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Make your own fairy wings!

June 12, 2014 · 7:00 PM
Event Horizon

Haven't you always wanted your own pair of fantastic fairy wings? Come and make some! They're actually pretty easy. Mostly it requires some heavy duty wire, tights/nylons, and paint. Also elastic or ribbons to keep them on your back. :)

We will be providing heavy wire (think coat hanger weight, but on spool) and tights, nylons, paint, brushes, permanent markers, and glitter. When designing, keep in mind that the tights are a little thicker so they are tighter and work better with a narrow shape, whereas the nylons are lightweight and work well for a wider shape. We'll have some pliers with which to manipulate the wire, but if you have any you'd like to share for the night, that would be great too. As always, if you have a particular idea or something specific you'd like to use, feel free to bring it! Check out some of these great ideas:

http://littleaustinite.com/2010/03/childrens-fairy-wings-step-by-step-project/

http://spartan-living.blogspot.com/2010/09/homemade-toddler-costume-fit-for-little.html

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Anna L

Sorry. I was so excited about this, but I'm unexpectedly stuck late at work :( I am sorry.

0 · June 12
Lena

I wont be able to make it now, but that's at least 2 hsngers you don't need to find!

0 · June 12
Brandy D.

If you have a wire hangar, please bring it, we are short!

0 · June 12
Shannon

I wanted to bring my 11year old but have no sitter for my others.. Would it be ok if I brought my wee ones too?

0 · June 9
- Brandy D.
  
  If they can manage not to hurt themselves on wire, yes. :)
  
  0 · June 12
Ane

I am very sad at my being out of town for this. This will have to be a self crafting adventure for me. Have fun!

1 · June 7
Lena

Do we need to bring supplies??

0 · March 15
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- Alicia S.
  
  Hey Lena - I am incredibly embarrassed that I only now saw your question! We are currently working on sourcing supplies, but we'll get that figured out in the next week and post here to let everyone know what we'll have available. I can say that we'll have paints and many colors of glitter for certain. :)
  
  1 · May 23
- Antonia
  
  I have a bunch of wire hangers and a set of fabric markers if that'll help
  
  1 · May 26
- Alicia S.
  
  Hey, yah, that would be awesome! Thank you! :)
  
  0 · May 26
John K.

....looks like a pretty Butterfly ???

0 · March 8
- Alicia S.
  
  You can definitely make butterfly wings using this method as well. It's pretty much up to your imagination :)
  
  0 · March 8
Chris P.

yes for now, but it will depend on my work schedule.

1 · March 7