I found this bird wing in my yard weeks ago. I didn't know what I would do with it, but I knew it would be cool!
While brainstorming about Mother's Day it all came together. I thought about this crazy project my mom had us do as kids, where we had to go around collecting dead birds and pin them on a poster to study their anatomy. My mom's pretty cool and I make her all kinds of crazy jewelry. And then I remembered that bird wing I left sitting on my front porch. I didn't want to give it up, but it was too perfect!
I don't condone killing any birds, but if you happen to find a bird wing yourself you should try this! If I had made it for myself I would have done a hairclip, but there are many variations you could do!
MATERIALS : found bird wing, resin, hand drill, necklace chain, clasp
STEP 1 : I made up a small batch of resin (I use Easy-Cast, but any brand should work) and I coated both sides of the bird wing. I let it dry over night on a piece of parchment paper. 
STEP 2 : I clipped off the excess resin on the edges and drilled 2 holes in each side. I used a hand drill, but anything small and sharp should punch through the resin if you do it soon after it has hardened.
STEP 3 : I bought a simple chain and clasp made by Vintaj brand (which is about the only company I can find at craft stores that produces jewelry findings made in the US). I attached the chain through one hole and the clasp through the other so the necklace connects in the front.
The necklace turned out great and my mom loved it! This project got me thinking about road kill and other ways to reuse found animal parts. Not sure if I have the stomach for it, but there are all kinds of opportunities there and at least it would give some purpose to the animal's death.
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