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=== Making A Felt Mustache === | === Making A Felt Mustache === | ||
| − | #Gather your materials. You can make a mustache that you tie in place with ribbon. You can find the materials you need at a local craft shop. You will need the following:<ref>http://makezine.com/2009/10/05/how-to_make_a_fake_beard/</ref> | + | #Gather your materials. You can make a mustache that you tie in place with ribbon. You can find the materials you need at a local craft shop. You will need the following:<ref name="rf1">http://makezine.com/2009/10/05/how-to_make_a_fake_beard/</ref> |
#*Thick black ribbon | #*Thick black ribbon | ||
#* Two pieces of felt in your choice of color | #* Two pieces of felt in your choice of color | ||
#*Pins, thread, and a needle | #*Pins, thread, and a needle | ||
#*Scissors | #*Scissors | ||
| − | #Make a template. You want both pieces of felt to be the same shape, so make a template for your mustache. You can draw whatever mustache shape you want on a piece of cardboard paper. Cut out the shape you drew. On both pieces of felt, trace the shape of the cardboard. You will need to use a pen to do so, as ink will show up on cloth.<ref | + | #Make a template. You want both pieces of felt to be the same shape, so make a template for your mustache. You can draw whatever mustache shape you want on a piece of cardboard paper. Cut out the shape you drew. On both pieces of felt, trace the shape of the cardboard. You will need to use a pen to do so, as ink will show up on cloth.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Cut out the shape you traced. Then, stack both pieces of felt on top of each other. Make sure the sides with ink on them are touching. You do not want the ink outline to show up on your costume. | #*Cut out the shape you traced. Then, stack both pieces of felt on top of each other. Make sure the sides with ink on them are touching. You do not want the ink outline to show up on your costume. | ||
#*Pin the two pieces of felt together. You should now have two pieces of felt pinned together in the shape of your fake mustache. | #*Pin the two pieces of felt together. You should now have two pieces of felt pinned together in the shape of your fake mustache. | ||
| − | #Attach your ribbons to the felt. Cut out two pieces of ribbon, about a foot in length each. Sandwich the end of one piece of ribbon between the two pieces of felt. You want to place the ribbon on one of the corners of your mustache. Repeat with the other ribbon, sandwiching it on the other corner of your mustache.<ref | + | #Attach your ribbons to the felt. Cut out two pieces of ribbon, about a foot in length each. Sandwich the end of one piece of ribbon between the two pieces of felt. You want to place the ribbon on one of the corners of your mustache. Repeat with the other ribbon, sandwiching it on the other corner of your mustache.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Pin both ribbons in place between the two pieces of felt. | #*Pin both ribbons in place between the two pieces of felt. | ||
#*You should now have your fake mustache pinned together, with ribbons stemming from either corner. | #*You should now have your fake mustache pinned together, with ribbons stemming from either corner. | ||
| − | #Sew along the outer edges of the felt. Thread your needle. Sew along the edges of the felt. Make sure to sew through the ribbons. You want them attached to the felt when you're finished.<ref | + | #Sew along the outer edges of the felt. Thread your needle. Sew along the edges of the felt. Make sure to sew through the ribbons. You want them attached to the felt when you're finished.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Make sure to use a color thread that's similar to the color of your felt. You do not want the thread to show up too much when you're done. | #*Make sure to use a color thread that's similar to the color of your felt. You do not want the thread to show up too much when you're done. | ||
| − | #Remove the pins. When you're done removing them, your mustache should stay together. The ribbons should be held firmly in place.<ref | + | #Remove the pins. When you're done removing them, your mustache should stay together. The ribbons should be held firmly in place.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*If the ribbons are not held in place, go back and sew through them to attach them to the felt. | #*If the ribbons are not held in place, go back and sew through them to attach them to the felt. | ||
| − | #Put on your fake mustache. Place your fake mustache just below your nose. Tie the two ribbons together to secure it in place.<ref | + | #Put on your fake mustache. Place your fake mustache just below your nose. Tie the two ribbons together to secure it in place.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You will probably have some excess ribbon. Cut off any ribbon that trails down after you tie the mustache in place. | #*You will probably have some excess ribbon. Cut off any ribbon that trails down after you tie the mustache in place. | ||
=== Using Cloth for a Mustache === | === Using Cloth for a Mustache === | ||
| − | #Gather your supplies. You can make a fake mustache that sticks to your upper lip. You can get the supplies you need at a local craft store. You will need the following:<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ajjW1ffpc</ref> | + | #Gather your supplies. You can make a fake mustache that sticks to your upper lip. You can get the supplies you need at a local craft store. You will need the following:<ref name="rf2">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ajjW1ffpc</ref> |
#*A piece of cloth | #*A piece of cloth | ||
#*A pen or pencil | #*A pen or pencil | ||
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#*An x-acto knife | #*An x-acto knife | ||
#*Double-sided sticky tape | #*Double-sided sticky tape | ||
| − | #Draw your mustache on a piece of cloth. You can draw whatever shape you prefer. Use your pen or pencil to carefully draw the shape on a piece of white cloth.<ref | + | #Draw your mustache on a piece of cloth. You can draw whatever shape you prefer. Use your pen or pencil to carefully draw the shape on a piece of white cloth.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*If your pen or pencil is not working on the cloth, you may need one with a thicker tip or darker ink. | #*If your pen or pencil is not working on the cloth, you may need one with a thicker tip or darker ink. | ||
| − | #Cut out the mustache. Use your x-acto knife to do so. Cut around the edges of the mustache. You should be left with a piece of cloth in the shape of a mustache.<ref | + | #Cut out the mustache. Use your x-acto knife to do so. Cut around the edges of the mustache. You should be left with a piece of cloth in the shape of a mustache.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Make sure to lay something down, like a stack of papers, underneath the cloth when you cut. You do not want want to cut into a table with an x-acto knife. | #*Make sure to lay something down, like a stack of papers, underneath the cloth when you cut. You do not want want to cut into a table with an x-acto knife. | ||
#*Be very careful with an x-acto knife. Do not touch the blade, as it is very sharp, and make sure you handle it with care. If you're not comfortable using the knife yourself, ask a parent for help. | #*Be very careful with an x-acto knife. Do not touch the blade, as it is very sharp, and make sure you handle it with care. If you're not comfortable using the knife yourself, ask a parent for help. | ||
| − | #Color in the mustache. Use your black paint. Place the mustache on a piece of scrap paper. Paint the mustache black.<ref | + | #Color in the mustache. Use your black paint. Place the mustache on a piece of scrap paper. Paint the mustache black.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*The color is optional. While many fake mustaches are a shade of black, you can also use brown or gray. If you want, you could do an unusual color like yellow or green. | #*The color is optional. While many fake mustaches are a shade of black, you can also use brown or gray. If you want, you could do an unusual color like yellow or green. | ||
#*Wait for the mustache to dry before proceeding. How long this takes varies depending on the type of paint you used. | #*Wait for the mustache to dry before proceeding. How long this takes varies depending on the type of paint you used. | ||
| − | #Attach tape to the mustache. Take a piece of double-sided sticky tape. Place it on the non-painted side of the mustache. You should attach it to the middle of the mustache.<ref | + | #Attach tape to the mustache. Take a piece of double-sided sticky tape. Place it on the non-painted side of the mustache. You should attach it to the middle of the mustache.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*You can now stick the mustache to your face. Simply place the mustache on your upper lip, just below your nose. | #*You can now stick the mustache to your face. Simply place the mustache on your upper lip, just below your nose. | ||
#*The sticky tape may lose strength over time. You may have to periodically replace the tape. | #*The sticky tape may lose strength over time. You may have to periodically replace the tape. | ||
=== Making A Mustache on a Stick === | === Making A Mustache on a Stick === | ||
| − | #Gather your supplies. A mustache on a stick can be fun at parties. You can raise the mustache under your lip when you feel like it to amuse guests. You can also let friends use your fake mustache. To make a mustache on a stick, you will need the following:<ref>http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-easy-ways-to-make-a-mustache</ref> | + | #Gather your supplies. A mustache on a stick can be fun at parties. You can raise the mustache under your lip when you feel like it to amuse guests. You can also let friends use your fake mustache. To make a mustache on a stick, you will need the following:<ref name="rf3">http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-easy-ways-to-make-a-mustache</ref> |
#*A piece of pipe cleaner | #*A piece of pipe cleaner | ||
#*Yarn in your chosen color | #*Yarn in your chosen color | ||
#*Scissors | #*Scissors | ||
| − | #Cut out pieces of yarn 2 to 3 inches long. How may pieces you need varies. If you want a bushier mustache, you will need more pieces. If you want a thinner mustache, you may only need a few pieces.<ref | + | #Cut out pieces of yarn 2 to 3 inches long. How may pieces you need varies. If you want a bushier mustache, you will need more pieces. If you want a thinner mustache, you may only need a few pieces.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*Line the pieces up together in a bunch when you are done. | #*Line the pieces up together in a bunch when you are done. | ||
| − | #Wrap the pipe cleaner around the center of your strands of yarn. You want to wrap one end around the middle of the strands of yarn. You should seek to tie the yarn together with your pipe cleaner around the middle.<ref | + | #Wrap the pipe cleaner around the center of your strands of yarn. You want to wrap one end around the middle of the strands of yarn. You should seek to tie the yarn together with your pipe cleaner around the middle.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*When you're done, the yarn should look like a mustache. It should come together in the middle, with bunches of yarn sticking out either end. | #*When you're done, the yarn should look like a mustache. It should come together in the middle, with bunches of yarn sticking out either end. | ||
| − | #Pull the pipe cleaner down to form a handle. You want the pipe cleaner to form the stick you'll hold. Pull it down below the bunch of yarn, so it forms a straight line.<ref | + | #Pull the pipe cleaner down to form a handle. You want the pipe cleaner to form the stick you'll hold. Pull it down below the bunch of yarn, so it forms a straight line.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*You now have a fake mustache. You can use take the end of the pipe cleaner and place the mustache under your nose. | #*You now have a fake mustache. You can use take the end of the pipe cleaner and place the mustache under your nose. | ||
