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  • Question
    What material can you use for fairy wings?
    Alina Bokovikova
    Costume Designer
    Alina Bokovikova is a Costume Designer from California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in designing costumes for stage productions. Alina earned an MFA in Costume Design from the University of California, San Diego and her Master of Education from the Novosibirsk Pedagogical University. She’s won two Outstanding Costume Design awards and her costumes have been displayed in Moscow, Prague, and San Jose, California.
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    Expert Answer
    You can use just about any material to make fairy wings! Plastic, fabric, paper, and cardboard are all possible options.
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    How do you make fairy wings strapless?
    Alina Bokovikova
    Costume Designer
    Alina Bokovikova is a Costume Designer from California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in designing costumes for stage productions. Alina earned an MFA in Costume Design from the University of California, San Diego and her Master of Education from the Novosibirsk Pedagogical University. She’s won two Outstanding Costume Design awards and her costumes have been displayed in Moscow, Prague, and San Jose, California.
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    The top part of the wings could be attached to your head with a headband and a little bit of wire, while the bottom part of the wings could be attached to a belt. That way, nothing will crisscross over your chest.
  • Question
    Can you use cling wrap instead of cellophane?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    Cling wrap could be used to wrap wire when making fairy wings; however, it shouldn't be ironed and may not have the same realistic shimmery effect.
  • Question
    How can I wear fairy wings with a U-shaped wire without a backless dress?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    The U-harness backing can also work when wearing normal dresses! Simply slide the U wire between the dress's fabric and your back.
  • Question
    Would it be weird if I wore a fairy costume as an 11-year-old?
    Community Answer
    Not really, no. Who cares if it would be anyway? You should feel free to wear a fairy costume if that would make you happy.
  • Question
    Can a 13-year-old wear fairy wings?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    It doesn't matter if you're 13 or 70 years old, anyone can wear fairy wings. I'm 16 and I'm wearing fairy wings for a fairy tale masquerade dance.
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    How do I attach the wings to my body?
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    You can use elastic to attach straps onto the front of the wings that go around your shoulders. Or you can sew the wings onto a top/dress -- this will make them look more realistic.
  • Question
    How can I make it sparkly and glittery?
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    If you are making nylon wings, consider spraying them with some glitter spray or glitter hairspray once you are done. You can also draw designs on them using glitter glue. If you are making cellophane wings, you can try putting glitter in between the two layers of cellophane. When you are done, you are draw on them using glitter glue. You can also use iridescent cellophane instead of glitter.
  • Question
    How do I make butterfly wings for kids?
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    You can buy them at dollar stores. Otherwise, trace a template on a piece of cardboard, cut it out, and add some glitter.
  • Question
    Can fairies ride on animals? I have a horse, and I don't feel like making wings.
    Sanyu Nanteza-Kimuli
    Community Answer
    You can be a nature fairy and like to stay close to the ground. Fairies are not about the wings, but about being kind and considerate.
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    What can I use instead of wire coat hangers?
    Community Answer
    10 gauge copper wire. A higher gauge will likely be too weak to hold shape (definitely go no higher than 16). A smaller gauge will be much harder to shape.
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    How big do I make the wings so that they are proportioned to an adult?
    Community Answer
    Measure the adult and adjust the sizing accordingly. Basically, make them bigger.
  • Question
    How could someone fly without wings?
    WikiHowUser20180422035353
    Community Answer
    They can't. Humans cannot fly. Please do not really attempt to fly, with or without wings.
  • Question
    Would it be weird, if I, a child, wore fairy wings in public?
    Community Answer
    It would probably depend on your age, and your own level of comfort wearing them in public.
  • Question
    Can boys also wear them?
    Pheonix RF
    Community Answer
    Yes, of course! To make them more masculine, make them a bit smaller and thinner.
  • Question
    Where can I get cellophane?
    TwilightSagaForever
    Community Answer
    You can get cellophane from the party section in a grocery store, or the paper section in a craft/gift store. You can also sometimes find it at a florist.
  • Question
    What if the guy who I like sees me with the fairy costume and makes fun of me? I don't want to be the class clown.
    ScreamingPeach
    Community Answer
    You don’t have to wear them in public. If the guy you like also likes you back, he probably wouldn’t make fun of you anyway.
  • Question
    Can I get actual, working wings to actually fly?
    Community Answer
    Currently, there are no known working wings that will make you actually fly.
  • Question
    Can I use polyethylene for making wings?
    Aubrey Baird
    Community Answer
    Yes, polyethylene foam can be useful for making beautiful fairy wings. You should be able to use them for your pair of wings, just check for a suitable tutorial.
  • Question
    How do I make the wings perfect with cardboard and ribbon?
    Community Answer
    Use some metal wire so it stays up but put the ribbon in the middle to combine the 2 wings together. Place it inside a vest so it stays on your body.
  • Question
    Can I make wings out of fabric or do I need to use leggings?
    Lesley Ochiora
    Community Answer
    Leggings are stretchier and more suitable for the job. They are preferable over fabric that is too tight. Generally, most stretchy materials will be okay to use.
  • Question
    What other accessories go with fairy wings?
    Community Answer
    A cute dress and a headband. And you can personalize it with your creativity, like bracelets with small wings.
  • Question
    Could you put LED twinkle lights in there before you iron it?
    Community Answer
    No, you'll damage the lights with the heat.
  • Question
    Can you put LED twinkle lights in between the cellophane before you iron the wings?
    Community Answer
    It might explode or catch on fire. You could glue the lights after you iron it.
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