For a look at these in action, check out @lavendelleburlesque’s recent birthday performance video! These single layers still look fantastically fluffy. They are a great, economical option for groups, troupes and shows.
Sets match Flirt 2 in Antique on donnatouch.com/ostrichbasic.
This delicate color combo was the vision of @meg_mesmeric. It’s always fun to take the sketch into reality for these ombre sets!
Set matches Standard 4 – Specialty on DonnaTouch.com/ostrich. Remember, for specialty dyes, I avoid recreating custom patterns without asking the original performer for permission.
Conversion with an upgrade for @pitbulls_and_poledancing took a simple double to a stellar triple! On my strong yet slimmer staves, they are even lighter than before even with the newly added top row. Flutter on!
In #Chicago, @phaedrablack was an early adopter of my DIY stave kits. I was recently able to take them back and give them a refreshed, professional rebuild. They are ready again for years on the stage!
All new! This dramatic set (with new stave design and new color offering — Moody Violet) just landed with @basking.lizard in Canada!
Sometimes mistakes make for the best fans! @alluraflame ordered a set of Blondie (the inner color), but I messed up my counts. With Wheat also in stock, I really loved the color combo and we went with the two tones (not usually available with my basic and bulk options). So *happy* accident turned sweet set!
It’s been a while since I did an ombre plume, but this malachite like set is ready for the stages of Poland with @lolitavavoom!
Set matches Standard 4 – Specialty on DonnaTouch.com.
If you dream in ombre, it’s important to first accept that feathers aren’t ever going to be as seamless as a gradient print or fabric dip. Feathers are natural products making them beautifully unpredictable. Look closely and you’ll notice every part of the feather picks up dye differently. While boas are dipped and soaked in dye at different points, the fluff and overlap helps to even out the sections. With plumes, there isn’t the same luxury! So every feather must be hand dipped, dipped again and dipped again (with multiple steps in between each dip) to achieve this ombre look. Layering then becomes important, overlapping the feathers in ways that even out the ombre and create the end effect. And yes… ombre does add a lot to the cost of a project, but considering the time and expertise needed to achieve an ombre on plumes, I’d say it’s a bargain!
This beautiful raven black set will be hitting the stage soon with @roularoulette! Although the feathers are black, their exquisite patterning and iridescent qualities still play through.
The set feathers 80 35″+ and 100 27-35″ lady am feathers across 12 of my flute staves.
@freyawest brought over a set that wasn’t getting much use. From sad in the bag, we did a conversion to the 8″ staves to get these a bit more dense, fluffy and lighter. The color combo is just so fun!
From rosy inspiration to feathery creation, these bright and fluffy fans just landed with @missrubymoon!
Boas by @fancyfeathercom and on my aluminum staves. Set matches package Petite Dip Dye (plus) on DonnaTouch.com/ostrich
This color shift fluffy upgrade was done for @jean_heart5678! Assembled by @jahireen, the orginal double layer in white was already on my staves. Just adding the new top row of gold turns this set to a fluffy triple layer with a whole new look!
@tilavontwirl had amazing feathers, but heavy staves. So we gave them a fresh start! Assembled by @jahireen, we moved the feathers over from a clunky set of acrylics to my 12″ staves in almond. The set is even bigger, fluffier and lighter than before!
This is the sweet conversion done for @misscattywompass! Assembled by @jahireen, we moved the feathers over from a clunky set of acrylics to gold 12″ staves and gave the feathers a little manicure. The set looks new again and will perform better for years to come!
When Rainbow Feathers Las Vegas asked if I’d be interested in blacklight reactive feathers, my immediate reply was gimme, gimme, GIMME! Limited to these colors at the moment, I hope to test other brights with the specialty dye. But any plume fan configuration can be upgraded to use this dye.
Thesw sets are 28 single layer staves, bright color pop and 28 25″ plumes. Built by @jahireen in my Chicago studio.
Sometimes dreams are best in shades of grey. This gorgeous vision became fluffy reality for @jean_heart5678!
Boas by @fancyfeathercom and on my aluminum staves. Set matches package Boa Large Dip Dye on DonnaTouch.com/ostrich
Set features 200 35″+ lady am center tails (lightened and then dyed grey) across V-stave set.
All 6 feet of natural beauty just landed with @cervenafox!
The set feathers 180 35″+ lady am feathers across 8 of my scallop staves.
I have an extremely small stash of these feathers and am the first one called when my supplier gets new stock in. So you’ll see a few more throughout the year, but each set is of course very special!
Set features 12 flute staves in vermilion 170 lady am center tail pheasant feathers. Size is about 38″+ at center.
These two sets may be the only I make this year featuring the lady am center tails. I hoarded these feathers when my supplier was thankfully able to secure some for the project I previously posted. However, this year, they are completely sold out globally. Especially with carnivale, festivals and fashion demands at an all time high post pandemic, the feather industry is not likely to be able to meet demand for years as farmers that moved on to other industries are not likely to return.
Faux options are in the works, but to be honest… I’m up against the same competition for getting the material feathers. Companies focused on supplying thousands to large scale festivals don’t yet have capacity or methods for servicing artists that need a couple hundred. But stay tuned… I’m persistent!
Set features 10 flute staves in vermilion 170 lady am center tail pheasant feathers. Size is about 38″+ at center.
These two sets may be the only I make this year featuring the lady am center tails. I hoarded these feathers when my supplier was thankfully able to secure some for the project I previously posted. However, this year, they are completely sold out globally. Especially with carnivale, festivals and fashion demands at an all time high post pandemic, the feather industry is not likely to be able to meet demand for years as farmers that moved on to other industries are not likely to return.
Faux options are in the works, but to be honest… I’m up against the same competition for getting the material feathers. Companies focused on supplying thousands to large scale festivals don’t yet have capacity or methods for servicing artists that need a couple hundred. But stay tuned… I’m persistent!
Follow @adelewolf for more on the journey of her new routine that feature these fans. The flight path from idea to stage is not always straight and easy. It takes a lot of persistence and commitment to your vision!
This set is features lady am center tails custom dyed in 3 colors on my V-staves.
This simply stunning emerald set just landed with @aylaylay_ in Canada!
Boas by @fancyfeathercom and on my aluminum staves. Set matches package Boa Large Dip Dye on DonnaTouch.com/ostrich
Did you see feather fans during @usher’s Super Bowl halftime show? They weren’t mine, but we did support the performance!
Got the call on January 30th and delivered February 3rd!
When the fans originally ordered by the production company were stuck in customs, they reached out to me for help. We were able to supply them with 6 sets of fans to be used throughout the week — critical costume approvals, practices and promos — leading up to the event. The orginal fans (with more custom dye that we were not able to replicate on such short notice) finally arrived on Friday, just in time for the show. While we weren’t part of the starting lineup, it was an exciting project to be part of!
Huge congratulations to the entire team that made Usher’s performance one of the best in Super Bowl history!
Thank you to…
#RainbowFeathersLasVegas
@coating.specialties_3311
@buttercuplasvegas
@artistscreatingentertainment
@dustybahler
And, my awesome husband who always supports fan adventures and was solo dad for the weekend!
Fans are an expression on stage and these done for @chloethecocaine have significant meaning. Chloe started working on this concept with her mum, the last one before her passing.
I particularly love roses (my garden is full of them) because they seem to explode with all the beauty the world can make, but have thorns that can literally slice you open. They are the greatest metaphor for the lives we live. Happy to have been able to help create these in honor of someone so special to Chloe.
Chloe credits @missmaplerose and @frankiefictitious for their help and inspiration.
This piece took a team to create.
@katrina.inprogress created the vector. @coating.specialties_3311 did the powder coating.
@donna.touch made the vinyl templates, V-staves and assembly.
@letterslinesanddesigns_jross laid down the incredible airbrush work.
Back to @bellasincle, this boa set is actually usable now! A switch to my staves can completely change and enhance your performing capabilities!
If you have a set on acrylic that lumber, a conversion to my staves can really salvage your boa investment, unlock your performance and make your fans enjoyable to work with!
Last year was truly a blur! This is yet another set done for @cervenafox that I apparently forgot to post.
The set feathers 180 35″+ lady am feathers in blue and 80 short in black across 8 of my scallop staves.
New ordering process for pheasant is available on my site at DonnaTouch.com/pheasant and hoping to have feather inventory available again in the coming months as they are seasonal.
This luxurious fluffy for @violettecoquette should make your deco loving heart sing! We had a fun workshop last night to reverse one fan (I somehow built two right-handed oye!), but a good reminder of why I love the simplicity of my builds.
Boas expertly dyed by @fancyfeathercom and on my aluminum staves. Set matches package Boa Large Dip Dye on DonnaTouch.com/ostrich
How did I forget to post this gorgeous set done for @absinthique?! I am slightly superstitious and don’t post until projects safely make it to their performer. These went all the way to Germany, arrived safely and life got busy. But they are a fabulous color combo with my gold decos and burgundy feathers. Flapper girl dreams!
Life got busy and forgot to post this gorgeous set done for @rebel_rose_revue!
On my V-stave staves in black, this set features 250 35″+ lady am pheasant feathers in two shades of green.
@missjoliepapillon is my poster child of conversions and upgrades!
Not sure how I forgot to post this set, but I completed the assembly for her last year. She already had my flute staves for a while and had done a DIY. Already a big set, she aquire more feathers that fit her costuming theme. She sent everything over to me for a rebuild.
Especially for my pheasant sets, on my site I make recommendations to help you get your set now and plan for expanding later. Avoid planned obsolescence and invest in material that will shine with you for years to come!
Oh but this set for @rubyspencerchi… these are truly what dreams are made of. Her vision was a nighttime sky. I think the ombre and twinkle of tinsel just in the darkest parts plays to this perfectly!
Boas expertly dyed by @fancyfeathercom and on my aluminum staves. Set matches package Boa Large Dip Dye (with upgrade for lurex added) on DonnaTouch.com/ostrich
Don’t fall too hard in lust for these as they were done last year for @steph_sugar_! I can’t even get these feathers (hopefully) for a couple more months.
On my V-stave staves in black, this set features 130 lady am center tail pheasant feathers just their beautiful, natural color.
300 lady am on 14 flute staves
Set features 14 flute staves in fireside copper, 100 40″+ lady am and 200 25-35″ lady am pheasant feathers. Size is about 46″ at center and 92″ wide.
If I had to name this conversion for @dottiemayduitt, I’d call it bright and happy!
Luckily, Dottie had the 200 lady am sidetails (a mix of 27-30″ and then 30″+). This was a perfect amount to do across 8 scallop staves. I used the shorter feathers on the front so they’d add to the density without breaking up the look of the longer feathers. These are ready again to pop off any stage!
@emmehayward will be pretty as a peacock with this new set!
We started with the Standard 3 package (donnatouch.com/ostrich) with royal blue feathers from @fancyfeathercom and added almost 100 stem dyed peacock feathers from @thefeatherplace. The colors are just stunning, don’t you agree?
I wasn’t surprised how fast this unique set sold from my stories. Even as quick as they go, they always seem to always find their right performer!
I coated the 20″ staves in copper for a rush order that then went a different direction. To salvage them, I asked @fancyfeathercom to do a copper ombre. Those colors are really difficult, so it was a good test. The result was this warm, lovely sepia stunner of a set! It’s a stress when projects fall through, but great when they inspire other cool things.
Ready to tickle the keys with @jessicasunset? This upgraded set is a refresh for one of her signature acts.
Each fan uses 7 of my 3-prong staves with 5 18-24″ plumes from @fancyfeathercom. The plates were tricky, but thanks to @coating.specialties_3311 for enlisting the help of a pinstriper for the fine painted on detail!
This bright set for @pinky_peacock packs a pink punch! Thanks to @fancyfeathercom for their work on the triple dip ombre.
A special set for @indianabonesburlesque is blooming! This daisy is quite the statement on the level up staves and 3 layers of plumes.
These fans for @bloodycrystalburlesque are oozing with drama! Black paired with a custom burgundy from @fancyfeathercom really is a winning fluffy combination.
Set of 2 fans each with 12 8″ staves and 24 plumes sized 18-24″ in VINTAGE GOLD (feathers from @FancyFeathercom)
