Brown Owl Feather WIPs

Inspired by my feathery friends

Here's a look into my copper wire work process making a feather suncatcher.  From the initial concept sketches, through the layers of wire construction, to the finished beaded piece and a video that you can follow along with.  The design is embellished with a variety of semi-precious gemstone agate and glass beads, with a brown through black colour palette.  The wire work technique uses simple over/under wire wraps both closed and open.  The spine and the decorative parts of the feather have been hammered into gentle paddle shapes.  My aim in this design was to construct a piece with minimal copper wire work, where one side was adorned with gemstones and decorative flair, which complements the strong shape of the opposing feather outline.

Follow along with my video, making this beautiful wire feather. Sit back and relax as it is 2 hours and 26 minutes in length, and be soothed by the making process: