Cosplay wings tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2016
- This is a reupload of a video I made a while back talking about a set of wings I made for cosplay/costuming. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Enjoy :-D
Let's see. Supplies= 1-8ft 1.25 in pvc,
1-10ft 1/2 in pvc,
2- 1ftx1ft pices of plywood,
2 1.25in 45 degree pvc elbows,
hanger strap,
2 pulleys (the ones I bought had hooks attached that were a pain to remove),
paracord,
hoops or something to use as pulls,
straps (they sell straps for securing things down that have the clamps on them, near the paracord I think),
and screws. 2 2in for the pulley axles, 2 1in for the paracord anchors, and screws for securing the hanger strap and wings to the plywood, and for holding the 2 plywood pieces together. (have the nuts for all these)
Tools= saw (I use a jigsaw) drill with bits, screwdriver
I THINK that covers supplies.
Twitter: @SilverGreg78
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So far in all my research I have never seen someone use a pulley. I will definitely be using this tutorial to make my wings
I'd like to mention, the PVC pipe skeleton actually makes them surprisingly durable! I used to have a wooden wing skeleton for a cosplay I did a while ago, the wood actually started to get cracks from y'know just wear and tear on them from use. I was looking into making/getting a new skeleton and came across this. I made them and wore them to a few events and even when they got smacked pretty hard they didn't show any signs of any breaks, so this is actually a really good skeleton if you plan to go to, say Comicon or something with lots of people. TLDR: This is a great alternative if you are worried about a delicate skeleton getting busted. ^ ^
Simple physics. If u had wooden Pipes they would be even more durable ;)
Oh my goodness, thank you soooooooooooooo much for this tutorial!
~casually plans out next dragon costume for next year~
Casually wants to make really big demon wings for my dream cosplay
At Arctic comic con in Anchorage Alaska
I have almost finished my wings using your tutorial, and it was indeed quite easy. And I had no prior technical experience (I have never even drilled a hole in my wall before). I found another solution for the pulley wheel though; I took 2 metal washers, and smaller and much wider rubber washer. I glued the three together and created my own pulley wheel that way. Much simpler, and cheaper too.
Very interesting! Let me know how it works. And I'd love to see it all when it's complete :-)
Hanneke Debie , omg I hope you made a video on how to !?
8 years later and I am very grateful for this video. Easy explanations and it's for free. Thank you so much 🎉
Great construction
thank you! i will be making a dragon fursuit for my friend and needed a simple way to make dragon wings (i didnt want to do any electrical stuff either- too difficult)!
Yes....for a friend...
Oh my gosh, dude thanks! This is honesty the best designed, most comprehensible design I've found, and no soldering or wiring skills needed! Thanks so much, I cant wait to build my first prototype 😊
(Edit: also! I just though about maybe using 2 plates of thermo plastic (? Sorry I dont know what it's called but you heat it and can reshape it the way you heat form pvc!) And you can drill the holes and mount the pvc pipes the same way, but it would likely be a lot more comfortable and close fitting, as you can shape it to your back, and sand the edges down very nicely.
wooww is so simple, and look great, good job!
Thanks :-)
Bravo! Thank you so much for sharing! I've seen about 20 other tutorials on wings but you have the most simple yet effective overall design for articulated wings I've seen! The pulleys in particular are absolutely genius and gives great rang of motion with little effort and won't snap! I will definitely be incorporating your methods into my gijinka Charizard wings. Thank you so much! This was a great help!
Can’t wai to try doing this myself! I’m all for easy things instead of electrical! Thank you for showing us!
I used your wing tutorial! I'll be coming out with a video of what I did with it! Thank you so much!
I can't wait to see it!
Merci bcp!!!! I’ve been looking for a simple wing design but no one gave me the same detail that you did!
thanks for a comprehensive articulated wing tutorial ☺
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I might use this for my davesprite cosplay, since I've been looking for a good wing tutorial, but couldn't find one that was simple enough for me to make. But this is perfect! Thanks again! c:
Such a clear and concise video, really helpful, thank you for sharing!
Thank you SO MUCH!! I couldn't wrap my head around how to make the pulley piece work!! 😭😭💞
This is wonderful! Easy, clear and well-formatted video. :)
Perfect for what i needed! Thank you! This is the first video I have seen that actually was exactly what I wanted. Awesome job. Can't wait to make my Dragon wings :)
Awesome video, I'm going to be using this as a base for my Rias Gremory cosplay, thank you for uploading it.
Very helpful video!! Good luck with your future endeavors!!!
This was incredible! You are very creative. Good work!!
I have been looking into cosplay wings and this looks just my style for a simple and effective idea.
aaaaahhhh!!!!! you are my hero today!!!! I've been looking all week for a good wing tutorial!!!! granted I am not looking for a costume piece but actually I plan to use it for the wings of a bird puppet to be paired with a costume :) I've been spending the last few days trying to figure out how to use an umbrella for the effect I want, like other puppet makers, but I just couldn't figure it out! so thank you for this!!! my future set of birds also thanks you!! they will have moving wings thanks to you!!
This is one of my inspirations for the Mothman wings i'm making currently (right now it's just in blueprint form though)
Omg. I was thinking a pully system.. For my wings . thank you for your video.. I hadnt thought of piping . but I'll consider it . . Awesome!
Muchas gracias, un video muy interesante, y un diseño sencillo y muy útil. Felicitaciones.
Akira Fudo cosplay, here I come!
That's exactly why I searched for this
Love this!! Great work man
This has been very helpful, thank you :)
OMG! MAN, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS! YOU SAVED MY LIFE AND MONEY! THANKS!
That's pretty nice! My suggestion/addition would be to add something (strongly) magnetic to the end of the rope which can be attached to another magnet you wear on your back/around your waist. That way you only have to hold your hands there while initially pulling the rope out.
Great man. Needed some brainstorm ideas and this really helped.
Thanks! I expect to see some pics of what you make :-)
great job dude, I'm hoping to make some for this halloween lol dont think I'll finish in time
great tutorial man, it was súper useful, and simple enough that i decides yo make ones myself, great job :D i just would like to know how to make like the wing's skin por something
you are fantistic .. thanks for this tutorial ..i' ve finally find this video for my next cosplay
Thank you :-) I hope I get to see pictures!
Obrigada pelo tutorial manooo ❤️ me ajudou muito
These are friggen sweet!
I'm thinking of using this for my toothless cosplay.
i actually did this last year, my wings are still working but i need to put fabric on it
great you help me a lot for my new cosplayyyyy
Yay!!!! Love these! Thanks!
Will these work for angel wings with fabric feathers
Thank you. Great help.
Love these!
Where can I buy one of this wings? I do not have time to make one. I need it for an event this week coming up. Please help!
Cool video dude! I've been thinking of using your technique for a pair of wings for a cosplay I'm planning, and I'm wondering if you have thought of any way to make a sort of "locking mechanism" to hold the extended wings in place?
If your costume has a belt, for the cord pulls you could use rings that hook onto the belt. I bought the rings to try it, but I haven't tried it myself yet.
thanks for sharing it was very helpful :-)
Hey so you make them for people
THANK YOU !! You just save my life
Roki Red
Let's see if I can guess correctly:
You slipped and fell off a cliff. While falling, you started to consider your options on how to survive, and figured that you'd be safest if you had wings. You pulled out your phone and searched RUclips for how-to videos. After several videos, mine was the easiest to replicate. You managed to build them just before impact and fly to safety!
WOW !!
how did you guess ??!
Thanks for the tutorial! I have a question though. I don't have access to my hands in one of my cosplays, do you know how I could make them pullable without the use of my hands? If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them as well! Thanks!
It's easy enough to attach the cords together so that one hand will pull both wings, but it's going to take a lot of arm strength.
Is it possible to make Bat Wings for a Batman costume
How do you build those wings
Dose it make it easier to lift when you put the skrew with the paracord on the wing further down towards the end or closer to the pulley?
I haven't experimented with that. Great question though.
Can you fly with your wing
This is wonderful! ...I've been trying to figure out a simple way to make wings that won't be so heavy and to also be reusable...may I use some of your ideas?...you've got some great ones...also, over time, has anything popped up that'd you'd change to make it better?
Of the top of my head, rubber washer for the screws on the back plate would help. The whole thing can be a little squeaky when walking around, and rubber washers might cut that down. I also had an idea for a way to attach the pull cords so I can raise the wings and still have my hands free, but I haven't had the chance to try it yet. 2016 wasn't the best year for me as far as free time went. And of course you can use my ideas. Hopefully I get to see pics on Twitter :-)
no kidding, wasn't a great year...this project is for my halloween costume so i dont end up just doing a last minute face paint. I was thinking about connecting both cords and running them down sort of a curved pipe to one side for one hand use, or maybe even something to attach to your arm...I guess it'll be trial and error.
That was cool
😄
How much would you charge to make me some
Did you say how much it costed you? If you could tell me, I'd like to order some costom wings lol
How did you do your heat forming on the pvc? And may I use your concept on a pair of my own wings?
For heat forming, I used a heat gun. I'll link the one I use. As for the process itself, it's basically just evenly heating it up and when you achieve the shape you need, letting it cool for a couple minutes. Oh, wear gloves, because it can get a little hot, and be careful not to over heat them. As far as using my concept, you absolutely may, but I wanna see pictures :-) Remember, I'm @SilverGreg78 on Twitter.
www.homedepot.com/p/Wagner-HT1000-1200-Watt-Heat-Gun-0503008/100048744?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D24-Paint%7c&gclid=CjwKEAjw-Oy_BRDg4Iqok57a4kcSJADsuDK1YLD1O0DROXt9jEGEAUoz_qvj6Et3uSIKeB3Szakx3hoCMbDw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
What size drill bit did you use for the holes?
For the screws holding the wood together, I think 3/16 or 1/4 inch. You
wanna use a size just above the screw diameter so they just barely fit.
For screws going into the pvc, like the ones attaching the pvc to the
elbows, you want a size smaller so the screws fit very tight.
How much are they
Can anyone translate it into metric system, please?
Hi, awesome tutorial, I'm planning on making these, I just had a quick question, how did you secure the straps to the back board? Did you put holes in the straps for the bolts to go through? Just have the straps between the boards and the bolts tightened so much so that they are secure?
Hope this question makes sense.
Thank you for such an informative and achievable video!
Yeah, the bolts go through the straps to keep them in place. Since they're the weaved fabric straps, I sort of pushed the bolts through them since I was worried that cutting would weaken the straps.
@@UncleSilverGaming Awesome, thanks heaps
That man in the dark, who is that?
Who is that?
Who is that?
Would anyone know how to make them easier to open? I've made one wing following this tutorial so far, but upon testing its almost impossibly difficult to open, even with two people. Perhaps I've done something wrong?
Loosen the screw connecting the wing sections and the pulley wheel. It should hold everything together but not be tightened down. Also, make sure the holes that screw goes through are wider than the screw. If it fits tightly, that'll make it impossible to turn. It needs room to turn in the hole.
@@UncleSilverGaming Thank you! I'll try this!
This, is the coolest shit.
Does anyone know how one would heat and shape the pvc? Much appreciated!
I use a heat gun made by Wagner.
Excellent. I've made a couple pulley style wings for different costumes myself. Though I change my process every time (and several times in the process) so I've never made a tutorial. You've given me some great tips for my current project. I wonder if you would be willing to help a little more by answering a question. In your wings it looks as though there is something running through the fabric for the interior "veins" of the wings. Did you sew these into the fabric or just make seams in the fabric itself?
At some point, I sewed lines in, but for my first set, I drew lines with white pencil. I wanted to double layer the fabric and add shaped metal rods, but just sewing the lines was good for now.
Oh, and thanks :-)
Thank you!
What approximate length of each of the pvc pieces did you use?
Roughly 2 feet for each of the 4 thicker pvc pieces, and on this build, about 5 feet each wing "arm".
Love the tutorial! I started making wings using this as a guide. Quick question: how exactly did you remove the hook part from the pulleys? I got the same ones from Home Depot and have been using a bunch of tools to try to remove them without much luck :/
I ended up using my dremel with the circle thingy for cutting metal to cut off one end. It was a tight cut, but it worked.
@@UncleSilverGaming Thank you! I'll give that a try
my first though was ben 10 big chill cosplay
Great job! Though, the camera work made me feel a bit nauseated at times, but I still enjoyed the video nevertheless.
Sorry about that. With the RUclips stabilizer, the shakiness was a little worse imo.
Oh, and thanks :-)
I plan on making wings and the only problem I'm concerned with is the back. Wood isn't the most comfortable thing to have on your back for a day, so would you recommend using anything else, possibly bendable but strong?
Wood is really the best thing to use. For my first set, I added a contoured foam padded backing to make it more comfy, but it got warm. Try a few simple padded squares so it rests on your back but still breathes.
UncleSilver Gaming Will do, thank you!
Kira I used a backpack and cut the back of it off, then placed the board on the side that isn't touching my back
May I ask if there is locking mechanism to keep them up in case you re perhaps outside and have lots of room?
I had a few ideas for this, but never got around to testing any of them. One was to use carabiners as pulls then clip them to a belt, but that would require the costume to have a belt. Another was to cut slots into the pvc, tie knots in the paracord, then I could pull down, slot the knots in place, then the weight of the wings would hold them in place. (I should really make a video for that, lol.)
@@UncleSilverGaming thank you so much and I think I’ll do a combo- cut a slit run a d- ring and then use that to clip the carabiners to! Thank you again for such a quick response!
I'm curious if there is a way to attach the pvc pipe so that the wings can "flap" back and forth. I have a feeling that wearing the wings would be trouble with doorways and having the wings fall back would be helpful. I'm not anything close to an engineer, so do you or anyone else have tips for that??? Plz?
It's possible to attach them in a way that they swing back when force is
applied to them, like going through a door, but it would take some
finessing. Maybe a spring assisted mount system so they'll move back
when you hit a doorway, but forward again when you're through.
Interesting.
UncleSilver Gaming Thank you, at first I was thinking of attaching then pipes to a hinge system of some sort, but I'll try out your idea! It seems a lot more stable than what I had in mind.
If I were to wear a trench coat over the part that attaches to the body, will that mess with the functionality of it?
I did that for a Toothless cosplay. You have to make a cutout into the coat that opens up to get it on then closes with velcro or zippers or something. It takes some finesse, but once it's on, the wings should function normally. Don't forget holes or something to access the pulls to flap the wings.
Uncle Silver Gaming thanks so much!
Omg. I could never make those wings on my own . How do you burn it !? Do you live in long Beach CA !?
Gallardohairstudio Opposite coast, I'm afraid.
cost
Are good artists
What would the supplies be for just one wing? Just half the regular?
Pretty much, yeah. I'd recommend making the backplate the same size though. Making it for one wing would center it too much, and it'll look off. Also, if you ever wanna add a second wing, it'll be easier.
Uncle Silver Gaming thanks!
how big was the pulley??
The first time was with a 4 inch pulley, but I rebuilt them with either a 2 or 3 inch and it worked fine.
I was wondering how heavy this was overall, I'm working on a design right now but I'm not sure how hard it would be to use...
Overall, I'd say it's about 25-30 lbs maybe, but as long as it's securely on your back, it's not a burden at all. I wore it for about 6 hours straight and it was no sweat (well, there was sweat, but it was hot at that convention, lol).
Thanks, that really helps
so I'm a beginner. still learning but what exactly is heat forming? by the way thanks for the vid
Midnight Reaper Heat forming is when you use something like a heat gun to heat something up (in this case pvc) to the point where you can reshape it. When it cools, it'll hold that shape.
UncleSilver Gaming ah that makes sense. Thank you by the way I'm just a beginner but your video was very helpful.
Midnight Reaper I'm happy I can help :-D
Question why use two pieces of 1/2 ply wood when you're just going to put them together?
I sandwich the straps in between them with the bolts holding the 2 pieces together going through the straps to hold them in place as well. It gives the strapping more hold than a more exterior solution.
@@UncleSilverGaming Thank you very much
Do you know how many yards of material you needed to fit over both wings? TIA
Amy Gray 2 yards per wing should do it. Get an extra foot on each side just to be safe.
Thank you! We are working on the base right now. Would love to share a pic when the costume is finished!
My character only has one wing though, (Asia from black clover) would this way still work?
I built them this way specifically to work with one wing. (I originally wanted to do a One Winged Angel Sephitroth, and a steampunk fallen angel with a damaged wing.) The weight distribution will be off, but that can be managed with a little extra strapping.
Uncle Silver Gaming ok! Thanks!
Dope.
I am being stupid I think, but how do you keep the wings open? My 11yo daughter (12 this Saturday) wants to be a Devil's Angel for this Halloween so watching your tutorial and others for inspiration. Thanks in advance.
I was experimenting with that. The only way seems to be wearing something like a belt and using hooks or rings as pulls that you can latch on to the belt.
Just what I was thinking too, a few hook and eyes on the back plate, some how.
Hello me again! Sorry I keep bugging lol, was the first part of the supplies a typo? It’s listed as 1 for each pipe so I’m just checking since I have to half the supplies lol
1 8ft 1.25 inch and 1 10ft 1/2 inch. You'll cut those to the sizes you'll need.
Uncle Silver Gaming ok! Sorry for being so bothersome lol, so I’ll need
ONE 4 ft 1.25 in pvc
ONE 5 ft 1/2 in pvc
ONE 1ft x 1ft price of plywood
ONE 1.25 inch 45 degree elbow pvc
Hanger strap
ONE pully (no screw)
Paracord
ONE hoop/something to pull
Straps (metal)
Screws ( 2.2in for pully for pully axels, ONE 2in for paracord anchors, screws for securing hanger straps/wings to plywood and nuts
?
I’m bad at math and barely passed my math exams, haha
@@Froggoddess69 Lol, no problem. You'll still need 2 pieces of plywood, but the rest should be ok.
Thanks lad
How much does this weigh?
I never weighed it, but if I had to guess, maybe 10-15 lbs.? I've worn it for hours at a time with no issue, so whatever it is is manageable for sure.
omg you are so cool
amazing
Thanks :-)
Might sound a daft question but what is the diameter of the pulley wheels.....they look quite large..and i'm UK and struggling to find a supplier...........Cheers for the great ideas too
+daveb3650 I can get ones with the hooks attached and saw the metal bits off that I don't need.
but they look only about 35mm diameter.
+daveb3650 The ones I used were 4 inches, which I think is about 10 cm. They had plastic things on them to hang, which was a pain getting off, but they're perfect other wise. www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4-in-Clothesline-Pulley-14107/202305420
UncleSilver Gaming Thanks for the info, I got a couple of small 32mm and the theory worked fine,,,,,made the whole lot (for my daughter) but when she attached the cloth she couldn't lift it....back to the drawing board - i'm assuming that larger pulley wheels might mean it's easier to lift a larger load....Time will tell as I ordered some from Amazon Uk...
how did you get the hook off, I know you said it was hard
Lol, it was. My first move was to secure the pulley and use the forky side of a hammer to pry it apart. It worked well, but it was hard. If you've got a dremel, you can probably get a saw blade in and cut the axle.
This is amazing and makes it look much more simple than I thought. I have a question though, are the straps only around your arms? like... idk backpack style? or are there more straps hidden? I'm working on making an Illidan cosplay cos my friend and well.... Illidan is shirtless and im trying to avoid as many straps as possible. back pack like straps would be easy because his hair will cover it, start adding like... chest and harness straps and it starts to lose the effect
Samantha Ojaniemi It's just shoulder straps. One recommendation I didn't mention though. Use rubber washers on all the bolt screws. This whole thing can be noisy and squeaky when you walk since having only backpack straps leaves it slightly wobbly. The washers will help. Good luck!
UncleSilver Gaming thank you so so much!!
Can I have that I don't have one so can I have that
What kind of fabric did you use and how much did you need?
I used cotton poly blend just because I like the way it flows and it's light, but I think they could support leather. I think it was about 2 yards each side (single layer), but you can go a little bigger so you have more room to work with, or you can make the part that swings out smaller for smaller wings.
Your notes say 8' of 1.25" pipe and in your video, you said the pipe attached to the back piece was about a foot. So is it safe to assume that the 1.25" pipe you have attached with the 45° elbow, is about 3'? Because in your video, it's looking a little shorter.
About 2 feet actually. I always buy a little extra, just in case.
Nice bro! But wheres the chicken wings tutorial? XD