Fri, Mar 2, 07 at 6:36 PM
Author:Kate Clegg
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Hi All! It is almost the weekend, YEAH!! I am trying to figure out how to do the beautiful iridescent fairy wings. I have some iridescent cellophane and have tried ironing it to a wire armature, but it does not look right. I tried to ask an artist not in the Guild once and was told it was a secret. Any ideas on how to get those beautiful wings. Thanks so much!
Fri, Mar 2, 07 at 6:56 PM
Author:Bev Gelfand
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Oh, boy is this a long one. First, you could get a back issue of Faerie Magazine August 06 (no affiliation) - that mag. has Patricia Rose's methods in it.
Basically, you glue the iridescent cello to acetate (ink jet transparencies work great), and glue the wire (22 gauge or 24 gauge works well - you can get colored wire in the jewelry supply section of mega chain craft stores (Michaels/ACMoore, etc) to the edge. If you want really cool wings, print out bug or butterfly wings on the transparencies first, then use a spray adhesive on the reverse side of the transparency to glue the cello to it. I generally use liquid sculpey or fimo decorating gel to add texture, and to affix the wire to the wing edge. Carefully use an embossing gun to cure the LS or FDG, making sure you don't burn the wings (or your fingers). The cello might bubble and/or shrink from the heat; that's ok - it can make some pretty cool effects. I also use a little Pearlex along the wire edge - it adds sparkle and helps to hide any ugliness from excess LS or glue from attaching the wire. Cut out the wings after you've done all the above. I usually print two or three sets of wings on one transparency sheet (but that depends on the size of the wings, i guess), and I make all of the sets at once.
Hope this helps, and have fun!
Bev
Fri, Mar 2, 07 at 7:04 PM
Author:Kate Clegg
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Thanks Bev!! I was thinking I needed an embossing gun, but wanted someone elses expert advise. I will give that a try. Thanks for replying so quickly! Kate
Fri, Mar 2, 07 at 10:09 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Great ideas! I also like making fairy wings with 24 gauge wire and painting in between the wire with Gallery Glass. One of the nice thing about Gallery Glass is that it comes in dozens of colors. You may purchas it at Michaels.
Sat, Mar 3, 07 at 6:43 PM
Author:Joyce E Ross
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Kate,
Do not know if it is ok to give my e-mail address here. If it is ok I have a wonderful Fantasy Film Wings Tutorial an artist shared with me. No Secert here.
If I cannot hint my ebay id is - gertrudesgifts
Sat, Mar 3, 07 at 7:39 PM
Author:Anna Hardman
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Joyce, I would love to see your tutorial too.
ahardman@woh.rr.com.
Thank you,
Anan
Sat, Mar 3, 07 at 8:22 PM
Author:marcia mccurry
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
this forum is awesome. Fairy wings are exactly what I need to know about. I would love to see your tutorial..Thanks so much for sharing..Marcia
Sat, Mar 3, 07 at 9:29 PM
Author:Kate Clegg
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Joyce, I love your hint, hint. Thank you for offering to share with us. I think everyone would love your input. You can access my e-mail on the Professional Dolmakers' Artguild website at www.artdollguild.net. Thanks again for your offer. I will check out your ebay ID also. Kate
Sun, Mar 4, 07 at 4:07 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Please, share your tutorial with the forum. It is so kind of all of you to help one another. Sharing is what makes our industry so great. When we share we all benifit, when we keep secrets we die without anyone knowing anything about us. My goal is to pass my legacy on to my sons and to my artist friends around the world and keep doll making alive for ever. Thanks for sharing.
Wed, Mar 7, 07 at 12:06 PM
Author:Faerydae .
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
I made a step by step tutorial for fantasy film wings but not sure if it is okay to put the link here or not.
-Faerydae
Wed, Mar 14, 07 at 9:24 PM
Author:Joe MacPhale
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Hi everyone,
I have talk to Jack for a while now, and he knows about my art work. Unfortunally I have been under the wheather for a while as well as moving from companies. Any how I have a small video of my brand new fairy wings that I'll be aplying on the sculpture that Jack have seen in the making proccess. I don't know if I can download the mini video so everybody can see this!
Tue, Aug 28, 07 at 11:06 PM
Author:Joe MacPhale
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
oh hello everyone!
I just design a brand new pair of realistic wings that will...well I think blow some people away , and on top of that I'm working on movement. So I'll be using this on my next sculpture and I hope I can share this with all of you very soon, after I perfect this technic!
Thu, Aug 30, 07 at 10:06 AM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Welcome Joe, we are anxious to learn more about how you make realistic wings and even move. Tell us more.
Sun, Sep 16, 07 at 11:05 PM
Author:Jacqui Gallant
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
So glad i popped in, I need wing help too!! Where can I find these tuts on wings??
You guys r great:)
Jacqui
Fri, Sep 28, 07 at 8:51 PM
Author:Joe MacPhale
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Hi guys,
I'm working on a new technic using electronics and no motors for movements. If everything goes well I'll be exibiting this new piece at the orlando show for everyone to see!!! Once I master the electronic design it will be available for purchase, but at the moment I'm still taking the experimental stages into what will be, hopefully something different in the OOAK doll world.
Regeards,
Joe MacPhale
PS: this is just the tip of the Iceburg...LOL
Sat, Sep 29, 07 at 11:06 AM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Your idea of making a machanical armature is a sound idea. You must contact Bill Nelson and asked him about his machanical armatures that he made in the 90's. His were remote control armatures that would turn the head and wave at the crowd. They were a great hit at the Toy Fair in NYC. Bill will be able to save you a great deal of time in developement. Great idea, keep going.
Tue, Oct 9, 07 at 11:35 PM
Author:Joe MacPhale
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Well My wings are ready!!! Guys I have a small video of them but I don't know how to put the video in this site... Oh well I guess you'll see them at the show.
Regards,
Joe Macphale
Ancient whispers
Orlando, Florida
Thu, Oct 11, 07 at 4:03 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
We all look forward to seeing your Fairy Wings. Thanks for sharing with us. Jack
Tue, Jan 8, 08 at 7:59 PM
Author:Joe MacPhale
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Hello everyone,
The Faerie doll is finally finish, and I'm working on the display now!!! She will be available for everyone to see at the IDEX in Orlando. I will be exibiting with Unique dolls and Teddy bears. Hope everyone can make it. See all of you there!!!
Regards,
Joe MacPhale
Wed, Jan 9, 08 at 3:35 AM
Author:Jeanine Carhart
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
I'm sorry I'll miss seeing your fantastic wings, Joe, as I won't be in Orlando. They really sound wonderful! Good luck at the show!
Wed, Jan 9, 08 at 7:18 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
I will be in Orlando at the IDEX Doll and Teddy Bear Show. I will be pleased to see Joe's Fairy and wings. I will report back in a few weeks to let you know what his doll is like. If you wish, I will put a photo of it in our Gallery section. If you have fairies with different style wings send them to me and I will put them on our web site Gallery.
Wed, Jan 9, 08 at 11:37 PM
Author:Jeanine Carhart
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Thank you, Jack! That's very kind of you!
Thu, Jan 24, 08 at 9:12 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
I've seen Joe's fairy with the mechanical wings. He has really done a wonderful job. Joe will be giving me a photo of the doll and it's display so I can put it in the Gallery section of artdolls.com. I think you will be very pleasantly surprised. It is a wonderful sculpture and display.
Thu, Jan 31, 08 at 11:03 AM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Joe is a master at sculpting and model making. His doll is wonderful, the wings are very exciting, but you should see the vignette he made to go with the doll. It is large, probably 48 inches tall and about 24 inches wide. I will have photos of it to put in out Gallery soon. I've asked Joe to send me a proper photograph to share with our artist friends. If you have specific questions about the way Joe made his wings and vignette you may post here. I'm sure he will be answering the posts very soon.
Tue, Apr 15, 08 at 9:26 PM
Author:Joe MacPhale
Subject:Re: Fairy Wings
Thank you Jack for your kind words!!! I'm so sorry that have taken me so long to come back to the forum, but I have been so busy.For does of you who will like to contact me, you can email me at ancientwhispers3@aol.com. Make sure you guys put a note on the subjet so I don't spam it. Once again thank you Jack!
Maybe in the future we can have an internet section with anybody that is interested in automata and fairy wings.