How to Make Unusual Homemade Costumes
The next time you are invited to a costume party, resist the temptation to go as the monster of the week, a witch, a pirate or any of the other common getups. A simple but unusual costume will make a bigger splash with your friends than an elaborate version of a costume they've seen dozens of times. Craftsmanship matters, but creativity is what really counts.
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Things You'll Need
- Unusual clothing
- Sewing tools
- Broken toys
- Cardboard
- Makeup
- Assorted art and craft supplies
Instructions
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Gather interesting or unusual clothing, art and craft supplies, tools, old, broken toys, cardboard, makeup and anything else that might work as part of a costume and put it all in one place.
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Look at your ingredients and see if anything jumps out at you. You might have the makings of a fictional hero. A shiny jumpsuit would make a great robot.
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If nothing jumps out at you, you might have the makings of a visual pun. For example, the website www.costumebizarre.com/punparty.html suggests dressing all in black with a straw sticking out of the pocket of your shirt. When people ask who you are, you answer, "The last straw."
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Assemble your costume. Gather the clothes you are using and modify any that need to be altered. Put together any other pieces you need to from your art supplies. Finally, try out any makeup your costume requires.
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