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KENTUCKY DERBY INSPIRED HAT

And they’re off! We are kicking off theopening races of the Kentucky Derby, which is known for its attendees coming out in the most spectacular fashion. One Derby must-have is an over-the-top hat. We have created our version as a feather fascinator that can be worn on a hat or a headband.

Here’s what you need:

A hat or headband

Scissors

Hot glue gun

Flat hair clip

Felt cut into a 1.5 inch circle or oval.

Feathers, we used 1 pack of Ivory Goose Coquille Loose Feathers, 1 dozen Blue Silver Pheasant Feathers, and 1 dozen Medium Light Blue Grizzly Rooster Hair Extension Feathers

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https://www.moonlightfeather.com/1-dozen-blue-silver-pheasant-feathers/

https://www.moonlightfeather.com/1-pack-white-goose-coquille-loose-feathers-0-35-oz/

https://www.moonlightfeather.com/1-dozen-medium-light-blue-grizzly-rooster-hair-extension-feathers/

How to:

First, cut out your piece of felt to your desired size. Remember the size of felt will determine how big the fascinator will be.

Organize feathers by length and spread the individual feather’s spines out gently

Begin hot gluing the longest feathers around the edge of the felt until the entire perimeter is covered.

Continue gluing shorter feathers in the same way until you reach the center.

Once you’ve reached your desired density, add in the extension feathers around the outer edges.

Let the glue dry and then glue your creation to a hair clip. This will allow you to attach it to a hat, scarf, or headband.

Once the clip is secured you are ready for the derby!