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ElenaLeetah — Tutorial: How to make light-weight wings (Kamael)
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I've been asked many times how we made our kamael wings. I really didn't plan to write a tutorial EVER, but after 50th questions I gave up.That’s not the only or best way to make wings, but there were demands, so I comply
Wings made by Desler (ErikDesler ) and me (ElenaLeetah ).
Tutorial made by me
РУССКАЯ ВЕРСИЯ - ЗДЕСЬ
Those are our kamaels, thanks to those costumes this tutorial was created:
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Did i comment on this one? Because those are my favorites wings forever made!
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Thank you, it's nice to hear
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Not a problem ^^! Also i want to try to made them, not for cosplay but just to have them, i love soft good-looking wings xD
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Sorry to bother you! What width of the foam did you purchase?
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Sorry, it was a long time ago, smth like 1m+
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Hey :3
Can I ask you for some help maybe?
I want to make also a Kamel, but Final Form :"D And I really have problems on how to make the wings and how to attache them to my back .-.
So I want to ask you, if you have maybe some ideas/tipps for me?
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In final forms wings are bigger and there are 2 of them, but principal is the same. So feel free to use the tutorial
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AWESOME ~~~~~~
That's great tutorial !
Thank you very much !
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this is WICKED AWESOME. Question: how did you shape the feathers that feathered out away from the wing and how did you keep them there?
also, could you explain the fabric base thing a bit? since you can't glue foam layers together, how do you get several layers of foam on top of the fabric base?
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Thaat's the natural shape of the material, thank to the fact it's stored ir rolls
We ended cutting the top of each layer, sio all of them are glued to the fabric.
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I made a pair of articulated wings with real feathers, and it was a real back breaker!
Thank you so so much for this loverly tutorial <3 you're saving backs everywhere ;A;
Quick Question
Was your foam roll perforated every 12 inches or non perf?
Thank you again doll face ;u; keep up the amazing work!
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Glad you liked it
Non-perforated.
Thanks!
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Hi! these are the most amazing wings I have seen, you did an incredible job!. One question, what thickness was that foam? it looks super thin, almost transparent.
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Thanks
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These are the most phenomenal wings I have EVER seen! How did you attach the base fabric layer to the wire base?
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Will this work when making Batwings for a Live action Role playing costume character also?
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Batwings are done not this way exactly, but I think you can use the principal idea.
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Great work on the costumes! I have a quick question, Do you think using the polyethylene foam would work for wings that are articulated? Would the foam bend/crease?
I'm attempting to make a pair of wings that will open and close, and I have the frame fairly well sorted, but I'm still trying to figure out the best approach for feathers. Any help is much appreciated!
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Thanks
Yeah, I think it'll work, but some altarations are to be made, of course, for articulated wings.
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Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've always wanted to make cosplay wings but I have scoliosis, so my back is very weak.
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We just saw Maleficent (2014) in the theater today, and my daughter (6 yo) has decided THIS is what she will be for Halloween this year. (I'm thrilled, I LOVE making costumes!!) Your solution for lightweight and durable wing material is BRILLIANT!!! Now - to go find some black PE foam and figure out some sort of harness!! (Did Erik ever post anything about the harness? If no, I bet I can figure something out) Thank you for taking the time to make your VERY detailed instructions.
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We just saw Maleficent (2014) in the theater today, and my daughter (6 yo) has decided THIS is what she will be for Halloween this year. (I'm thrilled, I LOVE making costumes!!) Your solution for lightweight and durable wing material is BRILLIANT!!! Now - to go find some black PE foam and figure out some sort of harness!! (Did Erik ever post anything about the harness? If no, I bet I can figure something out) Thank you for taking the time to make your VERY detailed instructions.
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Glad to be of help
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What kind of paint did you use? I need a black wing, but I'm uncertain of the effect of spray paint on the polyethylene. (I know some foams don't like spray paint). I have brush paints, but I'm interested to know the effects and coating of whatever you used since yours look aMAZing ^_^
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I am still a bt messed up 
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It's from several layers of isolon, as plainly stated in tutorial. AND fabric for the base.
Can spray in black or any color, sure. But it won't be midnight-black, yeah.
You're welcome.
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This might've been answered in the 19 pages of comments, but what kind of paint did you use on them?
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Some random spray paint, Montana or Molotov, don't remember
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I love your tutorial and those cosplays look hella rad!! Thank you so much for posting this!! I have several events coming up where I need a pair of these and I can't wait to get started!!
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You're welcome, glad to be of help
Thanks for the kind words!
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Excuse me if you already answered this, but how much did you roughly need for 1 wing? >.<
And I LOVE you for this tutorial!
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How much WHAT?
Thanks
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Bleh ~ I'm sorry I meant how much Isolon xD Because I really like the size and shape of yours
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Sorry, don't remember, there were a whole roll in our posession =___=
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Oh okay, thank you anyway
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If it helps, I know Home Depot sells 25ft rolls. That might be what ElenaLeetah used.
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Excuse me but can it hold two wings at one time?
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Sure, it was designed to hold 2, it's just that we neded 1 each.
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how did you attach the wing to the harness? and what would you do if you had to hide the harness under clothes?
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Well, we have our harnasses UNDER our clothes, as you see. There're 4 screws in the backs of our jackets.
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