How to Make Monarch Butterfly Wings with xTool M1 Make the perfect Halloween costume butterfly wings using things on their way to the trash. I love upcycling, reusing and thrifting for the perfect costumes. These monarch butterfly wings were easy to make, took less than one hour, they look amazing and they were FREE! Aren't these the perfect little butterfly wings! My model friend was amazing and helped me model this Halloween costume for kids, which I paid her for her time...so that was my only expense. Let me explain. FREE. I mean, that's loaded. Nothing is free, right!? I have an xTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine , t hat's not a cheap investment. However, I refuse to buy a $50 garbage Halloween costume at the store that is nothing more than a glorified garbage bag. ($50 x 3 kids...$150 already!) Therefore, justifying a big purchase is made easier in effect. Buy the laser cutting machine...then make Halloween costumes, Christmas gifts, birthday presents, customized things ...