How to Make a Sirius Black Costume
Sirius Black, or Padfoot to friends, is a beloved character in the Harry Potter book series. As Harry's godfather, Sirius Black plays a critical role throughout the storyline. Sirius was wrongfully imprisoned when Peter Pettigrew faked his own death by blowing up a street full of Muggles, making Sirius the Prisoner of Azkaban.
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Create Sirius' hairstyle. According the books, his hair is long, messy and black. Actor Gary Oldman's portrayal gives a calmer approach to his hairstyle, yet gets the basic look. Purchase a long black wig without bangs at any local costume shop. Tease it if you want the messy look.
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Get Sirius' wardrobe. Look on the internet for helpful ideas. His prison outfit can be purchased from a costume store or sewn from a costume pattern with black-and-white-striped fabric. Distress this costume by submerging it in a bucket of water with a tablespoon of black acrylic paint mixed in. After spending twelve years in Azkaban, he wouldn't emerge spotless.
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Apply facial hair. Refer to internet photos by searching for Sirius Black images. Gary Oldman sports a mustache and a soul patch. These can be found at a local costume shop or go online to get this accessory. A Jack Sparrow goatee and mustache will work fine; just don't add on the beard.
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Add a special touch by making his mug shot plaque. Take a piece of cardboard about 6 x 15 inches. Put the words "Azkaban Prison" on top and underneath. Paint an "X" broken horizontally, a "Y" with a third line in the middle and the numbers "390."
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