DIY Fairy Wings for Cosplay 

Of all the tutorials ive seen this is LITERALLY the most beautiful pair, most realistic looking easily accessible tutorial ive ever seen! They are gorgeous

most stunning wings I've ever seen!

These are probably the prettiest wings I've ever seen someone make. They're gorgeous!

A tardy to the party, but a couple questions if these get seen? :) 1) how did you cut the wings out? 2) what type and gauge of wire did you use?

These are gorgeous, thank you for sharing your process!! This helped so much since the only wing tutorials I’ve seen were for ONLY cellophane and they seemed really flimsy, so I’m super happy I came across your tutorial!! Thank you!!

I'm definitely using this for my renaissance fair costume! tysm!!!!

This is just what I needed! I'm making fairy wings for my halloween costume next week and so far the tutorials I've watched have been a bit above my skill level. But this is straightforward and doesn't call for much fancy equipment. Thanks for sharing your process!

In case you didn't know; *YOU'RE AN AMAZING ARTIST.* 😭😭😭😭🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️💜💜💕 *I WOULD BY THESE!!!* Absolutely gorgeous, and by far the most realistic wings I've come across (and I've been searching for years) It's like these wings come DIRECTLY from a dream fairy tale..... Really though I can't understand why you're so underrated. It always makes me feel so much more... valid... when I find an other dark skinned cosplayer..😳 You give me such life and I wish you were my sister :') _Thank you so much for giving me some of my passion back! :')_ 💜🌸💜💜🧚🏻‍♀️💜💜🌸💜

There are a few different ways to make wings but I've never seen one like this. The technique allows for so much detail and control in painting and with your skill the depth that you got into the wings was *incredible*. I love the cellophane wing style but most other versions I've seen are inaccessible to people who can't drop hundreds for big tools, thank you so much for sharing this technique.

I really haven't vibed with many of the wing tutorials I've seen, but these are stunning and your instructions are so easy and the process is so detailed! Love your tutorial ❤️

Hi, these turned SO BEAUTIFUL! i'm a little confused about one of the steps though. You mentioned retracing with sharpie because the film on top faded the lines and then repeating the layers of paint. Are you adding sharpie on top of the iridescent film? If so, are you adding the second layer of repeated paints on the iridescent side or on the flipped over side of the acrylic sheet that hasn't been painted yet? Is the order: acrylic sheet, sharpie outline, paint, iridescent film, retrace sharpie outline, then flip and repeat on the other side? Sorry if my question is confusing! Thank you!

I have a few questions, when you say acrylic sheets, do you mean plexiglass? and where did you get such big sheets of it? also how much drying time did you have to wait in between each coat of paint and just how long did this project take? Btw your wings are super pretty & cant wait to make my own soon :)

So this tutorial was the best one I could find so thank you! For those of you (like me) who read the comments for helpful tips, here’s one about the dimensional magic: a little goes a long way. Start with an outline and pull the gel towards the center of the section you are working. I used to much on the first wing and it took way longer than it need to because of this. Less is more

..... these are... so so beautiful. And probably way more sturdy compared to the other wing tutorials I’ve been watching 😭😭😭 thank you for posting this! I’m so excited to try it!

I always find it to interesting to see how people recreate the large "resin" wings! No two are ever the same!

How did you cut the wings out of the acrylic??

How did you cut the wings out??

I noticed the wings just get cut out. Did you use scissors or an exact-o knife for them through the plastic?

and did you need a special cutter to cut out the wings from the acrylic sheet?

This is great for me !!! Im going to a ren fair in abt two and a half weeks tysm for this tutorial it helped lots!!!

THANK YOU for including a link to the clear plastic sheets you used! I couldn't find anything at the craft stores near me, and google wasn't very helpful. Thanks for the AMAZING inspiration!

Those are cicada wings!

Absolutely magnificent! Did you use for your first layer a mixter of acrylic paint and glitter? Or you applied acrylic first and glitter after? Thank you

THESE WINGS ARE STUNNING???? I definitely inspired to want to make my own!!! And you're a great teacher too! :D

Hi your video really has me thinking I could put together some of my own wings BUT.. before I do I just have some questions and i know this video was a year ago so if you don't remember or don't know then that's ok! Also my questions might be kinda dumb so go easy on me 😅 1. What size paper did you use? 2. How did you know/decide on what measurements to use to sketch the wings? 3. Is that a silicone brush you used throughout the entire video? I'm guessing because it's easy to clean? 4. Do you think prism film would also work instead of regular iridescent cling film? Also do you think it would be too much to clash with all of the glitter? 5. I notice you traced the wings in red at first and then in brown after the film was applied was that because the red would be too bright? 6. Did you only retrace the wings after the film was applied on one side or both sides? 7. Did any of the glue from the hot glue gun come undone when you were wearing the wings? 8. Lastly so the "u" in the ubar needs to be just long enough to slide under my bra and that'll make it secure? Thank you for making these videos!!! 💜

Does anyone know what the clear plastic sheets are called? I cannot find them anywhere

I would’ve loved a list of the products you used in the description.

I was thinking of making wings like this for my fairy druid! They have a glitter version of the dimensional magic, and I wonder how that would work? 🤔

Hi! This tutorial is absolutely amazing and has helped me make my wings!! I didnt use the exact products but I was curious how long it took the adhesive to dry between the cellophane and then acrylic? Im worried they wont het done in time so I want to make sure I use my time wisely. Thanks again!

1:25 in, "yeah, she's got sketching skills" some of the most beautiful wings i ve seen, if not the best. would taking a heat gun to the plexiglass and sculpting it a bit help with the effect?

So, all the hi-voltage glitter is out of stock, would using the glitteriffic paint instead work?

These are amazing! How did you cut the acrylic sheets?

Thank you for a great video

Can I make the wings without the cellophane? It's not sticking. 😅

i'm making a cosplay for illusen from neopets, and i haven't really vibed with any of the wing tutorials i've seen - but this blew my expectations out of the water!! you were thorough, well-paced and very informative, AND these wings seem like something genuinely anyone could make! really great job!

This process is lengthy but you’ve made the most beautiful wings in the world!

Could you please provide a materials list? These are gorgeous 😊

Absolutely amazing, but may i ask what you used to cut your acrylic?

'Very nice job. You're wings look beautiful.😁 And, it's always cool to meet another Lefty around! A couple of tools that you may find helpful are an "Artist's Bridge", and a "Mahl Stick". In essence, they do the same job, so it's up to you which one works best for you. What they do is help elevate your hand/arm just above your artwork. With a little online searching, you'll find many styles of them. And, even if you think the ones available are a bit out of your budget, you can still easily make them yourself. But, trust me, as a fellow Lefty, it's well worth it!

This may be a strange question but when you say to repeat the steps on the back do you mean add the film and the mod podge too?

I want to make these so bad but I don't have the money for the supplies. :(

1 BEAUTIFUL wings 2 this is THE MOST HELPFUL tutorial I've found! thank youuuuu

can you also write down the name of the material and the paint used?

Does anyone know if these wings are able to flex at all?

Did you use regular scissors to cut outline for wings?

are you left handed? or are you just holding the camera with your right?

What is the size of the acrylic sheet

Stunning! I wonder if you could use vellum. It would be lighter in weight and probably cost as well. Not sure how it would hold up to the paints. Overall, not as durable. But a viable option? I was going to knit some but I do like these better! Are they very heavy?

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED YOUUU! I tried making wings maybe a year and a half ago, almost the same method but without the acrylic boards and just vinyl. The wire alone couldn't support the weight and stuff wasn't sticking and it was a messs. I'm going to try it out this way, these are beautiful beautiful beautiful.

These are fantastic! I've been thinking of making cosplay wings for a while so this being recommended to me must be a sign :, ) thank you so much for sharing your method!!

Hi there, did you use an exacto to cut them out? Or something different? Also hoe did you mount them ? Like how did you make them wearable? Sorry for the questions, im going to the texas ren fair this month and am strugglinf 😢

I am personally using this design for my d and d cosplay/Halloween costume so this is really helpful!

How do you cut the acrylic sheet? I always seem to slip or crack it 😓

These are gorgeous! I was inspired to use this method to make pairs of wings for my niece and myself and they came out fantastically. We wore them to the local renaissance festival and got so many compliments and questions about how they were made. Thank you so much!!

Did you cut them out using scissors? I know that’s probably common sense but I just want to make sure

when is black fae day?

Wow I am so so impressed, can’t wait to try this, I do a lot of costuming always wanted to try wings, but most methods seemed flimsy to me, these are beautiful and look much sturdier than other methods.

I love these but I'm just worried about the hot glue holding together. How thick and heavy is that acrylic?

this is incredible! thank you so much, i’m thrilled i found this tutorial :D

This is the best tutorial out there for realistic wings, I’ve been following it easily! I do have one question though, how did you cut the plastic without it cracking? Did you use a special tool? I’m terrified it’s going to shatter 😖

I am making Luna moth wings, do you think I could use this technique and just paint the wings differently and use a different shape?

Are these light? I'm interesting in making a very long pair of droopy dragonfly wings but I worry about the supporting material only being put on with glue.

This is my favorite tutorial so far, most realistic as well! Do you have any pictures showing off the texture better?

I have a question: I'm making these at home rn, and wanted to know if you put the cellophane layer on both sides or just the one side?

OMG I LOVE THESE SO MUCH!! I would buy these from you!!!

Great tutorial! Beautiful wings. Thanks so much! How is it that you only have 187 subscribers? 😳 Now you have one more.

Hi, I started buying the materials and I used the link that you shared for the PET now my only question is can I do this with alcohol ink and still use the layer of acrylic iridescent paint, the firefly glaze and the modgepodge thingy 🫣 or should I stick with acrylic paint only I’m asking this cause I’m trying to make them more translucent with unique effects and what I’m afraid is that since I’m going to be tracing it like you did with the sharpie that it might ruin the lines when I add the alcohol ink with the blend solution. I would appreciate if you answer you are very talented and I’m glad I was able to find you ❤❤❤

Your wings are incredible, thank you so much for sharing the process with us! I will definitely be using this to redeem my set next year! :D

What colors would you recommend for a bumblebee cosplay from teen titans?

I have been looking for a pair of wings like this for years- I didn’t even think they existed but I FOUND YOU OH MY GOSH I CAN FINALLY BE A MAGIC DRAGONFLY FAE

I love this method so so much! They seem a little more durable than the other methods out there!

Beautiful result!! I think this are amazing, and this is the first time I see this technique. I just recommend to shorten your videos, we get the idea once we've seen something, and there's no need to keep watching same step o f the procedure for other 3 minutes

if you are left handed start on the right side of the page , you dont have any chance of smudging your work that way

These are literally so gorgeous. I’d love to see the entire look!!! 😊

So pretty! I just received the plastic sheets you recommended and it's much heavy than I thought!!! I know a good amount of the sheets will be cut off, but are these wings light enough to keep wearing for a few hours?

what did you cut them out of the original acrylic sheet

Gorgeous!!❤

These came out sooo nice, my sis & I are going to recreate them for my editorial! Were the acrylic sheets 12x16?

did you add the clingwrap to both sides of the wing?

This is such a fantastic tutorial and I love how they came out! I have to try this!

This is really impressive work. Your layering approach created a truly realisitc results. NIcely done.

Tour wings are bautyful! I was wondering, can you add below a list of names of the color products did you use, please?

These are stunning! Any idea on weight as I was going to use PU vinyl until I saw this and am making them for a small child with straps. Thanks!

Those look stunning, amazing job!🤗❤️✨

Thinking ahead for my state’s renaissance festival, came across your video. Just what I was looking for!! I’d love if you did an updated video with details like dimensions, cutting process, full assembly, etc.

I have some questions Is it ok if I use some really holdable plastic because I can't find acrilic sheets in Brazil And is it ok if I mix clear glue and glitter to make this glitter effect or is going to come off? (Again I can't find those products you used in Brazil) Also, those are beautiful wings, you're really talented :))

Would you be willing to post a list of things you used for this project?

That's a lot of work

What did you use to cut out the wings from the rest of the vinyl?

You gained me as a follower it was like you were speaking to me

Your wings are absolutely “BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!” 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

did u just cut the plastic with scissors?

I have a tip for tracing for leftys start from the right and go to the left

Getting ready to make wings for my Bloom from Winx Club cosplay! Is there a full list of products you used in this video! Great video 💕

oh gosh you are insanely talented !!!! wow! this wings are gorgeoussssss!!!!! I would buy them in a heartbeat!!! Just subscribed

I would love to buy ur design. Also a full material list would be awesome. Plus how long it took in total and per section.

I was waiting for the cutout moment. How do you cut the wings out?

What is the name of the heat resistant round pad you’re using I’m looking for it on Amazon but I don’t know what to call it and by the way your video is extremely awesome

How do you actually wear them?

These are beautiful!! Where did you find the acrylic sheets? Thank you for your well done video!