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that sounds really heavy, I don't have much paper mache experiance either.
Can I suggest a light frame design with coloured/painted fabric, perhaps with either fabric that is more of a mesh, to allow air through, or to put some flap style holes in the fabric like you see on large banners in parades. that way it normally looks solid but if the wind picks up you shouldn't get blown away as much.
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I was thinking the same thing to suggest as what Ultramarginal said.
You can always just paint the detailing instead of the wings ( cheats way) on the cloth used. Something like the material used for pantyhoses which are rather solid looking but really allows air thru. Rather than paper mache wings which will end up pretty heavy since it will involve be layering and quite tedious to do given the size dimensions you've mentioned.
I know it will end up looking like just a flat ray shaped wings without actual detailing which is why I mentioned just paint the detailing but Ive seen some cosplay costumes that do that instead of actual 4d details they paint it 3D style so when looked at it looks like you have those yellow and purple grooves, lines and detailings when really it's all flat
Sorta like Large Fairy wings costume... all wire inside covered with painted mesh type cloth, flexible not too heavy even though it will be bulky looking.
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i can see where your going 80%, but that boat sail effect has some major issues since i'm a light frame myself, and any holes added will give me lift, not go straight through. fraking stunt-kite. i should just do that!
I have chicken-wire. which is softer and lighter than my prefered square mesh, though more of a shit when it comes to the edges.
But you say i should do a 'fairy wing' wire frame. the word 'wire' didnt come to mind last time and i've been stuck on the technique for a while. Stoped by lack of word in planing stage! Can you believe it?!
Oh i don't know where to get a big enough stocking to cover that wire!
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