How to Make a Grim Reaper Costume

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Spray paint the stick that will be used for the scythe handle.

   Use stiff cardboard and have the stick next you in view whilst you do it, just so you don't make it too big or too small by mistake. , Let the paint dry.
   
   You might want to add a little blood. , If not, dye the sheet the color that you have chosen to create a cloak, or cape for "Grim Reaper." Once that is done, move on to the next step. ,, You can put something to cover the face, like a piece of tissue paper, and glue it to the top and bottom, but that's just a suggestion.
   
   Or you can cut a piece of black hosiery and slip it over your head. ,,, It will hold the cloak or cape in place. , , Wait about 15 minutes before touching anything.
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   Step 2: Cut the cardboard in the shape of a scythe blade.

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   Step 3: Spray paint it and nail the blade on

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   Step 4: using small nails and a hammer

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   Step 5: or use tacks.

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   Step 6: If the sheet is already in the color desired

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   Step 7: there is no need to dye it.

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   Step 8: Dress up in dark apparel

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   Step 9: there's no need for shoes and socks because they should be obscured by the wide

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    Step 10: hanging cloak

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    Step 11: giving the costume a floating effect.

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    Step 12: You can wear a skeleton mask

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    Step 13: a zombie mask

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    Step 14: or do the usual look and just don't show your face.

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    Step 15: Use the (middle) edge of one side of the sheet

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    Step 16: and place it over your head; once positioned just right

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    Step 17: safety pin the cape from underneath the neck area

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    Step 18: leaving it loose

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    Step 19: and giving it a hooded look.

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    Step 20: or punch

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    Step 21: holes to both the front and back of the sheet (on each side of the waist area) for the rope to be pulled through

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    Step 22: thus allowing free movement for the arms.

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    Step 23: Cut the rope (to the length of your belt) and run it through the belt holes; then loop each end and make a knot on each of the ends (pull each end tight) and wrap around your waist.

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    Step 24: Get into the character by getting a scythe and a "Trick or Treat" bag or container

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    Step 25: and you are off to a fun Halloween evening

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    Step 26: as "The Grim Reaper."

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    Step 27: Make your hands look like bones (hope you have thin hands) by wetting your hands and then coating them in flour.

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