Are there any special materials or tools needed to make a Lorax costume?
Are you a fan of Dr. Seuss’s classic story “The Lorax”? Do you want to embody the character of the Lorax at your next costume party or Halloween event? Look no further, as this article will guide you step-by-step in creating your very own DIY Lorax costume.
Materials:
– Orange hoodie
– Yellow fabric paint
– Black paint marker
– Brown faux fur
– Fabric scissors
– Hot glue gun
– Cardboard
– Green and brown felt
– Green pipe cleaners
– Brown pants
Step 1: Paint the Hoodie
Take your orange hoodie and fabric paint and lay it flat on a surface that can get dirty. Dip your brush into the yellow fabric paint and paint horizontal stripes across the hoodie. Let dry for an hour.
Step 2: Add the Lorax’s Face
Using your black paint marker, draw the Lorax’s face onto the hood of the hoodie. This includes his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth. If you’re not confident in your drawing skills, you can print out a picture of the Lorax’s face and use it as a guide.
Step 3: Cut and Glue the Fur
Cut long strips of brown faux fur and hot glue them onto the bottom of the hoodie to create the Lorax’s bushy fur. Do the same for the cuffs of the hoodie sleeves.
Step 4: Make the Truffula Trees
Cut out truffula trees from green and brown felt and glue them onto cardboard. Attach green pipe cleaners to the backs of the trees to create the tops of the trees.
Step 5: Put It All Together
Put on the Lorax hoodie, brown pants, and any other accessories you desire. Hold the truffula trees as props to complete the look.
Congratulations, you now have your very own DIY Lorax costume! This costume is not only fun and unique, but it’s also environmentally conscious. Rock this outfit at your next event and show off your love for The Lorax while spreading awareness about environmentalism.
The Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax, is a beloved children’s book full of colorful characters and a powerful message. People want to dress up as the compassionate and protective character with the orange mustache, who speaks up for the trees. For those looking to take on a DIY project this Halloween, a “Do It Yourself Lorax Costume” is a great option.
The most important part about making a Lorax costume is the orange spiky mustache. You can easily make it using orange felt and glue. Cut a strip of felt roughly 7 to 10 inches long and 4 inches tall. Glue the felt strip, overlapping slightly, along one side to form a cylinder. Cut out eight long triangles and eight short triangles. Glue the long triangles on the top and the short triangles on the bottom to give the mustache its iconic shape. Gently bend the mustache upward to give it a realistic look. Finally, cut an elastic string and glue it on both sides of the mustache for easy wearing.
Next you’ll need a white and orange shirt. An old white button-up shirt is perfect for this part of the costume. To create the orange front, use felt and draw the shirt shape onto it. Cut it out and glue it on top of the white shirt. Ensure that the Lorax’s signature cloud is included.
For the shorts and suspenders, you can either use brown felt or real clothes. If you’re using felt, copy the shape of the shorts onto the material and cut it out. Glue it to the white shirt bottom. For the suspenders, you’ll need two strips of felt with elastic string inside. Attach the string and glue the strips onto the shirt. Finally, draw and cut out some simple buttons on a felt color of your choice and glue them onto the suspenders and shorts.
Finally, create the headpiece. You just need a felt hat in any color of your choice, preferably white. Cut out a circle of felt to create the brim of the hat and glue the circle at the edge of the hat. For the top part, draw and cut out a Lorax-shaped piece of felt and glue it on the hat.
Part of the beauty of a DIY costume is that it can be as simple or elaborate as you want. If you’re feeling crafty, you can add more details, such as painting other Lorax shapes and characters on the clothes and hat. A Lorax costume is a an inexpensive, fun and unique way to show your love for a timeless classic. With a bit of creativity, you can have a unique costume that’s sure to be a hit.