Mustache On A Stick

I found this great tutorial from Martha Stewart on Pinterest.  She has a video tutorial here, but doesn't include any pictures in her step by step instructions.  First, you start with fake fur, which is extremely cheap if you are only buying 1/8th of a yard.  I think I spent $2 or $3 on the fur, made three mustaches... and have plenty left over for more.  I also bought some cream color binding which was a couple bucks.  I had all the other supplies at home.

I printed off the templates on the Martha Stewart website, and traced them onto a box we had in the garage.  Martha suggests chip board... so either will work.  Cutting them out was a little tricky with my ginormous box cutter (old magazine under the cardboard to protect my counter) so, if you have a handy little craft knife it would probably be easier... but once again, either will work!



Next, cut a wire hanger as shown, keeping about 3 inches past where it bends on one side.  The bend is perfect for attaching the cardboard mustache!  Then, wrap the wire with the binding as shown, gluing with little dabs as you wind up the stick.  I used Liquid Fusion glue, you could use any strong craft glue.

Glue the wire onto the cardboard, apply pressure and let dry a little... then apply more glue, covering that same side of the cardboard.  Press fake fur (back of it, not furry side) onto glue and put something heavy on the top until dried, probably overnight.

Once dried, cut out the fur close to the cardboard... using only little snips and cutting the backing but not the fuzzy front part.  If that doesn't make sense, you can watch the Martha Video for a visual explanation.  Then, use hair gel or pomade to shape your mustache!  Awesome!  Its a fun and SUPER cheap prop or costume!