Blanka Costume Guide

Blanka's wild appearance, from his vivid green skin to his untamed orange mane, makes him instantly recognizable. Let's harness that energy and bring him to life! While you can find premade Blanka costume pieces above, we'll focus on DIY techniques for a unique and budget-conscious approach.

The Green Bodysuit

• What You Need:

  • A green full-body zentai suit or morphsuit (tight-fitting)
  • Dark green fabric paint
  • Sponge or large bristle brush
  • Optional: Green gloves and socks, or extra fabric to make matching covers

• How To Do It:

  1. Lay the zentai suit flat. To achieve Blanka's muscular look, consider sketching a basic muscle pattern lightly in pencil beforehand.
  2. Using the sponge or brush, apply the dark green fabric paint in short, textured strokes, following your muscle pattern if you made one. Allow for partial coverage and slight blending to mimic natural muscle definition.
  3. Let the paint dry completely. If you want a darker green effect, apply a second layer.
  4. Consider adding matching green gloves and socks, or create your own covers using excess fabric.

• Bonus Tips:

  • Practice your paint technique on a scrap piece of fabric first to get a feel for the effect.
  • "I've found that layering thinner coats of paint gives a more natural look than one thick layer."
  • Look for zentai suits with hidden zippers for bathroom breaks!

Hand and Feet Claws

• What You Need:

  • Orange or brown faux fur fabric
  • Brown thread and needle (or fabric glue)
  • Scissors
  • Pen or fabric marker
  • Optional: Cardboard/stiff material for inner support in claws

• How To Do It:

  1. For the hands: Trace your hand on the fur fabric (leaving extra length for the claws). Do this twice, then cut out four matching hand shapes.
  2. Form the claws: Cut out elongated triangle shapes for each finger and thumb.
  3. Sew or glue the claws to the tip of each finger on the fabric hand cutouts.
  4. Pair two hand cutouts (fur sides facing inward) and sew them together, leaving the bottom open to slip your hand inside.
  5. Repeat the process for your feet, ensuring the covers easily fit over your shoes.

• Bonus Tips:

  • If you want stiffer, more pronounced claws, slide thin cardboard inserts into the fabric before sewing/gluing.
  • "Blanka's claws are rough and uneven, so don't worry about perfect symmetry!"

Wild Orange Hair

• What You Need:

  • Orange wig (long, slightly disheveled style)
  • Hairspray (optional)
  • Orange hair extensions (optional)

• How To Do It:

  1. Try on the wig and use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to rough up the style, making it more wild and unkempt.
  2. To create more volume or specific spikes, clip in matching orange hair extensions where desired.
  3. For a secure hold, lightly mist the styled wig with hairspray.

• Bonus Tips:

  • Search for "troll" or "punk" style wigs as a base, as they often have a suitable wild texture.
  • "If you can only find a short orange wig, it's easy to add longer sections using hair extensions."

Broken Shackles

• What You Need:

  • Silver or gray spray paint
  • Plastic chain links (found at craft stores)
  • Wire cutters, strong pliers, or a sturdy saw

• How To Do It:

  1. Cut your plastic chain to achieve wrist-length pieces, leaving some links intact to look "broken".
  2. Spray paint the chains entirely with silver or gray paint for a metallic look.
  3. Let the paint dry completely before wearing.

• Bonus Tips:

  • Wear the shackles over long-sleeved clothing to hide any gaps between the chain and your skin.
  • "Blanka's story is dark; for a more realistic feel, add a touch of brown or black paint to the chains to simulate rust and wear."

With these key pieces, you've built the foundation of your Blanka look! Next up, we'll unleash the energy and spirit of this electrifying wild man.