DIY Halloween: EL wire & Light FX
What is EL Wire? Electroluminescent wire (often abbreviated to EL wire) is a thin copper wire coated in a phosphor which glows when an alternating current is applied to it. I first saw it [...]
DIY Halloween: Paper Mache etc.
Paul started out making his costumes from paper mache. It's an accessible, cheap medium that can be used to create just about any shape, large or small. The results can be sturdy and weatherproof if done right. It can also be heavy and uncomfortable. But it's a time honored Halloween costume material and I've gathered some links that show it's versatility and potential high quality (no balloon heads). I also threw in some cardboard, duct tape and plaster gauze links.
DIY Halloween: Belly Dance Costuming
Only 6 weeks till Halloween. Have you got an idea yet? Today we're talking about belly dance wear, with an emphasis on bras.
DIY Halloween: Zombie Make-up
Zombies are the new black. Something about the mindless, decaying monster that we each have the potential to become, really resonates with our culture at this moment. There are even college courses on it. We could have a fascinating discussion about why, but let's just learn about how to pretend to be one!
DIY Halloween: Bodypainting
Paul started out as a bodypainter way back when. His first costumes were often paper mache horns, body paint and not much else.
DIY Halloween: Leather
Sometimes leather IS the best material for a costuming job. Here are some places to buy leather, learn to work with it, and find the tools you'll need.
DIY Halloween: Prop Weapons
Here are some other places to learn about making cool armaments.
DIY Halloween: Cosplay
Here's a topic that can take over your life: cosplay. If you are unfamiliar with cosplay (short for costume play), it's a subculture of anime and sci-fi enthusiasts that combines role-playing and fashion into a type of performance art. Cosplayers are often are very dedicated, spending all their free time and money on impressive and elaborate outfits.
DIY Halloween: The Eyes Have It
So today it's about EYES - a few resources and tutorials to enhance your eyes as part of your costume.
DIY Halloween: Burlesque
There has been a revival of Burlesque in the last decade. Playful, old fashioned, individualized, it's sexy but not sexist because the dancers empower themselves with their performances.