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Published: 2011-02-28 19:24:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 16875; Favourites: 419; Downloads: 103
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There are a billion and one tutorials on how to make wings for cosplay out there, I based my wing construction off of Jia Jem's [link]The difference being the shape of my wings, and the addition of color. Hope you find it useful.
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Wow! Thanks so much for this! Iām planning an Albedo cosplay and this was really helpful!!
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You're such a genius! XD i wish i found this earlier!
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how did you harness them? I've made several sets of wings but the harness is always my problem
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The ones in the picture were held in place by slipping into a slot that I cut in my breastplate. Since the breastplate was tight and sturdy it held the wings up. People do the same thing with corsets, by slipping the U part of the bend into their corset.
I made a second pair that was worn like a back pack held up by clear bra straps too. So there are a bunch of options!
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cool! ok thanks so much!
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Maybe you can help me. I gotta make small wings is white-pinkish color.. But now I bought light pink feathers and maybe they are a bit to pink... is there a way to get them lighter?
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Hey there, sorry for the late reply. Hope there is still time to help!
I colored my feathers using floral spray paint by "Design Master" that I bought in Michales Craft store. If you can find the paint in the right color you can lightly mist it over your feathers to hopefully get the right color.
If you have access to an airbrush you could use a light colored air brush paint with some fabric medium mixed in and do the same thing.
Good luck, hopefully that helps!
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Np. Let me know how it works out!
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I'll try to if I remember.
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How do you attach this to your back o_o?
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For this particular set, since I wore it with a breastplate, I created a metal loop and was able to slide the loop through a slot I made in the breastplate so the loop sat between my back and the breastplate.
Some people will create a corset with a slot in it and use the corset to hold up the wings in a similar way.
I made a pair of blue ones almost exactly like this and attached clear bra straps to the metal "U" - it is a "U" instead of a straight line because it helps the wings sit flat and not roll. The straps are worn like a backpack.
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What is the wire's gauge size that you used? :3 9, 10, 12, etc.
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I'm not quite sure off the top of my head. I used a thick one (about the thickness of a pencil) that way it was sturdy but I could still bend it with my hands.
I would suggest using the heaviest wire you can buy that you can still bend with your hands, this will ensure that the wings will support the weight of the feathers without deforming, but also that you can create the shape you like easily.
Remember that the smaller the number the thicker the wire.
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I see! Yeah, I'm opting for wire gauges that are below 10. ^^
Thank you!
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Who may i ask is the intended cosplay?
I was thinking pricess AI.....?
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I actually had people suggest to me I could re-use these for Princess AI. However the wings are for a character called Sizer from Violinist of Hamlen. Her wings are usually depicted as all white, or all red. But her red wings are described as "blood stained". This was my attempt at paying homage to both versions of the character, and it added a bit more interest to the wings.
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Yes the best kind of prop is one you can use on several characters
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That's pretty neat. I might try this over the summer, though I don't do cosplay.
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It can be fun for a halloween costume too!
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Yeah that would be a good idea.
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This tutorial has been used in the following news article:
Thank you so much for taking the time to produce guides to help artists!
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Thank you for the feature. I really appreciate it!
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Did your feather stiffen after you sprayed them or they stayed fluffy and fluttery?
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Well turkey rounds are pretty stiff to begin with, they do not fluff or flutter. Fluttering of rounds may be undesirable because they may begin to separate and look ragged. In fact sometimes I spray my unpainted feathers with hair spray or clear spray paint just to keep them stiff and rigid so the don't begin to look ragged.
But the feathers had about the same feel and texture as unpainted ones. I would not recommend using the spray on the flats or fluffy feathers because the paint would probably cause clumping, perhaps if you diligently combed it as it dried.
Hope that answers your question
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Hmm. I see. So it's got a different feel to it.
I never knew since I have yet to work with turkey feathers.
I have worked with duck and goose, the rounds are pretty sort and quite pliant.
I've used spray paints and they turn stiff and change in texture.
Does the texture change when you spray floral paint too?
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yes just a bit, but floral spray is a lot finer and softer since it is meant for real flowers. It will still stay soft and pliant like you want.
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Ah, someone else who knows the divine secrets of floral spray.
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<3 Floral spray is best spray!
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I really like your tut ^3^ I love the way you colored them feathers~
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