The Felt Elf Ears are the second in the series of costume Character Ears. 

Elf, fairy, nymph, pixie, imp, goblin, brownie; whichever name you prefer, it is a favorite to many costume creatives. Full-on fantasy, and though depicted in many forms, the elf character is almost always associated with a pretty nifty pair of ears.

For this character, I knew that I wanted to craft a set of ears that would make a statement. At over 8 1/2″ high and over 4 1/2″ wide, these do the trick. For the construction, felt was the go-to because it’s sturdy but still soft enough to wear comfortably.

Now that I had the ears, it was time to add a bit of whimsey. What began as a freehand doodle inspired by our own non-fairy ears ended up being the perfect finishing touch. 

I did tone on tone felt for my character, but if you want to showcase the fanciful accent, you can certainly use a contrasting color, patterned felt, or add a bit of glitter to up the fantasy level.

If felt elf ears are on your list, I do hope you give this project a go and, let me know how you would use these for your character. I’d love to see what you create.

Want more costume Character Ears from this series? Check out the Dragon and Mermaid.