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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids frankenstein costume

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.
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Print Project

Step 1

Paint yellow and orange stripes onto your t-shirt. Let dry between stripes. Several coats may be needed.
TIP: Use the image as your guide.

Step 2

Carefully cut the sleeves with the scissors to make them look worn and frayed.
TIP: Pull the cut pieces on the sleeves for a more worn look.

Step 3

Lightly dry-brush brown paint on the sleeves to make them look dirty. Set shirt aside to dry.

Step 4

Click here to download and print the template, then cut out the pieces.

Step 5

Trace the pieces onto foam sheets and cut out the pieces:
- Mask: Green
- Hair: Black
- Bolts: Silver Glitter
- Stitches: Cocoa

Step 6

Remove the adhesive backing from the black foam hair and adhere it to the top of the green mask.

Step 7

Glue the cocoa foam stitches to the mask, above one of the eyes. Let dry.

Step 8

Cut a small slit on both sides of the mask and slide in the straight ends of the bolts.

Step 9

Pierce a small hole into the straight sides of the bolts on the backside and then tie the craft cording to make a head strap for the mask.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Sparkle Elastic Cord Pack by Creatology™

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    9" x 12" Adhesive Foam Sheet by Creatology™

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    $1.69
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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 9" x 12"
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    Gildan® Short Sleeve Youth T-Shirt

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    9" x 12" Glitter Foam Sheet by Creatology™

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    $2.49
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    • Color: Silver
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Color: Silver
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    Glitter & Sequin Glue By Creatology®

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    12" x 18" Foam Sheet by Creatology™

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    • Color: Cocoa
    • Size: 12" x 18"
    • Color: Cocoa
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    12" x 18" Foam Sheet by Creatology™

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    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 12" x 18"
    • Color: Kelly Green
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    • Color: Cocoa Bean
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    • Color: Flame
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

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    $5.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

Paint yellow and orange stripes onto your t-shirt. Let dry between stripes. Several coats may be needed.
TIP: Use the image as your guide.

Step 2

Carefully cut the sleeves with the scissors to make them look worn and frayed.
TIP: Pull the cut pieces on the sleeves for a more worn look.

Step 3

Lightly dry-brush brown paint on the sleeves to make them look dirty. Set shirt aside to dry.

Step 4

Click here to download and print the template, then cut out the pieces.

Step 5

Trace the pieces onto foam sheets and cut out the pieces:
- Mask: Green
- Hair: Black
- Bolts: Silver Glitter
- Stitches: Cocoa

Step 6

Remove the adhesive backing from the black foam hair and adhere it to the top of the green mask.

Step 7

Glue the cocoa foam stitches to the mask, above one of the eyes. Let dry.

Step 8

Cut a small slit on both sides of the mask and slide in the straight ends of the bolts.

Step 9

Pierce a small hole into the straight sides of the bolts on the backside and then tie the craft cording to make a head strap for the mask.

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