Alina Bokovikova
Costume Designer
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Co-authored Articles (48)
How to
Make a Gnome Hat
Gnome hats are oh-so-cute and super easy to DIY! A floppy, pointed hat can turn your gnome costume or figurine from adorable to absolutely magical—but how can you make one? Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place....
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...
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 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...
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...
How to
Make Angel Wings
You can create simple angel wings for your next costume. There are ways of creating wings even if you only have a limited amount of time, money, and crafting experience. Angel wings are perfect for a last minute costume ...
How to
Make a Cone Hat
Whether it is for dress-up or a party, making party hats can be both fun and inexpensive. With just a few supplies, you can make a simple party hat or an extravagant princess hat. This tutorial will show you not only how...
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...
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
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 Make a No-Sew DIY Spider-Man Costume
Simple steps for making a Spider-Man costume for kids or adults 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. Yo...
How to
Make Shrek Ears
Learn how to cut, fold, and glue some DIY Shrek ears for a costumeDressing up as Shrek, everyone’s favorite animated ogre, can be a fun costume idea. While you might be able to find Shrek-style clothes and paint your f...
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
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 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
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...
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
Dress Like a Pirate
Perfect your pirate look with these spot-on style tips '''Portraying a pirate convincingly requires the right combination of clothing, makeup, and accessories, as well as having the right demeanor.''' Whether you're beco...
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!
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...
