How to make vampire fangs

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No vampire look is complete without fangs. If you love doing handicrafts, make your own fangs instead of buying them from a party supply store. You can make fangs with just a plastic straw and scissors, or get a set of specific tools and make acrylic fangs that look real and fit into your wardrobe. For intermediate-looking fangs, adhere false nails to your teeth with dental wax.

Make fangs with fake nails

Buy false nails and dental wax.

Choose false nails in a color that closely matches your teeth. You can find false nails and dental wax at some drug stores. You can also use denture wax or adhesive.

Cut the nails in the shape of a triangle.

Use the scissors to cut a triangle shaped nail. Hold your fingernail over your teeth so you have a basic idea of how big the triangle should be.

File your nails to get a sharp edge.

File each false nail with a nail file to achieve a sharp tooth shape. File on a newspaper to catch any debris that falls from the file.

Put some denture glue on the back of the tooth. Apply it directly to your tooth carefully. Put the false nail in place on the glue for about 5 minutes until it sets. Do the same with the other tusk.

Not all pharmacies carry this product. You can order it online or ask your dentist.

Use a plastic straw

1. Get a white plastic straw.

Ideally, the color should match your teeth. However, you can use whitening toothpaste or other methods to make the plastic straw bright white.

This method is quick and easy. In addition, you can remove and reattach the fangs in a very simple way.

2. Cut a small part of the straw.

If you have a flexible straw, cut off the top, just above the accordion fold. Another thing you can do is cut about 2 inches (5.1 cm) off the straw with scissors. You can also stick the end of the straw over your tooth and look in the mirror to measure twice the length of the piece you need.

3. Fold the piece and cut it out to form the fangs.

Fold the cut piece of the straw in half. Use the scissors to trim the two sides to form the fangs. Leave them attached while you cut them out so that you can compare the shapes and keep them symmetrical.

Don't cut too close to the fold. That area of the straw will sit over your tooth and you must keep it intact or the fang could break apart.

4. Cut the fangs in half and put them on.

Cut the straw piece in half along the fold to separate it and form two fangs. Slide them directly over your canines or incisors to either side of your large front teeth.

Make acrylic fangs that look real

1. Get the supplies.

This method makes vampire fangs look real and fit your teeth, but it takes more time and money. This is a list of the materials you will need to gather:

Alginate - Available at dental supply stores and some art supply stores. It is recommended that you get it in online stores.

A cardboard cup or a mouth guard.

Plastic resin for molding or other material. This product is available at hobby stores or some art stores.

Sculpting clay and a small shaping tool that you can buy at an art supply store.

Nail acrylic (with a powder component and a liquid component) that you can find in beauty supply stores (also available as dental acrylic)

Vaseline, which you can buy at a pharmacy

2. Create a mouth guard out of a cardboard cup.

Cut out the top of a cardboard cup using clean scissors. The remaining base should be only slightly higher than the height of your upper jaw. Cut one side of the glass to create an opening that can fit your mouth.

Skip this step if you have an actual mouth guard on hand or are purchasing one.

3. Mix the alginate molding material and place it inside the mouth guard.

Read the alginate guidelines for more specific instructions as the exact time and method may vary by brand. In most cases, you can combine one part alginate and one part water in a small plate by mixing the two materials with any tool. Transfer the alginate mixture to your mouth guard when it's done.

You should work quickly when using the alginate portion for this method. Alginate molds begin to crack and break in a matter of hours.

4. Press your upper teeth against the alginate.

Gently press the alginate-filled mouth guard against your upper teeth. Remove it by pulling down after 3 minutes. When you're done, you'll get an alginate impression of your teeth. You will then use this impression as a mold for the next part of the procedure. If bubbles or broken pieces interfere with the outline of the teeth you want to turn into fangs, repeat this step. [3]

Don't press too hard on the mouth guard until your teeth go through the bottom.

Wait until the alginate turns solid before removing it.

For a more accurate way to determine when the alginate is ready to be removed, place a small drop on your finger and watch until it becomes solid.

5. Mix two-part plastic resin or other modeling material.

You can use any modeling material in this method, but these instructions are for two-part plastic resin. Combine 3 ounces (90 milliliters) of the liquid component with 3 ounces (90 milliliters) of another liquid in a glass cup or plastic plate. Stir everything together using a sturdy glass rod or kitchen utensil.

Choose a two-part plastic resin that hardens on drying and mixes quickly. Make sure the plastic is non-toxic when it dries.

6. Pour the plastic resin into the impression mold.

Immediately after combining the two liquids, carefully pour the plastic solution into your alginate mold. Pour the mixture carefully to avoid trapping air bubbles in the mold. Let it dry before removing it.

After combining the mixture for several minutes, the plastic should turn very hot and white. Do not touch it with bare skin.

After the plastic dries and cools to the touch, wait 10 more minutes before removing it from the mold. This allows the insides time to dry and makes sure your plastic teeth are solid once they have been removed.

7. Sculpt the fangs in the mold.

Remove the plastic mold from your teeth when you are sure it is dry. Add an amorphous clay mass over the mold where you want to create the fangs and use a small, sharp tool to shape them into the desired shape.

Another option is to add a small clay "cap" over the teeth directly behind the fangs to make them more stable. [4]

8. Soak the mold in soapy water.

Add dish soap to a bowl of water and submerge the mold and fangs below the water level for ten minutes. This will prevent the alginate from sticking to the clay. [5]

9. Make a second impression in alginate.

Use the alginate as you did earlier to make an impression mold. But this time use the plastic resin mold with attached fangs instead of your real teeth. Press gently to avoid dislodging the fangs and lift slowly when the mold is ready. Check the alginate to make sure there are no bubbles or broken pieces.

10. Remove the clay fangs and clean the mold with petroleum jelly.

Remove the clay fangs. Use a cotton swab to spread a thin layer of petroleum jelly along the plastic mold, avoiding leaving lumps of petroleum jelly anywhere in the mold. The petroleum jelly makes it easy to remove acrylic fangs when they are dry.

11. Mix your nail acrylic.

Combine the acrylic nail powder with the liquid part and mix it well using a disposable utensil and a mixing glass, not just anything you want to use again. Continue mixing for several minutes to form a paste. When you lift the utensil, you should lift an acrylic thread. Add more powder if the mixture is too runny, or more runny if it is too hard. [7]

Acrylic becomes hot when you mix it. Avoid direct contact with the skin.

Mix the acrylic in a well-ventilated area.

12. Pour the acrylic into the fangs holes of the alginate mold.

Slowly pour the acrylic paste into the holes that the clay fangs left in the new alginate mold. Pour in slowly to avoid leaving air bubbles and stop when the fangs are full or almost full.

13. Press the mold of your teeth into the acrylic mold and allow it to harden.

Press the mold of your teeth, without the clay fangs, into the alginate mold. You must press the teeth of the mold into the acrylic, it should harden around them and take the shape of your teeth. You can look at the remaining acrylic in your mixing bowl to determine how much acrylic has hardened. Carefully remove the mold when most of the acrylic hardens but is a bit stretchy. You want to keep its shape, but it will still be relatively easy to remove from the mold.

14. Remove the acrylic fangs from the mold and set them on.

Theoretically, each fang should be tailored to the tooth it will fit into so that you can gently press it into place by applying pressure with your index finger while fixing each fang using your mouth.

However, if the fangs don't stay in place, you can support them using denture glue, braces wax, or a small piece of gum.

Try other household items

Make vampire fangs out of cotton balls. You can cut cotton balls the same size, shape them, and glue them to the upper teeth to quickly form fangs.

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Create vampire fangs using cotton swabs. Trim the cotton portion of the swabs and attach the remaining sticks to your teeth using nail glue.

Mold vampire fangs out of non-toxic clay. Shape the clay into a pointed cone or fang shape and fit it onto your tooth to give it the exact measurement. Let the clay harden before using the fangs as part of a costume.

Shape your braces using braces wax. If you have braces but still want vampire fangs, you can easily make them by shaping the frenulum wax into the shape of fangs and placing it between the canine teeth and the brace wires. Combine wax with clay for a more realistic look.

Cut fangs-shaped pieces from a white plastic bottle. As long as the plastic doesn't touch something toxic, you can cut fangs-shaped pieces and stick them to your teeth.

Make simple fangs using forks

Break off the two ends of the middle of the fork. Bend the two prongs or "teeth" of a white plastic fork forward gently until they break at the base.

If the tips don't break at the base, use clean, sharp scissors or a clean utility knife to save on plastic residue.

Instead of cutting the ends by hand, you can remove them by cutting them directly with scissors or a utility knife.

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Cut the handle off the fork. Remove the magician from the fork with scissors or a clean utility knife, making a horizontal cut.

In the end you will end up cutting more than just the mango. Cut the fork in half between the handle at the base of the tips, just where the fork begins to curve.

The remaining piece should be very cubic in shape rather than rounded.

Make sure to thoroughly clean and disinfect your scissors or utility knife before using them as you will place the plastic in your mouth after it comes in contact with the cutting tool.

Place dental wax along the bridge of the fangs. Place a small bead of denture or brace wax on the horizontal bridge of the remaining piece. You can buy dental wax at some drug stores or online dental supply stores.

Apply the wax to the part that curves inward. This part was originally the front side of the fork.

Attach the fangs to the top front of your teeth. Glue the temporary fangs over your front teeth with the wax inside. Press carefully to secure the wax and plastic teeth.

Make sure the fangs are centered at the front of your mouth. Once they're done, you'll see an even amount of your front teeth between the fangs.