How to Crochet Fairy Wings

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut three 6 foot (1.66 meter) strands of 12-14 (1.8mm) gauge galvanized wires.

   Suitable circular objects could be a can, pot, or bottle.
   
   Bend them so that they meet close to the middle.
   
   Both strips should form the shape of a B when aligned side by side.
   
   These two wire shapes form the frames of your fairy wings. ,,,,,,,,,,, Bend inward to shape it like an hourglass silhouette.
   
   This hourglass piece will form the wings' support frame to be attached to the back.,, The hooks of both wings should be latching on to the frame for the back support.,, The wire should form the shape of an "8".,, Place it in the middle of the hourglass shaped frame.,, The wing frame is now completed.
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   Step 2: Bend the ends of two of the galvanized strips of wire around two circular objects.

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   Step 3: Shape wire frame so that it comfortably supports the wearer's back.

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   Step 4: Bend the third strip of galvanized wire to meet at both ends.

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   Step 5: Bend one end of the wire strip folding 3 - 4 inches (8 -10cm) tightly against itself.

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   Step 6: Use round or needle nose pliers to grasp the folded end of the wire from about 1/2 inch (2cm) to form a rounded hook shape.

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   Step 7: Twist electrical or masking tape around the folded end of the wire to keep wire from getting caught on clothing or scratch wearer.

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   Step 8: Grasp the other end of the wire About 1/4 inch (.75 cm) using round nose pliers.

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   Step 9: Keep a tight grip on the pliers while holding the wire with your other hand and twist a loop.

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    Step 10: Rotate the circular piece of wire to face the two end parts downward.

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    Step 11: Connect the hook from one end through the eye on the other.

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    Step 12: Tighten with flat nose pliers to close the hook firmly holding the eye loop.

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    Step 13: Bend the circular galvanized wire strip from the center

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    Step 14: both sides.

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    Step 15: Bend a hook on both ends of each B-shaped wing.

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    Step 16: Connect both wings to either side of the top of the hourglass wire frame.

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    Step 17: Cut an 8 feet long strip of galvanized wire.

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    Step 18: Bend the wire to connect both ends

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    Step 19: meeting at the middle.

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    Step 20: Bend both ends of the wire to form a hook and eye.

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    Step 21: Turn the 8-shaped wire sideways.

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    Step 22: Cut eight 12 inch (30cm) strips of wire that are thinner or more flexible than the frame wire.

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    Step 23: Secure all wings to the frame with these thinner weaving wires.

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