Giraffe Costume

Lion King JR Giraffe Costume (DIY Paper Mâché Head for School Theater)
Two children dressed as giraffes standing between two giraffe puppets with long necks, ears, and spots, against a beige background.

HOW IT’S BUILT💪🏻

PATTERN: Ultimate Paper Mache- Giraffe Sculpture Pattern

GIRRAFE BASE DESIGN: cardstock paper and packing or gift tape (Hint: “score” all your pieces to make it easier to fold them)

  • 1ST LAYERS (PAPER MACHE): Mod Podge and newspaper strips (2-3 layers)

  • 2ND LAYER- optional (CLAY/SCULPT): Moldable Cosplay Foam Clay

  • 3rd LAYER (PROTECTIVE): Worbla Flexbond Primer

  • 4th LAYER (FINAL- lighter option): paint (acrylic) and seal it with a last layer of Mod Podge

COSTUME

  • Unitard link: https://a.co/d/hhj6lvW (well-made)

  • The skirt was made from upholstery fabric samples I got for free.

  • Skirt trim I had lying around

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