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Seven Things to Do with a Feather
Find a feather pick it up and…
1 : Make a feather duster. This item has been used around the home for many years, in films the traditional black dressed, high society maid is often seen with a feather duster, flicking her way around the bric a brac. The popular feather for this is the Ostritch feather. It is soft and hard wearing.
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2: Decorate a hat. Feather have been used for generations for decorating hats or for head wear. Modern wedding fascinators (head decorations) are often made with feathers
Pheasant and peacock were always favourite feathers of the Victorian ladies. 
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The longer and brighter the peacock feather the better!
3: Sensual Feathers. The feather boa is often portrayed as a sensual item, it is used to tease and tantalise the flesh during sexual activities. Fun in the bedroom can be enhanced with a soft, colourful bird feather, a brush against a thigh or breast can lead to a night of passion.
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Madams of brothels were often portrayed as dark, mysterious types and inevitably had a feather boa draped across her shoulders, often the only item of clothing worn! Valentines night is probably awash with feathers in the bedroom, champagne, roses and a sexual tease (usually the feather) is the fantasy of many.
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4: Write a letter. The quill was used for many years by writers.
Image via 5: Use as Clothing and Camoflague.
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Native American Indians used feathers for clothing and decoration. Head dress and dream catchers are items that spring to mind. A good old fashioned game of Cowboys and Indians was often sparked off by finding a feather.
6: Fly a Plane. Men strapped feathers to their arms and jumped from great heights in order to fly.
Abbas ibn-Firmas, a physician covered himself with feathers, he attached wings, he was successful for a short distance. Unfortunately he crashed to the ground and injured his back. He blamed the failure on not having a tail. 
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7: Make your bed. Grandma’s feather mattress was a serviceable item in the home. Duvets, quilts, eiderdowns and pillows are stuffed with feathers of a variety of bird feathers. The favourite is duckdown, it is soft and lightweight.
There you have it, the seven uses of many feathers.
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Intersting ways to use feathers though wearing them around my neck wouldnt be to much fun.Liked the pictures,especially the last one.
I must get some peacock feathers and try number 3. LOL
I will never look at a chicken in the same way again – thanks for this
Fun, and interest..
Some interesting ideas. I am not sure I could cope with No. 3, though Hubby would probably like it. LOL.
Christine
A very unique topic and fun to read.
I enjoy reading it,
A very informative article. I would definitely try i, 2, and 4. Think 3 is funny.
Monica
I’ve had delusions of Icarus since I was five years old..using pine tar instead of wax…pine tar doesn’t dissolve quite the same you know!!!! Ouch..still flightless, but will never give up! Great work, again!
I don’t think I’ll try flying… but I use feathers for all sorts of crafts, and kids are forever bringing me their pretty finds.
What a fun article. My favorite is #3.
Loved it! Articles are alwasy best (for me) when they don’t take themselves too seriously! Dugg and blogged, Mrs Smy!
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http://www.webphemera.com/2009/04/seven-things-to-do-with-feather.html
There we are Glynis, many of us have a broad mind. Yes Number 3 has my vote as well. Now I will have to go to the garden and find some feathers and have some fun with my wife later on!
I liked that one.
Tim
Fun, unique article – nice work!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Interesting article, haven’t used a quill for centuries lol!
I thought I was the weird one. I always pick up feathers and place them in a vase.
Thanks for that. Although we do have a feather duvet (it’s not just Grandmothers…), I haven’t used a quill in ages. Seeing one made me smile.
Inna
Very saucy piece Glynis
Interesting things you can do with a feather, thanks for sharng..
Fun facts! Very enjoyable.
A very inventive and interesting article, Glynis. Well done.
Fun piece. And all this time I used them to stir my drinks with!
Thanks,
Clay
Very interesting and colorful article!
Thanks for mentioning #3! My husband is looking through our feather collection right now……….:)
This is interesting. Who knew there were so many great uses for feathers.
Fun stuff!!