Something new I've been working on that's really different from the plushies...fairy wings!
A
couple of months ago, I added custom fairy wings to a pixie for a
really sweet customer, and now I have fairies on the brain. I wanted to
make wearable larger versions of the little wings.
The
tricky part is building a structure for the wings that is lightweight
but sturdy. There are lots of DIY coat-hanger-and-pantyhose tutorials
on the interwebs, but I wanted something better quality, hence my foray
into the world of galvanized steel wire and wire clippers. They turned
out beautifully, with a nice sturdy center and still light and
wearable.
As
usual, nothing I make is complete until it is covered in fabric flowers
and leaves :) - each pair has a nice fat hand-sewn rose and wool leaves
in the center. They attach by way of ribbon straps that tie over each
arm, so they work for a variety of body shapes and sizes.
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