Things You'll Need
Cloth tape measure
Burlap
Scissors
Rope
Needle and thread
Tan makeup
Brown makeup
Ceramic tile
Butter knife
Makeup sponge
Powder
Powder puff
Makeup brush
Black makeup pencil
Floppy hat
Straw
In the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," Ray Bolger immortalized the character of the Scarecrow. Bolger wore foam latex prosthetics over much of his head and face to transform him into the character. If you want to create a scarecrow costume, your makeup does not need to be nearly as intense. You can use cream theatrical makeup, combined with costume pieces, to recreate the beloved character.
Step 1
Measure the diameter of your neck with a cloth tape measure.
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Step 2
Cut a rectangular piece of burlap that is 6 inches wide and as long as the measurement from Step 1.
Step 3
Cut a piece of rope into two 12-inch pieces. Knot these pieces together into a single piece.
Step 4
Sew a long end of the burlap to the rope using thread that matches the burlap's color. Line up the center of the burlap with the knot in the rope so that the same amount of rope expends past both ends of the burlap.
Step 5
Slick your hair back with hair gel. If it is long, braid it and pin the braid to the crown of your head with bobby pins.
Step 6
Scoop tan and brown cream makeup onto a ceramic tile with a butter knife.
Step 7
Mix small amounts of brown into the tan until the color matches the burlap. The exact ratio will vary depending on the color of the burlap you are using.
Step 8
Apply the mixed makeup to your face, neck and ears with a makeup sponge.
Step 9
Powder the makeup with colorless powder and a powder puff. This will set the makeup and help to prevent it from smearing.
Step 10
Paint your nose brown with a makeup brush, then set it with powder.
Step 11
Darken your eyebrows with a black makeup pencil.
Step 12
Tie the rope and burlap around your neck, knotting it in the back.
Step 13
Put on a floppy hair to cover your hair. Poke in bits of straw that will hang over your ears and forehead.
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