Shao Kahn Costume – A DIY Guide

Shao Kahn Costume: The Basics

Creating your own Shao Kahn Costume from the Mortal Kombat franchise will be fun and iconic! The steps are simple, start with a base Shao Kahn set, add some weapons and you will be ready to KO any opponent!

Primary costume items include your choice of a base Shao Kahn mask, assorted body armor and lots of spikes. Optional additional items include the Mortal Kombat movie, game and other merchandise!

Shao Kahn Costume: The Parts

Men’s Mortal Kombat Shao Kahn Overhead Latex Mask.

Maroon Jacquard Textile Color Fabric Paint (for accents on armor).

Brown Leather Battle Arm Bracers.

Leather Bracers, Dark Brown.

2 Inch Wide Leather Spiked Wristband Bracelet.

Metal Spike Studded Punk Rock Biker Wide Strap Leather Bracelet.

Leather Shoulder Pauldron and Chest Harness.

Brown Leather Chest Harness.

20pcs Punk Rock Dragon Claw Spikes Studs Nailhead for DIY (to add to shoulder pauldrons).

Pewter Belt Buckle Father Skull.

Mens Skull Head Buckle Belt.

Dark Red Cape.

48″ Plain Adult Superhero Cape.

Motorcycle Body Armor.

Burgundy 60″ Wide Premium Cotton Blend Broadcloth Fabric (for front flap).

Solid Hot Body Bikini Swimsuit, Black.

Pro Style Shin Guards Brown Leather.

Low Top Ninja Shoes/Jikatabi/Outdoor.

Black Japanese Tabi Shoes.

Mortal Kombat Deluxe 7.5″ Shao Kahn Figure.

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