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1. 

   Cutting a 4-foot length of wire. Starting at one end, begin bending it into your upper wing shape, leaving 3 inches of the wire free at the beginning and the end of the shape.

2. 

   Wrap the 3-inch pieces at the beginning and end of your wing shape with electrical tape to close the shape off.
   
   




3. 

   Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite upper wing shape and both lower wing shapes, making the lower shapes slightly smaller.
   
   

4. 

   Using one stocking for each wing shape, slide the stocking over the wire frame and wrap extra fabric around the wing base, taping the ends in place.
   
   




5. 

   Draw a design on each wing with invisible fabric pen.

6. 

   Light and blow out an incense stick, and use the glowing tip to singe small holes in the stockings wherever you'd like for a decorative, moth-eaten look.
   
   

7. 

   Begin painting in your penned design with acrylic paints.
   
   

8. 

   While paint is still wet, cover desired areas with glitter and shake excess off on a piece of newspaper.

9. 

   Using tweezers to pick up crystals, use a dot of fabric glue to adhere each crystal to your wings for extra sparkle.

10. 

    Wrap electrical tape around the 4-inch wing centers to connect the upper and lower wings together, creating a four-wing wire frame. You can now curve the wings into a more natural shape if desired.

11. 

    Wrap a wide ribbon around the base to cover it neatly, securing ends with hot glue.

12. 

    Cut four lengths of ribbon about 2 feet each and sew two ribbons to the top insides of the upper wings; then sew the other two ribbons to the bottoms of the lower wings, leaving the ribbons hanging loosely.

13. 

    Hot-glue an assortment of artificial flowers and foliage to your wing base.
    
    

14. 

    Hot-glue decorative butterflies to the wing base for the final touch.

15. 

    Using the ribbon ties, tie wings onto your back, wrapping the ribbons around your shoulders and tying in a bow at the front.
    
    
    hanger are easyer
    You don't have to do all of this.
    I just use 4 wire hanger that I find in my house and just bend them in to fairys shapes
    
    Emilie Autumn on HGTVs Crafters Coast to Coast
    
    
    
    this show is what got me started making wings. I hope it help you out
    
    this one is how I make my wings. its so easy. but I should make my own step by step soon when I make a new pair. well good luck
    

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Mi.ezekatze

03 Oct 09:25

I lovelovelove those!!!!!!!!!!!!! >_______< I HAVE to make some at least once in my life. ^____^

Linda H.

16 Oct 16:52

Hello Friends, could you please tell me what type and gage of wire you are using? My first attemt was with 16 gage galvanized wire and the wings would not stay upright. Your help is much appreciated! I need wings for my Halloween costume ASAP!

DIS.AR.RAY

16 Oct 18:54

DUDE! THIS IS SO CREATIVE! and its so easy, I have basically everything needed just around my house. I love the moth-eaten look idea, its really creative! And just everything, its a great idea :D

Mickie

17 Oct 06:30

hello thanks for you comments. I really don't know what gage
but I use hangers

Mickie

17 Oct 06:44

Thicker wire makes for sturdier wings I 26gage but i'm not sure. I do my but 4 hangers if you Watch the second vidoe show you the easy way of making wings

Emily

08 Feb 22:01

You do lovely work!

Twilight lover

02 Apr 22:54

Nice!

Cori L.

26 Apr 17:36

Thanks for posting-great job!

Posted By:
Mickie »
October 03, 2008 01:29

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