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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. :(
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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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
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
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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.
*head explodes*
I only have one question how much would it be to make just the head?
Also,what supplies would I need,please respond! =D