Alina Bokovikova
Costume Designer
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DIY Fairy Wings for Kids & Cosplayers
Cheap ways to craft sparkly, iridescent wings for your fairy costumeDressing like a fairy is one thing, but having glittery fairy wings can bring a costume to a whole new level! Whether you’re heading to a renaissance ...
How to
Make a Ninja Mask out of a T Shirt
Ninjas are smart, sneaky, and stealthy; who wouldn’t want to be one? Making a ninja mask can seem like a tough ordeal, especially since the classic masks cover your entire face except for your eyes. However, with a few...
How to
Make a Pirate Hat
At some point in their lives, everyone wants to dress up as a pirate. And no pirate costume is complete without the appropriate hat. You can make a pirate hat out of almost anything, including newspaper, poster board, or...
How to
Make a Mask
Masks are fun to make and even more fun to decorate. While you can always buy a plastic mask from the store, it's easy to make your own. Best of all, you can get the exact shape and size you want; you won't be limited to...
How to
Make a Ghost Costume
A ghost costume is perfect if you’re looking for a spooky costume for Halloween or a costume party. Even better, it’s super easy and affordable to make the costume yourself!
Dyeing Fabric with Tea: An Inexpensive & Eco-Friendly DIY Project
A nontoxic alternative to dyeing light-colored, natural fabrics Dyeing with tea is an easy, inexpensive way to change the look of kitchen towels, T-shirts, or any item made of a natural fabric like cotton, linen, or wool...
5 Ways to Make Vampire Fangs at Home
Making realistic vampire teeth with household items No true vampire look is complete without a set of fangs, but did you know you can make them at home instead of buying a set from the party store? You can create DIY fan...
How to
Make a Pirate Costume
Whether you want to be a pirate for Halloween or you just want to dress up for International Talk Like a Pirate Day, it’s easy and fun to make a pirate costume. You can even use items from around your house to look lik...
How to
Dress Like a Pirate
'''Portraying a pirate convincingly requires the right combination of clothing, makeup, and accessories, as well as having the right demeanor.''' Whether you're becoming a pirate for Halloween, a costume party, a play, o...
How to
Make a Spider Man Costume
Spider-Man has been a beloved part of the Marvel Universe since his debut in 1962, with one of the most distinctive and iconic costumes in all of comics. You can step into the shoes of your friendly neighborhood Spider-M...
How to
Make a Renaissance Costume
Purchasing proper Renaissance garb can be expensive, so often it's much more economical to make garb yourself through some clever thrifting. Not only that, when you make garb yourself, you get to be much more creative wi...
How to
Make a Wizard Hat
If you need to add a magical accessory to playtime, parties, or costumed events, create a whimsical wizard hat! For a simple hat that comes together in just a few minutes, cut a few pieces of construction paper into a co...
How to
Make a Mummy Costume
Want to scare everyone as a Mummy this Halloween? It is really easy to make a great costume from simple items that you might have lying around the house, or purchase one cheaply from a thrift store. Follow this easy how-...
How to
Act Evil
A villain is usually the most fun character to play. But making that kind of evil truly scary and believable takes hard work. If you aren't sure how to act evil for your role, it helps to start from the outside and work ...
How to
Put Fake Blood on a Shirt
Nothing makes a costume stand out like some well-applied fake blood. Choose a white or light-colored shirt for your outfit and read your label of fake blood carefully to determine if it is washable or not. If it isn’t,...
How to
Make Costume Wings
Making your own wings is a great way to save money on a Halloween costume. In addition, children and adults can customize the wings with various art supplies such as paint or glitter to make them unique. To make wings, a...
How to
Make Samurai Armor
Samurai armor can look intimidating to make, but with a little creativity, it can be quite easy. All you need to make a chest plate is some cardboard or craft foam, fake leather, lots of glue, and colorful cording. If yo...
How to
Make a Plaster Cast of an Arm
You can make a realistic-looking arm cast for yourself, your friend, or a doll using the appropriate materials and techniques. A cast for a human requires layering stockinette beside the skin, followed by padding, follow...
How to
Make Quick Vampire Fangs
Spending loads of money on vampire fangs is totally unnecessary. With either fake nails, dental wax, or just a straw, you can kick off that costume party, Halloween, or just a good ol' Tuesday afternoon the right way wit...
How to
Cosplay as Shinji Ikari
Have you ever wanted to cosplay as Shinji Ikari, the protagonist of ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''? If you have a love for music, you like wearing a school uniform, and you care deeply about other people, you're already wel...