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How to Make a DIY Maleficent Horns for Halloween
Updated Sep 20267 min readBeginner-friendly
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Diy maleficent horns: You need two cardboard tubes (paper towel or wrapping paper tubes work well), a plain headband, aluminum foil, masking tape, and black spray paint or acrylic paint. All materials are inexpensive and available at craft stores or around your home.
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Costume idea for Halloween? This DIY horns is perfect for your kids or even anyone who wants an easy costume that will turn heads. Read more for a cool tutorial! You'll surely love this.
1. Get 2 cardboard tubes and a headband
2. Stick them both using masking tape
3. Wrap with foil and follow the shape of Maleficent's horns
4. Tape horns with masking tape
5. Spray with black spray paint
6. Design with chalk markers
And you're done! Hope you enjoyed this. Happy halloween!
2 cardboard tubes – Paper towel rolls or wrapping paper tubes work best (10-12 inches long)
1 plain headband – Black or any color (will be covered)
Aluminum foil – Standard kitchen foil for shaping
Masking tape or duct tape – For securing structure
Black spray paint or acrylic paint – Matte finish preferred for authentic look
Optional: Hot glue gun – For extra reinforcement
All materials cost under $10 if you don't already have them at home. Look for cardboard tubes in your recycling bin to make this project even more budget-friendly and eco-conscious.
Tips for Painting Your Maleficent Horns
The painting step makes or breaks the final look of your DIY Maleficent horns. Here's how to get a professional finish:
Spray paint: Apply in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Hold the can 8-10 inches away and use sweeping motions. Two light coats work better than one heavy coat.
Acrylic paint: Use a foam brush or sponge applicator for smooth coverage without brush strokes. Black acrylic paint provides excellent coverage on foil and tape surfaces.
Drying time: Allow 30-45 minutes between coats. Touch-test before handling to prevent smudges.
Finishing touches: For extra dimension, lightly dry-brush dark gray or purple acrylic paint along the ridges after the base coat dries.
Chalkola's acrylic paint sets offer rich black pigment that covers cardboard and foil surfaces beautifully, and they're non-toxic for safer indoor crafting with kids.
Complete Your DIY Maleficent Costume
Once your horns are ready, complete your Maleficent transformation with these costume elements:
Black robe or dress – Long, flowing fabric captures her dramatic silhouette
Purple accents – Add a purple sash, collar, or cape lining for her signature color
Makeup – Defined cheekbones, bold eyebrows, and deep red or purple lips
Staff or wand – Optional prop to complete the villain look
This DIY Maleficent horns headband works as a standalone accessory or as part of a full costume. The horns are lightweight enough for all-night wear at parties and durable enough for multiple Halloween seasons. Store them carefully in a box to prevent crushing, and they'll last for years of costume events.
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You need two cardboard tubes (paper towel or wrapping paper tubes work well), a plain headband, aluminum foil, masking tape, and black spray paint or acrylic paint. All materials are inexpensive and available at craft stores or around your home.
The entire project takes 1.5 to 2 hours including drying time. The construction and shaping process takes about 30-45 minutes, while the painting and final drying adds another 45-60 minutes. Allow extra time if applying multiple paint coats for better coverage.
Yes, black acrylic paint works perfectly for Maleficent horns. Apply 2-3 thin coats with a foam brush for smooth coverage. Acrylic paint is safer for indoor use than spray paint and gives you more control, especially when painting fine details or touch-ups.
After shaping the cardboard tubes and wrapping them in foil, use strong masking tape or duct tape to attach the base of each horn firmly to the headband. Position them symmetrically, then wrap additional tape around the connection points for stability during wear.
Wrap aluminum foil around the cardboard tubes, then gently bend and mold the foil to create Maleficent's signature curved, tapered horn shape. The foil allows you to sculpt ridges and contours while the cardboard provides structure. Secure the shape with masking tape before painting.
This is an easy costume project suitable for kids aged 8 and up with adult supervision, especially during the painting step. Younger children can help with wrapping foil and taping, while adults should handle spray paint or supervise acrylic paint application in well-ventilated areas.
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