Feather Duster Paint Brush?

Question

Has anyone ever used a feather duster to paint interior walls? And I wanted to know if there are any tips you might have? Of course, I am using a brush/roller for the solid blue which is about 2 shades darker than what I am using the feather duster for. My main desire, is to produce a print effect with the feathers. I also I wondered if the right duster is needed. The ones that I have bought are cut off evenly and I am wondering if the other kind, where the feathers get smaller and smaller as the extend from the handle is needed?

Answer 1

Yes, that works great. If you can use three colors, you'll get a much deeper looking texture. Use the medium color as the base, then apply the lighter color for highlights, and the darker color over that to give the sense of shadow. I'd recommend you do this on a large board or piece of paper for practice first, before you commit it to the wall. The different types of dusters are going to give you different "print" patterns, so the practice board will be a good place for you to test out different brushes and techniques. Another one you might try is called "rag roll" You twist a rag up and dip it in the paint so that the outside is covered, then roll it across the wall. Remember not to freak out if you make a mistake, you can always paint over it and try again. Have fun!

Answer 2

Make sure you use natural feathers. Also, dip, shake off excess and dab - use a light touch until you find the look you like. Make sure you keep a clean duster - or replace every so often, they will glob up.

Uneven are fine, for a more textured look. You can also remove a few feathers and experiment with using one or two feathers as a brush.

Use painter's glaze to keep the paint open longer for work-ablility and the transparency you are looking for.

Have fun. (practice on cardboard or wallboard before tackling.)

Answer 3

It works quite well, I used three colors of paint, two shades of blue and a cream color. I took a paper plate and laid paper towels on it to dab off the excess paint, however I did use the cheaper feather dusters and had no poroblem, buy several dusters though and change when needed, you will be able to tell, I finished two bedrooms this way and a basement.

Answer 4

I have done that before I would suggested that use a feather that is natural and will not fall apart like a cheap feather duster

Answer 5

sounds like a cool concept, but i have never tried it.