Easy Katy Perry Firework Chest Burst

by pizzidave in Craft > Costumes & Cosplay

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Easy Katy Perry Firework Chest Burst

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My friend Jaymie wants to dress up as Katy Perry and have the firework element. I gave her some ideas but created an Ible to better show her. I don't want her daring to use real fireworks. It will run you about  2 dollars and ten minutes work time to make.

Materials

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LED wand (Dollar Tree)
Balloon Weight (Dollar Tree)
Rod or stick (My garage) 
Cord (My garage)
Pliers  (My garage) 

Bending the Wire

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Move the sprays of grass and use a rod or broomstick to form the center wire into a spiral. I did not need the pliers because the center wire bends easily.

Insert LED Wand and Wrap Wires

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Insert LED wand and make sure to leave power button accessible.  Wrap the decorative wires around the wand and open the sprays of grass.

Tying Cord

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There is a tied pipe cleaner at base of balloon weight , run a cord through it. Make cord long enough that weight falls where you would like on chest. I used dark cord for visibility for instruction. I recommend using one that matches you clothing or clear filament. 

Put On, Turn on and Enjoy!!

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The wand has three modes/speeds and changes colors. I photographed it a few times to show the changes. I attempted a video but the quality was bad. I will be attempting a video with a better camera .