Note to self:

When you THINK that latex deteriorates with WATER and not oil

But then think you’re wrong and second guess yourself
Then think you always do that and you’re probably right to begin with
THINK AGAIN

Latex deteriorates when it comes in contact with OIL, not water. (Although damp isn’t good for it either.) 

Guess I got another week of making wings then :/ I was so close… so so close…