Articulating dragon wings (cheap, light weight and travel friendly)

light weight articulating Wings tutorial for my dragon costume. really cheap (it cost me only the pvc, nuts and bolds) and you can fit them in a suitcase!
I am in no way a professional. I can only try to explain how I personally make my costumes.
I learned mostly through trial and error so explaining this process can be hard. If you have any questions or requests, please let me know in the comments below.
You can also find me on CreativeChaosCostumes and as @CreativeChaosCostumes on instagram
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[@kaleleaf.]

I was having such a hard time find out how people would keep their articulating wings up or down. Thank you so much for showing off that part!!! Very clear and a smart way of making these. Thank you for making this video 🌟

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you for the kind comment! Always happy to hear a tutorial was usefull!

[@MrMagusprimal]

I really like the simple light weight design of these I really got a lot of inspiration from your teaching, Thank you.

[@Jamila1992]

Thank you for your comment. Happy to hear!

[@nimona2841]

Although I didn’t exactly copy yours I found your tutorial the most helpful 🙃and I went through at least 15 tutorials, also I really love how you replying to everyone 😛

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

I am very happy to hear that! Glad it was helpfull and that you made it your own 😄 Haha, thank you. I don't get too many comments, so I still manage to reply to every comment that I see

[@Zara-ZAF]

Can u share your wings picture

[@holzfallen]

Thank you so much for sharing your technique -- my kid needs a costume that can be worn to school and PVC seems pretty safe and lightweight.

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

No problem! It really is, I love pvc. For a kids costume I just wouldn't cut the points on the top and bottom ;)

[@WitchCrona]

Thank you so much! Very good tutorial! I also love that you just sat on stuff, I do that too :P

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You're welcome! Happy it was helpfull :D Hahaha, keeping it real. My butt is the best fabric weight ;p

[@haileydelarge4406]

It looks like an enderdragon, and ive been looking for something to make an enderdragon costume for a bit, this looks great :D

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Sounds awesome! Happy to be of inspiration ☺️

[@MerryMoss]

I like how different these are to the wings that I made for my fairy costume, but some of the base principles are the same ^^ It looks truly amazing & I loooooove your dragon lady outfit :D

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You can make so many changes to the base principle to get different wings. Possibilities are endless! Thank you!!

[@johncaruso8579]

Amazing and intuitive!!🏆

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Happy to hear it is helpfull!

[@rileyvira47]

Wow u made amazing cosplay wings and a beauty dress too u have xD keep up the creativity :D

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you so much! That is very sweet of you to say! I will keep it up!

[@chaoticangelic]

This was really helpful!!! Thank you :) I've been trying to find something a little easier to work with and less expensive to make articulated wings for a cosplay of one of my dnd characters. Never thought about using pvc pipe, I didn't even know you could bend it with heat!!!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You're welcome! Happy to hear is was helpful. Good luck on your wings! 😁

[@SmooveCosplaya]

Can't watch the whole thing at the moment, but loving what I've seen so far! Will definitely be taking notes, as I want to do a Gijinka Charizard in the near future ^_^

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you! Hope it will be helpfull :D These would look great on charizard. Goodluck!

[@Coastal_Ace]

You are very innovative!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thanks! Being a bit of a cheapskate demands some creativity ;p

[@auroraprop]

Thank you! Ill be going as a ranwing from a book seris called wings of fire for halloween

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Oh, that sounds awesome!!! Goodluck with your costume!

[@auroraprop]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes ill also be doing horns tail and scales!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Yeeey! :D

[@kierarose3341]

Oof I'm gonna be moon-watcher

[@pumpkinette16]

great minds think alike. I guess that's how I found this video, since i'm going as Queen Glory of the RainWings. it's such a good book series isn't it?

[@carolinehightower4474]

my cosplay queen you do it again :)

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Hahaha, Thank you! Happy you like them :D

[@erikanichols9633]

Thank you so much. This will really help my 11 yo have a great Halloween

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Glad I could help!!!

[@darksidegemini9888]

WOW! These are amazing!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you :D

[@ollianimates4838]

Wow they look sooooo cool 🤩 🤩 🤩

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you!

[@lulururu6681]

I just customized a dragon mask, so adding some cool wings is a fun idea for my dragon stuff

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Sounds awesome! Wings would totally complete the look. Goodluck :D

[@lulururu6681]

Thanks 💖

[@j-dope8649]

Thank you!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You are very welcome! 😃

[@julianec8494]

Cool ❤

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thanks!

[@madalynwarren7107]

This was really helpful!! I'm just curious how you have the wings sticking out of the costume. Do you have a slit in the back so that you can slide the pvc into the harness through the costume?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Glad it was helpfull! I designed my dress with the back low enough to go underneath the wings. The sleeve are seperate on a bolero type top that closes in the back above the wings. But slits would work great to!

[@amandacruz6004]

What size of pvc did you use? Diameter wise.

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

I think it was 5/8? And the shoulder pieces 3/4? I just used what I had left... A bit thicker may be sturdier if you use heavyer fabric

[@velvethunder]

Omg thank you

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

+Kingsley Martin you're welcome ;)

[@camerongillie8252]

Really cool!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you!

[@pumpkinette16]

what did you use to heat the pvc pipes?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

It's called a heat tool :)

[@pumpkinette16]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes k thanks! i found the tutorial a few months ago and i figured i could tweak it a little. dragons and all. :)

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

No problem. Yes, ofcourse! The tutorials are ment as inspiration. Make it your own! Goodluck :D

[@pumpkinette16]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes thank you!

[@soldiertricksterlemon6494]

I want to do it but I'm too little to do it idk how to do it I wish I had wings :`(

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Maybe someone can help you make them? Or maybe you can buy some wings some where?

[@soldiertricksterlemon6494]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes I'm 8! I dont have money :_

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Ask some for your birthday! :)

[@soldiertricksterlemon6494]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes but my birthday is Turkey day/ thanks giving!:(

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

I'm sorry, I can't make wings appear for you. I don't have magic powers... But before you know it, your birthday will be up and you will be able to ask for wings. You can always ask an adult if they will help you make them. Maybe you will be lucky!

[@Noahhhh_luv]

I dont know if you will reply, but how did you connect the wire exactly? I've watched multiple times and i cant figure it out 😖 Please explain?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Hi, not sure if I can explain it clearly but I will give it a try: I took the long/outside wing pvc pipe (the one that hangs down, not the one connect to my back) and in the top part I made a small hole. I put the fishing wire trough the hole and make a few knots. That it. That is how it is attached. When I just pulled it the wing wanted to go outward a bit. That is why I added the eye screw to the middle of my harness on my back. You need to be able to have the wire run from the point of the wing and stay in the middle of your back. Hope this helps

[@Noahhhh_luv]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes thank you so much, that explains it a bit! I appreciate you still replying to comments, even 2 years later!!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

No problem! Always happy to (try to) help. Good luck!

[@Noahhhh_luv]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes Much appreciated!! Now i have something to work on for my next costume 😆

[@Dragon_Tamer9570]

Where did you find the pvc pipe? These are so cool I'm making them for my fursuit

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You can get pvc anywhere they sell construction materials. Those thin pvc pipes are usally used to run electrical wires through. Cool, goodluck!

[@Dragon_Tamer9570]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes thank you! I'll try to find them at home Depot or lows

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You're welcome! They must have it

[@Miduser]

Would it be ok to use cardboard tubes instead of pvc pipes

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

I personally don't think those will be strong enough... But it is worth the try! Good luck

[@PerYngveDead]

thank you. nice tutorial

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thanks! And you're welcome :D

[@carolinelouviot5520]

Hello ! I love it !!! I want to try ! But I don’t know what size I can buy 🤔 ( not the diameter but the length 😊

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Hi! It really depends on how big you want your wings and in what lengths your store sells the pvc. I would measure the length you want them and then go to the store to see how many pipes you need. The minimum length here is 2 meter per pipe I believe?

[@carolinelouviot5520]

Creative Chaos Costumes I saw 1 meter too 🤔 Thanks for your response !

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Ah cool. Those are easier to transport 😜 No problem, and goodluck!

[@marloeslof8529]

Omg awesome

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you!

[@myfavworkouts]

Do you have a Etsy shop?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

No, I do not have an Etsy shop unfortunately

[@bloodlast7942]

Do I need to use a back harness to keep it on my back or no?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You don't have to. You can do what ever works for you. But you will need something to keep them on your back if that's where you want your wings 😜 sliding them into a corset will probably work too

[@thehorrorfam897]

What did you use to heat up the pvc?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

It's called a heat gun 😁

[@emile5855]

Oooo! It's amazing🖤 But, It's enderdragon in minecraft? 🖤 Je suis française, C'est magnifique🖤 Tu mérite beaucoup plus d'abonnés🖤

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Thank you! I just made an own design I liked. Didn't have to look like anything else :D Thank you for your kind comment! Merci ;)

[@emile5855]

@@CreativeChaosCostumes Your welcome🖤 It's very "gentil" (Sorry TwT) Héhé derien ;3 🖤

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

;D

[@emile5855]

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[@anneliesepurple2717]

Can I have it

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

If you can make it, you can have it 😉

[@irmakisk4908]

What are the inches or cm did you use?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Sorry, I have no idea... I used what I had laying around.

[@rainbowpanda6960]

Cheap... If you already have the power tools But this is sill really good

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Most of my tools are from aliexpress, and not expensive at all! If you don't have the tools you just need the creativity to come up with some solutions :D Pvc can be cut with a hand saw, I have even used a sharp kitchen knife in the past. If you don't have a heat tool try an iron! You don't even need to flatten the pipes, but it makes them harder to hide. So you may need to change your outfit a little. You can hand sew if you don't have a sewing machine etc. My tutorial only shows you how I did it and serves as inspiratie for your own creations. You can make stuff as cheap or expensive as you want. It is al up to you, your creativity and imagination ;) So yeah, cheap! But thank you for the comment.

[@rainbowpanda6960]

Creative Chaos Costumes, sorry ‘bout that I didn’t mean to offend you if I did. Though your wings are really good, better than what I could do!

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Oh no, I am not offended! I just see a lot of people giving up because they don't have expensive materials or tools. But i think it's an opportunity to find a different sollution. I really hope you try them yourself. I think you could supprise yourself with what you are capable of!

[@lazybaker2301]

What size bolt do you use?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

The package says M5x50mm but it depends on the size pvc you use. For bigger wings, the shoulder pieces will have to be bigger than mine

[@richallenxbox1976]

As good as this looks, even in North America, nobody'd be stupid enough to attempt flight with the big wings (I hope!)

[@Jamila1992]

Haha, I never recommended flying with them. But this is the internet. You never know what people with do with the information provided... At least it looks good! 😜

[@richallenxbox1976]

@@Jamila1992 True

[@uno6854]

How long did this take you?

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

I can't really remember... but it was a couple of days before the con, so not too long ;)

[@littlewolf7153]

Right now I have to open my credit card but I will let u know and yes tell me what is yours Facebook

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

Creatieve chaos costumes. You can send me a message there. Link to my fb is also in the description of all my video's

[@littlewolf7153]

Thanks

[@natashatimms8749]

Thank you so much omg

[@CreativeChaosCostumes]

You are very welcome ;)