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By Liam Parker

What do you wear to a butterfly costume?

Make sure to select a dress or shirt and pants that will complement the colors in your wings. For example, if your wings are orange, black, and white, then go with a black dress or a black t-shirt with black pants. If you opt for all black clothes consider adding subtle embellishments that complement the wings.

How do you make butterfly wings with cellophane?

Cut out two pieces of cellophane that are large enough to cover one wing. Lay one of those pieces down, trying to keep it all flat. Spray on a layer of your spray adhesive. Put one of the wire wing frames on top of the now sticky cellophane and gently press it down.

What goes with butterflies?

Butterfly Garden Flowers
Phlox. Phlox is a low-growing, spreading plant that forms a blanket of blooms all summer. Coneflower (Echinacea) Coneflower is one of the best flowers for attracting butterflies. Lantana. Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) Pot Marigolds. Black-Eyed Susan. Blazing Star Flowers (Liatris spicata) Heliotrope.

Can you iron cellophane?

Using an iron on a very low heat setting, you are going to gently iron your wings. Too much heat can melt your cellophane. So start at a lower heat than you think you need. Keep your iron moving and use it’s tip to iron in small detail areas.