Angel Dust Costume Guide

Get ready to channel your inner sassy spider demon! Angel Dust's distinctive features like his bold stripes and vibrant colors are what make him such an eye-catching character. While you can find ready-made pieces for your Angel Dust costume above, crafting it yourself lets you add a unique touch, as well as save some bucks Let's break down his look element by element.

The Dazzling Striped Shirt

• What You Need:

  • A plain white shirt or a horizontally striped pink and white shirt.
  • Fabric paint (pink if your shirt is white, white if your shirt is pink)
  • Painter's tape
  • Cardboard
  • Paintbrush
  • Reference images of Angel Dust

• How To Do It:

  1. Prepare your base: If your shirt is plain white, lay it flat and insert cardboard inside for a smooth painting surface.
  2. Create guidelines: Use painter's tape to carefully create horizontal stripes on your shirt. Match the width to Angel Dust's outfit using reference images.
  3. Paint your stripes: Fill in the spaces between the tape with your pink paint. If you have a pink base, you'll be painting white for a bolder look. Apply thin, even coats and let dry completely between layers.
  4. Remove tape: Carefully peel off the tape to reveal your perfectly striped shirt!

• Bonus Tips:

  • Consider using fabric markers for a quicker option, but test for color bleed beforehand.
  • You can find pre-striped shirts online or in thrift stores to save time and effort.
  • I think a loose-fitting button-up shirt gives that carefree Angel Dust vibe, but you can customize it to your liking!
  • Experiment on an old shirt first to gain some experience.

Striking Red Gloves

• What You Need:

  • Long red gloves (elbow-length or longer)
  • Fabric scissors (optional)

• How To Do It:

  1. Source your gloves: Look for sleek, red gloves that extend preferably above your elbow. Opera gloves or satin varieties work well.
  2. Customize (optional): If your gloves are too long, carefully trim them to the desired length using sharp fabric scissors.

• Bonus Tips:

  • Thrift stores are a treasure trove for unique gloves!
  • Don't stress if you can't find the exact color match; a deep maroon still captures Angel Dust's flair.

The Bold Black Bowtie

• What You Need:

  • Black fabric (felt, satin, or cotton)
  • Ribbon or elastic
  • Sewing needle and thread OR hot glue gun
  • Scissors

• How To Do It:

  1. Cut your shapes: Cut two rectangular pieces of fabric for the main bow and a smaller rectangular strip for the center.
  2. Create the bow: Pinch the larger rectangles in the middle and secure with thread or hot glue. Wrap the center strip around the pinched area.
  3. Attach to your shirt: Secure the finished bowtie to the collar of your shirt using a ribbon as a tie, or stitch/glue it in place.

• Bonus Tips:

  • A premade black bowtie works perfectly if you're short on time!
  • Angel Dust often rocks a slightly oversized bow – I've found that using a stiffer fabric helps it hold its shape.

Knee-High Boots

• What You Need:

  • Tall boots (knee-high or higher)
  • Red or maroon spray paint (fabric-safe)
  • Painter's tape
  • Cardboard or newspaper

• How To Do It:

  1. Prep your boots: If your boots aren't the right color, give them a makeover! Fill with newspaper or cardboard to maintain shape.
  2. Mask off: Use painter's tape to protect the soles and heels.
  3. Spray away: In a well-ventilated area, apply light, even coats of spray paint. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next.

• Bonus Tips

  • If you can't find boots, try boot covers or even knee-high socks for a similar effect!
  • Practice your painting technique on scrap material first to get the hang of it.

Crafting the Extra Set of Arms

• What You Need:

  • Pool noodles (2) (white)
  • Lightweight fabric in matching skin tone
  • Stuffing (cotton, polyfill, etc.)
  • White or pink gloves (x2)
  • Fabric paint or markers in matching skin tone
  • Needle and thread or hot glue gun
  • Flexible wire or lightweight armature (optional)

• How To Do It:

  1. Create the Base: Cut your pool noodles to the desired length of your extra arms. You can taper the ends for a more slender look.
  2. Cover with Fabric: Stitch or glue the fabric around the pool noodles, leaving the ends open.
  3. Stuff and Shape: Fill the fabric tubes with stuffing to give them volume. If desired, insert flexible wire or armature inside to make the arms bendable.
  4. Add Hands: Put the black gloves on the ends and stuff them lightly for shape.
  5. Paint Details: If needed, use fabric paint or markers to add details like knuckles or fingernails to match your skin tone.
  6. Attach to Your Costume: Experiment with different ways to attach the extra arms to your costume. Consider adjustable straps, velcro, or sewing them directly onto a base shirt.

• Bonus Tips:

  • To make your extra arms more lightweight, consider using hollow foam instead of pool noodles for the core.
  • Play with proportions! Angel Dust's extra arms are sometimes depicted as slightly longer or thinner than his primary arms.
  • Practice posing with your extra arms to achieve a natural, dynamic look.

Important Note: Creating the illusion of four functional arms can be tricky. Be mindful of the weight and attachment of your extra arms to ensure they're secure and comfortable to wear.

With these elements crafted, you're well on your way to looking like Angel Dust stepped right out of the screen! Next, let's dive into how to capture his wickedly charming personality.