Carbon Costume

…that route: cut out a long strip double the desired width, iron the fabric flat, fold the raw edges of the cloth down, and form a rectangular band long enough to wrap around the hat. Glue it down as subtly as possible, or sew the band for a more “seamless”-looking join (okay, yes, it would technically have a seam if you do it that way, but you get my point), and slide it over for a snug fit. At this point, you can also tuck the feather under the b…

…ike something out of The Nightmare Before Christmas but Pumpkin Jack has a flair all its own. And judging from the description on Steam, Pumpkin Jack might have more in common with Oogie Boogie than with Jack Skellington! Old Favorites New games weren’t the only franchises making a splash this year. Old favorites are gaining popularity again as people rediscover their love for the classic. Link has become popular while characters like Sonic and Ma…

…ent, but those are more for a natural look. Contacts for Halloween and cosplay are mostly online. Notable online brands includes PinkyParadise and Honeycolor. You can find colored contacts on Amazon, but proceed with caution. Read the reviews and research the brands selling. You will also need to buy contact solution and a case for storage. You can buy contact solution at any local drug store. Opti-Free and Bausch and Lomb Re-Nu are great brands,…

…it together like Play Doh. Don’t forget to wear gloves! On a paper towel, flatten the mixture to about 0.5 inch thickness. Use the sculpting tool to trace out the shape of the starfish pendant. Don’t cut all the way — this is supposed to be a rough outline. Once you like how it looks, cut deeper and fully carve out the shape. Take any excess putty to round it out and add bulk where needed. Hmm…not quite. If you want, you can also use your tool to…

…papel), a mysterious man going by the name of El Profesor plans the biggest heist in history. To ensure the smooth execution of his plan, he assembles a team of eight people. The plan is to break into the Royal Mint of Spain and steal 2.4 billion Euros. The robbers don Dali masks while forcing the hostages to wear the same disguises making it impossible for police to identify the actual robbers….

…In Die Hard, John McClane (Bruce Willis) is an NYPD police officer attending a Christmas work party in an LA skyscraper when Hans Gruber take everyone hostage. He goes John Wayne, or Roy Rogers, on everyone’s ass, stealthily working his way through the building and systematically killing Gruber’s henchmen. Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker….

…In the Terminator series, John Connor leads a resistance to fight robotic Terminators that have taken control in the future. He’s portrayed by different actors in each sequel but the youngest version (Edward Furlong) is the most memorable – probably because he taught the Terminator to say “Hasta la Vista, Baby!”…

…In Assassin’s Creed, Desmond Miles uses a machine called the Animus to control the actions of his genetic ancestor Altaïr ibn-La‘Ahad. Altaïr must keep a low cover while assassinating ten Knights Templar, all while the Third Crusade rages in the background….

…s Abuela, she is the matriarch of the Madrigal family and head of the magical village. Her husband, Pedro, sacrificed himself to invaders so she could escape with their three newborn children, Pepa, Bruno, and Julieta. A miracle blessed them and her candle, vanquishing the opposing army and creating La Casa Madrigal. Her care for the community causes her to put too much pressure on her family’s gifts, and thus she can be controlling and harsh. Whe…

…ampire on the FX show What We Do in the Shadows. Nandor is the roommate of Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin. Currently, Guillermo de la Cruz serves at Nandor’s familiar. Nandor’s costumes are often over-the-top, with beautifully decorated capes and period clothes that harken back to his origins. Don’t be afraid to go a little over the top for this costume, and if you’re going to splurge, make sure it’s on a cape that will help you get into the vampire spi…