Do you love Mardi Gras but have no money to purchase a costume? You are in luck, you can create one for pennies. It is so simple. The creativity in the costume is in your hands. Let the sparkle of imagination take you a float. Where do you begin in the creation of your costume?
A list of materials is your first step in the creation of your costume. What materials are needed for a Mardi Gras costume?
Materials: The materials are cost efficient. Card board, marker, silver spray paint, glue, glitter, gem stones, feathers, and a chop stick are the materials needed to create a beautiful mask for your costume. This article geared toward a Mardi Gra costume for a woman. But don’t worry men there is hope for you.
Now that you have gathered all your materials for the mask, you can begin the creative designs. The first step is to draw the design of the mask onto card board. Simply cut out the mask. Don’t forget to draw and cut out eye holes. You will need to be able to see while wearing the mask.
When spray painting the mask be sure to do this in a well ventilated room. The silver paint gives the mask a beautiful glow. Both sides of the mask needs to be painted. This gives the mask a geniue appearance. The mask needs to dry overnight, to be sure the paint is completely dried. To speed up the drying process, a hair dryer on low heat will do wonders for your project.
The glitter and beads gives the mask a more glamorous look. When choosing glitter or beads be sure they are colored coordinated to the silver paint. For example, silver, white, gold or even black beads is appropriate. The glitter needs to be more gold or red. The glitter, gem stones, and beads should not be over done, use them sparingly. The chop stick is the final step to finishing the mask. Be sure to spray paint the chop stick. After the chop stick is dried, glue the stick to the back of the mask.
The chop stick gives the mask a more stable position for the mask to be held securely. Do you want the mask to be more classy for the Mardi Gras costume? Add the touch of a black feather to the mask. This will give the mask the final touch. The feather doesn’t have to be black, it can be any color that coordinates with the colors of the mask.
Your identity is now concealed. It is now time to compete your Mardi Gras costume. The beautiful mask is the perfect addition to the costume. How can you complete the ideal Mardi Gras attire?
A beautiful, silver gown is the perfect completion. The gown doesn’t need to be fancy. You can find a cheap, gown at any convenient store. As the designer of your own Mardi Gras costume, you have full control of the outcome. A simple plain gown is perfect for this project. How can you dazzle up the gown for pennies?
The design of the gown is quite simple to create. As the designer of this costume you have the options to choose exactly what it looks like. The gem stones that were added to the mask can be added to the dress with fabric glue. The gown will now be in style with the mask. Both will now be in sequence.
As a woman you are now ready to celebrate the traditions of Mardi Gras. Is your partner in need of a costume make over? You are in further luck, I have a solution to your problem. A costume for a man is quite simple. How can a costume for a man be so simple? Keep reading.
Men don’t need to have a fancy costume for Mardi Gras. A simple black or gray suit is perfect. The color combination will go in sequence with the woman’s mask and gown. But yet how does the suit fit into the world of Mardi Gras?
The transformation from a plain suit to a master piece isn’t complicated. A man too can wear a mask to hide their identity. The material needed for this transformation is fabric. The width of the head should be measured. This will ensure the mask to fit the man himself. Remember to add eye holes for the mask. This mask for the man doesn’t need to be dazzled up.
The key to these costumes is to be creative and to think outside the box. Do not hold back the creative sparks or the imagination. Mardi Gras is a widely celebrated tradition among the nation. Don’t sit back on the side lines, jump in and join the fun.
