Quick and Easy Bird Costume by Courtney Cerruti

All levels | 12 min 55 sec

Quick and Easy Bird Costume
Make bird costume12:55

Taught by Courtney Cerruti

Buy For $9.95

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Outfit yourself with colorful plumage this Halloween. Courtney demonstrates how to create a feather-covered cape and matching mask. This no-sew bird costume is simple and easy to make, and it can be customized for feathered friends of all ages.

Here’s what you’ll need:

22 ½” x 27 ½” plain canvas
4 craft paints in a variety of colors
6-8 sheets felt in a variety of colors (for feathers)
2 yards ribbon
1-2 coarse bristle paintbrushes
Water
Palette
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Sharp scissors
Sharp snips
PDF template
Pencil
Straight pins
Paper towels
Protective work surface

Downloads:

Download Materials List BirdCostume_ClassPDF.pdf

Learn how to:Learn How To:

Cut and paint a colorful canvas wing base and attach ribbon closure
Cut and attach felt feathers in a variety of sizes
Make a bird face mask and attach ribbon closure

What you’ll get:

Learn how work with canvas and felt by making a colorful feather-covered cape and matching mask
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF pattern ($8 value)
Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Courtney Cerruti
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students