DIY Emerald Witch Costume: 45-Min Cardboard Build

DIY emerald witch costume built from long green dress, or green fabric, black cardboard, and green face paint, non-toxic

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Time45 minEffortMedium

⏱️ We timed it, but results may vary.

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An all-green-everything gown, dramatic makeup, and a pointy hat gone couture. Green is the whole statement. About forty-five minutes, a medium build: a long green dress or green fabric, black cardboard, and green face paint. Keep every green the same shade; mixed greens read as accidental.

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long green dressGreen face paintBlack face paint +1broom from home for a prop

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Tip: fray the gown hem with 2-inch slits every few inches.

Materials

1 long green dress, or green fabric, 3 yards (buy: fabric store)
1 sheet black cardboard, 22x28 inches, for the hat (buy: craft store; a box painted black works too)
Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube (buy: drugstore)
Black eyeliner, 1, and dark green eye shadow, 1 (buy: drugstore)
Hot glue gun with glue sticks, 1 set and scissors, 1 pair
1 broom from home for a prop (make: use what you own)

Steps

Safety: Let an adult handle the hot glue, since the nozzle and glue get very hot.
Sew or hot glue the green fabric into a long gown.
Leave the hem ragged.
Measure the head first.
Roll the black cardboard into a tall cone.
Tape it loosely to check the fit.
Glue a wide cardboard brim to the base.
Test the cone shape dry first.
Hot glue sets fast and cannot be moved.
Paint the face green.
Draw on the black eyeliner and the dark green eye shadow.
Carry the broom bristle-up so it does not trip anyone.
Optional pro finish: fray the gown hem with 2-inch slits every few inches.

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