DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume

2 min read September 13, 2026 Rachel McAffee
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Everyone's favorite magical one-horned creature has been zombified! It's easy to create this undead mythical creature using rainbow paint, tie dye and of course, rainbow braaaaaaains! Your Zombicorn costume will be the hit of the Halloween party! Check out how to become a creepy cute unicorn zombie with the tutorial below!

 

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Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Using a foam brush, paint the entire latex brain using white acrylic paint and allow to dry. Once the white paint has dried, paint the brain in rainbow colors using acrylic paint. Set aside to dry.

DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume step 1
Step
2

Hang a white t shirt outside and squirt multiple colors of Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye down the front of the t shirt.

DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume step 2
Step
3

Continue squirting several colors of dye down the front of the shirt until it's covered in rainbow dye. You'll want to create a dripping effect down the shirt.

DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume step 3
Step
4

Hang white pants outside and repeat the same steps as the t shirt. Allow the shirt and pants to dry.

DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume step 4
Step
5

Using Snazaroo™ Ultimate Face Painting Kit, paint rainbows around the mouth, onto the chin and down the neck. Attach an Adult's Rainbow Bustle around the waist and add the Unicorn Wig and Tail onto the recipient.

DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume step 5
Step
6

Zombicorn is now ready to be unleashed at all those fabulous Halloween parties!

DIY Zombie Unicorn Costume step 6

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