THE DRAMATICALLY DOMESTIC

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 Hairbrush (aka "Poisoned Hairbrush")

Who uses a hairbrush at the crime scene? Someone with secrets—and split ends.

→ Best for: Hair stylists, or any glam character with a handbag.

→ Style Tip: Bedazzle it. Tuck it in your waistband like a dagger.

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. Curling Iron (aka “Scorcher 3000”)

→ Best for: Hairstylists, eccentric inventors

→ Act like it’s still hot by flinching when you touch it. 

 

Rolling Pin (aka “The Flattener”)

→ Best for: Baker characters or chefs.

→ Bonus if it’s covered in fake flour - but not too much!

→ Carry it like a bat and say “don’t test me, sugar.”

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 THEATRICAL & SUSPICIOUS

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Umbrella (aka “Sky Stabber”)

→ Best for: Vampires, nannies, aristocrats, anyone overly prepared

→ Open it dramatically. 

 

 Toy Wand or Glow Stick (aka “Hex Wand” or “Enchanted Bludgeon”)

→ Best for: Sorcerers, witches, magical chaos types

→ Use as pointer during accusations. Threaten to cast “truth spells.”

 

Magnifying Glass (aka “Burning Eye of Truth”)

→ Best for: Detectives, steampunk characters, nosy aunts

→ Bonus if you peer dramatically over the lens with one eyebrow raised.

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THE KITCHEN KILLER SET

 

Wooden Spoon (aka “Whack & Stir”)

→ Best for: Chefs, potion brewers, grannies with grit, nannies, housewives

→ Wield it like a sword. Stir imaginary cauldrons.

 

Oven Mitt (aka “Hand of Justice”)

→ For comedy value. Smack the table with it when making accusations.

→ Best for: Domestic suspects or distraction characters

 

Meat Thermometer (aka “Silent Puncture”)

→ Best for: Cold-blooded characters with hot secrets

→ Clip it to your belt or keep it in your top hat for flair.

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WILD CARDS

 

Dog Leash (aka “Tamed the Beast”)

→ Best for: Dog trainers/groomers, chaos characters, or mystery “pets”

→ Let it dangle from your wrist. Say ominous things like “he got loose.”

 

Plastic Fork (aka “The Spork of Doom”)

→ Hilariously harmless

→ Best for comic relief or a “would-be” killer

 

. Flashlight (aka “The Blinder”)

→ Best for: Investigators, explorers, or people who “found the body”

→ Shine it suspiciously in people’s faces when questioning them

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TIPS FOR USING WEAPONS WITH YOUR COSTUME

• Strap it, belt it, holster it: Use belts, ribbons, tool belts, or thigh holsters to add drama.

• Decorate it: Paint, glitter, wrap in twine or velvet for extra flair.

• Name it: Call it something sinister. (e.g. “My Lucky Whisk” or “The Truth Stick”)

• Use it theatrically: Point it while accusing, wave it wildly while rambling, or offer it to people suspiciously.

• Be safe! No real or sharp weapons. All props should be foam, plastic, or obviously silly