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Do It Yourself Shark Halloween Costume
The Halloween season is all about dressing up and having fun, but sometimes, finding the perfect costume can be a daunting task. If you’re looking for a unique costume that is easy to make and will make you stand out, then a shark costume might just be the perfect choice. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make your very own do it yourself shark Halloween costume.
Materials you will need:
- Gray sweatshirt and sweatpants
- White and black felt sheets
- Foam sheets (white and gray)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Sharp knife
Instructions:
- Start by cutting out the shark’s dorsal fin from a gray foam sheet. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut out the shape of a dorsal fin that is at least 8-10 inches tall. Glue the fin onto the back of the gray sweatshirt.
- Next, cut out the shark’s eyes from white and black felt sheets. Use the black marker to draw pupils onto the white felt eyes. Glue the eyes onto the hood of the sweatshirt.
- To make the shark’s teeth, cut out triangular shapes from the white foam sheet. Cut small notches into the bottom of each triangle to create the jagged edge of a shark’s tooth. Glue the teeth around the edge of the hood, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Now it’s time to make the shark’s tail. Cut out a tail shape from the gray foam sheet that is approximately 12-15 inches long. Fold the tail in half lengthwise, and use the hot glue gun to glue the two sides together. Glue the tail onto the back of the gray sweatpants, just above the ankles.
- To complete the costume, you can use additional foam sheets to add fins to the sides of the sleeves and legs of the sweatshirt and sweatpants. Cut out the fin shapes from the foam sheets, and then glue them onto the sleeves and legs of the sweatshirt and sweatpants.
Final Thoughts
With these simple steps, you can create an amazing do it yourself shark Halloween costume that will make you stand out at any Halloween party. The materials you will need are easy to find, and these instructions are simple to follow. Have fun making the costume and most importantly, have a safe and fun Halloween!
This Halloween, make your own “shark” costume for the spookiest night of the year! Crafts can be an easy and inexpensive way to create a fun and unique ensemble for Halloween.
Start with a plain white hoodie for the base of your costume and then draw or stencil on a shark face. If you’re feeling extra bold, use fabric paint or fabric markers to draw a great white shark’s angry snarl on the hoodie. The bottom of the hoodie will be, of course, the shark’s tail so cover it with some gray or blue fabric and be sure to allow enough overlap so that it can be stitched together.
To round off the details of the costume, create a dorsal fin and other fins out of gray felt and pin them onto the back of the shirt or use fabric glue to adhere them. For added visual interest, draw some stripes or scales onto the fins with a black fabric marker.
For your sharkhead hat (the essential component of the costume), cut out two fins from felt – one for the top of the head and one for the back – and glue them together. To create the shark’s face, add a few of your own hand drawn details such as eyes, teeth and gills. If you are feeling especially motivated, use pom-poms or other decorations to give your shark the added look of a real sea creature.
When you’re all done, you’ll have a super-cute, homemade shark costume that is sure to be a hit! So take the time to craft your very own do-it-yourself halloween costume and make this Halloween a creative and memorable one.