Saturday, January 28, 2012

Video Tutorial ~ DIY doll wings, upcycling project


My first attempt at a video tutorial, which will hopefully improve with practice. I've made a set of wings for a doll, using a simple wing shaped piece of plastic and silk flower petals. I chose to use plastic milkjugs as a base because the plastic was more durable than file folders, etc., and my husband drinks LOTS of milk. We recycle, but that's a lot of plastic - I knew I could find some use for them!

I put my little camera on a tripod, and often had to wrap my arms around it while I worked in order to get a nice straight-on view. I had no script, so I just talked as I worked - a bit rambling at times!

8 comments:

Chrissy said...

Just watched your video and loved it! Thanks so much for sharing this..the wings are beautiful, I can see them with so many different flowers...

Unknown said...

Thanks Deanna for the wonderful wing making tutorial. That is awesome. Now, I must make an angel! lol.

hugz

Karen Mallory said...

Those wings turn out so beautiful Deanna. Thanks for the tutorial!
hugs Karen

Kate said...

This was a fab video Deanna. I'm going to try this. The wings are quite realistic and love the fullness of them.

MaryC said...

Excellent tutorial! now, I'm glad I didn't toss those flowers when I was tempted! will give it a "wing"! :-)
MaryC

Leilani Lyons said...

I thought you did a great job on this tutorial. Your instructions are very clear, as always. If you get better....wow! Great idea for wings and scaly things.

Purl Buttons said...

I am inspired by your video. I hope I can try it very soon! Thank you for sharing.

Elaine Thomas said...

This is beautiful!,