DIY Chill Painter with Fro Costume: 20-Min Wig Build

DIY chill painter with fro costume built from big brown afro wig, denim shirt, and jeans

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Time20 minEffortEasy

⏱️ We timed it, but results may vary.

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A big brown afro wig, a denim shirt, and a palette you painted yourself. The happiest costume in the room. Twenty minutes, easy: a big brown afro wig, a denim shirt, and jeans. The palette should have real paint dabs on it, not drawn ones.

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Still need:

Big brown afro wigDenim shirtJeansAcrylic paints in bright colorsToy paintbrush

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Tip: compliment one thing about every costume you see, in character.

Sizing: Built for teens and adults. The wig is one-size with an adjustable strap; the apron ties to fit.

Materials

Big brown afro wig, 1 (buy: costume aisle or online)
Denim shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
Jeans, 1 (own)
Cardboard for the palette, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
Acrylic paints in bright colors, 1 set (buy: craft store)
Toy paintbrush, 1 (buy: dollar store)
Scissors, 1 pair

Steps

Cut a palette shape from the cardboard, with a thumb hole.
Dab the bright paints onto the palette.
Let it dry completely.
Wear the denim shirt and jeans with the afro wig.
Carry the palette and brush everywhere.
Narrate happy little details about the party.
Safety: Let the palette dry fully before the party so wet paint never touches clothes or furniture.
Optional pro finish: compliment one thing about every costume you see, in character.

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