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Lions Mane - Costume Tutorial

Visual transcript - click for text description of what happens in this video

00:00 - 00:05: The materials needed for the project are shown laid out on a table.

00:07 - 00:20: A rectanlge of carboard about 10cm x 30 cm is shown and then yellow wool is wrapped around it until its completely covered. A layer of light brown wool is wrapped around next, then dark brown, before finishing with another layer of yellow.

00:21 - 00:28: The wool is cut down the middle of the flat side, first with a craft knife and then with a scissors and the cardboard is removed.

00:29 - 00:31: A strip of brown ribbon is laid on top of the wool from end to end (left to right) and another longer strip placed underneath.

00:32 - 00:42: Safety pins are used to fasten the two strips of ribbon together at the ends and then the two ribbons are sown together all the way along with a needle and light brown wool.

00:43 - 00:49: A child wearing a yellow t-shirt is shown with the lions mane fastened to the top of her head.

Follow this simple craft guide to make a homemade lion mane using yellow and brown yarn. Yarn is wrapped around cardboard, cut to create a shaggy fringe and secured together before ribbon ties are added so the mane can be worn around the head.

What you will need:

  • Yellow, light brown and dark brown yarm or wool
  • Safety pins
  • Brown ribbon
  • A needle
  • Thick cardboard (approx 10cm x 30cm)
  • Scissors and Craft knife

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