Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Twenty Three - Skeleton Halloween Costumes Rattling Bones Create Goosebumps

By Nathan Alexandre


No holiday celebration is complete without skeleton Halloween costumes. There have been many variations on this classic. Some go the extra mile with an elaborate full body suit, while others may keep it minimal with corpse face paint. Whether you're going for a full costume or just something to feel festive, skeleton Halloween costumes offer variations on either end of the spectrum.

Skeleton Halloween costumes are a bit trickier to create, although they are not impossible. The easiest route is to purchase one. These are often a body suit or top and bottom that are black, with bones printed on the front and back. Sometimes, glow paint is added for an extra effect in the dark. Even if you do not plan to spent the night in the graveyard, this can still be fun at parties that often include darkened lighting for Halloween.

If you are a creative person you can build your own skeleton design but should keep in mind this is not a simple costume to make and will require some time to do. This is not a last minute costume idea if you plan to make your own design.

You can wear a skeleton mask that covers only your face or can choose a more expensive option of a rubber mask that encloses your head and turns it into a realistic "skull". You might choose to use face paint instead to keep your field of vision intact and use a skeleton wig over your hair. Paint some bones on your hands and wear the wig and dark clothing for a simple and quick to make version of a skeleton Halloween costume.

Some Halloween celebrators short on time may choose to incorporate bones into their every day attire, rather than going for an actual costume. Each year, stores sell varieties of skeleton earrings and other jewelry. Some are basic skeletons while others include ruby red eye accents or other details. Necklaces of plastic bones can also be purchased. If you're crafty, consider designing your own out of clay and paint.

Other costumes can also benefit from the addition of skeleton accessories. A skeletal fish hanging from the belt of a pirate or a caveman with a large bone as a club might be just the touch you need for trick or treat night. How about a grave robber dragging a loosely connected plastic skeleton behind him?

Witch doctor costumes go well with bones. Fake bones through the nose special effects can be purchased around Halloween. Make your own witch doctor bone belt, complete with dangling skulls. Maybe a necklace of finger bones as well! Cave man costumes could feature a bone club, carried at the side. If you plan to dress as a mummy, consider adding fake bones, or painting bones on, between your wrappings.

Skeleton Halloween costumes may be a little trickier to make, they are not impossible. Every year, many retailers offer this holiday classic for sale as well. Unlike other icons of the holiday, skeletons are incorporated into much more than costumes. Bones are often used in the design of Halloween jewelry and they make excellent details for other costumes. Edited by Svetchey Sanorols




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