How to make a leather feather

I was asked a couple of times to make an instructional video about how I create my leather feathers that decorate an item without being glued or stitched on. I was hesitating a long time, but with the sweet pressure of a friend of mine I finally made my first ever instructional video, which I hope can be of a little help for those who want to get their hand on such a project ;)

[@jffqnn]

Amazing what can be done with Leather. I'm going to attempt to make some Hair Barrettes for My Niece's. Something that will be created with My Own Hands. I've always thought it means more when you make something for Family, because Anyone can Buy a gift. Thank You SO Very Much for Your Time and Tutorial Video!! What a Beautiful Blessing this is!! 😊❤️

[@ginacute1]

It's wonderful if my video can be of good help. Best of luck and happy creating, Jeff!

[@maryfrederickson9400]

WOW! Thank you very much for sharing your expertise!

[@vcm9424]

Thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful!

[@ginacute1]

You're welcome!

[@RavenLunaticLeather]

Thank you, Gina for this AWESOME demo on carving a realistic feather!

[@ginacute1]

You 're most welcome, Justin!

[@arthurmartinez5439]

Your technique is beautiful, can't wait to try it out on my future projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@robwilson1436]

Amazing project! Thank you for sharing your mastery a real pleasure to watch it unfold before my eyes.

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Rob!

[@heidiagner5091]

IILG suggested members watch this video and try their hand at it. Thanks for taking the time to make this. I will try it!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you Heidi :) wishing you max fun and success :)

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing

[@martinreyes1616]

Great job

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Martin 🙂

[@sumilee3724]

really enjoyed watching your video. your work is amazing. thank you😊

[@cuptonmillerlpnful]

Thank you so much for your video. you did great, and your feathers are breath taking. I have to try it. Thanks again.

[@careyberry21]

super video...I'm just getting into this type of hobby...and I think you did a great job......ok...I'm off to go create a feather...wish me luck!!! thanks again for your info.and talent!!! cant wait to learn more from you!!! thanks from central Florida!!!😁

[@alywolfar]

I am glad that your friend talked you into it

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, asywolfar :) Somehow I'm glad about it, too ;)

[@Annalorraine67]

Thanks

[@lawrencebaker6911]

I think you are a wonderful teacher, ma'am... Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world... Sláinte

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Lawrence, for your appreciation 🙂

[@jamessheehan2694]

very nice! thank you!

[@juliadealey1455]

You and your Work are Beautiful. Thank you for your time. Awesome Work!!!!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you so much, Julia!

[@rjrogers1629]

make more videos!!! Awesome, love this :)

[@LeJean_Dennis]

Beautiful, thank you sooooo much for sharing

[@peggybroome7062]

Thank you so much Gina for this most informative video. I can't wait to try making a feather similar to this now. I really appreciate your sharing your talent, you make it look so easy. I look forward to future videos from you, maybe next painting and finishing.

[@ginacute1]

Thanks Peggy :) I'll come up with something ;)

[@TheSanderson1962]

Beautiful! My imagination is going crazy now with possible applications of your wonderful technique! Thank you for sharing!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you so much for your appreciation, TheSanderson 1962 :) I hope you can use my info on your future projects :)

[@iceman1057]

Gina, Thanks for the great video! Looking forward to future videos.

[@ginacute1]

Thank you iceman, as soon as I might discover some feature worthy enough to make a new video about, I'll share it ;)

[@jgalvezs]

Gina, thank you so much. Is a wonderful work and thank you for sharing with us.

[@ginacute1]

Happy you liked it, thank you Juan! 🙂

[@kimeoff3112]

Great job Gina!! Thanks for sharing some of your talent with the world!! ♡♡

[@ginacute1]

Thank you and great you liked it, Kim :)

[@waynehanley1849]

Excellent instructional video Gina!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Wayne! Hope it may be of use for you :)

[@debramcdonald5485]

Truly inspirational!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Gina WOW! You make it look so easy. You have mad talent girl. I'm so glad you made this. Like the others I'm inspired. I'm really glad that you use the veg sheep/lamb - I've been wondering how it was to work with and hearing that you like it makes it worth trying. I'll be looking for more videos from you. You're artistic ability is too great not to share. Thank you.

[@ginacute1]

Thank you so much for your lovely words, Choya! I hope you'll succeed :)

[@BlueCro64]

Love your attention to detail, thank you for sharing.

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, BlueCro64 :) Really appreciate your comment :)

[@calthicke5479]

Great work. I would love to try this but have a couple of questions. Where do you get this sheep leather - am in southern Ontario and can't find. Also, bag kote specs say it leaves leather soft yet you use it to harden feather. Thanks for any advice you could offer. Again; great work.

[@rumplefourskin6775]

Wow, that is so clever! I love it! I want to try cutting them out and using them as earings or to hang off a hair clip. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful technique.

[@ginacute1]

You're welcome, Patrick...and good luck :)

[@BlueJeansGreenTee]

Great Video! Thank you for making and sharing it.

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Michael! :)

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Incredible work! I have always had an affinity to feathers! Thank you!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you Sean, for your appreciation :-)

[@casadonnelly2498]

great job! love it.

[@joroset1491]

Great tutorial thank you

[@dReZbEeZ]

gorgeous! what a great concept

[@ginacute1]

dReZ bEeZ Thank you!!

[@eagleridge1972]

I love leather craft and this is fantastic.

[@ginacute1]

Ty so much, Eagle Ridge Survival :-)

[@dochayesnm]

Thank you for an excellent workshop!!!

[@ginacute1]

And thank you for your appreciation dochayesnm :)

[@tyellis7940]

That was simply amazing.

[@chrisnixon2179]

Excellent thank you. Please make more videos

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

Stunning!!

[@TheBeezlbob]

WoW! Thank you for sharing, will definitely give this a try.

[@ginacute1]

It's fun, they said ;) Give it a try, you'll love it :) Thanks for your appreciation, TheBeezlbob!

[@philparks7993]

Beautifully done!...I have an order for chap yokes that will have feathers, you can bet I`ll be referring to this and picking your mind...lol

[@ginacute1]

I hope my video will be of use for your project, Phil, best of luck :)

[@kevinjobson9310]

great craftsmanship Gina...i will definately be trying this in the near future.....wish me luck lol

[@ginacute1]

Thank you Kevin! Wishing you good luck and max. fun :)

[@andymaccer1638]

Excallant thank you ❤

[@myrtavega9161]

Thank u so much,,,very good tutorial

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Myrta Vega :) It's my first one ;)

[@TheLupulalb]

Fain ! felicitari pt munca dv

[@humperdumper381]

Totally in aw of your work.

[@ginacute1]

Thank you so much, Humper Dumper, for your appreciation :) :)

[@cajunndnrider3041]

Wow! Love it

[@ginacute1]

Thank you so much, Cajun :)

[@jerryrawls5156]

Question, did you finish feather, paint and antique (if I want to antique), before you apply Bag-Kote? Thank you for the video!

[@ginacute1]

Hi Bobby, Bag Kote was used prior to forming, in order to keep the created shape :-)

[@denniefrailey1431]

What is the stuff called that you painted on the feather to make it hard?

[@ginacute1]

Dennie, it's Fiebins "bag kote".

[@MadMFox]

Very nice. Thank you

[@ginacute1]

Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Fox :)

[@MadMFox]

Your welcome :)

[@vipersniper843]

Very nice , I would like to try this . what kind of bag-kote is it you are using Gina ? and it hardens the leather ?

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, viper sniper :-) I'm using Fiebing's bag kote and yes, it hardens the leather and helps keeping the shape of the feather. Some people also use Fiebing's Tan Kote but I've experienced Bag Kote to be the best for such projects :-)

[@vipersniper843]

Thank you.

[@kategeary1623]

Gorgeous.

[@ginacute1]

Thanks heaps Kate :)

[@kategeary1623]

I'm new to leather working. I found your demo while studying video, would like to try to make some leather feather/earrings. I will try to make what you have done and cut it out for earrings. What would you suggest as a finishing application to the leather as a protectant? I may try to paint and/or stain, but what would my final coat application be? Thank you in advance if you decide to answer this. K

[@britminor13]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Would you paint the feather before or after you apply the hardener?

[@ginacute1]

Britney, I paint the feather after hardening it :) And thank you!

[@nuxworxknives2957]

OMG!!! More, more, more!

[@ginacute1]

Hahaha, thank you brythe nuckols, guess that means you liked it ;)

[@rickbloom1869]

Fabulous!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, Rick! :)

[@gregorypoirier3256]

So cool Thank You

[@ginacute1]

Hope it will be of good use to you, Gregory :)

[@P.E.J.]

Amazing !!!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you, PE J :-)

[@Mike-ef7xe]

WOW !!!

[@TheDanielbarboza]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you for appreciating, Daniel :-)

[@balex7476]

what did u use to make your own stylus?

[@ginacute1]

balex7476 - I just used a normal stylus and ground it to a smaller tip size :-)

[@rhaven50]

beautiful

[@ginacute1]

Thank you lots, rhaven 50 :)

[@summerviking1026]

Where can I buy a Scalpel?

[@ginacute1]

Summer viking, I've used a no. 11 scalpel and you can buy it (and also the blades) at any medical supply store :)

[@robsarchery9679]

beautiful.how are you

[@TheNockingPoint]

First!

[@ginacute1]

Thank you !!