How to make easy bird wings?

Making easy bird wings can be a fun craft project. With a few simple materials, you can create a pair of wings that look like they belong on a bird. In this article, I’ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to make easy DIY bird wings using items you likely have around the house.

What You’ll Need

Here’s a list of supplies you’ll need to make the bird wings:

• Cardboard (cereal box or shipping box)
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Paint and paint brushes (optional)
• Glue
• String
• Hole punch
• Feathers
• Decorations like glitter, sequins, etc. (optional)

Many of these supplies can be recycled from items you already have at home. The cardboard can come from an empty cereal box, shipping box, or other cardboard packaging. Gather together your materials and let’s get started!

Make the Wing Shapes

The first step is to create the wing shapes out of cardboard. Here’s how:

1. Cut out two large cardboard shapes for the wings. An easy template is to draw a long oval or teardrop shape. Make the wings as big or small as you like.
2. Use a ruler and pencil to lightly draw the feather shapes onto the cardboard wings. Look at photos of birds wings online for inspiration. Sketch long narrow feather shapes extending out from the oval wing shape.
3. Cut out the feather shapes following your pencil outlines. Be careful not to cut all the way to the edge of the wing shape beneath.

You should end up with two cardboard wing shapes filled with feather cutouts. Set these aside for decorating later.

Add Decoration

Now it’s time to decorate the wings to make them look like real bird wings. Here are some ideas:

• Paint the wings and feathers with acrylic craft paint. Try colors like white, brown, black, yellow or red. Let the paint fully dry.
• Glue small feathers onto the ends of each cutout feather shape. Purchase small craft feathers or reuse feathers from a pillow.
• Add glitter, sequins, fake gems or other embellishments using craft glue. Get creative with colors and textures!
• Use markers or paint pens to draw faux vein details on feathers.

Customize your wings by choosing colors and decorations that match real bird species. The options are endless when it comes to DIYing the look of your homemade wings.

Attach the Wings

To complete the bird wings, you need to attach them together so they can slip over your arms. Here’s how:

1. Cut two equal lengths of string, ribbon or elastic. These will form the wing straps.
2. Attach one string to the top corner of each wing using glue or by punching a hole and tying it on. Do the same for the bottom corner of each wing.
3. Try on the wings to determine the right strap length to fit around your arms. Adjust the strings as needed.
4. Add feathers along the top of the wing straps to hide them when wearing the wings.

The wing straps allow you to easily slip your arms through the wings to wear them. Add extra glue or tape as needed to reinforce the straps.

Put On Your Bird Wings!

The last step is the fun part – putting on your homemade bird wings! Simply slide your arms through the looped wing straps so the wings are positioned on your back. Have someone tie the straps for you if needed.

Flap your new wings and let your inner bird soar! These DIY cardboard wings allow you to dress up as a bird for Halloween, a school play, or just for fun. Use your imagination to become a majestic eagle, regal peacock, or friendly robin.

Tips for Making Bird Wings

Here are some extra tips and ideas for your homemade bird wings:

• Use hot glue for a stronger hold when attaching feathers and decorations.
• Spray paint cardboard instead of acrylic paint for a smoother coverage.
• Reuse old costume jewelry by gluing brooches, earrings or beads onto the wings.
• Stiffen the wings by gluing on extra cardboard layer. This helps them hold their shape.
• For moveable jointed wings, use brads or paper fasteners to connect the wing sections.
• Trace around your outstretched arms to create custom-fit wing shapes.

Let you creativity soar to make unique wings each time. The bird wing design possibilities are endless!

Conclusion

Making easy DIY bird wings is simple with just cardboard, scissors, glue and decorations like paint, feathers and glitter. By cutting wing shapes and feather details out of cardboard, then decorating them with colors and textures, you can create a realistic pair of wings. Attaching straps allows you to wear the handmade wings for dress-up fun. Follow the steps in this article to make your own wearable bird wings using common household materials. Let your imagination take flight as you customize your homemade wings to become any bird species you choose. With a little time and creativity, you’ll be ready to spread your wings and fly sky high.