How to Make Fairy Wings / Bee Wings

Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at 9:06 am

Fairy wings, and those for bees and other insects, are made on foundations of wire bent into the correct shape.

Material

2 pcs. No.7 Flower Wire;
Verybest Crepe,1 fold;
gauze, material
paste or cement;
spool wire;
2 yds. 1/2" Gift Tying Ribbon.

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Use one 36" length of wire for each wing (less for a small child). Wrap the wire with a 1/2" wide strip of crepe paper*.

Bend over and fasten ends together for about 3" with spool wire; then bend into correct shape, Fig. E. Cover smoothly, either on one or both sides, with gauze material, crepe paper or cellophane. If cellophane is used, you will need cellophane cement. Trim surplus off closely. Fasten the two wings together with spool wire. Cover the fastening by wrapping with a strip of crepe paper, Fig. F. Bend into correct position and fasten to costume with ribbon as described for angel wings.

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