Ostrich Feather Boas

[Ryan]

Does anyone know where to purchase full feather boas made from Ostrich feathers online, or at any chain stores?

 

[Super Scooter]

JoAnn Fabrics sells them, ocassionally. Though, I don't think they carry them anymore. They stopped carrying their teddy bear kits, which I needed one of them today.

www.joann.com

 

[Jinx]

I think it might depend on your definition of "full". Out local JoAnn store does carry two types of boas, one being, I believe, turkey feathers. They are quite full (ie. "bushy") and about 6 feet in length. They also carry a thinner maribou boa in about the same length. The prices are actually quite reasonable for what you get.

If you are looking for something a bit more "upscale" you will need to consult a theatrical supply house. And of course, there are many. Here's where you can find most of them.

Go to
stage-directions.com

Click on
"resources"

then click on
"Stage Directions Theater Resources Directory 2003-2004"

then click on
"Costumes, Makeup, Wigs & Costume Supplies"

This will bring up a list of dozens of suppliers and their contact information. Some will also have a small blurb describing their services in a bit more detail.

Hope this helps!

 

[Buck-Beaver]

If you look for dressmaking shops, or non-chain fabric stores in your area one of those should sell them.

For just about the best selection on the web you should check out The American Plume & Feather Co. at http://www.americanplume.com. I've heard that the Muppet Workshop has used them as a supplier and lots of professional puppet builders deal with them.

 

[BlueFrackle]

Ryan,

Be caredul when buying them online, As Jinx said. There is a big bushy Turkey feather boa (Which I see as useless), a thin Maribou boa (which is nice, I use them) and then the long Ostrich feather boa (Which is most commonly used on Muppets). The thin boa's wont do the same thing as the long ones.

 

[ddavisborg]

Does anyone know where to purchase full feather boas made from Ostrich feathers online, or at any chain stores?

I have gotten them at hobby lobby and michaels. You can order them on line at the oriental trading company's website also. I believe they have a couple of different types to choose from. I use this company lots for hats and other accessories for puppets.

 

[pdbooch]

Oh, my! Americanplume.com is in my backyard! I never knew this resource was available to me. Thanks for posting this. Sheesh!

 

[trooper_trent]

This may be a silly question, but are you going to use the boas for the puppet's hair? I ordered an armslength kit and I wanted to know where to find the hair. I thought it looked like ostrich feathers.

 

[Ryan]

This may be a silly question, but are you going to use the boas for the puppet's hair? I ordered an armslength kit and I wanted to know where to find the hair. I thought it looked like ostrich feathers.

Yep, I'm using it for hair on my next puppet.

 

[Jinx]

Boy, here's an interesting thing. Sometimes these solutions can be so obvious that we never see them. Just for fun I typed in "ostrichfeathers.com" and guess what? A site that sells feathers, boas, fans, etc.!