Fancy Fairy 2019 Iridescent Fairy Wing Tutorial

IMPORTANT
This tutorial is not an invitation to copy any of my original copyright protected wing designs! Feel free to use the Piera Clearwing file I provide or other designs direct from nature, or create your own from scratch. At the bottom of the materials list are resources for insect wing images to help you out.
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First I should get the the question of "where can we get / how can we make those flapping mechanical wings?!"
Well as of Dec. 24 2020 I can answer: we have a guide available! But you need to be experienced in electronics / robotics already or have someone knowledgeable to help you. It won't tell you how to do basic soldering for example, but you can find lots of tutorials for that. Adafruit is one resource you can check out.
The DIY guide is here: patreon.com/posts/flapping-fairy-45413944

Now that that's out of the way, welcome to the first ever Fancy Fairy Wings & Things Iridescent Wings tutorial. You'll learn how to construct fairy wings with iridescent film, poster board and wire, no glue required! I'll spill some wing making secret recipes to feed your crafting appetite. Please note that this is a tutorial for grownups due to the cutting and heat tools in use.
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*Below are affiliate links for the products I've used. I am not being paid or sponsored to use these products and you pay the same price you would if you did not use these links. I just get a small commission if you buy something.

Key materials used:
Piera Clearwing Fairy Wings SVG cut file: fancy-fairy-wings-things.myshopify.com/products…

Therm O Web Iron On Vinyl - shrsl.com/356jc
Bristol Board, 4 ply: shrsl.com/1ok65
Iridescent Film - Clear Iridescent: shrsl.com/356kk
*The colored iridescent film previously linked is discontinued but you can try your local Michaels store
Wire: amzn.to/2LuLbVJ or amzn.to/2J0kEOf or amzn.to/2IXR0sS
*Alternatively you can try using holographic poster board: amzn.to/39jdFd7
Cricut also sells some in a smaller size: shrsl.com/26po1

Key tools used
Heat Gun: Heat Gun: amzn.to/2XA0xyD
Kevlar Glove: amzn.to/3hdKxLp
Heat Tool / Soldering Iron: shrsl.com/1rd10
Wire Cleaning Pad: amzn.to/2LUAwof
Cricut Maker Machine: cricut.pxf.io/Vy1AZA
Deep-Point Blade: cricut.pxf.io/Vy1Ab3
Standard Grip Mat: cricut.pxf.io/WDVA6M
Cricut Easy Press: shrsl.com/1ok91
Larger Easy Press: shrsl.com/1ok94
Press Pad: shrsl.com/1ok99
Silicone Mat: amzn.to/2FIWdmz

*You can use a silicone mat instead of the press pad if you want to keep your wing panel nice & flat during heating

Helpful entomology reference & photo books for wing designs
100 Butterflies and Moths: amzn.to/34b6LUT
The Exquisite Butterfly Companion: amzn.to/2t8INNj
A Tale of Magnificent Wings: amzn.to/2LGl7pI

This entomology website has a HUGE collection of insect photos!
insectimages.org/

You can find the full materials list & more at fancyfairy.com/fairywingtutorial

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Want to know how to further enhance your iridescent wings by painting additional colors?
My new wing painting tutorial is out NOW on YouTube here: youtu.be/yrey7ZGBwZA

Oh and here's those copyright law links:
copyrightalliance.org/ca_post/five-things-about…
creativelawcenter.com/
theartistsjd.com/