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Coolest Peacock DIY Halloween Costume

This Homemade Peacock DIY Halloween Costume was actually inspired by some fake eye lashes that I bought last Halloween. I saw them and immediately thought peacock, so all year long I was thinking about doing this costume. The only problem I had was that I knew I would be wearing it at work and would not be able to walk around with a giant tail- but I still wanted a giant tail so I had to figure out how to get it to go up and fold down.

My solution- I attached the feathers (about 160 of them) to an oriental fan. Just a normal sized one but I got one that was made out of plastic and fabric instead of wood and paper, this way it was more sturdy and flexible. I started with the longest layer and glued them to the back of the fan.

Once that was dry I turned it over and glued the rest in layers on the front. The rotating part of the fan was held together with a screw that I removed and replaced with some string, holding it together loosely so that it had more room to close. Then I attached some blue cloth to it that I tied around my waist so that I could get it on and off easier.

Next I had another problem- how to get it to stay up when I wanted it up. For this I attached some buttons to the shoulders of my shirt and some string to the tail which I then painted so that it would blend in I attached one string directly across from each button and two from the middle of the tail to stabilize it.

Next I had to make the feather Mohawk hair piece, for this I just globbed up some hot glue on a paper plate and stuck some of the shorter feathers in it leaving some glue on the ends for bobby pins.

Finish off with some blue cloths, cool makeup and maybe some fake eye lashes and you have yourself an amazing costume that is a definite crowd pleaser! Not to mention easy to wear anywhere you want to go!

You could also make this a cute couples costume! My husband went as a “bird watcher” we just got him some outdoorsy cloths and binoculars and he was good to go!

I do also have additional step by step pictures if anyone needs them.

Homemade Peacock DIY Halloween Costume

Homemade Peacock DIY Halloween Costume

Homemade Peacock DIY Halloween Costume



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34 thoughts on “Coolest Peacock DIY Halloween Costume”

  1. i just saw your peacock costume and its amazing im actually making one myself and your idea was exactly what i was looking for so if u have those step by step pics that would help me alot thank you

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  2. I would love more details on how to make this fabulous peacock tail. My grandaughter is in to peacocks and wants this costume for halloween.

    thanks,

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  3. This is the best tail i have seen. I like that it can go down and be detached. could i have additional steps on how its done. Thank you

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  4. What a perfect combination of beatiful form and fantactic function! I do hope you are serious about yoour generous and gracious offer to provide additional step by step pictures.

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  5. I also would appreciate complete details on how you did the feather tail…u did an awesome job and hope u had a good time…thank you so much for sharing

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  6. Please send detailed pictures and instructions to toozies[at]verizon[dot]net

    I am a little confused about the string in the fan part. Thanks.

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  7. I LOVE this costume! I’m trying to do this for my daughter this Halloween. Can you please send more detailed info and maybe more pics if you have some to maciemarlie[at]gmail[dot]com.

    Thank you!
    Macie M.

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  8. I would love some more detailed instructions on how to do this. Work has a theme this year of Zoo Animal’s with our GM as the Zoo Keeper. I decided to be the peacock. bspady[at]windstream[dot]net

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  9. Could you show us a picture of the fan you used please? We are very intrigued with your idea and how you laid the feathers on the fan. It’s a great costume. My 11 year old daughter and I are impressed. Thank you. Ppeavler@bellsouth.net

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  10. What a beautiful costume! Would it be possible to get your step by step instructions/pics? I really would love very much to make this costume for my granddaughter. Here is my email: sunshine9108b@gmail.com

    Thank you kindly and keep up the good work!

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  11. Please please please send me instructions and pics as well?! This is the only operational tail I have found that seems to be quite simple to assemble. All other ones I have found sounds too complicated and requires an engineering degree to build.
    I would really appreciate it. Th a k you!

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  12. Hello! I know this thread is kinda old, but If there’s any chance anyone is still active and is able to send over the additional instructions and pictures, I would appreciate it so much. I do not have that engineering degree that another commenter mentioned is needed (no doubt!) for some of the other tutorials. We are quite competitive at work with our Halloween costumes, and I REALLY want to have my tail be functional! Thank you all! Silverspur256@yahoo.com

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