a decade old but I will be trying this today, if steaming it over my kettle doesn't work that is.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're welcome.

[@nanmariecurtis9297]

Thank you 💚

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

No problem 😊

[@erinkelley4]

Very helpfu! Thanks!

[@Caneda_John]

Thanks! I will be trying this later on tonight..

[@jeanieshipman4931]

Can this be used to clean imitation eagle feathers without affecting the dyes used on them?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, as long as the dyes are permanent. As far as I know, commercially available, dyed feathers will be fine.

[@jeanieshipman4931]

@@KnapperJackCrafty Thank you so much for responding. I am anxious to try this.

[@normacorella2250]

I found an eagle and some pidgeon feathers not too long ago... If I don't have a steamer can I use an iron with steam on them???

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

I've seen someone place a cloth over the feather and iron it with steam. I suppose it's ok as long as the feather does not touch the metal part of the iron. But you can set up a "steamer" by placing water in a pot and covering the pot with aluminum foil and poking a hole in the foil to let the steam out when you heat the water. When the steam is coming out in a good stream, simply hold the feather in the steam and watch it straighten out.

[@LauraDovaloBagatelas]

Does the steaming also sanitise them? I was given a big bag of feathers, but I'm afraid they are full of "critters"... I would hate to use pestisides to get rid of them, what would you recommend?

[@UnashamedFollowerofChrist]

Hello, @Laura Dovalo ! I know this is a hot year (or more) late, but I'll give my two cents if it's all I can do: If the steam is hot enough and thick enough, it should also sanitize the feathers at higher temperatures of heat kill off viral and other harmful bacteria. However, as you steam you may also use a "gnit comb" which has very close, fine teeth to rake off any unwanted mites or other tiny pests from the feather vanes. I've never had the opportunity to try the gnit comb (or the steam, either) on my feathers as I am but a novice to proper feather care and maintenance. Even so, I do look forward to testing these methods soon if I can! If you do have any luck with the gnit comb (or lack thereof for that matter), please do let me know what you find if it isn't too much to ask! Thank you and good luck!

[@cherryberryblossom]

sweet, thank you, i have a hawk feather i am afraid to touch cause it was starting separate.. thank you sooooo much

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're welcome. :-)

[@kyleparker8378]

Can this be done on a bird that is already mounted? I have a goose that I’d like to do this to

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

I think so. As long as there's no glue that could be loosened by the steam.

[@RG-rp1tf]

Is there any way to fix a cracked rachis. I have a huge feather and it was caught on a heavy object and cracked.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Super glue is the only thing I can think of.

[@mycocoaone]

Thank you!

[@tommyd2235]

Do you think I could use a hot steam iron? Maybe if I laid a towel over the feather and let the steam run through?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Try it and see. If you absolutely have to have perfect results because you only have one feather and only one try, then find a way to create a cloud of steam. As far as I know, most Irons have a button that you push to create a burst of stream. If you hold the iron in the air with one hand, you should be able to keep pushing the button while holding the feather under the iron with the other hand. If that is too awkward, then look into getting one of those fabric/garment steamers. www.walmart.com/ip/SteamFast-Compact-Fabric-Steamer/7780083?action=product_interest&action_type=title&item_id=7780083&placement_id=irs-302-m3&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id&category=&client_guid=93c70186-2907-4d37-886b-b8a9638e158c&customer_id_enc&config_id=302&parent_item_id=19720708&parent_anchor_item_id=19720708&guid=35a7013a-0706-4e0b-9568-571d2fd9031b&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

[@asmaaelsaid9163]

👍🏻 thanks. How can I make the shape of the natural feather stay and doesn't be changed if touched or by air ?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Hair spray.

[@asmaaelsaid9163]

@@KnapperJackCrafty thanks Sir, will it be Permanent solution?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

@@asmaaelsaid9163 the only permanent solution would be to prevent touching of the feathers. Otherwise, the hair spray can be removed from the feathers by washing or wiping with a cloth, and then reapplied. This can be done many times.

[@lionlight777]

thank you very much.. great tip.

[@electraspy]

Yes, I found steaming a great tool too! I use a Carusso Hair Setter (steam hair curler system) & then another great hack is using a hair straightener to meld, straighten & remove the wrinkles. ~Dee @ FinelyFeatheredFox.com

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Very cool.

[@reinpeelen5690]

Thanks, i did not know this.

[@tammyreneeatkins]

amazing tip, thanks so much!

[@ekunina5410]

IDK, I wear my feather in my hair - extensions. They look goofie the next morning. I don’t care b/c I LOVE feathers!!!

[@slomotionproductions8005]

I wear mines in my turban...

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Hello, Do you use anything to keep bugs from eating your feathers? I use moth balls in the boxes but was wondering if there is something to spray on them too

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

I use the non- greasy mothball crystals. I've also used Raid bug spray but I think the mothballs last longer. I've heard some guys throw flea collars in a bag with the feathers but I haven't tried that. Oh yeah, many people just keep the feathers in a freezer.

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Thank you Brother!!!

[@TheCulturalCompass]

nice tip. thank you

[@MrWolfHuntsman]

+JackCrafty Can these be done on already done feather fletchings?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, you can do this on a finished arrow if the glue does not melt.

[@RightBrains]

Great, solved a problem for me.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

RightBrains Cool!

[@nick3718]

ill be goddamned

[@rocky1raquel]

Lol

[@nutellacereal7046]

How would i do this with ostrich feathers im making a costume and the onky feathers i could find that are ling enough are ostrich feathers i need feathers that are about 2 ft

[@ItsNotOkaySo]

Does steaming make them straight for a while again or does it revert after a while to it’s original shape?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Steaming makes the feather go back to it's best original shape and it will stay that way for a long time.

[@aaronfrank85]

Hello! I recently found an eagle feather and was wondering if this will work with a normal kettle?

[@katiehartmann7111]

But if they *found* it... it shouldn't be a problem?

[@katiehartmann7111]

Huh. Didn't know that, thanks for the info!

[@rocky1raquel]

Yes, a tea kettle works fine 👍🏼

[@Cavikeoncollection]

Does this work for ostrich feathers also

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes

[@Cavikeoncollection]

Thank you

[@miserablemagical92]

Also what kind of bird was this feather from? I found on exactly like it today. It's huge!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Domesticated goose and wild turkey feathers.

[@niaaaxx]

cool bud

[@victorharries3055]

Thanks for the tip :D

[@xaviersan9290]

Some brand you recomend?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

No. Just whatever is available is fine.

[@DioneCampbell]

Great tip. I'm trying to add some feathers that ive been collecting for several years, Blue Jays and stuff, to a gourd, but a couple need to be washed also. Do you have any tips for washing, maybe just dawn detergent or something?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, dishwashing liquid is the best thing besides just plain water. Feathers have a natural oil on them so don't use a lot of soap: or the feathers might look dull and worn when they dry out.

[@DioneCampbell]

Ah, I see. Some actually do look a little dull. I think I'll try to add just a tiny bit of some kind of oil to see if I can bring them back to lustre. Thanks again for the tip.

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're welcome. And I think I would use a natural wax, like lanolin, instead of oil on the feathers. :-)

[@DioneCampbell]

Will do, thanks.

[@artsdesire7120]

Would this work on a peacock feather by any chance? 🦚

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Peacock wing feathers, yes. Tail feathers... I don't know.

[@justpullguard]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jasonnester9514]

What steamer did u buy and where can I find it

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Wallpaper steamer from Lowe's www.lowes.com/pd/Wagner-Power-Steamer-715-Wallpaper-Steamer/1000158631

[@abhinavbharadwaj13]

Feather lose shine after steaming?

[@rocky1raquel]

Nope

[@thomasbigfoott]

Thankyou ,

[@Eollica]

Woudl this work with dyed feathers too? I have a quill dyed black and it's kind of destroyed. WOuld the steam remove the paint?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Eollica The steam won't remove the dye but a little might come off when you comb the feather with your fingers. It should be fine.

[@Eollica]

Allergic Hobbit Awesome! Thanks a lot.

[@rebeccaharp3254]

THANK YOU (tTt)

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You're welcome

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

@pup9et Yupper, hotter than a June bride in a featherbed. :-))

[@abhinavbharadwaj13]

Will it work on crest feathers?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, it should work for all feathers.

[@abhinavbharadwaj13]

@@KnapperJackCrafty are you on Facebook...I need some more guidance

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Yes, I do have a Facebook page but I do not use it. Sorry.

[@abhinavbharadwaj13]

@@KnapperJackCrafty actually I wanted to ask some more pro tips

[@miserablemagical92]

Would this work with a kettle??

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

+miserablemagical92 Yes, but it would be a little noisy. You'd have to put some aluminum foil over the nozzle and poke a new hole in it, I'm guessing.

[@qjuantum]

What kind of machine. Is that Jack?

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

It is a wallpaper steamer from the hardware store.

[@gabriellawu7185]

i ironed mine 😆

[@aznericxD]

thought this video was for feather birdies

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

A feather birdie? As in badminton?

[@aznericxD]

yep LOOOL, thats what i was searching up

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Hahah...

[@jasonnester9514]

This doesn’t work for me I tried it

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Make a video in how it doesn't work so we can see what you're doing.

[@jasonnester9514]

JackCrafty I’m doing it exactly how your doing it but I’m trying to fix turkey fans

[@jasonnester9514]

JackCrafty also I bought the Wagner wallpaper steamer but I gotta return it it spits a lot of water with steam

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

@@jasonnester9514 mine spits water too unless i straighten and raise the hose and let the water go back down into the steamer.

[@jasonnester9514]

JackCrafty copy!! I’ll keep trying

[@cashgmoney]

How do birds fix there feathers 🪶 naturally

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

You do what the birds do. You pluck them out and throw them away.

[@LauraDovaloBagatelas]

Thank you!