Kool Aid Man Help?

**Eagle Frankenstein19** · 03-24-2010,01:44 PM

I'm in need of a Kool Aid Man costume, as weird as that sounds, but do not want to purchase one. Any tips on how to make one?

**Zombie Machairodont** · 03-24-2010,04:09 PM

Hmm, this might give you a large round form to work with: what about using suspended concentric hoops (kind of like old-style hoop skirts, but with the widest hoop being in the center of the costume rather than the bottom) covered in red/painted fabric? The problem is that it can be difficult to get a really smooth spherical shape with that method, and I have to admit that it would wouldn't be that easy to wear. Just tossing the idea out there.

**Haunty** · 04-09-2010,12:16 PM

Use three Hula Hoops (2 the same size, 1 larger) for the base to keep it light. To keep the shape & balance.. use something like suspenders to rest on your shoulders. Red sweatpants for the legs. Cover everything with red fabric with a mesh allowance to see through. The arms could simply be another pair of sweat pants cut in half & attached to the costume. Red gloves could be worn to cover hands or apply red makeup to hands.