Wolverine Costume with Retractable Claws

Step 6 Retractable claws (wearing them)

When donning your claws, first put the wider piece of sock / elastic band just above your elbow. I actually used the heal of the sock to fit around my elbow. Then put on the jacket, and slip the back of the claw apparatus down the sleeve and into the sock so it's held to the arm. Next, put on the glove and use the thinner piece of sock / elastic band to secure the base of the leather piece and apparatus itself to your wrist. If you've sized everything properly, the elastic band will be hidden by your jacket sleeve and the metal end tubes will be right behind your knuckles. My jacket had zip-up sleeves which helped secure everything in place.

Depending on your jacket you might find the claws make odd bulges at your elbow. If so, just tell people they're muscles ;-).