[pmpknqueen]

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!

 

[mementomori]

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

 

[obcessedwithit]

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

 

[pmpknqueen]

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 I used the same stuff when I made an Edward Scissorhand costume a few years back for the "scissor hands"

 

[pmpknqueen]

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

 

[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

 

[pmpknqueen]

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