We always went back and forth for Halloween and this year I thought the best thing would be to compromise. So I told Laura, this is your year and whatever it is you want to do we will do it. But I told her back in June we would need to start now and put … Read more
This is my Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Illusion Costume complete with working lights ( that come on with the push of a button ), moving front steering, and rotating wheels! I have been thinking of making for the last two years, and is based on both my love for both motorcycles and a popular FX … Read more
Ohh yeeahhh! Behold the koolest Halloween costume ever built, Kool Aid Man! I initially looked online to buy one but I couldn’t find it anywhere. So I had to resort to Plan B, build it. So here you have it. Here’s how I made it. Materials used: Hula Hoops Cardboard zip ties tape foam spray … Read more
I took a bold move to design and build this Terminator costume. I also wanted to test my ability and skills too. This costume is built from many recovered materials from multiple sources that include old masks, motorcycle riding apparel and aluminum. The mask is a couple latex skull masks that I cut apart, glued … Read more
This Avatar costume was many weeks in preparation. I bought the Avatar costume at the Halloween store but only used it for the tail and the mask. I cut the ears off the mask so I could strap them under the wig. The wig, fangs, jewelry and the makeup were all purchased at a local … Read more
I came up with this Mrs. Butterworth costume idea because I am absolutely the biggest fan of pancakes and maple syrup, so I thought, “why not be the very thing I love the most, Mrs. Butterworth!” I thought it would be neat to make my makeup look bronze and I couldn’t wait to make a custom … Read more
My name is Steven and I am the maker of this Skyrim Dragonbone Armor costume. The idea came from the video game Skyrim, it is one of my favorite looking armor sets in the game, and I thought it would make a really nice costume. All of the costume is supposed to look like dragon … Read more
Another costume I did this year was Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street part one. To start I got a brown Indiana Jones fedora, then I weathered it up using a knife, sandpaper, and acrylic paints to make look more like the movie one. I then got a sweater and also weathered it … Read more
This year I decided to go as Pinhead from Hellraiser. I started with a base robe costume and modified it a lot to achieve a more form fitting look. I used a silicone mask with real nails that were punned in a head form, and then siliconed in. I then added Velcro to make the costume … Read more
This Halloween 2013 my boyfriend and I were invited to a white trash themed Halloween party. We knew everyone there would be dressed up alike, overalls, pregnant women with numerous babies, cigarettes, rotten teeth. For the last four years we have dressed up like pirates, think Pirates of the Caribbean. We rent our costumes from … Read more
I started out my Ms Minion costume by using 2 large foam pieces and gluing them together. I then took yellow fleece and glued the fleece to the foam. I cut out holes for the eye and arms. I used 2 rolls of yarn layered on top for her hair and then used wire for … Read more
I sculpted the Ludo mask from construction foam and created his fur suit. I altered Sarah’s dress from an existing wedding dress and added layers and layers of tulle. I hand painted the goblin King’s wig and cut and styled it to look like Jareth. His clothing is a collection of thrift finds that have been altered … Read more