- 1). Cut out several two-inch wide strips of newspaper with a pair of scissors.
- 2). Gather a large circular or semi-circular shaped object. You want the object to be as long as the length from below your underarms to your hips. The object, at its widest point, also needs to be at least six inches wider than your waist. If you like, you can bend a large piece of chicken wire to form the shape of your semi-circular mold, but using an already made object is easier.
- 3). Stir a mixture of white glue and water together, made from one fourth part water and three fourths part glue. You'll want to have a good amount to make your paper mache mold. You can always make more throughout the project.
- 4). Cover your mold in plastic wrap then dip your strips of newspaper into the paper mache mixture, covering them completely. Drape the pieces over your mold, overlapping each piece so you do not have any gaps where you can see the mold underneath the newspaper.
- 5). Allow the first layer to dry. Add two more layers, allowing each one to dry before you add another.
- 6). Place your last layer onto the mold using computer paper this time instead of newspaper.
- 7). Gently pry your semi-circular or bowl shape from its mold. It should come off relatively easily once everything has dried.
- 8). Paint the bowl in whatever color you choose. Allow it to dry.
- 9). Cut out a large hole for your body to fit through at the bottom of your bowl. You want to step into the mold when you put the costume on as opposed to putting it on over your head. The bottom of the bowl should rest at or around your hips, allowing you to walk as you wear it.
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Attach two suspenders to the top of the bowl on the right and left side. Adjust the length of the suspenders accordingly so that they hold the bowl costume up. - 11
Wear whatever you like to portray what you are inside the bowl. This can be anything from a strawberry to a salad.
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