How Do You Make A Native American Chief Headdress?
Native American chief headdresses are large and ornate, usually made with feathers and beads. According to native-languages.org, these headdresses are called warbonnets and they are worn by the Sioux, Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne and Plains Cree tribes. When deciding to make a Native American headdress it is a good idea to learn the history of the headdress and what it was used for; learning the origin of your craft project can be exciting for everyone. With a little patience and dedication you can create your own authentic headdress. Prepare your supplies for your chief headdress. You can purchase imitation eagle feathers at your local arts and crafts store. You will need 30 feathers, 15 for each side. The large imitation eagle feathers will give the headdress a grand look. Place several small fluffy feathers 2 inches above the stem of each imitation eagle feather. The small fluffy feathers will give the headdress volume. To secure the small feathers, tie a piece of thread around the ste