CelebrationJoy provides you with some tips to help you make a Grim Reaper costume at home. Everything you will need!

Add in some old twin string and a rubber skull on top and you have one creepy scythe. You, lovely lady, are a complete and utter genius. Share it with us! Lay the costume down on a flat surface and start tearing strips from the bottom to about 10 inches away from the folded edge:. Reply Upvote. I also added the lower arms and hands to the frame. The shoulder seam will stop about an inch past the body. I thought I would share with you the simple Grim Reaper costume we managed to make in a step by step tutorial. Grim Reaper Costume.

Comments This is brilliant thank you!! I know, I know. The great thing about a grim reaper is that it works well with a mask! Just a couple to hold the shape will do. You need to determine how to do all of this with what you have lying around your house or plan on spending a lot of money to get the materials you need. At this point I held my breath and hoped for the best. After extensive searches on the internet for the best looking reaper cloak, I settled on a Jedi or rather Sith cloak for this costume. There is ample scope to experiment; for example, you could tatter the ends of your dress, or add artificially-designed cobwebs to enhance the scary look. My son tie dyed and drew on this one, but a black or skeleton mouth would look really great too.

Oh, and I had to hand sew this as well so I took the easy way out. I know it is only March, but I want to make it really amazing. Thank you for all your help so far. Pair this costume with some black shoes and this scary costume is ready to go! About Liss Articles. Next, using the hot knife, I removed the back of the Styrofoam until I got the depth of the ribs that I wanted. Your guesses on the skull dimensions are accurate. Learn how your comment data is processed. Don the Grim Reaper look by using face paint.

Love my Dremel. Here is LV looking very windswept on his way in to the Monster Ball! Of course my winging it gave me a huge neck hole but a few stitches on either side put everything right. The paper templates make it easy. Please get in touch if anything is unclear. My son is mad on dressing up and we have made a few of our own costumes, usually out of card though so no sewing involved! Do the same to the lining. You could team it up with some accessories, such as skull-shaped belts around the waist, or a necklace of little skulls.

I used several paper templates to establish the exact size of the ribs, arms, neck and skull to get the exact proportions I wanted for this. I only had to stick them in place and extend the wires so I could press the buttons at will. Thanks for sharing your bad ass costume! The scythe that the reaper carries can be made with a cardboard blade covered in aluminum foil. So we, at Buzzle, have furnished some tips to make this costume at home. I also covered all of the bones with a base coat of off white or antique spray paint so all the bones have a uniform color. This was a perfect choice because I wanted the cloak to flow in the wind as I moved around. Anything else simply caused damage to the material.

Up close or far away, this costume makes a great impression. Once satisfied with that, I covered the entire ribcage and frame in 3 — 4 coats of latex rubber making the entire ribcage durable enough to take years of abuse. How do you work them? Can I call you when I need one making?! Comments This is brilliant thank you!! Love my Dremel. Do the same to the lining. If not, look at a local thrift store or online to find a cheap one. After you veil or cover your head, use a pin or a brooch to fasten the fabric around your neck to form a hood. Please get in touch if anything is unclear.

Share Pin Tweet 9 shares. I found that I had to use a Dremel rotary tool to work with this foam. This part involved hand saws, rasps and wire brushes. I also used the handle from the crutches to create a nice grip to manipulate the arms just below the elbows. Mount the Alice pack frame on the stand so it is at the same height when it will be worn. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When you extend the Alice pack, I used aluminum poles from old crutches and riveted them on the pack and made the height of the costume shoulders just above my head. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Pull the sleeve out through the hole and sew the edges right sides together. You could even add some rust or blood to the blade if you want. They come prepackaged with batteries and a button. Attached the PVC pipes to establish the shoulder width and use the flexible PVC pipes to build and shape a frame for the ribcage. I love that you have made it yourself — I do wish I was that crafty sometimes! The hard part was sizing it for the Reaper. You can wear your little black dress and paint a human skeleton on it, and team it with black and silver skull-shaped accessories. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. I loved this…thank you.

Necessary Necessary. Use a skeleton mask, which is easily available at your art store, and apply black face paint below your eyes to give them that extra effect. Love this! Your email address will not be published. These light strips were easy and perfect. This is a trial and error process because you have to plan for how this will fit around you and how you will get in and out of the costume. It had to be bigger than any human head but not so big that it looks goofy. Happy Haunting!

We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Meaning, when you turn your head to the right, the Reaper does as well? I just found out how to make a no sew princess skirt as well haha. I cut mine 12 inches by 12 inches and wished I had made it just a little bit larger. BrandyGreer 1 year ago. If handy with a needle and thread, purchase some inexpensive black cotton and make one at home. I hope that makes sense on what I am asking you. I own one and it was perfect to make quick work with the foam. Use a skeleton mask, which is easily available at your art store, and apply black face paint below your eyes to give them that extra effect. I actually built a prototype earlier this year but it wasn't working well enough to incorporate into the costume.

These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Let's Work Together! Super cool! Everything you will need! Add in some old twin string and a rubber skull on top and you have one creepy scythe. Would you like to write for us? Cut away the excess fabric. How do you work the arms when they appear to be up by your head? I used a combination of small grinding bits and various wire brush attachments for the Dremel which worked great.

I Made It! The grim reaper is a great scary costume idea that is easy to put together. Everything you will need! I actually built a prototype earlier this year but it wasn't working well enough to incorporate into the costume. For those of you who are interested, I've been working on the Articulated Skeleton Hands and just published that instructable. Up close or far away, this costume makes a great impression. Once satisfied with that, I covered the entire ribcage and frame in 3 — 4 coats of latex rubber making the entire ribcage durable enough to take years of abuse. Build a PVC stand to build everything to size.

Reply 1 year ago. Pair this costume with some black shoes and this scary costume is ready to go! Thanks for linking up with sundaystars. Thanks for linking up with SundayStars this week. The grim reaper is a great scary costume idea that is easy to put together. You can use some spray glues or spray foam insulation to glue foam together. If handy with a needle and thread, purchase some inexpensive black cotton and make one at home. I have started my setup. Please get in touch if anything is unclear. I own one and it was perfect to make quick work with the foam.

After you veil or cover your head, use a pin or a brooch to fasten the fabric around your neck to form a hood. I also mounted some red LED lights for the eyes. Love this! I have very good visibility inside this costume and I wear a black nylon hood over my face so even when the red lights are on, you cannot see any details behind the ribs creating a wonderful hollow effect behind the ribs. Do you ever sit down with your feet up and a cuppa?! Continue reading. Building something from the ground up is truly unique and you never have to worry about running into anyone wearing the same costume. While all cultures have different versions of angels of death, the Grim Reaper is usually symbolized by a skeleton wrapped up in a black cloak, holding a scythe. Height — 8 feet tall, 3. Cut away the excess fabric.

I hear that. Thanks for linking up with SundayStars this week. Topstitch the hem closing the hole, the center front and the hood. I want to see FEAR!!! I also used the handle from the crutches to create a nice grip to manipulate the arms just below the elbows. Your guesses on the skull dimensions are accurate. Use face paint to give a convincing skeleton look to your face. For years, I have contemplated the idea of making me one of these.

The grim reaper is a personal favorite for children and adults alike. Mount the Alice pack frame on the stand so it is at the same height when it will be worn. Whats your favorite part of the costume :o. Cut away the excess fabric. I only had to stick them in place and extend the wires so I could press the buttons at will. My son tie dyed and drew on this one, but a black or skeleton mouth would look really great too. About Liss Articles. A good hot knife is NOT cheap. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. My question to you is, the hands.

If you are human, leave this field blank. Do you ever sit down with your feet up and a cuppa?! I hope so, because that is what I am shooting for for mine. Now that the cloak is finished check the fit. I'll take it out of storage soon so I can attach some photos of how it fits on me without the cloak. I decided to carve the actual ribs out of white Styrofoam and covered it with several layers of liquid latex so I would have something light and flexible. I had an old broken broom to reuse for the long stick I just had to removed the broken brush at the end. Some old sheets could be dyed black and made into a fairly convincing costume with some safety pins in a pinch. Add a fog machine and a backlit window and OMG this thing looks terrifying!

DIY Mermaid Skirt. Add in some old twin string and a rubber skull on top and you have one creepy scythe. Cut two pieces of a curved knife shape from the cardboard. I cut mine 12 inches by 12 inches and wished I had made it just a little bit larger. As a busy Wife, Mother of two sons, an avid photographer, and self-employed entrepreneur, Liss understands the value of both time and money. Do the same to the lining. While all cultures have different versions of angels of death, the Grim Reaper is usually symbolized by a skeleton wrapped up in a black cloak, holding a scythe. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Do the same to the other sleeve.

Cover the blade totally with the foil, try to smooth it down to keep the shape. But, I do have time on my side right now. This was a challenge because you have to put aside any reference drawings and start looking at what will look good in the costume. I'll have to publish a new instructable for that in a couple months. A good hot knife is NOT cheap. As a busy Wife, Mother of two sons, an avid photographer, and self-employed entrepreneur, Liss understands the value of both time and money. I actually made this black cloak for a Harry potter costume last year. Here is LV looking very windswept on his way in to the Monster Ball! Let me know if you give this a try.

I decided to carve the actual ribs out of white Styrofoam and covered it with several layers of liquid latex so I would have something light and flexible. Though readymade Grim Reaper costumes are available in the market, it could be simply fun to get creative and rack your brains to make the best out of the available resources. The ribcage was challenging because it had to be shaped around the frame, be flexible but also durable. LV hard at work! I recall this instructable for an animated hand I love easy costumes like this! There is ample scope to experiment; for example, you could tatter the ends of your dress, or add artificially-designed cobwebs to enhance the scary look. Disassemble a pair of aluminum crutches and size up the aluminum poles to be used as extensions on the Alice pack to raise the shoulder level higher than your head. Adding an old image with my previous reaper costume. Building something from the ground up is truly unique and you never have to worry about running into anyone wearing the same costume.

You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I'm actually standing upright and it's very comfortable considering the size of this thing. I can only picture you grabbing the "elbow" of the costume and being in a semi permanent "Birdie Dance" pose. You had some great ideas that I'm going to use for my prop! Use either a stiff fabric or use double layers by folding it to make it stiff. Cut away the excess fabric. The great thing about a grim reaper is that it works well with a mask! Next, using the hot knife, I removed the back of the Styrofoam until I got the depth of the ribs that I wanted.

I had an old broken broom to reuse for the long stick I just had to removed the broken brush at the end. Next, using the hot knife, I removed the back of the Styrofoam until I got the depth of the ribs that I wanted. Adding an old image with my previous reaper costume. You can just about make out the cuts for the body. Now that the cloak is finished check the fit. Use face paint to give a convincing skeleton look to your face. If you're looking for a Halloween costume that will please your pockets and also be convincing, the Grim Reaper costume is the perfect one! Up close or far away, this costume makes a great impression. Back stitch at both ends.

For those of you who are interested, I've been working on the Articulated Skeleton Hands and just published that instructable. I cut mine 12 inches by 12 inches and wished I had made it just a little bit larger. The First Goal: Make Reaper 2. I also added the lower arms and hands to the frame. Here's a pick of the prototype made from wood. I own one and it was perfect to make quick work with the foam. Try to ensure that only your palms are visible. Some people are just not afraid of the dark so this needs to either intimidate or highly impress the brave souls first.

I actually made this black cloak for a Harry potter costume last year. I plan on taking a video of the costume in action this weekend and will also add some pictures with the Scythe. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Tips to Make a Grim Reaper Costume at Home If you're looking for a Halloween costume that will please your pockets and also be convincing, the Grim Reaper costume is the perfect one! This part involved hand saws, rasps and wire brushes. Last year I introduced my old reaper costume to the masses and it was a major hit at this park and I finally had the motivation I needed to build Grim Reaper 2. Gift Giving Through the Ages May 9, If the proportions were wrong here, it might look a bit goofy but when people see this thing, even in daylight, they have a lot of difficulty trying to figure out what's inside. Also, do you think there is a way to set it up to make the head moveable?

I bought 4 yards of material, cut a hole in the center for my head and draped it over my body covering my front and back. Do the same to the lining. Attached the PVC pipes to establish the shoulder width and use the flexible PVC pipes to build and shape a frame for the ribcage. Add a couple inches for seam allowance and adjustments that might be needed. Then I only had to stich up about four feet on each side to create a makeshift dress. The shoulder seam will stop about an inch past the body. Measure your child from wrist to wrist and then from shoulder to floor. Some old sheets could be dyed black and made into a fairly convincing costume with some safety pins in a pinch. I did the exact measurements and mine turned out smaller than I thought it was going to be.

I just came across this looking for ideas for my reaper prop. I also want to thank everyone for the great comments. Attach it to a long wooden dowel or stick, making a safe and easy option. I am starting that fun task this weekend. Well, we're looking for good writers who want to spread the word. Reply 5 years ago on Introduction. Add a couple inches for seam allowance and adjustments that might be needed. I actually made this black cloak for a Harry potter costume last year.

Match up the center fronts, the hood, and the hem. The construction here involved the same process as above. Life and job keeps getting in the way of progress. I actually built a prototype earlier this year but it wasn't working well enough to incorporate into the costume. This year our primary school threw a Monster Ball where all the children were encouraged to make their own costumes. Wear black apparels black shirt and pant or a long coat underneath the fabric, and of course, do not forget black socks and shoes. Oh, and I had to hand sew this as well so I took the easy way out. Highlight the bones of the visible side of your neck in white so that it gives a skeleton effect to the face.

Thanks and YES I already have an equally large scythe. About Liss Articles. Your skull, you used 2 inch pink insulation, correct? By gpetit1 Follow. However, while walking through an auto store, I came across some red LED light strips for a car and bought a few to shin up from the collar bone to light the skull from below and the second strip shined down lighting behind the ribcage making it appear there is nothing behind the ribs. Well, we're looking for good writers who want to spread the word. Melissa Burnell, known to her friends and fans as "Liss," grew up in Southern Maine, now residing in sunny South Carolina. Also if yes anyway to incorporate some drywall stilts into it make it even taller?!

Let me know if you give this a try. Cookie settings Accept. I'll take it out of storage soon so I can attach some photos of how it fits on me without the cloak. This is a trial and error process because you have to plan for how this will fit around you and how you will get in and out of the costume. I'll be incorporating the new hands into the costume a little later this spring. I hope that makes sense on what I am asking you. So we, at Buzzle, have furnished some tips to make this costume at home. You can mark this with your child wearing it or like me you can actually cut it if you know your child will stay very still! For many, it's also the first thing they see before looking up so I wanted the ribs to look as good as I could make them.

October 8, I actually made this black cloak for a Harry potter costume last year. Thanks for linking up with SundayStars this week. Of course, you can buy customized skeleton hands in the market, but you can paint the bones in white, and apply black nail polish to your hands. Going as the Grim Reaper? Do the same to the lining. You, lovely lady, are a complete and utter genius. At the moment, we rely heavily on Asda. But at least I now have a home-made costume guru to turn to. Made one years ago for my old reaper costume and it still works very well with this one.