What materials do I need to make a do-it-yourself dragon costume?
Do it yourself Dragon Costume
Are you looking for a unique and creative Halloween costume idea? Why not try making your very own dragon costume? This DIY dragon costume is easy to create with a few supplies and a little creativity. Follow these simple steps to bring the mythical creature to life!
Supplies:
- Green hoodie or sweatshirt
- Green sweatpants
- Felt in various shades of green
- Foam sheets (in green, white, and black)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Start by cutting out dragon spikes from green felt. Cut a number of triangles of varying sizes.
- Next, hot glue the spikes onto the hoodie or sweatshirt. Start at the back of the neck and work your way down the back.
- Cut out two pieces of foam in the shape of wings. Use the green foam for the main part of the wings and white foam for the wing bones.
- Attach the wings to the back of the hoodie or sweatshirt using hot glue.
- Now, cut out two large circles from green felt for the eyes. Use white foam for the eye sclera and black foam for the pupils.
- Glue the eyes onto the top of the hood on the sweatshirt.
- Finally, cut out a large triangle from green felt for the dragon’s tail. Cut out smaller triangles of felt in various shades of green and glue them to the tail.
- Attach the tail to the back of the sweatpants using hot glue.
And voila! You have a unique and fun DIY dragon costume to wear this Halloween. Dress up in green shoes or boots and you can even add scales to your shoes or boots by cutting out small triangle pieces of green felt and attaching them to the shoes or boots using hot glue. This will add an extra touch of whimsy to your dragon costume.
Halloween costumes do not have to be expensive or complicated. With a little creativity and a few supplies, you can make your own memorable and unique costume like this DIY dragon costume.
It’s Halloween time, and if your child is looking for something out of the ordinary for a costume, a “do it yourself” dragon costume might be just the thing.
For a costume that will make your child the star of the neighborhood and talk of the costume party, it is imperative to create a amazing dragon that is realistic, comfortable and a real costume-stunner.
To get started, you’ll need some supplies. Begin with a colorful pair of wings. This can be made out of thick, brightly colored cloth and attached to the back with wire pant or skirt hangers that are bent into them into the shape of wings. If you prefer to make the dragon wings look more realistic, cut green fabric spines into the wings and lightly paint in yellow and orange highlights.
Next, gather the materials to make the dragon’s tail. Using the same fabric the wings were created from, cut out a tail shaped piece of cloth and attach it to the back of the shirt with a few bent wire hangers. Add fabric spines to each side of the tail and fringe along the bottom.
To give the costume shape, create a few “scales” from foam and attach them to the front of the shirt. Choose colors that invoke an authentic dragon look. To craft the head, use a foam headpiece spray painted green. Add eyes and spikes made from felt for a full effect.
For feet, turn old flip-flops in to dragon-like claws with foam scales and use hot glue to attach. Lastly, purchase a dragon puppet or flashlight from a Halloween supply store to add as a prop.
Making your own dragon costume is easy and a lot of fun. With a little bit of creativity, help from Mom and Dad, and the right materials, your child will have a costume no one else has.