This is a wonderful series. You might consider adding them to your commission info page.

i definitely think that i'm going to - they're fairly easy to make, and shipping won't cost as much since they weigh. . . well. . . as much as a feather! *grins*

They are also quite different from the usual commissions, and can be worn as jewelry for many occasions.

Be sure to ask every commissioner how the feather will be displayed or worn so that you know which end will be up.

it is one thing i'll have to make sure of.

impressive work.

as for shipping, it seems that soem US states do not allow a civilian to have any part of wildlife, be it feathers, bones, teeth or whatever, unless one is a scientist or at least part native american. maybe you should forewarn customers if you put them up as comissions?
and Foxystallion's last suggestion makes sense, now that I translated it for me properly. :) yes, a figure hanging head down when the feather is part of a braid doesn't look good. :)

the law does depend on state, and if the feather is from a bird of prey - such as a hawk or eagle. but you are right, i will have to make sure that the buyer understands any legal repercussions.

If necessary, you could offer dyed domestic turkey or chicken feathers to those worried commissioners who live in the least free states.

feathers can be dyed? didn't know that. groovy!

They sure can. They are made out of a protein called keratin, the same as wool, fur, and hair, so any dye that will work on these materials will work the same way on feathers. Feathers are oily (for water resistance) when removed from a bird. I would expect that commercial chicken and turkey feathers have been washed in detergent, but if you find a shed feather on the ground, just wash it gently in warm water with any mild diluted detergent, such as Woolite or a hand dish washing detergent. If the oil isn't removed, the dye won't penetrate.

hm... there is a goose farm not far from here. likewise, some colourful birds at the zoo might shed something interesting... it would at least give me opportunity to try out that set of acrylics I've been given for last christmas. 9.9

Once the feathers have been degreased (and geese feathers have a lot of grease, as is the case with all waterbirds), you can either immersion dye them for a solid color or paint the dyes on for a barred or striped design. Put the feather in a closed container with a sponge soaked in warm water to prevent the dye water from evaporating. If the dye water evaporates, the dye won't have time to penetrate and bond to the keratin. After whatever time period the dye manufacturer says is right for wool, wash off the excess dye with cold water.

ooh, thank you a thousand times for that. wouldn't have thought of it myself. :)

(and I fancy myself a technician XD )

You are welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing what you create.

i most certainly could. thank you for the idea!

This is an amazing piece, I've never seen anything quite like it. I love it ^^

This has earned a great deal of respect as a fellow artist, I am amazed.