Wings are a main component of a bird costume, and an easy element to make. The most important parts of a bird wing are the shape and texture. A feathery element attached to the right shape creates a very authentic look. Look at pictures of the specific bird you are making wings for as inspiration for your colors and shape.
Instructions
Making Bird Wings
1. Cut out a wing shape from cardboard. This shape is generally an oval that is elongated and pointed at one end. Determine the size of the wing based on the length of your arm. The wing should extend from your shoulder to 6 inches past your hand. Once you are happy with the wing, lay it on another piece of cardboard, trace and cut out an identical wing shape.
2. Add 2 pieces of string to the underside of each wing. The string should be long enough to tie around your arms. Attach the string with a strong piece of tape or glue, or poke holes through the wings and tie the string to it. One piece of string should be attached at the top, to tie the wing around the armpit area and the other piece of string should be attached to tie the wing just above your elbow. This will allow you to use your hands and bend your arms while wearing the wings.
3. Cut hundreds of feather shaped pieces of paper or fabric to apply to the wings. You will need to fully cover the wings in these pieces, so the bigger the pieces, the fewer pieces you will need. You can use multiple colors if this would look good with your costume. Take the feather shaped pieces and glue them to the wings. Start at the bottom tip of the wing and begin gluing staggered rows. Once on row is complete, begin 2 to 4 inches above depending on the size of the feather pieces. The rows should overlap each other in the same way a bird's feathers overlap.
4. Finish the wings by painting the underside of the wings. If you used a plain paper for the feather pieces, you can also spray paint these to get a different color. Some bird have several colors on their wings, use spray paint to achieve this look. Match the color of the wings to the rest of the costume, this can be done using spray paint after the feathers are attached to the wings.
Related posts
Children around the world have loved Big Bird since Sesame Street began in 1969. There is just something about an 8 ? foot tall yellow bird with childlike faith and innocence that brings a smile t...
Clipping your macaw's wings prevents injuries and possibly even death.Blue and gold macaws bond with their human companions and enjoy time spent outside of their cages. However, the world may be a...
Make your own pair of fairy wings with wire and nylon stockings.If you are planning to dress up as a fairy for your next costume party, you may be finding it difficult to find the perfect pair of...
A crow costume is fun for Halloween celebrations and performances.If you are a bird-lover, you may have considered making a bird costume for Halloween or some other special event. A crow is an eas...
Making wings from poster board is simple and doesn't take long at all. Kids can even help make their own wings. Whether the wings are for a school play, a Halloween costume or a class project, mak...
