DIY Maleficent Horns Tutorial--Easy and They Look Real!

Hey Y’all! Want to know how to make Maleficent horns? I created a DIY Maleficent horns tutorial to celebrate the release of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil! Here is my IGTV video showing you my simply devised way of creating lightweight (and CHEAP) Maleficent horns. They’re adjustable, easy to make, and look pretty fantastic.

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I made a pair of Maleficent horns for the debut if Maleficent: Mistress of Evil! 😈 . You might not believe it, but these were FAST, INEXPENSIVE, and EASY to make. They're also gonna last a long time! . Here is the link you'll need for the printable: https://www.rainlovesdisney.com/index/diy-maleficent-horns-tutorial . . Are you headed out to the new Maleficent movie? . #maleficent #maleficent2 #maleficentmakeup #maleficentcosplay #maleficentcostume #disneycosplay #disneyblogger #disneycostume #halloween #diyhalloween #disneyprincess #sleepingbeauty #disneygirl #itsadisneyworldafterall #disneyworld #disneyland #mnsshp #disneyhalloween #cosplay #diydisney

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Here is the PDF you’ll need to print to cut out the cardboard circles that I reference in the video. This PDF prints on regular 8.5”x11” paper.

They’re Inexpensive, But Sturdy

I’ve seen some other Maleficent horn tutorials out there that just didn’t look right or seemed like they’d break, so I came up with this way of making them. No Styrofoam required.

The bones of these horns are black painter’s tape, wire, and cardboard circles. All very inexpensive supplies that I found at my for like $15, and that was including the 3-pack of blank white headbands.

If you’re looking for a quick way to dress up at Maleficent this year for Halloween, trust me, don’t try the whole pointy swim cap bit that only the likes of Angelina Jolie can pull off. A headband like this one with a slick hairdo is a much safer bet for the rest of us measly humans.

Here’s Why They Work So Well

I’ve created a lot of paper mache sculptures in my day, and used those techniques for these Maleficent horns. But instead of the messy process of dipping paper strips into a glue substance, we’re keeping things clean with just some black painters tape. It’s even repositionable, so if you mess up, no big deal.

My experience with paper mache taught me that the right “bones” are what determine a good paper mache sculpture. I’ve created giant fruit, parade masks, small sculptures, and even helped my sis with the giant sandworm that sits in her yard every Halloween.

The cardboard circles and wire are the perfect base to lay on the tape. This project quickly becomes more about filling in the horns and sculpting them to your liking, which is always the best part of a project!

Let me know if you need any help with this one along the way! Follow me at @rainlovesdisney on Instagram for more Disney DIYs!