How to Make Vampire Fangs

A real vampire always has fangs. If you enjoy crafting, why not create your own set of fangs instead of purchasing them from a costume store? You can easily make them with a plastic straw and scissors, or use materials designed for making realistic acrylic fangs. If you're looking for a simpler option, try attaching fake nails to your teeth using dental wax.

Buy fake nails and dental wax. Choose fake nails that closely match the color of your teeth. You can find them at beauty stores or pharmacies. Dental wax or dental adhesive works well for this purpose.

Cut the fake nails into a triangular shape. Use scissors to cut the fake nail into a triangle. Hold the fake nail against your teeth to determine the ideal size for the triangle shape.

File the fake nails to create sharp edges. Use a nail file to shape each fake nail into a pointed fang. Place a newspaper underneath to catch any debris while filing.

Apply a small amount of dental adhesive to the back of the fang and press gently onto your tooth. Hold the fake nail in place for about 5 minutes to ensure it sticks firmly. Repeat the process with the other fang.

Find a white plastic straw. Ideally, the color should match your teeth, but if not, you can use tooth-whitening toothpaste or other methods to make your teeth blend in with the bright white of the straw.

• This method is quick and simple, plus the fangs are easy to remove.

Cut a small piece of the straw. If you're using a straw with a bendable end, cut off the bend just above the curved part. Use scissors to cut a piece about 5 cm long. Alternatively, you can hold the straw against your teeth in front of a mirror to measure a piece twice the length you need.

Bend the straw and cut it into a fang shape. Fold the cut piece of straw in half. Use scissors to shape the edges into a fang design. Keep the straw bent while shaping the fangs to ensure symmetry when cutting.

• Don’t cut too close to the fold. This part will be attached to your tooth and needs to remain intact to keep the fang in place.

Cut the straw in half after shaping the fangs and attach them to your teeth. Cut the straw at the fold to create two fangs. Attach these fangs to your canine teeth or the teeth next to your front teeth.

Gather materials. This method will create realistic vampire fangs that fit your teeth, but it requires both time and money. Here’s a list of the materials you'll need:

• Alginate, available at dental supply stores and some craft stores (the easiest option is to order online from retailers).
• A paper cup or dental tray.
• Resin or another casting material, available at craft supply stores.
• Modeling clay and a small sculpting tool, available at craft stores.
• Acrylic nail powder or liquid (2-part), available at beauty supply stores (also called dental acrylic).
• Petroleum jelly (Vaseline), available at cosmetics stores.

Make a dental tray using a paper cup. Use clean scissors to cut off the rim of the paper cup. The remaining bottom part should be slightly taller than your upper teeth. Cut a slit along the side of the cup to create an opening for your mouth.

• If you already have a dental tray or plan to purchase one, skip this step.

Mix the alginate molding material and pour it into the dental tray. Follow the product instructions for specifics, as the usage and set time can vary by brand. Typically, you mix one part alginate with one part water in a small dish and stir it well. Once mixed, pour the mixture into the dental tray.

• Work quickly when using alginate. The mold will begin to crack and break apart within a few hours.

Press the alginate mold onto your upper teeth. Gently press the dental tray filled with alginate onto your upper teeth. Wait for 3 minutes, then gently pull it off to reveal the mold of your teeth. This mold will be used in the next step. If there are air bubbles or broken parts affecting the fang mold, you will need to repeat this step.

• Don’t push the dental tray too far up, or your teeth may puncture the bottom.
• Wait for the alginate to harden before removing it.
• If you want to test when the alginate has set, try placing a small amount on your finger and see when it hardens.

Mix two-part resin or another casting material. For this method, you can use any casting material that hardens, but the guide here uses two-part resin. Mix 90 ml of liquid A with 90 ml of liquid B in a plastic or glass dish. Use a kitchen tool or a stiff stirring stick to mix well.

• Choose a two-part resin that hardens when dry and quickly blends together. Ensure the resin is non-toxic once it sets.

Pour the resin into the mold. Carefully pour the resin mixture into the alginate mold right after mixing. Pour slowly to avoid air bubbles getting into the mold. Wait for it to dry before removing the mold.

• Within minutes after mixing, the resin will get hot and turn white. Do not touch the mixture with bare hands.
• After the resin has cooled and hardened, wait an additional 10 minutes before removing the mold. This will give the inner resin enough time to dry, and your fake teeth will be firm when removed.

Shape the fangs on the dental mold. Once you're sure the mold has dried, remove it from the mold. Apply a small piece of clay on the mold's tooth model where you want the fangs to be, and use a small, sharp tool to shape them as desired.

• You can also add a small piece of clay to the teeth directly behind the fangs for added stability.

Soak the tooth model in soapy water. Add a small amount of dishwashing liquid to a bowl of water, then soak the tooth model and the clay fangs in it for 10 minutes. This will prevent the alginate from sticking to the clay in the next step.

Take the second alginate mold. Use alginate to make a mold as described previously, but this time use the resin tooth model with the fangs attached instead of your real teeth. Gently press to avoid shifting the fangs and lift it slowly once the alginate has hardened. Check the mold for air bubbles or cracks.

Remove the clay fangs and apply a thin layer of Vaseline. Pull out the clay fangs and use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of Vaseline over the resin tooth model, avoiding thick layers of cream. The Vaseline will make it easier to remove the acrylic fangs later.

Mix the acrylic. Combine the acrylic powder with the accompanying liquid in a mixing cup using a disposable stirring stick—do not use anything that you'll reuse. Stir for a few minutes until the mixture thickens to a paste-like consistency. When you lift the stir stick, the acrylic should drip down in a stringy manner. If the mixture is too thin, add more powder; if it's too thick, add some water.

• The acrylic will be very hot when mixed; avoid contact with your skin.
• Mix the acrylic in a well-ventilated area.

Pour acrylic into the fang holes in the alginate mold. Slowly pour the acrylic mixture into the fang-shaped cavities of the second alginate mold. Pour carefully to avoid air bubbles and stop when the mold is filled or nearly full.

Press your tooth model into the mold and wait for the acrylic to harden. Gently press your first tooth model (without the clay fangs) into the alginate mold. The tooth model will submerge into the acrylic, which will harden around the shape of the teeth. You can check the excess acrylic in the mixing bowl to gauge the acrylic's firmness. Carefully remove the model when the acrylic is nearly firm but still slightly soft. It should hold its shape but be relatively easy to remove from the mold.

Remove the acrylic fangs and attach them to your real teeth. In theory, each fang should fit snugly onto the corresponding tooth, and you can gently press them into place using your index finger and suck each fang onto your tooth with your mouth.

• If the fang doesn't stay in place, you can use dental glue, dental wax, or a piece of chewing gum to secure it.

Create vampire fangs with cotton balls. Wet cotton balls can be shaped to the desired size and attached to your upper teeth to quickly form vampire fangs.

Craft vampire fangs using cotton swabs. Alter the cotton portion of the cotton swab and attach the stick to your natural tooth using nail glue.

Shape vampire fangs with non-toxic clay. Mold the clay into a conical or fang-like shape and attach it to your tooth. Allow the clay to harden before using the fangs for your costume.

Use braces wax to create fangs while wearing braces. If you're wearing braces but still want to create vampire fangs, you can easily use braces wax to shape the fangs and attach them between your real canine tooth and the braces.

• Combine the wax with clay for a more realistic appearance.

Cut a plastic bottle into fang shapes. Provided the plastic bottle is free of harmful contents, you can cut it to create a matching pair of fangs and attach them to your teeth.

Bend the two center prongs of the fork. Using your hands, break off the two center prongs of the white plastic fork at the base.

• If the prongs don't break at the base, use scissors or a clean sharp knife to trim off the remaining plastic.
• Alternatively, instead of bending the prongs by hand, you can use scissors or a knife to cut them off.

Cut off the handle of the fork. Use scissors or a clean knife to cut the handle of the fork horizontally.

• In fact, you will cut farther along the handle. Cut the fork about halfway between the handle and the base of the prongs, where the fork begins to curve.
• The remaining piece will have a slightly square shape rather than round.
• Ensure that the scissors or knife used for cutting are clean before use, as the leftover plastic will be placed in your mouth after contact with the cutting tool.

Apply dental wax along the bridge of the two fangs. Attach a piece of braces wax or dental wax to the horizontal bridge of the remaining fork piece. You can buy dental wax at a pharmacy, a dental supply store, or online.

• Apply the wax to the inward-curved section, which was originally the front part of the fork.

Attach the fangs to your upper front teeth. Secure the pair of fangs you've made onto your upper front teeth, using the wax to hold them in place. Gently press to ensure a firm fit.

• Make sure the fangs are aligned in the middle of the front teeth. Once done, you should see the two front teeth positioned between the fangs.

Fangs Made from a Straw:

• White plastic straw
• Scissors

Simple Fork Fangs:

• White plastic fork
• Scissors or a clean knife
• Dental wax

Acrylic Fang Prosthetics:

• Paper cup or dental mouthguard
• Scissors
• Alginate
• Water
• Mixing stick and disposable plate
• Two-part resin casting material (or other casting materials)
• Two-part acrylic nail powder

Fake Fingernail Fangs:

• Fake nail set
• Nail file
• Newspaper
• Dental glue
• Scissors