Mickey Mouse is the symbol of the worldwide Disney empire. This character is loved by all children around the world. No wonder children want to wear Mickey Mouse ears while playing or on Halloween night. You don't have to dig deep into your pocket to get Mickey Mouse ears. Just provide some household appliances and a pair of Mickey Mouse ears are ready for you to wear.
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Part 1 of 2: Making Ears
Step 1. Gather the materials to make the ears
To make the ears, you will need black flannel and cardboard. If you don't have cardboard, you can use construction paper, which is colored paper that is thick and stiff with a slightly rough surface.
- All the materials for making Mickey Mouse ears can be purchased at craft supply stores.
- If you don't have flannel, you can draw a circle on the cardboard and color it black or even just stick a black craftsheet on the cardboard.
- If you don't have cardboard, you can also glue some rather thick construction paper.
- The ear-making material should be strong enough so that it doesn't droop when attached to the headband.
Step 2. Purchase the appropriate headband
Headbands must be black and at least 1.25 cm wide. This headband will later become the base for Mickey Mouse's ears. This headband will also attach Mickey Mouse ears to your head. Mickey Mouse ears will stand more firmly on this wider headband.
Step 3. Prepare two models of the exact same circle on paper
Later you will trace these two circles. One circle for a piece of ear. The diameter of each circle is between 7.5 cm and 12.5 cm, with the remaining 1.25 cm of paper at the bottom of each circle. The circle model will look like a globe lamp. The remaining paper at the bottom of the circle will be used to attach the ear to the headband.
Step 4. Trace the circle model on the flannel
Hold the circle model and trace the four circles onto the black flannel. You can use chalk to draw it. The chalk streaks can be removed with a damp cloth.
Step 5. Trace the circle model on the cardboard
This cardboard will support the mouse's ears so they can stand up straight and look cheerful. You will need two cardboard circles to make a pair of ears.
You can also use the bottom of the bowl to draw the circle
Step 6. Cut a circle on the flannel
Use very sharp scissors or fabric-specific scissors to cut circles neatly. Cut along the circular lines and try not to shake your hands. Once the circle is cut, you need to smooth the edges.
Step 7. Cut a cardboard circle
Just as with circles on flannel, you will need to cut circles on cardboard. Cardboard circles will be used to strengthen the fabric and make it more upright.
Step 8. Glue the flannel onto the cardboard using glue
Usually, ordinary glue is strong enough to glue the flannel on both sides of the cardboard. The inside of the ear will be stronger and you will get the appearance of a charming mouse ear.
Part 2 of 2: Attaching Mouse Ears to Headbands
Step 1. Use hot glue to attach the mouse ears to the plastic headband
The strong adhesive power of the hot glue makes the earlobe stick more tightly to the headband. Or, if the headband is made of a more flexible material, you can simply staple the mouse ears to the headband.
Step 2. Fold and glue the pins on the creases under the headband
The distance between the two circles should be about 7.5 cm. Use hot glue to glue the stem to the headband. So that the two earlobe can be attached in the right place, mark the location on the headband that will be the place for the ears to attach.
You may need to fold your ears up or forward to achieve an upright position
Step 3. If you used glue, let it dry for a while
If you use staples, the ears will immediately straighten. However, glue-affixed earlobes may take 30 minutes to 1 hour to adhere. You can hold the glued earlobe on the headband for 5 to 10 minutes to make the bond stronger.
Step 4. Put on a Mickey costume and show off your ears
You can wear a costume consisting of Mickey's yellow shoes and red shorts. Or maybe you'd like to emulate one of Mickey's character roles, such as the cloaked assistant wizard in Disney's Fantasia.
Tips
- You can use stiff foam instead of cardboard. Glue the two foam sheets together and make a thread for inserting the foam loop into the headband.
- Mickey Mouse ears sold at Disney parks are basically ears attached to a black beanie. You can also make ears on a beanie instead of a headband for a more authentic look.
- If you don't have hot glue, you can use a strong stapler instead.
