tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post7461209890791734278..comments2023-12-19T04:21:18.258-06:00Comments on All Things Crafty: Here be Dragons!mieljoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-76665932608548683432023-04-17T21:06:17.994-05:002023-04-17T21:06:17.994-05:00Hi, Hannah. Yes, I still check comments and delet...Hi, Hannah. Yes, I still check comments and delete spam. I think you're on the right track. If you use the gloss mod podge, it can be sticky, but the matte version seems less likely to stick, or you can use cornstarch or perhaps baby powder to prevent them from sticking together. If you need them to stay shiny and have time to really let them cure, you could also try spraying them with a gloss clear coat. <br /><br />Hope this is helpful.<br /><br />Tiffany (mieljolie)mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-36955614742745734422023-04-17T09:50:28.921-05:002023-04-17T09:50:28.921-05:00Not sure if you still check this page but these ar...Not sure if you still check this page but these are the best wing membranes I’ve seen. I am planning to attempt on a very large scale and also articulating. Do you think if the wings fold in they’ll stick together? Or could I finish with a powder to make them less sticky?Hannah Kleinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-82800487045309839252018-10-11T12:43:18.144-05:002018-10-11T12:43:18.144-05:00Shawna, so happy for your success with it. I need...Shawna, so happy for your success with it. I need to repair my membranes, probably just cut them off and redo. I was really hard on them over these 6 years. Freezing temperatures are not so good for them. :) But, the frames are holding up great! I'll try to post when I do get time to repair them.mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-52180788720380634262018-10-11T12:39:17.977-05:002018-10-11T12:39:17.977-05:00Megan, since creating this post, I did some furthe...Megan, since creating this post, I did some further experiments (nothing finished, yet.) and found you can add color to the mod podge, too. I tried a little acrylic paint and/or watercolors to tint it. You can add it to all the coats, or just one or two, depending on how dark you want it.<br /><br />The color pencil allowed for more control on detail like veins and color transition, though.<br /><br />Hope this helps,<br /><br />Mieljoliemieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-78570923944787647952018-10-11T12:24:24.161-05:002018-10-11T12:24:24.161-05:00Megan, I painted mine with Acrylic paints in black...Megan, I painted mine with Acrylic paints in black and purple. Since I too forgot to color the paper first. I'm in love with my wings, and they are huge. <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14226774213034162224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-84366482939022024252018-10-11T10:24:35.123-05:002018-10-11T10:24:35.123-05:00so I started practicing with the modge podge on th...so I started practicing with the modge podge on the paper. I forgot to color it 1st though. I was wondering if anyone has tried different colors and how they came out? I was wanting to do either black or purple. im not sure how dark is ok to color using a map pencil. does anyone have any pics also of theirs?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706005350856462503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-77855548949319481542018-09-18T13:56:00.091-05:002018-09-18T13:56:00.091-05:00I have been slowly adding more coats. I'm at 1...I have been slowly adding more coats. I'm at 12 I think. And Yea, I realized after I started them that I should have added the color. But I've painted them with my acrylic paints. And they are wonderful! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14226774213034162224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-88422241046825452522018-09-18T12:47:31.946-05:002018-09-18T12:47:31.946-05:00Shawna, so glad you tried it and liked it. :) I ...Shawna, so glad you tried it and liked it. :) I imagine it shouldn't be too late to thicken them up with more coats of the glue. You can also tint the mod podge with paint before applying.<br /><br />Mieljoliemieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-75273322625978255802018-09-18T08:31:06.728-05:002018-09-18T08:31:06.728-05:00I used this idea for my wings for my upcoming Demo...I used this idea for my wings for my upcoming Demon costume for Halloween. Love how they turned out. My only thing I should have done differently is maybe painted the layers of Mod podge after getting a few layers in. They are a much larger scale. And with that being said, they are a bit flimsy between the structure, but they work. And my husband seems to find them creepy feeling since they do feel like skin pulled across the structure. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14226774213034162224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-68197518104745316242018-03-13T20:01:05.995-05:002018-03-13T20:01:05.995-05:00Thanks a lot this will really help me out I can...Thanks a lot this will really help me out I can't want til Halloween to get startedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-88477599982999036082018-03-12T22:52:37.036-05:002018-03-12T22:52:37.036-05:00Anon, Is 3.5 ft the total wing span, or just one w...Anon, Is 3.5 ft the total wing span, or just one wing? I wonder what the weight would be. You may need to put "fingers" down vertically to attach the membrane to. How do you plan to attach the membrane to the folding frame? Hung without anything in between to support would probably droop. I used about 5 thick coats of mod podge. It definitely doesn't tear, but if warm enough, will stretch or start to droop a little, even with the supports. But, once cooled it snaps back. Make a sample, so you can gauge the strength.<br /><br />Let me know if you have further questions. Would love to see your results!<br /><br />Mieljoliemieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-6742911462456432222018-03-10T12:16:28.036-06:002018-03-10T12:16:28.036-06:00Whoops wrong link https://drive.google.com/file/d/...Whoops wrong link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kjZauNw5rbUvw4M1fS9ICcU51qxFN_aY/view?usp=drivesdk<br />Btw each wing is gonna be about 3.5 feetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-62088633913758736222018-03-10T12:11:14.313-06:002018-03-10T12:11:14.313-06:00Hi I'm planning a Halloween costume and I wan...Hi I'm planning a Halloween costume and I want to make them foldable so then they look as real a possible the wing span is gonna be about 3.5 feet how many layers of mod podge will I need to use I live in the Temecula area so they shouldn't freeze and crack but I don't want them to tear here's the link for the frame I want to use https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1BkbRzxGhs9AjZdnI_KSKxb-D2j6iFpOPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-12391159576218803492017-10-25T23:48:56.861-05:002017-10-25T23:48:56.861-05:00Trina, thank you so much for the praise. :) My b...Trina, thank you so much for the praise. :) My biggest joy from crafting is inspiring others to try new things. So glad your wings were a success. If you ever do find a way to share a pic, I'd love to see them. I bet they are fabulous!mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-28622468982486580932017-10-25T15:27:45.830-05:002017-10-25T15:27:45.830-05:00This was beyond perfect! Thank you for the tutoria...This was beyond perfect! Thank you for the tutorial! The whole time I was adding layers all I could think was...there is no way this is going to work! But it totally did and they are glorious! My daughter loves them. I had to do mine purple with glitter but there is no denying those are dragon wings!! I wish I could post a picture and give you all the praise and adoration I have received for the wings I made!! Thank you, thank you, a million times over! Trinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155361749649018348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-69446655296243587502015-11-01T20:30:43.448-06:002015-11-01T20:30:43.448-06:00That's great! I hope you get them done in tim...That's great! I hope you get them done in time, and they are a big success! I just wore mine again to ren faire this Halloween weekend. Was a fun time! :) mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-56837339730233517552015-10-30T10:30:07.040-05:002015-10-30T10:30:07.040-05:00Thank-you so much!! I am in such a time crunch tha...Thank-you so much!! I am in such a time crunch that I went ahead before you replied and I am happy to say that I am basically doing exactly as you have suggested. Whew! I managed 3 coats last night and another this am; I may have to get to the paper removal tonight rather than tomorrow. I'll try for 8 hours of drying time anyhow. Will post pics when complete. :)Sheriagogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741726751649493552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-15601410918180631562015-10-29T21:55:05.019-05:002015-10-29T21:55:05.019-05:00Sheriagogo, in hind sight I would follow these ste...Sheriagogo, in hind sight I would follow these steps: Be sure the paper you are using for the membrane fits the frame (or each section of the frame, which I need to do with my tiny wings) and color where needed before applying the 5 or more coats of Mod Podge over the coloring. Let the membrane dry over night. Then, dampen and rub off the paper being creful not to rub too hard that the coloring comes of. (It can take a little practice to get the right amount of pressure and dampness.) Use more Mod Podge to adhere the membrane to the frame. They will be rather stretchy once removed from the paper, so easier to fit. You can apply the glue to both sides to give it more strength. It seems to stick really well to the fabric painted frame. At this point you may once to paint another coat of Mod Podge on what used to be the paper side of the wing. This will give it a uniform texture and shine.<br /><br />NOTE: You can trim the membrane to fit better once glued to the frame. If all one piece, you could also cut each section apart before gluing to the frame, if that is easier to fit. <br /><br />Hope that covers everything. I'd love to see how they turn out. :)mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-68683422573554314122015-10-29T19:16:05.692-05:002015-10-29T19:16:05.692-05:00Fabulous wings! I am rewriting this comment after ...Fabulous wings! I am rewriting this comment after a battle with my google account and passwords. Let's see if I can remember. I have been making a pair of wings based on your pattern here. Frame is complete and ready for the membranes - this is where I am stumped. My daughter is currently colouring in the sections on pieces of paper with coloured pencils. I'm just not sure how to proceed with the mod podge. Should I try to glue the paper sections on to the wings (as you did originally I presume); paint on the coats of mod podge directly onto the paper sections separately (flat - remove paper then MP each section to frame? also which side to paint?); put the paper wing sections together to make a large flat template of the whole wing and then paint one large membrane in mod podge (Flat - remove paper and fit to frame)? What do you recommend? Any tips for this part would be very helpful and appreciated! Thanks. <br />Also, my wings are a tiny bit bigger than the ones here - they are attached across the back - not separate - about 17" each, base to tip. But each section of the wings fits easily onto an 8.5 x 11 page. I think that't it. Hoping to get these done by Saturday night! Yikes.<br /><br />Cheers, SMSheriagogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741726751649493552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-33661338747151613772015-10-22T09:45:17.244-05:002015-10-22T09:45:17.244-05:00That's wonderful! I look forward to hearing a...That's wonderful! I look forward to hearing about your wing experience. :) <br /><br />I just started some Dementor hands and faces (Harry Potter) using the masking tape and fabric paint. They are turning out pretty good. <br /><br />Good luck with the wings!mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-60457394599491001962015-10-22T00:34:01.783-05:002015-10-22T00:34:01.783-05:00I am so excited to have found this tutorial! I hav...I am so excited to have found this tutorial! I have been looking for how to make wings like this for a while now! My friend and I are making dragon masquerade costumes and are going to experiment with your methods on a small scale and then make much larger scale wing for our costumes. Will let you know how they turn out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605540707525375687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-5147989732994565112015-10-19T10:57:55.145-05:002015-10-19T10:57:55.145-05:00My wings are pretty stiff. I wish i could show you...My wings are pretty stiff. I wish i could show you. Ive thought about putting multiple pieces of paper down to put the paste on. But i had doubts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267716061670460582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-39831698329933402422015-10-18T21:29:37.229-05:002015-10-18T21:29:37.229-05:00Stephanie, your wings sound really large. For siz...Stephanie, your wings sound really large. For size comparison, my wing membranes would each fit on their own 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Do you have ample frame to hold the wings stiff? You may want to run veins through the wings out of wire or other material. But, 5 thick coats was ample thickness for mine.mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-36376808587194837322015-10-18T19:31:18.756-05:002015-10-18T19:31:18.756-05:00Hi. Im afraid that the mod podge might be too thin...Hi. Im afraid that the mod podge might be too thin even after more than 5 coats. Each wing fits a poster board each. Did i make a mistake?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267716061670460582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099373992105890126.post-48548162643421264472015-08-18T14:02:50.444-05:002015-08-18T14:02:50.444-05:00Hi, Clarity. I waited enough time for the glue to...Hi, Clarity. I waited enough time for the glue to not be wet or tacky. It will get clear and usually slightly duller when dry. I would guess about 30 min to an hour between each of the 5 coats in the right air and temp conditions. I usually like to wait over night to start removing the paper. Be careful when rubbing off the paper that you don't get it so wet it softens or dissolves the glue. It will start to turn white if you are using too much water. You just need to dampen the paper and rub. You can just wet your hand and rub it in small sections. Let it dry and look to see if all the paper is gone. If it is still hazy, repeat the rubbing. Your pencil coloring may be too thick or water soluble for the transfer. I used Prismacolors, but it did smear slightly. The best thing to use in a laser color printout. The ink is heat bonded to the paper and not water soluble.mieljoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758426419108501188noreply@blogger.com