Make your own cardboard articulating wings using this downloadable template from Zygote Brown Designs. The articulating wings will take your costume to the next level with fully extendable cardboard wings that go up and down will make the best fairy wings, guardian angel wings or even Falcon wings.
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https://www.zygotebrowndesigns.com/downloads
Turn your large cardboard boxes into a uniquely creative and extraordinary costume. Follow the pdf instructions and watch the video tutorials before adding your own creative flare.
Once your have purchased these Articulating Wings you will receive:
An initial email confirming your purchase (with a preliminary download)
A second email including;
Links to download A3 or Tabloid pdf versions
Links to a walk through tutorial (not this video) on how to put the wings together.
Links to support pages.
Your Download comprises of;
17 pdf pages.
Template to make the Articulating Wings.
Written and illustrated instructions.
These wings will fit both a child and adult (however have been designed for children). The wings measure when open 145cm in width, 71cm in height with each wing measuring 71cm from base to tip.
What you need:
~ Wings Template
~ Single walled cardboard (a FIRM cardboard between 2-5mm thick)
~ Craft Blade https://amzn.to/3X4Zsvb
~ 14 Jeans Buttons and tacs (Updated link with new screw in tacs, no hammer needed) https://amzn.to/3XthVTJ
~ 2 meters of Strapping 3 cm wide (webbing or wide ribbon) Twill Heading https://amzn.to/3Tb85DA
~ Glue gun https://amzn.to/3MlT9i9
Hot glue sticks https://amzn.to/3Xfe8rE
~ Blue Tack https://amzn.to/3yMtqMJ
~ Tape https://amzn.to/3yWT69j
The above affiliate links are to amazon products we currently use for making cardboard costumes. (they may differ from the video) but please use whatever is available, these are suggestions.
Safety
Your safety when creating our fantastic costumes is very important and it's very important to exercise caution when working with hot glue, sharp blades and not to mention cardboard can be sharp too. Please follow all safety precautions for the materials you use to ensure a safe and enjoyable crafting experience. As we really want you to enjoy the process without injury!
Please note that Zygote Brown Designs is not liable for any injuries that may occur during the creation or use of our costumes. It's the responsibility of the user to take proper safety precautions and to use the materials in a safe and responsible manner.
Copyright Disclaimer
Please DO NOT SHARE or use the template or finished product for commercial or financial gain,
without the permission of the copyright owner, Zygote Brown Designs.
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