Meet Brittany Densel, the Artist Behind Wild Hide & Feathers
Who Is The Owner of Wild Hide & Feathers?
I'm Brittany Densel, the artist behind Wild Hide & Feathers Taxidermy in York, Pennsylvania. I create custom bird feather displays and personal keepsakes using customers' own feathers, arranging and securing each piece by hand to showcase the bird's natural beauty.
I accept mail-in commissions throughout the United States, creating handcrafted displays for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone looking to preserve a meaningful memory.
How I Found My Way Into Feather Art
A decade of handmade décor
I've always enjoyed crafting and creating personalized pieces for people's homes, from decorative signs to custom displays. Over approximately a decade, I've developed my skills as a self-taught crafter, learning through each project and exploring new ways to bring ideas to life.
The first deer mount
My interest in taxidermy began when my husband got back into hunting and we had our first deer taxidermized. I found the process fascinating, but it was the natural beauty of birds—their colors, patterns, and intricate feathers—that especially caught my attention.
The past year: feathers
Over the past year, I've focused more closely on bird feather displays and keepsakes, bringing my background in handmade décor into this new area of my craft. My work is self-taught, and my focus is on creating thoughtful feather arrangements rather than traditional full-body taxidermy mounts.
My Approach: Let the Bird's Natural Beauty Lead
Every bird has its own distinctive colors, patterns, and feather shapes. When I create a display, I use the bird's natural appearance as my guide, carefully arranging and securing the feathers by hand.
When your materials arrive, I assess their condition and determine whether the feathers need cleaning or plucking before I begin. I then create the arrangement using the format you've chosen, whether that's a framed display, a wooden tail mount, or a personalized hunting shadow box.
I want the finished piece to highlight the feathers and preserve the connection you have to the bird and the experience behind it.
The Pieces I Create
My work focuses on custom feather displays and personalized keepsakes made from your own materials.
Turkey Fan Mounts: Turkey tail feathers presented on a wooden mount.
Pheasant Tail Displays: Framed arrangements featuring pheasant back feathers flowing toward the long tail.
Pheasant Tail Mounts: Tail-only displays highlighting a pheasant's natural colors and patterns.
Duck Wing Displays: Both wings, back feathers, and tail arranged in a wooden frame.
Custom Hunting Shadow Boxes: Personal hunting memorabilia thoughtfully arranged into one display.
Feather Art Coasters: Your feathers arranged on wooden bases beneath a protective epoxy layer.
Wedding Feather Keepsakes: Custom-quoted designs incorporating feathers and floral elements.
Each piece is made to order using customer-supplied feathers. I don't sell loose feathers or ready-made feather products.
Creating Something Meaningful
For me, this work brings together two things I enjoy: creating by hand and appreciating the natural beauty of birds. A set of feathers can represent a memorable hunt, a personal milestone, or a story worth preserving.
Wild Hide & Feathers Taxidermy gives me a way to turn those meaningful materials into handcrafted displays and keepsakes. I'm grateful for the opportunity to create pieces that customers can display in their homes, cabins, or other special spaces.
Let's Find the Right Piece for Your Feathers
I'm based in York, Pennsylvania, and accept mail-in commissions throughout the United States. Whether you're interested in a turkey fan mount, a framed pheasant display, duck feather art, or a custom hunting shadow box, you can explore the available options or contact me with questions before ordering.
Learn How to Order or contact Brittany to discuss your ideas.