Start by placing one in the very center of the shell with the long sides running on the top and bottom of the hexagon so the shape is placed longways. Decide in advance whether you want to cover all of your skin in green or if you would rather opt for some green accents on your face. It is helpful to place the squares all the way around the shell before gluing them to make sure that you have enough space to fit them all completely within the edges.

Make sure it is dry to the touch, especially along the edges where it may have gathered excess paint. It is helpful to place the shell on your back at this point to get the appropriate length for your straps before gluing them. Measure three inches from the edge of the cardboard oval and move around the cardboard drawing dots on the felt three inches from the edge of the cardboard all the way around the oval.Attach the bottom of the straps to the cardboard before gluing the rest of the oval onto the cardboard. For even more texture, use a large paint brush and green acrylic paint to dry brush on the green color. Leave enough space between the scales to allow the dark green felt to create lines between the scales. Whether you're trick or treating, going to a costume party, or just want to dress up, this is an inexpensive and simple costume to create on your own.

Cut slits in the top and bottom of the smaller oval where you will place the ribbons to create straps. With sizes for kids and adults, anyone who likes turtles will have the chance to dress up like their favorite animal.The points of the half hexagons should fit between the points of the top and center, and bottom and center whole hexagons. They should have one short side for the bottom, then two sides splaying out at a diagonal and a rounded top.