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Step 4Let's fly! Make some wings!
Ok, we need to draw out our plan if you haven't already. This not only informs you of approximate wire length needed, but also serves as a bending guide.
1 - This is my plan. Inside are the future beaded wires, but for now we are doing the framework. For stability (even though the wings provide no support in this project) we are going to make the top wings from one piece, and the bottom wings from another piece.
2 to 7 - Bend, bend, bend. Time to strain the fingers! Notice how I use the plan to make the bends. I constantly place the wire on the plan to ensure it's going right. Now we aren't going to be perfection here, a little give and take here and there is quite ok, just try to stay symmetrical.
8 - Here we have our basic frame. Lets lock it down if it's acceptable. Then trim up and clean the edges with sandpaper/file and then steel wool.
9 - Check your frame, then flatten it out. You can do this between two pieces of wood in a vise, or books while standing on them ect. We just don't want any major waves going on.
1 - This is my plan. Inside are the future beaded wires, but for now we are doing the framework. For stability (even though the wings provide no support in this project) we are going to make the top wings from one piece, and the bottom wings from another piece.
2 to 7 - Bend, bend, bend. Time to strain the fingers! Notice how I use the plan to make the bends. I constantly place the wire on the plan to ensure it's going right. Now we aren't going to be perfection here, a little give and take here and there is quite ok, just try to stay symmetrical.
8 - Here we have our basic frame. Lets lock it down if it's acceptable. Then trim up and clean the edges with sandpaper/file and then steel wool.
9 - Check your frame, then flatten it out. You can do this between two pieces of wood in a vise, or books while standing on them ect. We just don't want any major waves going on.
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