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Credit for the awesome fake glove idea goes to the guy who posted the Severed Hand Costume a year ago, not sure who, I saw the repost from a few days ago. His costume was a guy holding his own severed hand, and the top comment was “You were born with two right arms!!!” People were discussing how to solve that when I thought of this costume idea. You’re not holding your own hand, but a zombie hand. It just seemed like too cool of a project not to build, so I went ahead and tackled it right away.

Here is a little written guide on how you can tackle this yourself at home. Let me know if you have any questions.

Here’s what you will need-

•1 Black/red spandex glove

•~1 Pint Liquid mask latex

•2” thick styrofoam sheet, you only need about 4”x14”, plus a knife/rasp for carving.

•Acrylic paint- Black, Red, Brown, Green, yellow, fleshtone

•tin foil

•vinyl gloves

•rice/beans/airsoft BBs to fill glove for painting.

•sand for texture

•tissues

•Spray paint- black, brown

•gloves for fake hand

•jacket

First, take the long spandex glove and cut a 2”x1” hole in the wrist just below the palm that your real hand slips into. If you mess up, just turn the other glove inside out and use that one. Then carve the zombie forearm out of foam, keeping it really skinny and emphasizing the muscle shape. Then it goes into the back of the spandex glove up to where it touches your real wrist, with pins stuck into the foam to keep it in place and shape the fabric. Wrinkles are good here, you want a loose skin/vein look. Fill a vinyl glove with some rice/beans/air soft bbs and stuff that into the hand part of the glove temporarily while you paint it. Then use a liberal amount of liquid latex to paint it. Make sure you wear paint clothes or an apron when working with Latex. It’s messy stuff and will ruin your clothes/carpet. Put some tin foil down on your counter, and while painting the arm itself, mix latex into some tissues laid flat on the foil for skin muscle/skin texture pieces to add after they dried. You can mix normal acrylic/tempra paint into liquid latex to make different colors. Keep in mind it usually dries a lot darker than when it is wet, so don’t make the colors too dark. Start by painting the arm entirely black, then layer on red, green, and rotten flesh colored latex. Rub up and layer the tissue and latex pieces between colors to add texture to each layer. Sprinkle some sand on the wet latex to give it a really gnarly gross texture. Then carve a foam radius and ulna bone and stick them on the back with toothpicks and coat them with white glue to strengthen them/glue them to the arm. Layer more red latex on top to make them look like they go up into the arm. Then glue a dangly bit of latex as a snapped tendon. For detailing, flick some dark red acrylic paint on with an old toothbrush for some blood splatter in logical spots like the severed part of the arm and palm. Use a glossy latex-based spray for the exposed flesh parts to break up the flat texture latex usually has. You could also buy a bottle of GO2 brand glue and paint that on, it dries clear, glossy, and flexible in 20 mins. Optionally, cut a template for the tire tread mark and tape it around the zombie wrist in a logical spot, and just mist some black primer on top of that. Finally, mist some brown/black spray paint on to make it look dirty/burnt. Go light on it at first, you can always add more, it’s harder to subtract. Once everything is dry, untie/unclamp the vinyl glove filled with rice/beans/bbs and let those drain out through the hole in the wrist. This makes the glove shrink and wrinkle and also makes the vinyl glove easy to peel out of there.

Also optional, but you can add a $7 gold wrist watch from Walmart that you can grime/bloody up with latex (which should clean off fairly easily as long as it doesn’t soak in) Have that resting further down the zombie forearm.

Then the fake hand/glove around the wrist is just stuffed with some tin foil that you shape like the bone structure of your hand. Tin foil is good because you can bend and shape it. Then you shape the tin foil in the back of the hand so that it blends into your wrist. You can use two Velcro cable ties to keep it on your wrist, and put a safety pin through the Velcro, glove, and tin foil to keep them all together. Or you could just use a shoelace and tie it on. Make sure you put your jacket on BEFORE you put the zombie arm glove on. Then throw together a gross walking dead/ apocalypse look at a thrift store, add some cheap air soft guns and your melee weapon of choice, and you are done!

Here is a few pictures to give you a better look-

Painting the Zombie arm

zombie arm glove and tin foil hand

If you liked the video, I’d appreciate a x-post or share anywhere else folks might dig it! YouTube page I’d love to get it on the screens of anyone who might want to try it out in time for Halloween!

If you like this project and want to check out more of my work and tutorials like this, check out my YouTube page Here!

I love both pieces and they’re phenomenally well made! You can buy the veil here and the belt here

Lol!! I can certainly put something together.

edit - Amazon links:

Corset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MY5X8SK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pants:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G52QHYC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Boots:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8U4TUC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_5CpRDbDPDKRAM

Gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QGZPS4Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Vambraces:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HK4S2GK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Shoulder Armour:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFF7ZRR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sheathe:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RCYG23X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Personally I would go with a single layer plain tulle cathedral veil like this. Beautiful dress!

Sure! Check it out here :)

I was originally anti-veil, but when they showed me the dress with the veil at the salon I buckled. I got my dress from BHLDN and was able to find a similar dress to the one that they placed on me. I ordered from amazon after stalking many reviews with pictures. If I don't like it, I'll return it (this one says that returns are allowed).

I got this one. Seriously, best $35 spent. The ones at the boutique where I got my dress were hundreds of dollars. It looks great with my dress and I don't think anyone will be able to tell that I took a whim and got it Amazon. Special bonus, prime shipping :)

This veil is from Samky on amazon: 1T 1 Tier Crystals Pearls Beaded Wedding Veil (Elbow Length 30" Ivory) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZJPY2LY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r3sWCb56FBE17

I also tried two others from BEAUTELICATE, and found the quality wasn’t as nice. The fabric felt a little cheap and wasn’t as delicate as this one.

Happy to answer any questions!

This is the one I got. FYI, I ordered the ivory and white. The ivory is pretty yellow-ish so I returned that one.

Edited to add that the attached comb is metal! It's pretty well made and the tulle is very light. Exactly what I was looking for.

I purchased this veil on Amazon for $15 and it’s seriously perfect. You’d never know it was so cheap!

Link for veil
Wedding Bridal Veil with Comb 1 Tier Cut Edge Knee Length White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B93NKR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tVMSDbCDCGGNP

Sorry for the Instagram photos, but I didn’t take any before I put it away (would be happy to pull it back out if anyone wants details though). Very happy with this purchase! I couldn’t fathom spending $200+ on a veil that I would wear for 1-2 hours, so I took my chances on this Amazon one. Feels like other veils and the lace is very nicely made. The comb seems secure (will need to be bobby pinned in because of the length/weight, but otherwise secure). I thought I was ordering chapel length and I would say this might be closer to cathedral, but that’s my fault for not pulling out a tape measure and seeing how long it actually is. I got it in ivory, and when I opened the package was worried it whole look too cream next to my dress, but it matches well. I would absolutely recommend this [veil ](EllieHouse Women’s Long French... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZRCPR9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share)

I got a two tier, cathedral length, raw edge veil from Amazon for $12 and its fantastic.

EDIT: LINK It's $15 now, but was $12 when I bought it....

I found the veil of my dreams at the bridal salon I bought my dress at! But....it was THREE HUNDRED FREAKING DOLLARS. I found this one on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJPY2LY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

And it looks almost exactly the same for a tenth of the price! A veil that I'm going to wear for an hour is not something I want to drop $300 on. If you don't want anything too flashy, I would highly recommend this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SAHHJK4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491085206&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ivory+veil&dpPl=1&dpID=41D1lfK67NL&ref=plSrch

That's it.

The ivory is a very light ivory, alllllmost too light but it's close enough unless you have your nose to it you can't tell that my dress is slightly darker.

I bought this one with the plain comb, not the rhinestone one. The tulle is very soft and the comb is sturdy.

I got mine for $13 on amazon! Its lovely!

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CL5BBJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Awhile back someone posted a link to this veil from amazon for $15. I’m going to purchase closer to my wedding date. If I don’t like it, I can easily return!
Barogirl Wedding Veil Comb Bridal Cathedral Veil 1 Tier Drop Veil Wedding Rhinestones Hair Comb for Brides, 118 Inches (Ivory-without Embellishment) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNZPZCR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jOguDbJFR26XH

i got one off amazon and it’s gorgeous... and was under 15 bucks for a fingertip length. here’s the link if you’d like i can send you pictures of the veil i got, just pm me!

It is possible to find something under $500! Just don't forget to factor in cost of alterations. You can start with ASOS and Lulu's. I got mine from Azazie and came out just at $500 after alterations (I did custom sizing but measured my chest wrong and needed smaller cups), veil from Amazon (my mom used her fabric shears to trim to waltz length), shoes, and belt. Other sources are Etsy shops with custom sizing from China (search for LaceMarry and other Etsy shop reviews on the wedding subreddits). I can PM you photos of me in my dress is interested.

You can also find cheaper ones (<$20) on Amazon! I bought this one (pencil edge, not raw), but you can also search for raw edge veils!

Super gorgeous dress and you have a lovely figure!

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Perhaps you're wanting more drama and could get that with a longer veil? Amazon has super cheap ones: I just looked for plain tulle ones. Cathedral is probably the length you could go for.

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https://www.amazon.com/anmor-Wedding-Bridal-Cathedral-Chapel/dp/B071R4BM6V/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=veil+cathedral&qid=1556915763&s=gateway&sr=8-27

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https://www.amazon.com/Barogirl-Wedding-Cathedral-Rhinestones-Ivory-Raw/dp/B07KWKQC5Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=veil%2Bcathedral&qid=1556915763&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

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Good luck!

Amazon! I didn’t even think of it until I saw others suggest looking here. I wanted a plain veil because I wanted to keep the back details visible and didn’t want to compete with the lace top half of my dress.

I wound up getting a great fingertip length one for $13 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S7Z1VP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rPaNDbBE46RAM

Dress Twins!!!!

I found my veil on Amazon and think the beading matches perfectly:

1T 1 Tier Offset Flower Vine Edge Crystal Pearl Veil - Ivory Fingertip Length 36" V503 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VSJML7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bSvUCbDXEKVP5

I bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B00SAHHJK4/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_paging_btm_2?ie=UTF8&s=sd&sortBy=sd&pageNumber=2

You really can't beat the price, I'm sure there are "nicer" ones for much more expensive. But this one served it purpose!
http://i.imgur.com/u6ynbWa.jpg

I may do that...I actually also just ordered a second (cheap) veil option because I can't decide what I want lol

Thank you!

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SZZQLLH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SnZVDbVJQ3GZ5

It really is pretty great!

Amazon actually has some good prices on veils. I considered making mine. If you get tulle and lace to make your own, it is so much cheaper to buy the raw materials online than in a craft store. A quick search for the term "chapel wedding veil ivory gives a lot of options, but here are a couple of different ones.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0191I5DYY/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1523468623&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=chapel+wedding+veil+ivory&dpPl=1&dpID=41JSrlVQLRL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075CL5BBJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1523468623&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=chapel+wedding+veil+ivory

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SAHHJK4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462978813&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Sorry im on mobile. But I got that veil and it was actually pretty good. It looks the same as the veils that I found at expensive bridal shops. Sure, some edges might have threads, but its nothing a quick 2 minutes wont fix. Suggesting to buy a cheap one because i cant imagine the stress of making a veil on top of everything else. :)

here it is!

I'm having a hard time stomaching the cost of veils, so I ordered this one from Amazon because it was $13 and had good reviews. Haven't received it yet, might end up with a different one.

Outside of standard latex-style gloves, I can't think of any sort of glove (touchscreen or no) that's designed for warm-weather use outside of something utilitarian like gardening gloves or driving gloves.

EDIT: Well, driving gloves seem to be the ticket here.

Here's some rather cute ones that look thin enough

I layered two veils!
This is the lace, which was underneith, https://www.amazon.com/WAJY-Cathedral-Length-Bridal-Wedding/dp/B017LJPBWO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1479531879&sr=8-4&keywords=cathedral+veil

The second was very very similar to this one, but baught locally for $5 It was on top of the other and was used just to soften the look of the lace on teh bottom one.
https://www.amazon.com/Belle-House-Wedding-Bridal-Cathedral/dp/B01BSFQKHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479532138&sr=8-1&keywords=cathedral%2Btulle%2Bveil&th=1

Sure thing!
1T 1 Tier Plain Cut Edge Bridal Wedding Veil - Ivory Chapel Length 90" V179 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L41VEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZC9QBbDW4EXRQ

Hi all! I'm trying to decide what accessories to buy for my dress. It's pretty classic and understated, so I can do pretty much whatever I want with the accessories. My wedding is going to be in a garden.

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I'm thinking about:

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Belt (I'm going to buy a belt and add another identical bow at the natural waist in the back)

Earrings

Veil (I'd like a cathedral one - I'm all about the drama. I found this one that I love!)

Hairpiece (I like this one, thoughts?)

I bought my veil through Venus Jewelry.

A quick search through their veils, this one popped up but it doesn't have the lace detailing you were looking for.

I also found these:


One

Two

I can't speak for the quality of the last 2 veils I posted. I'm sure you could find a lot more options than I did in the 30 seconds I took to search your criteria. When you search, make sure you refine by "prime" on the left hand side so you can get the 2 day shipping. And amazon has a fantastic return policy if you aren't happy with what you purchase.

I ordered this off of Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CL5BBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mg-FDbPAM4YD4

I started here, but there's ton's of guides out there if you google DIY veil. There's also lots of veils for really cheap on Amazon. I'm going to start with tulle because it was only $1.77 for way too much at the fabric store, and if it looks weird I'll buy one off Amazon.

I'm glad I tried on veils when I tried on my dress because it gave me an idea of what looked good. I want to try beading the edge but I'm fully aware that may drive me insane. I'm normally pretty good with tedious sewing patterns so we'll see how it ends up (I need to finish knitting my wedding wrap first...)

Bridalvenus Wedding Veil and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZH4THM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I just decided to go for it and see, thinking if it didn't work out it was only $15 and I could return it. I got this one and it is stunning! It's lovely quality and matches my ivory dress perfectly! I'm ecstatic, because the veil I tried on at the shop (just plain tulle) was over $400!!!