/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Sup seagulls.

So this is my first time taking halloween costumes seriously. This is the stuff I have and my end-goal. I'm not really asking for masses of advice, just any hints or tips to get things looking good.

The main issues so far are:
>Working out how to make the needles. Current plan is to buy a bunch of 10ml syringes and use those. Of course, without the actual needle part.
>Making the mask have a shape to it. The painter's filter mask im using will help me shape the mouth of it, but im not sure how to do the scowl. Maybe building something up behind the 'eyebrows' to make them fold correctly.
>Making the hood/poncho. A buddy suggests faux-leather to make this, but i think it'll be a total dick to work with as i've never done it before. Any suggestions?

Anyway, just thought people might be interested or have seen Scarecrow costumes before and might be able to give some general advice.