Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Make A Costume From The Clothes Already In My Closet

A pair of jeans can be part of a costume.


For a costume or Halloween party, it's customary to arrive in something other than regular street clothes. Costumes can be expensive or time consuming to make, with some costumes requiring extensive sewing or assembling. With a little makeup, however, clothes in your closet can become part of a creepy costume for Halloween. Dress up as a zombie version of yourself, with an old t-shirt and jeans. Use a t-shirt you don't mind ruining; there is no need to damage the jeans.


Instructions


1. Rub the old t-shirt into the ground to make it dirty. Cut holes in it if desired. Put on with the most worn-out pair of jeans you have.


2. Apply a thin layer of white makeup mixed with a little green to any exposed skin. The skin should look pale-greenish, not opaque clown white.


3. Create wounds on the face and hands with liquid latex. If applying to any area with hair, apply a thin coat of vegetable oil first, to make removal easier. Brush or sponge a layer of liquid latex to the area and allow to dry. Build up several layers and, before it's fully dry, use a plastic knife to create gashes or scars. Dried liquid latex can also be pulled back to look like the skin is falling off.


4. Add fake blood with a cotton swab to give wounds a realistic look. Apply blood around the mouth and down the neck. Drip additional blood onto the t-shirt, especially around the neckline.







Tags: liquid latex, costume Halloween, pair jeans