Articulated Wing Framework

Step 8 Finishing Details

Almost done! You are ready to insert the wing base tubes into the frame. Place the nylon flanges into the frame and hot glue them in place. Then just insert the wing base tubes through them. To keep the bottom of the wing base tube from flopping, wrap a piece of wire in a figure eight around both tubes loosely enough that it will turn.

You may find that when the wings fold up fully, the edge of bone X hits the sharp edge of the strap on the lower shoulder hinge. I simply laid a small amount of hot glue along the edge of the hinge so it would not cut into the bone.

That's it. Decorate as desired. Fly and be free!

Comments

[ogihci]

Did you cover your wings with feathers? Could you maybe show me? I don't want to cover it all to find out it won't close D:

[ewickerham]

This is a wonderful idea and i am addicted to the idea of having wings, one year for halloween i had made those lil fairy wings out of wire hanger and stockings but i rlly want feathered wings. so i look at all these websites and find how to make wings out of cardboard..... well those wings are great but they dont move >.> so after a while of searching for articulated wings i found this, i love this idea and think it would be amaizing but i was wondering, how do u make the skin or feathered part???... and do i have to buy a really good quality backpack? cuz it cant get too pricey.... i LOVE this idea.. im trying to think how to cover the ugly frame... i mean it is beatiful work its just not what u want to see when u are supposed to be looking at a pair of angel or elsewise wings..... BUT I LOVE THIS!!!

[rachel]

A little while ago I saw where someone had made similar wings like this, but instead of using a backpack, they had made slots in a corset, to slide the wing supports into. If I were to make these again, I would use that method, it is much sleeker and made the wings really look like they were attached. Unfortunately I didn't save the link to it :(

[DawnKestrel]

This is really amazing! I'd already started to make a pair before I saw this, and it's helped so much!

[Wyzard]

This is beautiful work, I've tried making wings based on that same backpack framework, but mine have been very unsuccessful. These are a far better idea and I will be making a set of my own very soon. Thank you for taking the time to post this instructable.

[rachel]

Thanks for the compliment. Please post pix of yours! And let me know of any improvements you may discover.