You can cut the felt into a different shape if you prefer, such as a teardrop, oval, triangle, square, or star. [2] X Research source
You can cut out mesh or tulle to the same size as the base, or cut out larger pieces and drape them over the base.
Use feathers in colors that complement the felt base if you will not be covering it completely, such as pink dyed feathers with a pink felt circle, or peacock feathers with a green felt base. Be careful not to touch the hot glue! It can burn you if it gets on your skin.
Choose fringe that will complement the other colors in your design, such as black fringe for a black felt base with red silk flowers.
You may also use ribbon that has wire in it for a 3-D effect. Shape the ribbon into loops or waves and then glue the ribbon onto your fascinator base.
You may position the spray of feathers so that the bare ends are at the center of your base or off to one side slightly. Try putting the base on your head and holding the feathers in a few different positions first to see what looks best to you.
You can position the silk flower in the center or off to 1 side. For an extra flowery fascinator, try surrounding the silk flower with other smaller ones, or layering petals around the main flower. You could also add silk leaves and trail a vine off 1 side of the fascinator.
To avoid burning your fingers on the hot glue, try pressing the item in place with the back of a pen or pencil.
Make sure the headband or hair clip does not have any bumps, glitter, or other items on its surface that might make it hard to glue your fascinator in place. Opt for a plain, smooth-surfaced headband or hair clip. Try on the headband first to ensure that it is snug, but not too tight. A headband with texture on the underside will work best for keeping the fascinator on your head.
For example, if you want to wear the fascinator so it tilts to the right, apply the line of glue starting at the center of the headband and going to the right. Do not apply hot glue to the inside of the hair clip, or you may not be able to reopen it.
Your fascinator is complete after the glue is dry! Try it on and see how it looks.
