How to Make Angel Wings for a Halloween Costume

Want to dress up as a beautiful, glorious angel? This guide will show you how to make angel wings for a Halloween costume. These wings can be made for children or adults, and are sure to be a heavenly hit at masquerade parties or on the trick-or-treating circuit.

These angel wings are easy to make, and don't require that you spend a lot of money. You can design them as simple or as ornate as you please by decorating with a lot of flair, or just a few subtle touches. The materials can be found at fabric stores, or even at stores such as Hallmark or Target. Once you have the basic frame for the wings, you can embellish as your heart desires.

Step 1: What You Need to Make the Angel WIngs

Here's everything you need:

2 wire coat hangers, or other lightweight wire
1 pair of queen-size pantyhose, in whatever color you would like (white or pink work well)
Scissors
Duct tape
2 yards of ribbon
A glue gun
Decorations such as jewels, sequins, feathers, glitter-glue, etc. http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/homemade-costume-wings/index.html

Step 2: Assemble the Wings

Here's how to shape the angel wings:

Take one hanger or wire piece and bend it into a pointed oval shape to form the first wing
The hook should be in the inner center of the wing, wound around the frame so that nothing is poking out
Close the ends securely with duct tape
Form the second hanger into an identical shape
Join the two wings at the center with duct tape
Stretch one leg of pantyhose over each wing, tucking away the excess in the center using more duct tape
Run ribbon around the center, and wrap around your waste and shoulders so that it ties securely--trim any excess once you have a good fit http://www.ehow.com/how_2258766_make-pair-angel-wings.html

Step 3: Decorate

Once you have the right shape for your wings and they feel secure, it is time to start decorating! Use a hot glue gun to attach feathers, beads, sequins, and any other items that will dress up your costume. You can use glitter glue or face paint to add some shimmer to the edges of the wings, or even use glitter along the entire surface to make the wings sparkle brightly.

Once your wings are finished, complete the costume with a sheer white dress over a white bodysuit, or a frilly ballerina-like ensemble.