Flapping Fairy Wings NEW Tutorial Released!

It's finally here! Although we did shoot some video, we're releasing the full text tutorial first & made this the priority as it is more complete and we usually prefer this format ourselves for instructionals. There will be a video soon to compliment this but it's not necessary.

The attachment includes all the 3D print files, code, and a PDF of the tutorial so you can have a printout to refer to offline.

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Read this first!

This new tutorial is made with Fancy Fairy Wings & Things' Ethereal Collection fairy wings in mind specifically. The holes in the servo attachments are made to work with the standard sized convertible wing panels I make. You might be able to drill matching holes in some of my older designs like the Platinum Collection *if* the base is wide enough and you're willing to cut them off of their existing attachment. If you are working with any other type of wings you will need to figure out a way to make the attachment work.

This flapping wing design has a battery pack that will need to be held somehow, I've tucked the power pack into my leaf belt pouch myself. If you're creating your costume too, you can consider sewing a hidden pocket into your costume where the power pack can hide.

While not complicated, this tutorial is not intended for the novice, as some soldering skills, use of programmable microcontrollers and knowledge of 3D printing is required.

Huge thank you to Jordan Price for making this happen!

Join the $10 Fairy Alchemist tier to access the tutorial and files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57747634

Fluttering Fairy Wings 2.0 Coming Soon

The fluttering fairy wings project is getting an upgrade!

Jordan has been hard at work improving upon the mechanical flapping wings for me, and it's almost ready - he just needs to tweak a couple small things on the new original 3D printed back brace design to make a cover fit better and allow for a potential corset attachment.

We're working on a cover for it as well that I will make pretty, but we'll first release the brace and shaft pieces without it so you can get to making if you don't mind crafting your own cover in the meantime.

I've created a new $10 tier called Fairy Alchemist in my Patreon, where the 3D print files will be offered. 

Jordan has simplified the process a lot, so that there will be only minimal soldering - you won't need a perf board anymore, resistors or capacitors. There's now an on / off switch as well. I'll update the original free version with the info on which new components to use for easier assembly, so if you don't care about having a nicer brace that's still an option.

We're also now using better servos that can handle a little more weight, and eventually we'll add more flapping speeds & animations. 

We're also considering offering kits to purchase, and if that happens we'll be offering discount coupons on Patreon as well. 

I’m really happy with how this turned out and can’t wait to create more fluttering fairies!

To subscribe to my Patreon, go to https://www.patreon.com/faeryangela

Flapping Fairy Wings DIY Guide is Here!

Though it’s not the full tutorial we originally wanted to offer you, any experienced tinkerer who has dabbled in soldering and electronics should be able to put together a flapping mechanism from this guide.

Here’s a link to the guide and a download attachment with more in depth photos of the circuit board assembly, plus the code that will animate your wing servos:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/flapping-fairy-45413944

Fairy Wings Tutorials & Tips

Assembly and wearing tips for Fancy Fairy wing customers and customers-to-be!

Want to try making your own iridescent fairy wings? The first tutorial below teaches how to make a set of basic fairy wings from start to finish, the next teaches how to paint them.

You can also see the video along with written description HERE