Green Lantern Movie Outfit - How To Put Together Your Own

By David Lawson

The Green Lantern movie costume has everybody talking about how best to recreate this intriguing outfit. In the movie it appears as if the suit is not an actual physical piece of clothing but rather is a body of green light emerging from the character's ring. The effect is a body hugging neon-like light that emphasizes his torso muscles.

One easy method to mimicking this look is to wear a body sculpting undershirt available online. It fits the torso very tightly defining one's muscle pattern. This in turn is topped with a Kelly green colored leotard with a high neck and the same colored tights. The Lycra fabric allows the torso muscles to be clearly viewed.

The character wears high boots that can be black or greenish. The basic neon green rubber boots available in discount stores would look quite effective. A more refined version is available on Amazon where there are a variety of spade-age Gothic looks to choose from.

Green Lantern Costumes

The character wears a greenish-hued mask. For those who are skillful with body paint one can paint the mask right onto the face. This would be the most comfortable option instead of having to wear an actual mask. The supplies required for painting are a wedge shaped sponge, black, white and Kelly Green face paint from Diamond Effects.

An image of the mask should be placed nearby so that you can refer to it as much as you need to. Most of the mask drawing requires shading with the greenish-colored and black paint. The emerald color is drawn on first, then the black, and finally the white for emphasis. There are free online tutorials to refer to and learn the technique.

For a real mask one can make it cheaply from a 12x18 inch Foamies sheet available in craft stores. Other supplies include two rigid plastic Batman masks purchased from an inexpensive discount shop. Cut put a six inch wide rectangle from one end of the sheet. Preheat an over to 250 degrees F and place the Foamies piece onto the rack for a few minutes.

Once it is drooping remove the piece from the oven and place over a hard plastic Batman mask. Place a duplicate Batman mask over the foamies and press for a few minutes. Use a black Sharpie pen to race the eye-holes. Remove the Foamies and trim around the eye area. Using spirit gum put a few dabs onto the skin and place the mask over it.

The Green Lantern movie costume also features a ring. This can be purchased from a large chain toy store. For the do it yourself person the ring can be made from wax, wood or even cardboard. A template of the ring can be made first and traced onto cardboard. Once that is cut out it can be bent, glued, and spray painted green.

About the Author:

David L is a proud contributing editor and writes articles on mulitple topics including Green Lantern costume.