subject: How To Make A Mummy Costume Like An Expert [print this page] Some people believe mummies were cursed creatures entitled to suffer their whole life here on earth. Their scary decaying bodies wrapped around old and dirty bandages make them popular Halloween figures. These costumes are also easy to make at an affordable price not compromising the scary theme on Halloween. Are you ready to make a mummy costume like an expert? If so, then just follow the four easy steps to complete a mummy costume just like what you see in Hollywood movies:
Step 1- Making the Mummy Bandages
The most essential part of a mummy costume is their wrap-around cloth or bandages. For this part, you need to look for old white cloth that you can find at your own house or buy from your nearest thrift store. Using that sheet of cloth, soak them in a container with black tea to add for that aged appearance. The coloring process will cause the cloth to look tattered and old. If the resulting color is not enough, you can darken it by soaking the cloth twice. Also, you can repeat the process on particular areas you want to darken.
Step 2- Stitching the Bandages
After soaking the sheet of cloth, let it dry thoroughly before cutting them into long strips. You can use the measurement of a real bandage as a basis. For a sturdier mummy costume, you can stitch the strips of cloth into your under suit. The under suit can be any used clothes, as long as it is white or skin tone in color. This will keep the bandages from rubbing against your skin. You can stitch the bandages into the pants first, and proceed to your shirt. Just keep in mind not to stitch the bandages into your undershirt too tight or else it will not fit.
Step 3- Putting on the Mummy Costume
Once you have stitched the strips of cloth and the under suit together, you can easily wear the costume or remove it any time necessary such as going to the comfort room. This is a durable costume, and the cloth will not fall off right away since they were stitched right into your shirt. If you are wondering how to cover your head, the process is extremely easy by starting at your jaw to your head. Just secure the edges of the bandages with a black safety pin. Also, you can pull some of your hair out by leaving open gaps between the bandages.
Step 4- Putting on the Mummy Makeup and Last Touches
For the last details, you should create a mummy look by applying face paint. You can draw black circles in the region of your eyes and cover your whole face with a white paint. For a realistic look, you can add oatmeal over your face. Also, add body powder on your head and your entire costume for that dusty appearance. Your shoes can be covered with an old pair of socks that are also dyed with tea. Now, you have a complete mummy costume made just like a skilled designer in Hollywood movies.
