Oogie Boogie Costume (Glows)

 by kristylynn84
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You're jokin'! You're jokin'! I can't believe mah EYEZ!" I made my husband into Oogie Boogie as a last minute costume for the LACMA Tim Burton/Dead Man's Ball, that we ended up missing and I cried. (We were both in costume, lost in downtown LA as the party was ending.) One of the most depressing moments in my creative career.

But hey, we made up for it with a great suggestion from a friend - on Halloween night, we went to Downtown Disney and took hundreds of photos with children and families and we were smiling all night. It felt really awesome for him to be recognized as Oogie Boogie and it was funny because everyone thought that we worked there and we were supposed to be taking pics. (The half-circle crowd with flashes from cameras, multiple familes in the same photos by incident and even some children crying at the sight of him.) - I was dressed as elegant Shock (Boogie's Kids).

We tried to get a portrait drawn of us, but the guy had to call his manager because of the mask. We overheard him in the background "NO, it's LEGIT"... hahah. It was a no-go. :(

 
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Step 1: Materials

Burlap - around 7-8 yards to be safe
Black Yarn - cheapest stuff (Red Heart?)
Multi-Pack of needles - it has some big ones in there with round tips for burlap
Embroidery Floss - to match the burlap
Black Fabric/Embroidery Floss- for the mouth and eyes, optional
Black Sharpie - for the eyes/mouth as needed
Paper Towels - to wrap/pad the wire
Thick Wire - utility/type from Home Depot
Pliers, Scissors
Glowz by Krylon 6/7/8 cans - optional for black light effect
dfm500 says: Nov 9, 2012. 9:55 AM
I did this for Halloween this year. Mine didn't turn out as well (and didn't glow), but for ~$25 and ~2 hours of work, I was presentable at a halloween party. I used hot glue for the seams. It was faster and easier than sewing. I also created the sleeves separately, so they could be pulled off easily. I wish I had used safety pins to hold the mask to the body. I am 6'3", and I kinda looked like a guy in a burlap sack. I wish that I had used safety pins to hold pillows on the inside, around the middle to give the body some bulk. But otherwise, it was cool. Thank you for the original instructions!
lefaye152 says: Oct 18, 2012. 1:17 PM
Beautiful! I would have sewn some plastic bugd into the seams.
SweetLincoln says: Sep 16, 2012. 6:42 PM
this is awesome. very inspiring.
karalalala says: Sep 16, 2012. 1:35 AM
This is nuts. You are AWESOME! Nice job.
rrkrose says: Sep 2, 2012. 3:10 PM
Wow this is amazing! I am planning on making it for someone for halloween.
albertkelley25 says: May 24, 2012. 11:38 AM
did you make shoes for the costume
PaHalloweenFreak says: May 12, 2012. 2:04 PM
I LOVE OOGIE BOOGIE! Great job on this costume! It's the best I've seen!
Dusk Shadows says: Apr 11, 2012. 4:03 PM
I LOVE YOUR DANCE MOVES
xxev75 says: Jan 8, 2012. 7:20 PM
Luv it!!! You are amazing ty for sharing.
cdawisconsin says: Nov 22, 2011. 4:27 PM
I can't believe how good this is. It's like you pulled him right off the screen. Great project and well deserved win. Congrats.
kristylynn84 (author) in reply to cdawisconsinNov 22, 2011. 6:27 PM
thank you very much! that's amazing feedback and i super-appreciate it!! :)
depotdevoid says: Nov 22, 2011. 5:02 PM
Congrats on the well deserved win! This was one of my favorite costumes this year!
kristylynn84 (author) in reply to depotdevoidNov 22, 2011. 6:27 PM
thank you so much! :D i am giving him the prize for his bday tomorrow! i hope he doesn't see this! :D
Lynne Bruning says: Nov 12, 2011. 10:35 AM
you might want to try priming the burlap with a less expensive clear finish spray paint first and then finish off with the more expensive GLow paint.

this might lower the project price. However I would test it first to see your results.

take black light outside during the night and give the neighbors a paint show. this will allow you to see how your progressing.
kristylynn84 (author) in reply to Lynne BruningNov 16, 2011. 7:21 PM
that's exactly how we did it :) minus the clear coat. (clear coat may be able to give the glow paint more to adhere to) good tip! :)
dismissie says: Nov 10, 2011. 1:31 AM
Your D-Land story is adorable- Oogie Boogie is just great!
sweeety says: Nov 9, 2011. 5:15 PM
OOGIE BOOGIE (OoO)
*head explodes*
lcoelho says: Nov 7, 2011. 12:33 PM
very cool
thebeatonpath says: Nov 7, 2011. 12:24 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS! Great job!
PaHalloweenFreak says: Nov 5, 2011. 9:08 AM
Great Job!
valhallas_end says: Nov 3, 2011. 9:15 PM
Fantastic. Many kudos to you - the final costume looks perfect!
asyrith says: Nov 3, 2011. 2:18 PM
This is fantastic! I love that you made him glow. What a great costume. Can we see yours too? It sounds great as well!
pokiespout says: Nov 3, 2011. 11:59 AM
Very nice work! I've been wanting to try out an Oogie Boogie costume myself!
Penolopy Bulnick says: Nov 3, 2011. 10:38 AM
I just cannot get over how creepy you made him! It is crazy awesome. That face! I can feel it staring at me when I am not even looking at the picture!
depotdevoid says: Nov 3, 2011. 10:12 AM
Very nice!
mikeasaurus says: Nov 3, 2011. 9:49 AM
freakish costume!
Penolopy Bulnick says: Nov 3, 2011. 8:09 AM
That is so incredibly creepy! I thought he was creepy in the movie, but if I ran into you on the street, I would be running the other way!
Survivor#1234 says: Nov 3, 2011. 6:33 AM
This was an epic costume!
I only have one question how much would it be to make just the head?
Also,what supplies would I need,please respond! =D
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