Unique Costume Ideas for Children - Avatar Costumes for Kids

Each Halloween, costumes take their cues from hot Hollywood movies. There have been years where Freddy Kruegers abound, Hogwarts students roam the streets and Star Wars characters are always in the mix. Movies continually inspire costumes for Halloween, and this year, the avatar costume for kids are going to be some of the hottest character Halloween costumes for kids out there.

Avatar is an epic science fiction film written and directed by legendary Hollywood name, James Cameron. It was released in 2009 with astounding box office results. The film takes place in the year 2154 when humans are mining the mineral Unobtanium on the planet, Pandora. However, this mining endangers the indigenous local tribe, Na'vi. Marine Jake Sully, who is paralyzed, goes to Pandora on assignment. He is sent there to secretly gather information about the Na'vi race, and he is able to do so as he is an avatar. However, while he is there, Jake becomes close with the Na'vi people and falls in love with one of them, Neytiri, a beautiful alien. He soon becomes one of them and turns to their side. Avatar was a huge box office success and gained a large following that continues to grow.

Because of the fantastical nature of the movie, Avatar, the characters lend themselves well to avatar Halloween costumes for children. The child neytiri costume avatar will be big this year along with the Jake Sully costume.

One popular avatar costume for children is a child neytiri costume na'vi, of Neytiri, the beautiful alien. This costume is made up of a vibrant blue jumpsuit printed to mimic Neytiri's stripes. This polyester costume has an attached tail and an apron with attached beads. It also comes with a feathered necklace, bracelet and an arm gauntlet. The child's small fits sizes 4-6, the medium is for sizes 8 - 10, and the large is for child sizes 12 - 14. The child neytiri mask and child neytiri wig do not come with this costume. Blue makeup would finish the look wonderfully.

The Jake Sully costume includes a khaki jacket with attached black shirt with Na'vi style sleeves and neck, along with khaki pants. A Jake Sully character mask is included. This comes in small, medium and large child sizes to fit 4-6, 8-10 and 12-14 respectively. Shoes are not included.

Both of these costumes are licensed Avatar costumes. One nice thing about them both is they are easy to wear with no complicated pieces or cumbersome accessories. As these avatar Halloween costumes for kids also come in adult sizes, the whole family can go as Avatar characters this Halloween.

Halloween Costume Elf Ears Are Easy to Make

An elf is a mythical creature of German origin. They are known for their magical powers and are often associated with fairies. Most fairy tales, fantasy themed books and movies have elves in them. Their depiction in the 20th century is based heavily off their portrayal by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, popular for his Lord of the Rings series. His portrayal of elves is described in the book The Silmarillion. Aside from their place in early folklore, elves are more famous for their tiny appearance and their elf ears.

Elf ears are often worn as a part of a Halloween costume as they are relatively easy to make and one can even buy them premade in costume stores. Making your own elf ears can be fun, especially if you are preparing for Halloween. If you make them yourself, you can be sure that it fits you just fine and that they are proportional to your face.

If you just want to make a simple pair of elf ears to add to your Halloween costume, you can make use of cardboard. Cut the cardboard in the shape of elf ears, this means cutting it upwards with a pointy edge. You can search the internet and print out a picture of an elf and then trace its ears or you can just download a template. After you cut out the cardboard, colour it with water colour or other colouring materials, make sure the colour matches your skin tone. You can also add details to make the ears look more realistic. You can then tape them on your ear or use strings to attach them and there you have a simple Halloween costume accessory.

Some people are very meticulous about the way they make their costumes as they want it to look and feel as realistic as possible. There is a more intricate method of creating elf ears to make your Halloween costume more appealing. First, you have to buy liquid latex, clay for moulding, adhesive and makeup. Once you have all the materials, you can start by moulding your clay in the shape of elf ears. This is probably the hardest part as you have to make sure you mould it properly because once it dries, you can't alter it anymore. You can practice with play dough so you know exactly how to go about the process. After you have moulded the ears, leave them overnight to dry. When they are dry paint them to match your skin colour, and then use liquid latex or spirit gum to attach them on your ears. Don't forget to apply latex on the tips of the elf ears for a smoother finish. After you have attached the ears apply a little make up to cover the part where it is attached.

Making your own elf ears can be a very fulfilling project and sometimes custom-made costumes even look better than those sold in stores. Complete your Halloween outfit with your own specially made set of elf ears.