Every mother can show her imagination and talents during home holidays and matinees in child care facilities. What could be more interesting and fascinating than making fancy dress with your own hands? We bring to your attention an interesting idea for creativity and useful instructions on how to make a costume of Koshchei the Immortal.
Death in the needle, needle in the egg ...
Who is Koschey (or Kashchey) Immortal, every child knows, because we are talking about one of the main villains of Russian folklore. This dark wizard and prince figures in many tales, traditions and songs. Very often, Koschey acts as a bride kidnapper among the good fellows and princes, or he tricks positive characters in another way. What does this villain look like? Most often, he is depicted in the image of a revived skeleton or just a very thin and pale person. Koschey is high, always appears in a
black cloak and crown. Interestingly, the very name of this character means "thin / mean person." It is in this meaning that the word "Koschey" is found in Old Russian texts. So, what the main villain of Russia looks like, we found out. How to make a Koshchei costume with your own hands?
How to draw a skeleton?
As a basic clothing for the costume of the prince of darkness, you need to take a plain black tights and a tank top / turtleneck. It’s very good if you have a skeleton jumpsuit left over from Halloween. But unfortunately, such a requisite can not be found in every Russian house. However, do not worry, it’s not difficult to make a skeleton. The easiest way to draw bones on the fabric. Make a stencil for painting (for example, from paper). Attach it to the fabric, then paint it white. A spectacular outfit will look if you draw the skeleton completely - from the neck to the feet. If Koshchei’s suit is reusable, use special textile paints. But there is another option: if you do not want to spoil the clothes and plan to wear it after the holiday, draw bones with toothpaste. In this case, the picture can be washed off without effort if necessary. In the same technique, you can make a Koshchei costume for an adult, if the main villain is played by dad or older brother.
Bone applique
You can make the basis for the costume of the main dark sorcerer of Russia without colors. Prepare basic black things and grab a fairly dense white cloth. Next, you have to draw patterns of a suitable shape, cut out all the elements and sew them onto the base manually or using a sewing machine. If Koshchei’s costume will be used only in the episode of the matinee, you can decorate it with an application of thick paper. For a masquerade adult outfit, it is enough to attach individual elements to pins. If the child is transformed into Koschei, it is better to use threads - we all know that children are very restless and it will be difficult to avoid injuries when using sharp elements. If it’s not too hot in the room where the performance or celebration will take place, gloves can also be made using a similar technique.
Crown for the dark prince
In all the tales of Koschey, the Immortal appears in the crown. It is not difficult to make such a headdress - it is enough to cut it out of cardboard or thick paper. The crown can be glued with foil or painted black. Koshchei's New Year's costume can be decorated with silver tinsel. Also, the crown can be made of wire. Bend the frame of a suitable shape, paint it from a spray can or cover it with a translucent fabric. The crown can be additionally decorated with braid and rhinestones depicting precious stones. You can complement the image with themed makeup. Draw on the face the continuation of the skeleton body. You can cover your face with a dark tone and highlight the eyes and lips with light. An alternative to makeup is, on the contrary, to whiten the face and emphasize the eyes with black. Instead of cosmetics, you can use a mask. You can make it yourself and paint it under a skull, or purchase goods for a holiday in a store.
Cloak and other accessories
Your Koshchei costume is almost ready, but do not forget about such an important detail as the mantle. A black cloak can be taken from any other fancy dress, such as a vampire or a witch. You can also make it from a suitable piece of black fabric. Work the edges of a rectangular piece of cloth, and in the upper part draw a drawstring and insert the braid. The cloak is ready, if desired, its hem can be trimmed with faux fur or decorative fringe. As you can see, Koshchei’s costume is not difficult to make with your own hands. But it will look even more impressive if you add it with suitable accessories. The best shoes for this character are black boots. Since Koschey is a prince, an elegant sword can be hung on his belt. An egg, the very one inside which death will become an unnecessary detail of the image. Make a foam blank or use gift wrapping. Cover the egg with silver paint, dry - and you can go on holiday! You can complement the costume with any silver jewelry and elements. Try to pick up a beautiful shiny belt, signet rings and other interesting accessories.
Who should suit Koshchei?
The outfit of the main villain, by definition, is male. Very often this character appears on children's matinees. The ideas for creating the outfit described above will make it possible to make any Koshchei costume - for children or adults. In kindergartens and schools, one of the dads or older brothers is often invited to play this role at the matinee. But what if the child is to play this character? First of all, talk with your son and find out if he wants to participate in the performance, playing a similar role. In fact, many are ready to treat such games with humor and do not experience discomfort, portraying "bad" heroes. But for some children, such a matinee will become a real moral shock. Therefore, before you start tinkering with the outfit for the holiday, discuss with your child the attitude to the assigned role. And if it is sharply negative, contact the leader of the initiative and ask for another option for the manifestation of your child’s creative talent.