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superndngyrl · 10-05-2007, 01:26 PM

thats such nice work!

**walela49** · 10-08-2007, 01:30 AM

paul hooked me up and fixed the attached file memory glitch...so here's that closeup:

**Eagle Plumes** · 10-08-2007, 07:49 AM

First of all very nice! I have a question if I may, The beads that run inbetween the two feathers? are they for decoration? or do they serve another purpose? I like how the over all piece lays. How do you attach the feathers on the back? I have one similar im making soon only Im useing plumes. Thank-you your always so kind when I have quiestions.

**walela49** · 10-08-2007, 11:06 AM

here's a shot of the back...I glued the feathers' buckskin extensions against the back and also used a buckskin tie to hold them down (also glued)...the connector beads in the middle help hold the feathers apart so they don't flop around!

**Eagle Plumes** · 10-08-2007, 11:29 AM

oh ok so the feather piece doesnt actually run threw the buckskin backing? correct? I think I see now. Makes sence... Thank-you for taking your time to post the pics and such. Thats really kind of you. I still cant get the hang of the thread wrapping. Its easier for me to bead it than to wrap. My wrapping looks poopy lol.

**walela49** · 10-18-2007, 04:38 PM

so after a few requests, i finally did another set of fan sticks:

Thread wrapped fan sticks set powwow regalia NR - (eBay item 140169840116 end time Oct-23-07 12:11:36 PDT)

**FluteMaker** · 10-18-2007, 06:57 PM

this is some cool stuff, i'll have to remember this thread

**walela49** · 02-08-2008, 06:15 PM

hey, check out the threadwork in mah new siggy!

fly with me · 02-24-2008, 07:36 PM

Do you put glue on the threads?

**walela49** · 02-25-2008, 10:44 AM

nope, no glue over the threadwork

though, you can lacquer/varnish your finished product if you want to

fly with me · 02-26-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walela49

nope, no glue over the threadwork

though, you can lacquer/varnish your finished product if you want to

Which Lacquer /or varnish do you use and which is the best one?

fly with me · 03-10-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly with me

Which Lacquer /or varnish do you use and which is the best one?

Which lacquer/varnish do you recommend that I use?

**FluteMaker** · 03-10-2008, 02:08 AM

i imagine you'd have to wrap the feathers before spraying, but for my flutes i like the deft brand spray laquer or the defthane polyurithane. both dry super fast and leave a nice finish on flutes. might be good for spraying thread work and they arent too badly priced, i think about 4$ a can

**walela49** · 03-10-2008, 11:00 AM

I've never used a spray varnish for any of my work. When I do use lacquer/varnish, I use a brush on variety...you can use clear nail polish...but after many years it may yellow....and there's lots of brush on stuff available at your local craftstore....modgepodge top coats, delta-ceram-coats varnishes, just look around til you find something that'll work for you

10-05-2007, 01:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
superndngyrl photo fun Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in front of the computer Posts: 4,291	thats such nice work! __________________ The only time its too late to start dancing is when you're dead.

10-08-2007, 07:49 AM	#43 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,492	First of all very nice! I have a question if I may, The beads that run inbetween the two feathers? are they for decoration? or do they serve another purpose? I like how the over all piece lays. How do you attach the feathers on the back? I have one similar im making soon only Im useing plumes. Thank-you your always so kind when I have quiestions. __________________ I got a fevah! And the only cure is more cowbell!!!

10-08-2007, 11:29 AM	#45 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,492	oh ok so the feather piece doesnt actually run threw the buckskin backing? correct? I think I see now. Makes sence... Thank-you for taking your time to post the pics and such. Thats really kind of you. I still cant get the hang of the thread wrapping. Its easier for me to bead it than to wrap. My wrapping looks poopy lol. __________________ I got a fevah! And the only cure is more cowbell!!!

10-18-2007, 06:57 PM	#47 (permalink)
FluteMaker PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: somewhere between chicago and DC, what day is it again? Posts: 2,458	this is some cool stuff, i'll have to remember this thread __________________ No bomb is smart enough to not kill the innocent.

02-08-2008, 06:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
walela49 the legal plumes lady! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: www.walela49.com Posts: 1,156	hey, check out the threadwork in mah new siggy! __________________ See my trading post ads See my photo gallery See walela49's myspace page

02-24-2008, 07:36 PM	#49 (permalink)
fly with me Kenora Gal Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kenora,Ontario Posts: 19	Tread Work Do you put glue on the threads?

02-25-2008, 10:44 AM	#50 (permalink)
walela49 the legal plumes lady! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: www.walela49.com Posts: 1,156	nope, no glue over the threadwork though, you can lacquer/varnish your finished product if you want to __________________ See my trading post ads See my photo gallery See walela49's myspace page

03-10-2008, 02:08 AM	#53 (permalink)
FluteMaker PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: somewhere between chicago and DC, what day is it again? Posts: 2,458	i imagine you'd have to wrap the feathers before spraying, but for my flutes i like the deft brand spray laquer or the defthane polyurithane. both dry super fast and leave a nice finish on flutes. might be good for spraying thread work and they arent too badly priced, i think about 4$ a can __________________ No bomb is smart enough to not kill the innocent.

03-10-2008, 11:00 AM	#54 (permalink)
walela49 the legal plumes lady! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: www.walela49.com Posts: 1,156	I've never used a spray varnish for any of my work. When I do use lacquer/varnish, I use a brush on variety...you can use clear nail polish...but after many years it may yellow....and there's lots of brush on stuff available at your local craftstore....modgepodge top coats, delta-ceram-coats varnishes, just look around til you find something that'll work for you __________________ See my trading post ads See my photo gallery See walela49's myspace page

03-10-2008, 12:59 PM	#55 (permalink)