If you want to make a more feminine bat costume, use a long-sleeve dress instead of a shirt and pants. [1] X Research source Felt can be found at most craft supply stores. If you use another kind of fabric you will have to use a sewing kit to attach the wings.
If you want to go for a cute look cut the edges into a scalloped pattern instead of a jagged lightning pattern. [2] X Research source
Use straight pins to secure the fabric if you’re worried about the wings shifting. Straight pins can be found in most sewing supply kits.
If you aren’t using felt for your wing fabric you must sew on the wings. Add a few stitches where you would normally use glue. [3] X Research source
You don’t have to wear a mask if you don’t want to. Instead, purchase black cat ears that resemble bat ears or wear face paint.
Most bat masks use black paint for the “fur,” white paint for the eyes, and red paint for the mouth. However, feel free to get creative! You can measure out foil from a roll or purchase individual sheets of foil from a baking supply store.
If you don’t feel like mixing up your own glue, you can buy non-toxic clear paper mache paste at a craft supply store. [4] X Research source
The more detail you press into the mold, the better the mask will fit your face. If your mold seems flimsy, gently stuff the inside with newspaper to help it keep its shape.
If you’d like to add ears to your mask, fold pieces of wet newspapers into triangles and attach them to the top of the mask. These triangles will take extra time to dry.
If you add a layer of paper mache before the previous layer has dried, your mask will take twice as long to dry.
Acrylic paint is water-soluble. Therefore, if you only have one paintbrush, you can dip it in water in between colors to clean off the paint. Avoid using oil paints and other paint types that take a long time to dry. Otherwise you’ll be waiting a few days for your mask instead of a few hours.
Most people cut small circles on the eye area to see through and a thin slit on the mouth area to talk through. If you have trouble cutting small areas with scissors use a hobby knife instead. These knives can be found at most craft supply stores.
If you have long hair, use a ribbon instead of a rubber band. Rubber bands can cause damage to your hair. [7] X Research source
Wear plastic fangs instead of painting them on for an extra creepy effect. Add mascara and red lipstick to become a cute or sexy bat.
Many Halloween supply stores are seasonal, opening in August and closing after Halloween. [9] X Research source
If you like to sew, consider sewing black fur to the top of the bat wings for a realistic touch.
