How Do You Clean Feathers Used In Crafts?
Because I’m Native American, I have several pieces of art and crafts that have hanging feathers on them. I’m a big fan of hanging feathers. I love how they look and how they can give a piece a really unique signature. However, feathers can be a real pain to clean. Unfortunately they do get gummed up with dust over time if they’re not properly cared for. Read on for some steps to keep the feathers on your crafts and art clean. The first thing you want to do when cleaning the feathers on a craft piece is to blow any dust off of it. You can do this with a hair dryer or a vacuum that has the capability to blow as well as suck. Take a cloth and get it wet and then ring it out very well. You don’t want any dripping water. Carefully laying the hanging feather on your palm run the damp cloth over the feather. The idea is to pick up any stubborn dust or even dirt that the blower might have missed. Repeat Step 3 until you feel that you have removed any dust and debris left over from the first sw
