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Colette 'Absinthe & Arsenic' Painted Convertible Iridescent "Pix" Fairy Wings with Black Veins

Colette 'Absinthe & Arsenic' Painted Convertible Iridescent "Pix" Fairy Wings with Black Veins

Regular price $510.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $510.00 USD
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*Ships after Dec. 6

The Colette Pix wings are an original design from my Pixish Collection, also a convertible style of the Ethereal collection. 
Inspired by dragonflies and the pix fairy wings in Carnival Row, these wings feature my digital hand painting in greens, golds and blacks on a transparent layer, painted with intricate thin veining under the metal frame to give the illusion it's all one structure.
These also have an additional layer of clear vinyl protecting the painted printed vinyl layer for even more durability and water resistance - however please don't take them for a swim or underwater shoot unless you're willing to risk damage, as I haven't tested whether they'll survive if submerged.

The painted layer is on the clear Diamond Fire iridescent film with black veins. The wingspan across is roughly 42 inches wide in their standard static position.
It's constructed of separate upper and lower panels, layered slightly for a more realistic look and are more easily posed by gently bending the panels at the angle you wish.

*Simple assembly required
Panels attach with included standard screw bolts and nuts. The upper screw is finished on the outer side with a domed acorn nut, which looks like a flower stamen if flowers are attached to hide the hardware. 

I will leave the flowers up to the customer for the meantime, so you can match your outfit. I just use faux flowers torn off from the plastic stem & punched an 1/8" hole to go over the screw. Then, screw the acorn cap on. 
The closeups show an example on the back of a different set of wings, though the attachments and brace are the same.

You can wear your wings in resting position by removing the bottom screw if you find yourself in a packed crowd. I suggest removing it while the wings are off due to the small parts - a magnet may be helpful for catching the bolt after removal and a small wrench and / or screw driver may come in handy.

Alternatively they can now be assembled with included rubber washers to make them fully adjustable - just grab the panel you want to move and rotate it into position, no un-screwing needed!!
You can watch an assembly tutorial here: https://youtu.be/H9NoLwIabDM

The wing panels can be removed for easy transport, or to change up the look by removing or swapping the antennae, upper panel, and lower panels.

They can be worn either by tucking them into the back of any very snug & sturdy bodice or corset, or by attaching your own ribbon or elastic by slipping it through the slots on the back brace.
Unfortunately due to the pandemic, I've had issues accessing the clear elastic they used to come with, however since I've increased the detail and therefore the weight slightly you may want to use something stronger than clear elastic anyway.

The frame is constructed of a .040" thick cut aluminum sheet that has been powder coated, and laminated with an iridescent film and clear vinyl. 

Wings will ship after Dec. 6 after my wing packaging arrives. 
Due to political interference causing delays with the US Post Office, there may be delivery delays beyond my control. The issue seems to have improved since last winter however, and so far I haven't experienced the same delays with Priority shipping.
If you want to change carriers or shipping methods, please contact me right after ordering.

 If you have a deadline, please let me know so I can confirm it can be met. All orders are shipped via USPS priority mail with insurance, and take 2 to 3 days to arrive once shipped unless Express shipping is purchased. International orders are shipped USPS International Priority Express

No returns or exchanges except in the case of serious defect, lost package or damage upon shipping. If you receive a damaged shipment or it appears lost, contact me asap and keep all packaging if damaged so a claim can be filed.

Small imperfections such as bubbles, wrinkles, etc. are normal as these are hand made products.

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