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How to Make Easy Cellophane Wings

How to Make Easy Cellophane Wings

Here's a simple tutorial on how to make your own cellophane wings for your favorite costume!



Please check out my other tutorials, and vote for me int he Halloween Costume Challenge!



For more of my costumes please visit
www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html

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Step 1Materials

Materials

What you'll Need!

1. Galvanized steel wire I tend to use 12 gauge.
Something stiff enough to hold it's shape but easy enough to cut and shape.

2. Floral tape, I tend to use black, but you can use different colors depending on the color wings you are making

3. Wire cutters

4. hot glue gun & glue

5. Spray bond sprayable glue, you can get it in the quilt section of the fabric store.

6. Cellophane roll you can get fancy with multiple colors.

7. heat gun, Iron or stove burner.

8. long matches, incense, or a wood burning tool.
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13 comments
Nov 3, 2011. 6:57 AMjustjimAZ says:
Thanks for posting such a great instructable!
Nov 1, 2011. 9:54 PMbryndelmano says:
Really nice. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 1, 2011. 11:35 AMsabu.dawdy says:
janel ur backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk=D im sooooo happy :)
Oct 31, 2011. 4:39 PMsunshiine says:
Very creative! The wings are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
sunshiine
Nov 1, 2011. 3:30 AMAndib says:
I have seen other cellophane wings, but your instructions are quite clear and fun to follow. Not to mention, beautiful as well.

Wonderful!
Oct 31, 2011. 11:44 AMnnygamer says:
Sweet wings! They remind me of the ones worn by Twig the Fairy and her friend Zinnia the Fairy!
Oct 31, 2011. 9:52 AMPenolopy Bulnick says:
These look amazing and our outfits are just stunning! Great work!

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I'm a designer, Illustrator, seamstress, jewelery maker, jack of all crafts. I love to bring my imagination to life for everyone to enjoy. I hope that these tutorials will help you bring your own imag...
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