Things You'll Need:
- Face paint (black, tan)
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Step 1
Know that the Cowardly Lion is a character in the "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" book by Frank Baum.
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Step 2
Keep in mind that the Cowardly Lion is very shy but does speak and interact with humans.
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Step 3
Know that the Cowardly Lion often travels with companions Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Toto the Dog.
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Step 1
Take a light brown-colored hooded sweat suit one size larger than what you usually wear, and turn it inside out. This will serve as your "furry" upper torso.
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Step 2
Cut an oval of brown felt or fur, which will be the furry belly.
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Step 3
Stitch the felt or bur on with brown thread, or use fabric glue to adhere it.
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Step 4
Cut out 2 ear-shaped pieces of felt or fur.
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Step 5
Stitch the 2 ears to the top of the hooded sweatshirt.
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Step 6
Cut out long strips of felt or fur. Sew them around your face on the hood of the sweatshirt.
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Step 7
Sew as many strips as you find visually appealing. The more strips you attach to the hood, the thicker the mane will look.
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Step 8
Create a tail for your costume. You can cut out a long strip of fur and sew on small strips at the end for a fringe.
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Step 9
Attach the tail to your matching light brown track pants. Put on your pants and shirt.
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Step 10
Put on a pair of brown slippers.
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Step 11
Slip on a pair of tan-colored mittens to complete your costume.
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Step 1
Paint black whiskers on your face.
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Step 2
Paint the rest of your face in tan paint, and add brown eyeliner around your eyes.
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Step 3
Paint the top of your nose black.
