Finding the last minute Halloween costume will not be that difficult. With the quick shipping options available, you can have your full outfit delivered in just no time. But if you are someone who likes to show their creativity on Halloween, then you can go for the homemade Halloween costume. There are actually tons of options that are easy enough to DIY even in a time. You can think of the materials such as common crafts supplies and clothes that you already have in your closet. Whether you are going for a couple costume ideas, group costumes or even simple options.
Why Paint Your Own Halloween Jacket?
Halloween jackets must show their originality. When you paint your own piece, there is no chance that someone else will show up in the same dress as yours. Your jackets are like the canvas, your imagination and your statement. Store bought costumes look cool just for a night but the hand painted jackets can go beyond. You can make it spooky for October, or for November you can wear it again with a different outfit. Instead of throwing your costume into storage, if you will wear the jacket you can wear it again.
What You’ll Need before You Start
You should start painting your jacket once everything is ready. Make sure that you carry everything you need while painting. You need a few supplies that you can easily find at a craft store.
· You only need a plain jacket that could be denim, faux leather or canvas that works best.
· You also need the fabric or acrylic paints
· Furthermore, you need different sizes of paintbrushes.
· You can use a pencil for sketching your design on your jacket.
· Lastly, you need clear protective spray that will make your paint last longer.
Before starting painting, wipe your jacket. If you are painting over denim, wash your jacket first and let it dry completely. If you clean the surface beforehand, it will help the paint to stick better. Before starting to paint, slide the cardboard inside your jacket. It will help in stopping the paint bleed through the jacket and stick to the other side.
Spooky Design Ideas to Try
The best part of painting your Halloween jacket is that you can paint anything. Whether you want something scary, or cute. Below are some ideas that could be helpful in getting your imagination going.
Gothic and Mysterious Themes
If you want your Halloween to look dark and moody, then the gothic and mysterious theme will be perfect. You can draw skeleton ribs which could be painted on the black jacket. Silver skulls across the shoulder or shadowy haunted forest are also some of the great ideas. You can add metallic colors to give the extra effects. You can pair this type of jacket with ripped jeans and combat boats.
Cute and Whimsical Designs
Not everyone wants to go to Halloween. You can go for the more fun look, lighthearted side and also more colorful designs. You can paint smiling pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and candy corn stripes. You can use pastel colors such as lavenders, baby pink, and mint that can make your design pop while keeping it soft and cheerful.
Pop Culture or Character-Inspired Jackets
Everyone loves to watch movies or shows on Halloween. And you always wanted to make this character at Halloween. You can paint your jacket with the character. You can get ideas from movies like Hocus Pocus witches, and Wednesday Addams to the Beetlejuice, pop culture gives endless inspiration. You can also even paint the movie quote or characters for the subtle look.
Minimalist Halloween Designs
If bold graphics aren’t your thing then it is suggested to go subtle. You can paint on the sleeves a small crescent moon, you can also paint a single bat on the collar as it will give the minimal look to your outfit. Near pockets you can also draw a line of tiny ghosts. For the color tones you can stick to the black, white and some muted tones that are some of the simple designs yet still striking.
Step-by-Step: How to Paint Your Jacket
Some of the simple steps are listed below that you can follow to bring your Halloween jacket to life.
· The first step is just make sure that before applying any color to your jacket it is important to make your jacket dust free. If you clean the jacket then it is also oil and fabric softeners free. This way your paint will stick properly.
· Outline of your design with the soft pencil. It is easy to adjust or erase the design if you change your mind.
· You can start with the background color at first or even with the large shapes or blocks of colors. Let each layer dry before adding the new paint.
· Start painting your jacket with the help of small brushes for outlines, shadows and finer details.
· Check the paint, if it dries out completely then spray or brush the fabric sealant. It will keep your jacket and design safe. It will also keep safe from water or fading the design.
· Give your jacket enough time to dry and also avoid smudging your work.
Tips for a Perfect DIY Finish
You can also make simple designs by paying attention to the small details. This will make your jacket look amazing. Following are some of the tips that you can follow.
· Before painting, test your colors first. You can try painting on the piece of fabric to see the final look.
· To make the straight lines you can use masking tapes to the section of areas.
· You can add the thin layer for the coats of paint instead of the thick ones. It dries better and also doesn’t crack.
· You can use sponges or stippling brushes to add the textures. This will create cool effects such as clouds, smoke or shadow.
· You can also add the initials, a favorite quote or your name in spooky letters.
Final Thoughts
Painting your Halloween jacket is one of the creative experiences. It is a chance to slow down, express yourself, and wear something that tells the story. Painting your jacket means walking out wearing the original piece of art that totally belongs to you. This way you can avoid blending with others. From drawing the spooky skeletons to the playful pumpkins, every painting adds personality to your looks. Grab your hand painted jacket today from Mintpulp. They have the best artists who know how to make your jackets spooky. You can also customize your design on the jacket.