/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm building my first cosplay that's more than just a mask and some clothes, specifically a Toon Summoned Skull.
I'm looking to created a chestpiece that looks more like a ribcage, anyone ever worked with something like that? My thought is to use something like irrigation tubing to created that rib look, but I'm not certain.
On a related note, the wings. I figure a PVC pipe frame would be the obvious skeleton for it, and I'm guessing a fabric would be best for the rest? This all may sound dumb but I'm just sorting out my plans while I get designs underway.