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DIY Fairy Wings HOW-TO and BONUS Costume Essential

Step 4Makin the Straps

Makin the Straps
position the two halves together so that the outer wire pokey things fit together nicely. use your twine to tie them together. take your time with this also. go round and round with the twine north, south, east, west...go all directions with the twine. pull it really tight. really be sure to cover up the overlapping wire. use your pliers if you need to to push the wire down in position.

take time to shape your wings and decide what you what side is going to be the back and which side will be against your back.

take out your ribbon and cut two long equal strands. i cut mine about

with ribbon one, pull it through the mid section of the wings so the ribbon the same length on both sides. tie a knot on the side of the wings that will be touching your back.

repeat with ribbon two.

slightly burn the edges of the ribbon so they don't fray. make sure the end of the ribbon is hard and dry before you set it down. only takes a couple of seconds to dry. but is super hot and gooey before it does so be careful.
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