• Exploring Words - Collage
• Tools and Techniques - Drawing
  • All you need to know about this activity
  • Getting started
  • Pencils
  • Graphite Stick
  • Charcoal and Compressed charcoal
  • Indian Ink
  • Pens: Broad and fine markers, biros
  • What next?
  • Make a Quill: What will I need?
  • How to make a quill instructions
• Tools and Techniques Video Guide
• Make a Paper Crafted Daisy Video Guide

Make a Quill: What will I need?

• Large Feather 
• Craft knife 
• Cutting mat

 

Feathers: Can be bought from craft suppliers: turkey, goose and swan feathers are recommended.  You could also use a found feather. For example if you find a large seagull feather on a beach, however always thoroughly wash and disinfect a found feather before use. 

 

You can also use these instructions to cut a nib into other similar tubular items, such as a reed or straw.