Home > Classes > Holiday + Party > HalloweenQuick and Easy Bird Costume
Beginner
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12 min 55 sec

Taught by Courtney Cerruti
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.
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
- 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

Chapters
12:55
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Materials
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
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