Bendy and the Ink Machine Costume
Step out of the ink machine as a creepy vintage cartoon.
Bendy and the Ink Machine is a massive hit for fans of indie horror, making it a popular choice for Halloween and gaming conventions. The iconic look of Bendy features a vintage 1930s cartoon aesthetic twisted into a creepy, ink-splattered nightmare. This costume consists of a black-and-white cartoon outfit, a grinning mask, and oversized white gloves.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Bendy and the Ink Machine costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bendy and the Ink Machine costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Bendy Cartoon Mask
A molded plastic or heavy cardstock mask featuring Bendy's signature pie-cut eyes, wide grin, and devil horns.
DIY: Cut a cartoon face shape out of thick white cardboard, draw the black pie-cut eyes and grin with a marker, and attach an elastic band.
Black Jumpsuit or Long-Sleeve Set
A solid black long-sleeve shirt and matching black pants, or a full-body black jumpsuit.
DIY: Use a plain black long-sleeve t-shirt and black sweatpants from your closet.
White Cartoon Bow Tie
An oversized, slightly floppy white bow tie worn at the collar.
DIY: Cut a bow tie shape out of white felt or foam and safety pin it to your shirt collar.
Oversized White Gloves
White four-finger cartoon gloves, ideally with two black dots printed on the back of each hand.
DIY: Wear white winter gloves and draw two black circles on the backs with a fabric marker.
Black Shoes
Simple black dress shoes, boots, or canvas sneakers to blend into the dark lower half of the costume.
DIY: Any solid black shoes or sneakers you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bendy and the Ink Machine costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeve shirt and black pants (or black jumpsuit) as your base layer.
- 2
Secure the oversized white bow tie around your neck, centering it just below your chin.
- 3
Pull on the oversized white cartoon gloves, ensuring they cover your wrists.
- 4
Put on your black shoes or boots.
- 5
Carefully position the Bendy mask over your face, adjusting the elastic strap for a secure fit.
- 6
If opting for the 'Ink Bendy' variant, lightly dab black fabric paint or liquid latex 'drips' onto the edges of the mask and gloves.
Makeup & hair
Since the costume relies on a full-face mask, hair styling is not necessary. If you choose to go maskless, paint your face white with black face paint around the eyes in a pie-slice pattern, and paint a wide, toothy black grin across your mouth.
Bendy and the Ink Machine for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Bendy with Alice Angel, featuring a black dress, white halo, and small devil horns.
- group
- Add Boris the Wolf in overalls and a searchlight prop to complete the main trio.
- kids
- Available as a popular pre-made classic jumpsuit and mask set.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fitting black crewneck sweatshirt and black joggers for a comfortable, size-inclusive base.
Tips
- Visibility can be limited inside plastic masks; widen the eye slits slightly with small scissors if needed for safety.
- Keep a black marker handy to touch up any scuffs on your white mask or gloves during your event.
- If you are going as 'Ink Bendy', use black liquid latex on your clothes to create realistic, 3D dripping ink effects that won't rub off like wet paint.
Bendy and the Ink Machine costume FAQ
- What do you need for a DIY Bendy costume?
- You need a solid black outfit, a white cartoon bow tie, oversized white gloves, and a mask featuring Bendy's signature pie-cut eyes and toothy grin.
- How do you make an Ink Bendy costume?
- Start with a standard Bendy costume and add irregular black fabric paint drips, or use black hot glue on the mask and clothes to simulate melting, dripping cartoon ink.
- Is Bendy a good costume for kids?
- Yes, it is highly popular with kids who love indie horror games, and many comfortable, pre-made jumpsuit options are available.
Did you know? Bendy's design is heavily inspired by the 'rubber hose' animation style of the 1920s and 1930s, popularized by early studios like Fleischer and Disney.