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How to Make a Leprechaun Costume
Leprechaun costumes are great for St. Patrick's Day, Halloween or other costume parties. Create a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
Series Summary
In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is a type of male faerie said to inhabit the island of Ireland. They usually take the form of old men who enjoy partaking in mischief. Their trade is that of a cobbler or shoemaker. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment the gaze is withdrawn, he vanishes. In this free video series, a makeup artist will demonstrate the creation of a leprechaun costume by outlining all of the clothing and accessories needed. From the simple elements, such as pants, shirts and hats, to the more detailed, such as belt buckles, stockings and sideburns, every aspect of a leprechaun costume will be covered. Additionally, tips will be provided on accessories that can take a leprechaun costume up a notch, such as carrying a pot of gold, magical wand or mug.-
Leprechaun Costumes: Blazers
One of the staples of leprechaun costumes are green or black blazers. Wear a blazer for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Necklaces
A green leprechaun necklace is a fun accessory for a costume. Wear a green necklace for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Wands
Leprechauns are magical creatures, so a nice costume addition is a magical wand. Add a magical wand to a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Sideburns
Green sideburns for leprechauns can often be found at costume shops. Apply fake sideburns for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Gloves
Green gloves are a nice leprechaun accessory that is often forgotten. Put on some green gloves for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Shirts
A green shirt for a leprechaun costume is always a good idea. Choose the right shirt for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Pants
For leprechaun costumes, green pants are always a good start. Choose the right pants for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Hats
Leprechauns are rarely seen without wearing a hat. Wear a hat for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Mugs
A drinking mug is a nice leprechaun prop for drinking water or ale. Get a mug for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Belt Buckles
Leprechauns are often marked by their large belt buckles. Pick out a big belt buckle for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Bow Ties
A leprechaun costume is not complete without a bow tie. Pick out a green bow tie for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Rolling Up Pant Legs
Leprechaun pant legs are usually seen rolled up. Roll up the pant legs for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Pot of Gold
A common leprechaun accessory is a pot of gold. Make a pot of gold for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Adding Effects to Shirts
If a leprechaun shirt seems too bland, stickers can be added to spice it up. Add stickers to the shirt for a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
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Leprechaun Costumes: Adding Glitter
To make a leprechaun costume a little crazier, add some glitter. Add glitter to a leprechaun costume with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on making costumes.
