Make $10 cellophane fairy wings: No wire, safe for kids, patterns included.

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  • čas přidán 6. 03. 2012
  • Links to design sources below. (Also perfect for playing dress up with small dogs.)
    Patterns from video
    sites.google.com/site/grypher...
    sites.google.com/site/grypher...
    Supply list and video transcript
    sites.google.com/site/grypher...
    Holland's butterfly book
    books.google.com/books?id=ktwG... Source for most round wing shapes
    The Butterflies of the Eastern United States and Canada
    books.google.com/books?id=oIJI... Good source for swallowtails, check out page 2123 for super long tailed wings
    Tillyard's The biology of dragonflies
    books.google.com/books?id=N3Ye... Several simplified dragonfly drawings of only a few veins make creating easy veins possible (dig around has many styles of drawing in the "Wings" chapter).
    Snodgrass's The anatomy of the honey bee
    books.google.com/books?id=F3cu... Snodgrass, to this day, remains the world's best insect anatomist. Have reverence as you page through!
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  • @alicewestward5541
    @alicewestward5541 Před 10 lety +88

    I spent a buttload of money making my own fairy dress, but when I found out how much wings would cost I nearly lost it. I'm so glad I found this video.

  • @tigralon
    @tigralon Před 10 lety +105

    I cannot believe how much information you've packed into less than 10 minutes!! This is one of the best craft videos I've seen on CZcams in a long time....kudos on a fantastic job. I'm definitely going to be checking out all your other videos as well.

  • @aalihte380
    @aalihte380 Před 8 lety +67

    i absolutely died at "this is Bianca, isn't she adorable?" lol..too cute. and great tutorial. brilliant idea!

  • @gryphern
    @gryphern  Před 12 lety +24

    I have been attempting to convince him to wear them to the free weight section of our gym and do some fairy-squats. So far, no go.

    • @RoseKP
      @RoseKP Před 3 lety +1

      Omg! I know what I am going to make my husband do when I make mine!

    • @AshHeaven
      @AshHeaven Před 3 lety

      _Tooth Fairy_ vibes

  • @KatBlaque
    @KatBlaque Před 11 lety +32

    thank you thank you thank you.

  • @Malloops
    @Malloops Před 2 lety +5

    This is one of the best tutorials I’ve ever watched on youtube. Especially for fairy wings! Thank you for providing all these details, tips, tricks and resources!! Also, thank you SOOOO much for providing the necessary info, and sticking to the point ❤️❤️❤️ Ive subscribed and will watch the rest of your vids!

  • @ancfm1995
    @ancfm1995 Před 8 lety +2

    I greatly appreciate your taking the time to explain everything so concisely, thank you for an awesome tutorial!

  • @TheSuzieBlue
    @TheSuzieBlue Před 12 lety +2

    This is an AMAZING tutorial! This is just what I needed. Not only were the instructions great, you have a wonderful speaking voice, and created a great presentation. CZcams needs more videos like this!

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o Před 9 lety +1

    Best tutorial, by far. Thank you for the detail put into explaining everything, as well as the examples of what did/didn't work for you. I really felt like I was learning along with you!

  • @amandamitrani5482
    @amandamitrani5482 Před 4 lety +1

    You are extremely thorough in explaining the logistics and tips of this project, very helpful!!

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW, you got it going on! Just what I've spent hours looking for. Beautiful job, strong demonstration, easy to follow and best video around on making these. Thanks so much for sharing. Your subscriber from Florida!

  • @MajorUrsula
    @MajorUrsula Před 10 lety +14

    Thanks very much for this tutorial. Made a pair about 44" wide with an opalescent cellophane which turned out really really well, and I got boatloads of complements. My only note is that when you get that big, it pays to put a little extra reinforcement along the top rib of the wings to keep them from trying to fold over.

    • @lanarober8952
      @lanarober8952 Před 8 lety +2

      Do you mind linking a pic? i am dying to see how large wings look.

    • @flonny1340
      @flonny1340 Před rokem +1

      This is definitely late but did you take pictures of them. I would love to see them

  • @KCDreamyCat
    @KCDreamyCat Před 6 dny +1

    This was so informative thank you. I'm trying to make wings for a craft fairy and have failed with other tutorials using wire. I pray this works better !

  • @elladavidson1897
    @elladavidson1897 Před 9 lety +19

    My friend and i are going to comicon together and we are cosplaying as steampunk faeries and we almost bought wings which we both would have hated. I am so happy we found this! nerd win!

  • @Claritytx
    @Claritytx Před 10 lety +3

    This is great! THANK YOU!!! I love all of the information you provided! Will definitely try this!

  • @tacocool1
    @tacocool1 Před 5 lety

    Im making a sculpture from cellophane and this video helped me get an idea on how to approach the heating an color process. Thank you a bunch.

  • @whimobsessed
    @whimobsessed Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for such an awesome and very thoughtful tutorial! I love how you showed mistakes and all the little details and steps you put into making them. This was fantastic. Definitely going to have to make some for my daughter! :D

  • @katdanielson5838
    @katdanielson5838 Před 9 lety +4

    That was a very well made video. I want to give you kudos on how informative and perfectly paced it is. You really know your stuff! I am looking forward to using this technique on my next set of wings. Thank you for making this video. P.S. LOVED the ending

  • @DarkangaelBrokenwing
    @DarkangaelBrokenwing Před 10 lety

    Good Job on the wings, I love them. I am sure my niece and nephew will love the wings too.

  • @kaylabaggerly3766
    @kaylabaggerly3766 Před 9 lety

    Thank you so much! Needed this for a cosplay and all the wire ones look a bit complicated for someone who is newer to cosplay making like me. This is awesome!

  • @raedraconis
    @raedraconis Před 12 lety

    Fantastic. I can't wait to give this one a shot! Love your tutorials, and glad you're back!

  • @Sleipnirseight
    @Sleipnirseight Před 8 lety +1

    AWESOME tutorial!!! I made some sick dragonfly wings with this!
    Some notes: 1) NOT ALL SPRAY GLUES ARE CREATED EQUAL! I used E6000 interior/exterior spray adhesive. It came out more as a liquid than an aerosol- it was just too thick and wet to dry completely. It mostly just soaked the paper and remained completely wet where it lay between the cellophane layers. Definitely go for a more aerosol adhesive!
    2) You can create some INCREDIBLE aging/ wear-n-tear on your wings using very high heat! I lit an incense stick and used the ember to burn little holes in the cellophane. I also ran the ember along the edges of the cellophane to create a more natural, rougher look. You can probably use a matchstick to do the same thing. Try it! It looks freakin awesome!! And thanks for this bad ass tutorial!!!!

    • @gryphern
      @gryphern  Před 8 lety +1

      awwwwwwwww *blush* danke.
      also, good pointers on spray glue and heat treatment!

  • @Scaleeth
    @Scaleeth Před 12 lety

    The very last part of the vid with the bird warmed my heart.
    Also, very good tutorial. Thank you!

  • @Varghjerta
    @Varghjerta Před 12 lety +1

    I absolutely love your tutorials, I made a pair of wings through the articulate dragon wing video too and they all come out so awesome!

  • @marynorman2701
    @marynorman2701 Před 9 lety

    Excellent tutorial! Great info, organization and I appreciate the quick pace. Sharing this with friends, Thank you!

  • @profNeyz
    @profNeyz Před 6 lety

    This is the perfect tutorial! I have just made wire wings but am not happy. Will give these a shot! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH

  • @midwestmommabear7869
    @midwestmommabear7869 Před 9 lety +1

    Wow! Thank you, you just saved me hours of headaches and money with your "do's and don'ts" I wish more people spending time to do tutorials would add common mistakes and tips n tricks!

  • @DrayBay
    @DrayBay Před 11 lety +1

    Thank you for all the time you spent to figure this out, my daughters childhood will be better just this little bit because of you :D

  • @cdeville
    @cdeville Před 9 lety

    A lot more information than I expected. You're fun to listen to as well!

  • @unknown_8555
    @unknown_8555 Před 10 měsíci

    itws been 11 years and this is still one of the best tutorials ive found

  • @tarrahskye1170
    @tarrahskye1170 Před 4 lety

    Love this tutorial! I used these instructions for a faerie festival costume and they looked and worked great. I based my design off of cicada wings and used thick card stock instead of gluing together construction paper (harder to cut, made stiffer wings, but looked good!) and I used silver chrome spray paint on the paper before I added the cellophane and they ended up very pretty. I got lots of compliments! Thank you for the video!

  • @flynno4832
    @flynno4832 Před 7 lety +42

    Ben: I refuse to do anything that makes me less masculine *kissing a bird*

  • @Costellogrification
    @Costellogrification Před 12 lety

    Another awesome video! I love that you throw the directions out clearly without a lot of Um... Ah..... pauses. Thanks!

  • @profNeyz
    @profNeyz Před 6 lety

    Just wanted to say thank u so much for this tutorial and the templates! Mine were bubbly and I couldn’t get everything I needed to I used black card cellophane and laminating sheets glue tape wire and patience! They looked pretty good and my 4-yr old loves them! It was her fairy birthday party today! Thank u!!!

  • @Linaeth
    @Linaeth Před 11 lety +2

    This is the coolest! I have a fairy-themed party to attend coming up, and had no wings. This is PERFECT! And I love how you stick to actual insect anatomy. Entomology nerds rock!

  • @showjumperluvr4
    @showjumperluvr4 Před 11 lety

    I cant wait to try this! I love your tutorial the wings are very pretty!! thank you!

  • @ZenobiaRice
    @ZenobiaRice Před 9 lety

    these are so pretty. I can't wait do try this idea out

  • @KatharinaJohnson
    @KatharinaJohnson Před rokem +1

    This was a joy to watch but Bianca really made it a perfect video :D

  • @Fingerscrossedout
    @Fingerscrossedout Před 11 lety +2

    You are my lady a GODDESS!!! seriously I wanted these when I was a kid and saw them on etsy (same material) for $500! now I (the creative bitch I am) make them myself! You saved me a lot of money so I can make awesome things for my shoots! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

  • @alluna
    @alluna Před 9 lety

    This was so helpful for my Tinkerbell wings. Thank you SO much!

  • @denisemcdougal6445
    @denisemcdougal6445 Před 10 měsíci

    Love your video !!!!! Very nicely executed and explained

  • @Scadia
    @Scadia Před 12 lety

    GREAT tutorial. I have been looking for a decent cellophane wing tutorial FOREVER.. :) thanks!

  • @TheBehindtheMask
    @TheBehindtheMask Před 12 lety

    Thanks so much for this well-produced video - delightful!

  • @tarazucarelli2641
    @tarazucarelli2641 Před 4 lety

    THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You saved me time and lots of energy. I was about to make wire wings and then found this last minute. SOOO much easier and worked great!

    • @gryphern
      @gryphern  Před 4 lety

      That's great to hear! For some people cutting the layered paperboard is a little tough, I'd be curious to know what tools you used for cutting the laminated paper board?

  • @ataaah
    @ataaah Před 11 lety

    I love the wings and I LOVE that you are going from scientific basis instead of... uh... winging it. you rock.

  • @TheMighty_Quinn
    @TheMighty_Quinn Před 8 lety

    this is extremely helpful to me because I am leaving for an anime convention on Friday and I found a tutorial that had good information and steps, but this video helped me more understand the mechanics of the wings and how the cellophane works. Now I can make my cosplay with ease!

  • @chloeaqua529
    @chloeaqua529 Před 8 lety +1

    bless this tutorial, thank you! my biggest problem with making wings was twisting around all that bulky wire and still ending up with a rough shape. 😵😵😵 this helps so much!

  • @s.stellium9026
    @s.stellium9026 Před 4 lety

    Soo many details nobody else mentions!! You saved me tons of mistakes. Superb research shared here and very well job creating the video visuals and all!!! Thank you 🌸

    • @gryphern
      @gryphern  Před 4 lety

      You are welcome! If you want to hardcore make several pairs of laminated paper and cellophane wings, investing in a mini band saw, such as the ryobi 2.5 amp
      Inch, could make cutting a lot easier. Band saws tend to make smooth Cuts in cardboard, unlike a reciprocating saw that goes back and forth which is what you usually see as mini tabletop saws for arts and crafts. Band saws have a thin flexible blade which is more like drawing the cut through cardboard than it is like using a table saw.

  • @sharonb5965
    @sharonb5965 Před 9 lety

    These come out beautiful. Saw the initial wing someone did for a parade.

  • @tinawhite9550
    @tinawhite9550 Před 9 lety

    Awesome tutorial, great detail how to make. I can't wait to make my own now eeeee

  • @sassyjones8879
    @sassyjones8879 Před 9 lety

    This is an amazing video you did a really excellent job. I have shared it many times :)

  • @toribarnett2301
    @toribarnett2301 Před 10 lety

    This vid was really helpful thank and the bird at the end was sooo cute :)

  • @KD.89
    @KD.89 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this tutorial is the best I’ve seen so far most of them use wires and I’m disable I can’t do much of anything 😂 but this tutorial made me one to try it so thank you again for such a detailed video

  • @sandradavis847
    @sandradavis847 Před 10 lety

    I LOVE THE TUTORIAL. THANKS. I WILL SEE MORE OF YOUR ART.

  • @Holyfiremolotov
    @Holyfiremolotov Před 9 lety

    Thank you, thank you! This is a wonderful tutorial and is very helpful. I'm making a Child of Light cosplay and this is utterly perfect. I'll be able to make the wings much easier following this. :3

  • @LittleKaori
    @LittleKaori Před 11 lety

    this is a genius idea! The end result looked amazing and the instructions were very accurate.
    For ironing plastics like this (fake leather as well), I use an old kitchen towel. Lay it in between your project and your iron and it will never stick. Dampen the cloth slightly if you use this on fabrics.

  • @hildaalintria7484
    @hildaalintria7484 Před 5 lety

    Great wings, I Subscribe. I really love your DIY pattern wings

  • @goddesseselementaldesign2461

    LOL. you guys are a riot!! Thanks for the information....been making mine a long time. Never thought to use poster board for the cells in the wing.

  • @TDIPrincessCourtney
    @TDIPrincessCourtney Před 11 lety

    This is really cool! As soon as I am sure the local craft stores are back up and running I might opt to try this over the extremely complicated wire-frame tutorials littered through cosplay help blogs. Not quite sure who I'm cosplaying yet, but considering that I'm making a Witch of Time outfit already and it seems pretty cool I might be a God Tier Damara. Super awesome tutorial, definitely going to try this out!

  • @Natalina1985
    @Natalina1985 Před 12 lety

    Amazingly thorough! I'll be trying this out for Halloween for sure!

  • @LadyLongboard
    @LadyLongboard Před 9 lety +5

    That was a beautiful ending.

  • @phynoxthegreatxx8067
    @phynoxthegreatxx8067 Před 3 lety +1

    Me and my friends are going to go around our small town dressed as fairies so thanks for this! Its gonna make things alot easier

    • @gryphern
      @gryphern  Před 3 lety +1

      You are welcome! If you have access to one of those inexpensive mini band saws you can make the layered paper veins super thick and sturdy.

    • @phynoxthegreatxx8067
      @phynoxthegreatxx8067 Před 3 lety

      @@gryphern thanks! Ill keep that in mind :))

  • @TeakWoodGallows
    @TeakWoodGallows Před 12 lety

    Wow, great video ! SOOO helpful, easy and concise ! Thank you, thank you !

  • @caelaautumn8365
    @caelaautumn8365 Před 2 lety +1

    This is so helpful!! Thank you!!!!

  • @Kanataharuno
    @Kanataharuno Před 12 lety

    exactly what I needed !! < 3 thanks for making this tutorial ;D !! Can't wait to gather materials and get started!!

  • @StephieArt
    @StephieArt Před 11 lety

    This is so awesome. Thank you!

  • @cupcakes99
    @cupcakes99 Před 12 lety

    I love love LOVE your videos you help me out a lot... thank you. I'm going to make them this weekend... ohhh... cross your fingers...

  • @tjrockrabbit
    @tjrockrabbit Před 11 lety

    I can't wait to try this! And I loved the ending! >.< So masculine.

  • @SnackSlayer
    @SnackSlayer Před 5 lety

    You are an absolute LIFE SAVER. I just ordered some wings on Etsy, but when I went back to look at the reviews I noticed that her delivery of the product is inconsistent at best - people that got their wings in were ecstatic about them, but there were a fair number of people that never got their wings for reasons ranging from 'I'm in the hospital' to 'my husband just died in a car crash' or 'I was attacked by a stalker' - although they did all get refunds, so that's good. But yeah, I was having a bit of a panic over here as I've been working on a costume for a festival this summer, and the wings are an important part; this tutorial really helped put me at ease, knowing that if push comes to shove I can make a beautiful pair of my own, so thank you

    • @gryphern
      @gryphern  Před 5 lety

      You are welcome! The hardest part is cutting, so if you don't have big strong hands make sure that you buy a new pair of razor sharp scissors to cut the big sections out with!

  • @klmiller1991
    @klmiller1991 Před 11 lety

    I used the dragonfly reference and made them much bigger. I actually zoomed in on the actual photo, took multiple pieces of paper and traced it on my laptop's monitor. There like 2 1/2 ft and it worked and they are AWESOME. Thank you for this tutorial. I'd be lost without it. MY wings look amazing. I'll post a response and show them when I can.

  • @elisalabarge3516
    @elisalabarge3516 Před 2 lety

    This is an awesome video! Thanks!

  • @C0rvu51nku8a3
    @C0rvu51nku8a3 Před 12 lety

    Glad to be the first viewer of your video!!

  • @gryphern
    @gryphern  Před 12 lety +2

    The back mount in this video works great, you just bend the top two wires in the direction you want. By painting the wires with artist's acrylic paint from a tube (it's thick, not the little 99 cent bottles) or using hot glue or thick epoxy, the wires blend into the top smoothly.

  • @seranes_silence
    @seranes_silence Před 10 lety

    Youre so entertaining i totally love you.

  • @CosplayInABox
    @CosplayInABox Před 11 lety

    REALLY great tutorial. Thank you!

  • @KuraiUsagi
    @KuraiUsagi Před 10 lety

    Your video was ultra helpful to me! I used it to make a total of 4 sets of wings. I've made a pair for my little sister in pink, 2 in iridescent blue for my friend and me, and I'll be making a golden yellow pair for my mom soon after I finish making a tut dress for my sister. She wanted to be a fairy princess this year. :)

  • @wolf33441
    @wolf33441 Před 12 lety

    I can't even begin to tell you how awesome this video is. Faved saved and all that stuff, I am soooo doing this project once I have disposable income again. :D

  • @Artist626
    @Artist626 Před 12 lety

    Your tutoriols ae realy cool i made the beast mask and wore it to school ended up making four more for our schools musical, all i can say is these tutoriols are awsome :D

  • @MrTigertim09
    @MrTigertim09 Před 12 lety

    Hi Gryphern it's been too long as realy love watching your videos they are detailed and well made, I hope we hear from you again soon.

  • @deivi257
    @deivi257 Před 12 lety

    the ending was just soo cute ^^

  • @Sebe579
    @Sebe579 Před 9 lety

    This was COOL!

  • @Zanorfgor
    @Zanorfgor Před 12 lety

    Now I want to design a costume that would use these. Excellent tutorial.

  • @abi.senpai
    @abi.senpai Před 8 lety

    You just saved my life!

  • @SnackPacks10
    @SnackPacks10 Před 8 lety +16

    great tutorial! But PLEASE never wrap ace bandages around your chest! they tighten over time and can seriously hurt you!

    • @gryphern
      @gryphern  Před 8 lety +7

      you make a good point. over time, elastic chest constructions can tighten. in my mind it was one layer thick and velcroed in front for an hour. however, an actual wrapping can shift and cause loss of ability to breathe over time. excellent safety point, I'm trying to see if I can add a comment box to the video.

  • @ATSPresents
    @ATSPresents Před 11 lety

    Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!!

  • @TheCatThatWasMan
    @TheCatThatWasMan Před 10 lety

    Great ideas and work! Thank you for the tips. I wonder if making something akin to a stained glass window out of wire and cellophane would work, coloring the cells afterwards as you illustrated?

  • @CorneliusSneedley
    @CorneliusSneedley Před 9 lety +101

    What fun are parties where you can't stab people? :)

  • @jeroenoost
    @jeroenoost Před 12 lety

    like always. Nice explained and a nice result. Thank you and keep up the lovely work =].

  • @Mercury8826ftw
    @Mercury8826ftw Před 12 lety

    Beautiful wings and a _very_ helpful tutorial. I would love to see pictures or videos of the wings you've made on someone and how they fair. Thanks for the Upload!

  • @gryphern
    @gryphern  Před 11 lety

    Good to hear! You're welcome! Many make up effects and props can be made inexpensively, but it doesn't necessarily benefit the artist to figure that out, since they want the profit of a high demand, low volume, sale item. My interest is figuring out the cheap part. I've made and sold and had in museums SO MUCH STUFF I sort of became nihilistic and no longer care about being the "special artist." I've become very interested in sharing the artistic process and the interaction with others.

  • @judypelkey8424
    @judypelkey8424 Před 11 lety

    Thank you for the tutorial. I'm tired of everyone having the same designs.

  • @10dicem
    @10dicem Před 11 lety

    Good tutorial! Thanks! You captured my attention when I saw the Magic card! haha!

  • @cahbarnes
    @cahbarnes Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks this was very helpful :)

  • @KoriLuvsNuggets
    @KoriLuvsNuggets Před 12 lety

    My little sister wants to be fairies for Halloween together! I couldn't say no! But instead of buying things I would just make them! Thank you soooo much for this tutorial. It's amazing!

  • @Kyuriza
    @Kyuriza Před 11 lety

    Great tutorial, thanks! ♥

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 Před 6 lety

    Excellent thank you so much

  • @RoseKP
    @RoseKP Před 3 lety

    Amazing tutorial!!!!!!!!

  • @luciamendez8612
    @luciamendez8612 Před 10 lety +2

    The bird is so cute
    ♡♥♡♥

  • @digupstuff
    @digupstuff Před 12 lety

    Awww cute bird! GREAT TUTORIAL! WOW!!! Thank you girl!! You have inspired me!!!

  • @gryphern
    @gryphern  Před 12 lety

    Yeah! There are a lot of wire wing tutorials online. I've used welding gear to make very clean looking frames. Using copper welding wire and an acetylene set up you can make seamless wing frames by melting the end of wire to an adjacent wire piece by bringing the end just past the red hot stage, fusing, and removing the heat like working lampwork glass. Normally, people tape the wire together which can look bad. But soldering wire can be done with a hardware store hand torch or soldering iron.