What kinds of tools and supplies are needed to make a knight costume?
When we think of knights, it’s easy to imagine shining armor, majestic horses, and knights riding into battle. For many people, the idea of dressing up as a knight is both exciting and intimidating. But with a few simple steps and materials, creating your own knight costume is easier than you might think. So, put on your crafty hat, grab a sword, and let’s get started!
Materials Needed
– Long-sleeved tunic or shirt
– Leggings or pants
– Leather belt
– Plastic sword and shield
– Metallic spray paint
– Foam board
– Chrome tape
– Hot glue gun
– Scissors
– Black permanent marker
– Helmet or bucket
Step 1: Tunic and Leggings
Start by selecting a long-sleeved tunic or shirt that is a solid colour such as grey, brown, or white. Pair the tunic with leggings or pants that match the tunic’s colour. If you can find tights with boots attached, this will be even better. Finish off your outfit with a leather belt, which you can draw some golden design on it.
Step 2: Sword and Shield
No knight costume is complete without a sword and shield. You can purchase these items online, or at your local party store. Once you have your sword and shield, spray paint them with metallic silver or gold paint. This will give them a more authentic look.
Step 3: Armor and Helmet
To make the shoulder armor, helmet or the bucket, use a foam board, cut out the appropriate shapes. Then use chrome tape on the edges to give it a more metallic look. You can also use the black permanent marker to draw the intricate designs on it and create an impressive effect. For the helmet, you can cut a simple visor with the help of buckles to hold it in place.
Step 4: Assemble
Hot glue the armor to the tunic’s shoulders and helmet to the top of the tunic. Now, that you have all the clothing and accessories assembled, it’s time to put it all on. Slip into your knight shirt and pants, fasten your leather belt, and slip on your helmet. Lastly, arm yourself with your sword and shield and you are ready to enter the arena.
Conclusion
Creating a do-it-yourself knight costume is a fun and rewarding project that can be done with materials that you either already have lying around at home, or that can be easily found at your local party store. It’s a perfect costume for Halloween parties, Renaissance fairs, or any other event that requires you to dress up in a fun and creative way. So, get your creativity flowing and let’s create the perfect knight ensemble together.
With Halloween looming near, the minds of young children are likely to turn to thoughts of knights in shining armor. Rather than spending considerable resources on a store-bought costume, parents can choose to get creative when crafting their child’s costume. By creating a do-it-yourself (DIY) knight costume, parents can have a distinct costume that is handcrafted to fit their child perfectly, for a fraction of the cost.
A good DIY knight costume, such as any good costume, starts with the basics such as pants, shoes and shirt. These should all be relatively plain unless special effects are desired. An outer tunic may then be added, which can be created from some basic fabric available from any arts and crafts store. If a particular design is desired, such as one that imitates a famous knight, parents can purchase fabric with the design already printed or look up designs online that can be printed from fabric.
For weapons, there is no need to purchase complex plastic weapons from a store. Many plain weapons such as swords and lances can be easily made with a few other craft supplies such as foam, duct tape and furniture felt. To make these weapons, parents need to fashion a blade shape out of the foam and use the duct tape to cover the sword shape. A few layers of the furniture felt can be used to cover the duct taped sword shape, making the sword look more realistic. An easier option is to use large wooden dowels that have been sanded and painted.
To make a realistic shield, parents could use a large piece of thin cardboard covered with metallic or silver contact paper, or rope them both together with tin foil. Then, a symbol or crest of a particular knight or house can be painted onto the shield. Another option is to buy a plastic shield and use paint or fabric pieces to decorate it.
Finally, items such as a long cape, arm pieces, and chest armor can be purchased at any arts and crafts store. A variety of decorative items such as trims, jewels, bells and buckles can also be used to make the costume more authentic.
By taking the time to create a unique, handcrafted knight costume, parents can bring a knight costume to life with a few craft supplies and imagination. Not only will the child have a custom-fitted costume, they are sure to be the center of attention at any Halloween party.