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String Feather

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Follow Steps #1 -4 Before Starting Design Choice

Gather Your Choice Of Premixed Paint Color(s), Scissors, String,

One 12-Inch Chain And Plastic Liner


The 11x14 prepared canvas can accommodate 1 to 2 feathers


  • You will need 2 strings for each feather

  • Cut 4 pieces of string 12 inches in length

  • Use the 12-inch chain provided in the kit as a guide for measuring and cutting the string

  • Lay out plastic liner beside the prepared canvas

  • Place the cut strings flat, straight, and next to each other on the plastic liner


Apply Your Choice Of Paint Color(s)


  • Gently and slowly squeeze the applicator bottle using the applicator tip to place paint directly onto the strings

  • Leave a 1-inch unpainted section at the top of the strings, providing a place to hold onto for when you are ready to pull the paint 

  • Ensure the remainder of the string is fully saturated and entirely covered with the paint color(s)

  • Alternate the colors to create a pattern and beautiful contrast


Placing and Pulling The Strings


  • To position one feather, place the string close to the center of the canvas

  • To accommodate two feathers, position the first string further to the left on the canvas. This way, once the first feather is complete, there will be space on the right side of the canvas for the second feather

  • Gently and slowly lift the first paint-covered string by the unpainted end off the plastic liner

  • Keeping ahold of the unpainted end gently and slowly lay the paint-covered string onto the prepared canvas, positioning it slightly curved to form the feather's spine

  • While still holding the unpainted end, wait a few seconds to allow the string to set in the background paint 

  • Gently and slowly pull the string dragging the string along the canvas surface to create the first side of the feather

  • When the string approaches the end, raise it up and remove it up and off the canvas 

  • Place the string into the bucket of water until ready for cleanup


The Opposite Side Of The Feather


  • Gently and slowly lift the second paint-covered string by the unpainted end off the plastic liner

  • Keeping ahold of the unpainted end gently and slowly place the paint-coated string onto the prepared canvas, aligning it directly with the spine of the feather to form the opposite side

  • Continue holding the unpainted end and wait a few seconds to allow the string to set. Then, gently and slowly pull the string across the canvas surface in the opposite direction to form the other side of the feather

  • As the string approaches the end, lift it up and off the canvas 

  • Hold onto the string for the next step

  • Using the same string, place about 3 inches of the string and position it

    onto the previously shaped curved spine of the feather. Then, pull the string gently and slowly through the center of the feather to create a more pronounced marking on the feather's spine

    As the string nears the end of the feather pull until the desired stem of the feather is created then lift up and off the canvas 

  • Place the string into the bucket of water until ready for a cleanup


Create a second feather  


  • Repeat and follow the instructions above


SEE CLEANUP INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BEST RESULTS LET YOUR PAINTING SIT FOR 48 HOURS OR UNTIL COMPLETELY DRY




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