DLTK's Halloween Crafts for Kids
Coat Hanger Wings

Materials:

	three wire coat hangers
	needle nose pliers
	wire cutters
	duct tape (go dad go grin)
	Material, gift wrap or thin cardboard
	needle and thread or hot glue gun
	wool or elastic

Instructions:

	cut the top (the hook) off the three coat hangers.
	use needle nose pliers to straighten the hangers.
	use needle nose pliers to make a loop on each end of all the hangers

Put the loops together and squeeze them closed to make one big ring of hangers

cover the loops well with duct tape.

bend the ring of hangers into a heart shape.

Cut out the material, gift wrap or cardboard into the same shape as the wings, but about 1 inch bigger.

	visit the local thrift store and purchase an inexpensive old dress, blanket or shawl -- use the material from that.
	If you choose gift wrap or cardboard the risk of the wings being damaged is greater.

Use stitches or hot glue to attach the material (gift wrap or cardboard) to the coat hanger frame.

have one adult hold the wings up to the child about where you want them -- have the child hold their arms out (like a T shape)

	using a hole punch or a wool needle thread a long piece of wool or elastic, poke through the wings under one arm and poke it back through over the shoulder. Tie a bow in the back
	repeat on the other side

NOTE: whatever method you use to make wings for a costume, don't make them too large -- especially for small children. If it's a windy evening when you're walking around, they'll literally be blown off their feet if their wings are too big *grin*

DLTK's Halloween Crafts for Kids Coat Hanger Wings

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DLTK's Halloween Crafts for Kids
Coat Hanger Wings