Beaker Costume
Meep your way into Halloween with this iconic Muppet Labs look.
Beaker, the long-suffering assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew on The Muppet Show, is a classic choice for fans of vintage comedy. This look is instantly recognizable by his cylindrical head, startled expression, and signature mint green lab coat. Whether you build a full mascot head or use simple makeup and a wig, you will be ready to 'meep' all night.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Beaker costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Beaker costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Mint green lab coat
A pale mint-green or light green lab coat, knee-length with front buttons.
DIY: Dye a standard white lab coat using light green fabric dye.
White dress shirt
A classic white button-down dress shirt with a stiff collar.
Red necktie
A solid red or red-and-black striped necktie.
Orange wig
A bright orange wig that can be styled straight upward, or an orange faux fur headpiece.
DIY: Glue an orange feather boa or orange craft fur to a headband or poster board cylinder.
Bulging eyes and nose
Two large white foam balls with black pupils and a large orange foam nose.
DIY: Draw black pupils on two ping pong balls and hot glue them to a headband alongside a painted orange foam egg for the nose.
Khaki pants
Standard tan or khaki chinos to complete the lower half of the outfit.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Beaker costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down dress shirt and button it all the way to the collar.
- 2
Tie the red necktie tightly around the collar so it sits high on the neck.
- 3
Put on the khaki pants and slip into simple brown or black dress shoes.
- 4
Layer the mint green lab coat over the shirt and tie, leaving it unbuttoned or partially buttoned.
- 5
If using a DIY headpiece, roll peach poster board into a cylinder that fits over your head, cut out a mouth hole for visibility, and glue on the foam eyes, orange nose, and orange hair.
- 6
If going the wig route, apply heavy-duty hair gel or hairspray to style the orange wig straight up in a vertical shock.
- 7
Adopt a wide-eyed, startled expression and keep your elbows tucked tightly to your sides.
Makeup & hair
If not using a full mascot head, style a bright orange wig straight up using strong-hold gel or hairspray. Apply peach face paint, and use a red nose prosthetic or orange makeup on your nose to mimic his unique features.
Beaker for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew in a white lab coat, bald cap, and round glasses.
- group
- Join a full Muppets group with Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Animal.
- kids
- Use a kids-sized green lab coat and an orange knit beanie topped with orange yarn.
- Plus size
- A standard lab coat can be purchased in any size; opt for a loose, comfortable fit to match Beaker's boxy silhouette.
- pet
- A simple green dog t-shirt paired with a small orange collar ruffle.
Tips
- If making a cylindrical headpiece, ensure you cut wide eyeholes covered in sheer mesh so you can see safely.
- Keep your arms stiff at your sides and shake your hands nervously to stay in character.
- Practice your high-pitched 'meep meep' vocalizations for the perfect photo pose.
Beaker costume FAQ
- What color is Beaker's lab coat?
- Beaker canonically wears a pale mint-green lab coat, though a standard white lab coat can be dyed or used as an alternative.
- How do you make Beaker's hair?
- You can use a bright orange wig styled straight up with hairspray, or attach an orange feather boa or orange faux fur to the top of a headpiece.
- How do you make a DIY Beaker mask?
- Roll a sheet of peach-colored poster board or foam into a cylinder, cut out a mouth hole for visibility, and glue on foam balls for eyes and an orange nose.
Did you know? Beaker first appeared on The Muppet Show in 1977 during the second season, quickly becoming a fan favorite alongside Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.