There was a post on a forum from our friends across the ocean where he used the paper from a tea bag, glued it to the shiney surface of the feather and then shaped it in a wing burner.

Inspired by this, I looked around for another material that would be translucent, have good floating qualities and yet very durable. I tried a very fine, high quality bridal netting and was extremely please with the results.

I realize none of this is necessary, but does anyone else add anything to strengthen their wings?