oscar the grouch costume

Step 8 Making the head

rubber cement a couple of pieces (that are bigger than your head) of foam together. let it dry, then cut it down to a size that would fit over your head.

now cut out the middle so you can fit your head inside. also cut out a section of the front for the mouth. i also cut out ear holes and the back of the head to help with hearing and keeping cool.

test it your foam helmet.

cut two sections of black cardboard or black grid material to make the inside of the mouth. make sure there is enough space between them to see out of (and drink through if you are so inclined)

when you have perfected the shape and size and configuration of the helmet, then cover it with your fabric. trim the fabric to size, then attach it by putting lots of sewing pins through the fabric into the foam (this is easier than glue cause modifications are simpler) don't worry, the foam is plenty thick that the pins won't get near your head.

cut a mouth hole in the fabric.

attach whatever piece of brown fur you want for your eyebrow with hot glue. then take your ping pong balls, give them eyes with a marker and glue them down as well