angelwings1-webMaterial Verybest Crepe,

  • 1 fold No. 100White;
  • 2 sheet-medium-weight cardboard;
  • 1 pc.No.7 Flower Wire;
  • 4 metal paper fasteners;
  • gummed tape;
  • paste;
  • 3 yds. 1" white ribbon.

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Cut cardboard foundation the desired size, following the proportions in Fig.A. Make each wing separately with tab extension about 3"  x 4". Cut out the center, leaving a rim about 1" wide. Overlap tabs and fasten with metal paper fasteners, Fig. B.Fasten two pieces No.7 Wire to wings with tabs of gummed tape, Fig. B.

Cover each wing smoothly on both sides with crepe paper, pasting it around" the edge and trimming surplus off closely.

Cut 4" wide strips ,of crepe paper into "feathers" 3" deep, 3/4" wide*, Fig. C.

Beginning at the tip of wing, paste feathers to the foundation, arranging so that each row overlaps the previous one about half way and so that the feathers alternate. Cover both sides in the same way.  It will usually not be necessary to paste the strips except at the edges, of the wings. Sometimes a little paste is needed in the center to hold them in place.

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Cover the extension with crushed crepe*. Punch small holes in the four corners. Tie ribbons in place so that wings may be fastened by crossing the ribbons in front and tying them tightly in back. It may also be necessary to sew the wings to the back of the costume. Bend the wings up into correct position, as shown in the illustration above.

To get directions to make a complete Angel Costume, click here.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"


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