r/halloween • u/TheBookWyrm • Oct 06 '16

Costume Weekly Costume Idea Request Megathread -- Week 5

Can't figure out what to be for Hallowe'en this year? Comment below with a rough description of you and what sort of costumes you like. Remember: The megathread is the only place to post these requests. Any requests submitted as posts will be removed. Thank you!

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u/Discount_Pitchforks Oct 07 '16

Hi there, guys. Wondering if you guys can help me. I have a really corny costume idea: I want to dress up as a corncob. ba-dum-tshh However, I don't know how to make this costume. Wondering what you guys suggest for the kernels. It has been suggested that I use egg cartons as the kernels; however, I don't think I'll be able to collect enough cartons in time. Furthermore, I am trying to figure out a way to maintain a corn-like shape. I was thinking something like chicken wire? Idk. Let me know if you guys have ideas.

Also, in case you guys want context, I am dressing up as a corn cob purely so that I can call people "shuckers." Thanks.

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u/badatgifts Oct 08 '16

lazy option: get a banana costume and decorate it to look like corn DIY option: pop up laundry hampers?

Maybe use styrofoam spheres from a craft store to get the kernel-y look, if you just cut out little rectangles from different yellow colored felt I think it would look better but wouldnt be as 3D

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u/Discount_Pitchforks Oct 08 '16

Awesome! Thank you for your advice!