Thread: Need help for a prop for Tallahassee costume!

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Ok so this year my boyfriend is going as Tallahassee from ZombieLand....and we want him to be able to have a banjo slung over his shoulder.....but we don't want to buy a real banjo....and all toy banjos don't look realistic....

So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how I can create a semi-realistic looking banjo....it doesn't have to look perfect, but I want people to be able to tell what it is, and I don't want it too flimsy so it wont fall apart.

Any ideas would be appreciated!

I'm thinking foam board painted to look like wood, and wood for the neck.

look at the toy stores then repaint like you want it to look

Originally Posted by mementomori

I'm thinking foam board painted to look like wood, and wood for the neck.

Yeah I was contemplating using foam board...it's pretty sturdy without being too much of a pain to cut and stuff :P I used the same stuff when I made an Edward Scissorhand costume a few years back for the "scissor hands"

hm...you know what I just thought....i could use a cookie tin for the base maybe....that could work :P

I like the idea of being a character from Zombieland (great movie). As far as building a banjo... Almost need like a pot or something like that? The body is so thick/deep/tall. I'm stumped at the moment, but if you figure it out please post pictures of the finished product and the complete costume

Originally Posted by Crunch

I like the idea of being a character from Zombieland (great movie). As far as building a banjo... Almost need like a pot or something like that? The body is so thick/deep/tall. I'm stumped at the moment, but if you figure it out please post pictures of the finished product and the complete costume

I definitely will haha...it's just one of those things you don't think about making for a costume until you need it haha