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Published: 2009-02-26 01:22:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 3350; Favourites: 89; Downloads: 0
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Description Another (somewhat ancient Egypt-inspired) attempt at articulated wings, using what I learned from the first pair. (This is actually the second set in this style, the first one worked only okay and eventually I took it apart).

Originally I wanted small turbines for the eyes, to make them look more functional, but that wasn't easy enough to come by.

Both wings can be fanned by pulling the strings, though the right wing does stick a little on the downswing. Bah!

Wingspan - 30"
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Comments: 11

Cosmic-Caterpillar [2012-05-22 14:29:52 +0000 UTC]

These are so cool

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SerenadingLove [2011-06-01 03:00:15 +0000 UTC]

For sale? They're awesome.

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TradingSpaces [2010-11-18 04:53:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much And here is the link to the finished artwork: [link]

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TradingSpaces [2010-11-11 00:28:48 +0000 UTC]

I was wondering if I could your wing design as a reference to a drawing in progress that I have, and of course I would credit you for the design?

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ZephyrElric [2009-08-25 20:51:46 +0000 UTC]

These are beautiful! The colors work so well! What did you use for the 'feathers'?

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CraftyWingy In reply to ZephyrElric [2010-03-06 03:34:51 +0000 UTC]

Binder plastic, believe it or not.

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ZephyrElric In reply to CraftyWingy [2010-03-06 16:47:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow, now that you say that... Yeah, I can see it. Great idea.

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Uber-Kitten [2009-05-18 20:30:40 +0000 UTC]

These are amazing!

What do you use for your wings, I've seen felt wings, but these are obviously something different. You other wings too, they seem to... pretty to be just felt and wire.

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CraftyWingy In reply to Uber-Kitten [2009-05-25 20:29:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks
This pair is almost entirely made of scraps of various plastics. I look around for material that's sturdy but can still be cut by hand with sharp scissors or box knife.
Usually I work with folder plastics and craft foam.

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UrbanDecaydance [2009-03-10 05:54:53 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic! Oo I just love them!

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samanthawagner [2009-03-01 03:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Simply amazing! O____O
I envy your skill. And major kudos for the Egyptian theme :3

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