I created this costume for my husband in 2006. Even his family members didn't recognize him. We told everyone he was going to be an evil clown but then had a friend from out of town dress up as an evil clown and everyone thought he was my husband! I had friends asking me who the creepy zombie was.... until he talked and then everyone recognized him.
I was scared to try painting the appliance and applying it.. but it was a blast. This year I might try a skull one for with a pirate costume.
Here is the mask from 2006 on my husband for the 2007 party. The scarecrow was a great costume and we learned a lot about open flames and straw! This year I will splurge on battery operated tea lights! He went without the chin piece because it is just too hard to drink in!