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Top 5 Uses for Pheasant Feathers

• By  mlf2008
• 18 July, 2012
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Pheasants are universally advantageous birds.  They are simply distinguishable with their characteristic green feathered head, white collar and reddish-brown body.  The design of black and brown on the feathers has a natural symmetry that is considered handsome by men and women, hunters and fashion conscious, alike.   Pheasants provide not only meat but also are sought after for their various sorts of feathers.

Most birds have only a few types of feathers that are widely used…often for decorative purposes.  Pheasants, however, are considered one of the most useful birds, and they have the least amount of wasted parts.  Some uses are functional and a few of the newer concepts that include pheasant feathers are strictly cosmetic.

 

Top Uses for Pheasant Feathers:

Fishing Fly- Fishing experts have used pheasant feathers for hundreds of years to simulate insects to draw fish to their line…Even those who are not so great at fishing may have used a fly that was made from the useful feather.  Almost every feather from their head to their tail can be added to a fishing lure.  Feathers from different parts of the bird’s body can be recycled to create diverse looking insects from flies to moths.

Feather Hair Extensions- Although using pheasant feathers for hair extensions is a new trend, they have solidified themselves as a beautiful material to create hair adornments.  Much like many other feathers, pheasant feathers may be dyed artificially or left a natural hue.  These feather extensions, made most popularly from the tail feathers of the pheasant make for dramatic accents in hair.

Clothing Ornamentation- Pheasant feathers have been historically used in decorating clothing.  Due to their masculine symmetry and strong appearance, pheasant feathers have long been placed unaccompanied under the trim of men’s dress hats.

Craft Projects- Arts and craft uses for pheasant feathers are endless.  Holiday wreaths, vase fillers and even clocks are being decorated with the beautiful feathers.  It seems that almost any project may be embellished with pheasant feathers.  Circular mirrors can be spiced-up by adhering symmetrical sprays of tail feathers around the mirror.  Whether you are fashioning a kid’s craft or creating something to garnish your home, you may find many uses for pheasant feathers and purchase feathers wholesale for an inexpensive sum.

Accessories- Jewelry designers have caught on to the pheasant trend, as well.  These feathers are being utilized in everything from necklaces to earrings and bracelets.  Similar to feather extensions, feather accessories are being used as simple accents to update style.  For a stunning effect, headbands have even been embellished with layers of pheasant feathers creating an eye-catching natural crown.

Pheasants provide healthy protein, feathers used for fishing lures, insulation and clothing are great uses for natural feathers.  The fashion world has found many new uses for feathers too, that may be colored and even recreated using synthetic materials.  What a useful bird!