DIY Fairy Wings for Cosplay

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In celebration of Black Fae Day this year, I made my very own set of wings! I wanted to share my process with you all in hopes that it could help you in your own projects.
I was inspired by the artist Just as Strange as I am - check out their Instagram here: / justasstrangeasiam
If any of these techniques inspire you to create your own work, please tag me as I'd love to see what you create!
EDIT: Thank you all so much for your lovely comments! I've been getting a lot of questions about where I bought my acrylic sheets. You can pick them up at hardware stores or plastic supply stores, but I grabbed mine through Amazon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
(I'm not an Amazon affiliate - this is just a regular link)

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  • @MiyLei
    @MiyLei2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m glad that this was helpful

  • @alexandralite835

    @alexandralite835

    Жыл бұрын

    I've seen prettier but to me pretty is iridescent they are definitely still very pretty and love the realistic look.

  • @MicarahTewers
    @MicarahTewers Жыл бұрын

    most stunning wings I've ever seen!

  • @noelleista

    @noelleista

    10 ай бұрын

    and suddenly my mind is spins, wondering what winged creation miss micarah tewers sought to make 8 months ago 😰

  • @kyasarin131
    @kyasarin1313 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kam36O3
    @kam36O33 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sportzchik95
    @sportzchik955 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @krissy9570

    @krissy9570

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m obsessed with these wings and I have the same questions as you, so I’m just guessing here. But I’ll share my guesses with you! I saw a pair of scissors in the video so maybe those for cutting? I’ll probably go with an exacto though, or a combo of both! As long as you get the thinner acrylic sheets either of those should work fine! She mentioned a medium gauge wire, so something that will hold its structure, but not so thick you can’t easily work with it. My guess is maybe 12-16ish? Somewhere around there.

  • @sportzchik95

    @sportzchik95

    3 ай бұрын

    @@krissy9570 thank you! I did try different aluminum wires, and none could hold the weight, even with multiple twisted together. Perhaps steel or brass would work?

  • @monsterswaltz

    @monsterswaltz

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sportzchik95 Hi! Aluminium wire really bends very quickly and easily, so I would recommend steel wire, the one you can find on hardware stores, instead of crafting stores! it needs to be cut with pliers instead of scizors tho, hope it helps!

  • @jessicaowens829

    @jessicaowens829

    Ай бұрын

    I use 14 gauge wire

  • @alexb881
    @alexb8813 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @Groenneir
    @Groenneir3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dirkjenkins1253
    @dirkjenkins1253 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @j.o.w.4099
    @j.o.w.40992 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @jennifermoss8602
    @jennifermoss8602 Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @parker.projects
    @parker.projects3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @tammyvanwinkle8870
    @tammyvanwinkle88703 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!👏👏👏

  • @sarahb1862
    @sarahb18623 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thegoofygoblin
    @Thegoofygoblin Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rhifunke6664
    @rhifunke6664 Жыл бұрын

    These are absolutely gorgeous.

  • @LOTRification
    @LOTRification2 жыл бұрын

    These are absolutely the prettiest wings I've seen!! Both is their construction and your artistry! Just absolutely stunning, thank you for sharing!

  • @vannieleigh
    @vannieleigh2 жыл бұрын

    You made it look so easy! I adore them! Thank you so much for teaching us!!

  • @heavilybreathing9542
    @heavilybreathing95422 жыл бұрын

    So magical! omg you're so talented, thank you for showing us the process

  • @SyaShim
    @SyaShim2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my got that’s incredible amount of hard work!! Your wings look AMAZING!

  • @lonkbonks8789
    @lonkbonks87892 жыл бұрын

    These are beautiful! This tutorial is really helpful and the wings look sturdy! I’m definitely using your technique for my costume for the renaissance fair!

  • @willdrawsandwhatnot
    @willdrawsandwhatnot2 жыл бұрын

    Those look stunning, amazing job!🤗❤️✨

  • @makeupbygloria
    @makeupbygloria2 жыл бұрын

    Wow satisfying to watch you work 🙌🥰

  • @giantworm4699
    @giantworm4699 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MAIMEDWOLF
    @MAIMEDWOLF2 жыл бұрын

    wowowow these are absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

  • @thefaun6782
    @thefaun67823 жыл бұрын

    These were so incredibly beautiful wow 🤩

  • @donnamclean5094
    @donnamclean50942 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Momcat6
    @Momcat6 Жыл бұрын

    Your wings are gorgeous, thanks for sharing the entire process!

  • @DawnFire05
    @DawnFire05 Жыл бұрын

    These are spectacular. I absolutely adore your process and the final result is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this, I’ll definitely be using it in the future.

  • @RUNEGOD
    @RUNEGOD2 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @mavenmurray2440
    @mavenmurray24403 жыл бұрын

    These are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your process I cannot wait to try making a pair for my faire garb

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! I'd love to see what you make!

  • @Mintfae
    @Mintfae2 жыл бұрын

    I'm in love with the warmth of your color scheme~ Whoooa dimensional medium seems so cool! I wanna try that out sometime!!

  • @mariae6942
    @mariae6942 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @allisonwendt8461
    @allisonwendt84612 жыл бұрын

    I've made other styles of wings before and I'm excited to try this method!!

  • @RosieBrownie
    @RosieBrownie3 жыл бұрын

    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! :')_ 💜🌸💜💜🧚🏻‍♀️💜💜🌸💜

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg - thank you so much for this - I'm tearing up! I appreciate the support

  • @mothbythesea
    @mothbythesea2 жыл бұрын

    Wow these are awesome!!!

  • @redblaquegolden
    @redblaquegolden2 жыл бұрын

    Acrylic sheets!!!! Inspired choice! Omg.

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart92 жыл бұрын

    The most beautiful wings!🧚‍♀🧚🧚‍♂

  • @janamaarouf2495
    @janamaarouf24952 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @yosoyrachael
    @yosoyrachael2 жыл бұрын

    this is absolutely brilliant

  • @MeekaChannel
    @MeekaChannel2 жыл бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @FEFERIPOG
    @FEFERIPOG3 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @MishapCorner
    @MishapCorner2 жыл бұрын

    this is PERFECT for an idea i had that i was super unsure of how to do with just wire and cellophane. thank you for sharing this! (it's also a lot easier for me to paint and draw them!!)

  • @PunkPansy-
    @PunkPansy-7 ай бұрын

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

  • @madisonmoore875
    @madisonmoore8752 жыл бұрын

    ..... 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!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you like them - thanks so much!

  • @CostumersManifesto
    @CostumersManifesto3 жыл бұрын

    Ooo! Another cool one to add to the class page on fairy wings!

  • @6Lowkey
    @6Lowkey Жыл бұрын

    Sooooooo beautiful!!!

  • @lillanna615
    @lillanna6152 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous artwork I love it

  • @STEAMfromScratch
    @STEAMfromScratch11 ай бұрын

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

  • @jadencipher2079
    @jadencipher20793 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @OctopusOwl
    @OctopusOwl9 ай бұрын

    So glad black fae day exists

  • @betheleanor
    @betheleanor10 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @athenawilson5850
    @athenawilson58502 жыл бұрын

    That’s incredible!! Looks like stained glass!!!

  • @etayl38
    @etayl382 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for creating this tutorial. I made faerie wings following your process and they came out absolutely beautiful. I was intimidated by the amount of work that went into these at first, but you were a great teacher and are super talented! Your wings came out gorgeous! Thank you again for making this video! (:

  • @arieljauregui3549
    @arieljauregui35492 жыл бұрын

    So gorgeous! And you’re gorgeous! 🦋💓🦋💓☺️

  • @norinegarman1031
    @norinegarman10312 жыл бұрын

    Love, Love , Love !

  • @amyvolkwyn3036
    @amyvolkwyn30362 жыл бұрын

    You are so talented wow I love this

  • @velazquez863
    @velazquez863 Жыл бұрын

    This is so gorgeous thanks for sharing omg 😱

  • @ruby_jems
    @ruby_jems2 жыл бұрын

    This was soooo beautiful

  • @Soul-Circus-Band
    @Soul-Circus-Band Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @inthemorrow

    @inthemorrow

    9 ай бұрын

    Can I ask what you used to cut out the wings? I'm having some trouble with little cracks forming in the sheet

  • @Soul-Circus-Band

    @Soul-Circus-Band

    9 ай бұрын

    @@inthemorrow my plexiglass was super thin. I just used sharp scissors

  • @inthemorrow

    @inthemorrow

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Soul-Circus-Band thanks for the reply. Mine is pretty thin, so I tried the scissors and had a bit of cracking, but I might just ignore it tbh

  • @EsmereldaPea

    @EsmereldaPea

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@inthemorrow- might be too late, but your scissors might not be very sharp.

  • @inthemorrow

    @inthemorrow

    9 ай бұрын

    @@EsmereldaPea yeah, but I might make a new and improved set, so I can try new one next time! Thanks for the tip

  • @ellebean2302
    @ellebean23022 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing; it makes me happy to know that my tutorial helped someone!

  • @kipofthemany2213
    @kipofthemany2213 Жыл бұрын

    Woah! The mod podge was a nice touch!

  • @jenniefowler4968
    @jenniefowler4968 Жыл бұрын

    I have seen many videos for wings and yours is my favorite

  • @IHeArTrOcK20
    @IHeArTrOcK20 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @cattails1166
    @cattails116611 ай бұрын

    Beautiful job!

  • @kimkk2981
    @kimkk29812 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful 😍 I want that too

  • @leximccully1067
    @leximccully10672 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @marijabu
    @marijabu Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @Quillancrow
    @Quillancrow Жыл бұрын

    I’m going to Comic-Con in April and this is literally the most beautiful and by far the best tutorial for wings I have found thus far, LITERALLY YOU ARE SO TALENTED

  • @bentemalinhagen855
    @bentemalinhagen8552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a great video

  • @jilliandreams
    @jilliandreams Жыл бұрын

    Very cool process!

  • @thethrifteddragon8157
    @thethrifteddragon81572 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I've always wanted to try making my own wings. Maybe I'll give it a go:)

  • @julialopez5997
    @julialopez59972 жыл бұрын

    that´s beautiful Katie (I´ll be making those too)

  • @claudiabowles1961
    @claudiabowles1961 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful ❤

  • @pandaqueen6550
    @pandaqueen6550 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! I'm so glad this was helpful - thanks for your support - I'd love to see what you create!

  • @seashell3403
    @seashell34039 ай бұрын

    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

  • @francesleonard3268
    @francesleonard32686 ай бұрын

    That's a lot of work

  • @Hatsun3Miku3

    @Hatsun3Miku3

    6 ай бұрын

    I know.

  • @maxmandog
    @maxmandog9 ай бұрын

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

  • @renee1309
    @renee1309 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty! ❤

  • @alexandralite835
    @alexandralite835 Жыл бұрын

    these are so cool.

  • @bethanylane6049
    @bethanylane60492 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous

  • @Sp1rit-glides
    @Sp1rit-glides5 ай бұрын

    Wow just wow

  • @ladyrainacorn24
    @ladyrainacorn24 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Anmol-vn5yl
    @Anmol-vn5yl2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chartreusecat6642
    @chartreusecat664210 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! So talented😊

  • @squidwurdiered1445
    @squidwurdiered14453 жыл бұрын

    You are so underrated what!!?

  • @snailart9214
    @snailart92142 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help! You'll have to let me know if this method worked for you! I'd love to see what you create

  • @snailart9214

    @snailart9214

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cocoasugarcosplay8078 I made a pair just last month for ren fair! I changed a few things to make them super super sturdy, so they're down turned and I used e600 glue for the wires. My thinking was that I'd be bonking into people all day so I wanted them to be indestructible lol. I made a lil video :^)

  • @jeffreywarrenpark9149
    @jeffreywarrenpark91493 жыл бұрын

    '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!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip, fellow lefty!

  • @shrineshrine389
    @shrineshrine3892 жыл бұрын

    Genius! thank you Toni/Chicago

  • @DeniseHoukMedia
    @DeniseHoukMedia3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for subscribing!

  • @thearchivemermaid2033
    @thearchivemermaid20333 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I do have some pictures on my IG (same username), but if those aren't enough, shoot me a DM on instagram and I can send you a better one.

  • @descubreloaqui9301
    @descubreloaqui9301 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @musicb177
    @musicb177 Жыл бұрын

    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 💕

  • @sarabertola4371
    @sarabertola43713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video! I really appreciate it!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful :)

  • @danielleelfstrom5826
    @danielleelfstrom58262 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @_Aiko_Rose_
    @_Aiko_Rose_2 жыл бұрын

    Was referred here from someone on TikTok, this is super helpful thank you!

  • @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    @cocoasugarcosplay8078

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad it was helpful!

  • @theoddbody1856
    @theoddbody18562 жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @kathrynmkamen1229
    @kathrynmkamen12292 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @sportzchik95
    @sportzchik95 Жыл бұрын

    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? 🤔

  • @yoursurgerysister
    @yoursurgerysister2 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @idkharrypotter5376
    @idkharrypotter53762 жыл бұрын

    There so pretty

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