Making dog ears is a little different than cat ears for a costume. In order for the material to accurately reflect the shape of a dog’s ear, you need to create a base for the ear, but leave the rest of the fabric loose so it can hang down. There are many ways you can…
This tutorial will teach you how to make a foam witch hat for Halloween that uses EVA foam (or craft foam) instead of fabric. Using foam means you can skip the stitching, and instead glue everything together. Then you can use heat to adjust the shape of the hat to give it the cool witch-like…
Hats are one of those parts of a costume that are intimidating to many beginners (but they don’t have to be!). Unless it’s a popular character, you’re not going to be able to find your hat in a store. Of course, you can find a similar hat and add details on top of it, but…
Super shiny wigs can look fake and detract from look of your costume (not to mention they don’t photograph well). But don’t worry—toning down the shine on your Halloween wig is easier than you might think. With a few household items and simple techniques, you can give your synthetic wig a more natural appearance. How…
In this tutorials you will learn how to create fox ears that are made of faux fur and can be attached to a hair clip, wig, or headband. This is great for creating unique ears for your Halloween costume or cosplay. (Faux) Fur Animal Ears This tutorial will take you through the steps to make…
In this tutorials you will learn how to create cat ears that are made of faux fur and can be attached to a hair clip, wig, or headband. This is great for creating unique ears for your Halloween costume or cosplay. (Faux) Fur Animal Ears This tutorial will take you through the steps to make…
It’s easier than you think to create your own custom demon horns that look great and bring an extra realistic dimension to your costume. This tutorial involves EVA foam or crafts foam, and other basic materials that you probably already have on hand. Get ready to bring your character to life. Whether you’re going for…
EVA foam is a cheap material that cosplayers often use to make all kinds of intricate props. It comes in kind of squishy foam sheets that are lightweight and flexible. Craft foam, which you can find in just about any crafting supply store, is a type of EVA foam. It can be bent and shaped…
Making cellophane wings is slightly more difficult than other methods of costume wings, but it’s still doable for the determined beginner. This method creates shining, see-through wings that look somewhat ephemeral. It’s best used for open wing structures, such as fairy wings, bat wings, or dragon wings. Related Tutorials: How to Make Butterfly Wings How…
Fabric and wire are ideal for creating large wings with a closed shape. Butterfly or insect wings are good options. The idea is to create your desired shape with the wire, pull the fabric over it, and paint your design on the fabric. This is a little bit difficult since the wire can sometimes bend…