http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 15:18:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowser-Costume/
Bowser Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/3HHH/H1ZG7FXD/FCP3HHHH1ZG7FXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/3HHH/H1ZG7FXD/FCP3HHHH1ZG7FXD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/3HHH/H1ZG7FXD/FCP3HHHH1ZG7FXD.SMALL.jpg CassiniCloset Hello there! Bowser was my first choice to put up on instructables.com because it’s one I can easily access photos and video right  now and I tend to get the most questions on. Though I’ve learned to improve many mistakes form a previous suit, this one was challenging, fun and well liked by many f...
By: CassiniCloset

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:10:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Charizard-Partial-Dragon-Costume/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1UP6/H21CGJRS/FBZ1UP6H21CGJRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1UP6/H21CGJRS/FBZ1UP6H21CGJRS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1UP6/H21CGJRS/FBZ1UP6H21CGJRS.SMALL.jpg CanineHybrid ---Table of Contents--- Introduction | Overview | Materials and Tools | The Construction | Project Videos Introduction This was my very first costume project I ever attempted. I was 17, had never touched a sewing machine, never thought about working with fabric or sculpting with foam, and basic...
By: CanineHybrid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 03:17:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Helmets-and-Armor-from-Videogames-for-Fun/
Creating Helmets and Armor from Videogames for Fun and Profit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SMALL.jpg volpin This Instructable will present my somewhat peculiar method for creating replicas of helmets and armor from video games. Admittedly I'm not the world's greatest sculptor, and to make up for my lack of skill in this area, I've devised a way to use 2D templates as guides for making complex forms as eas...
By: volpin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:50:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Rocket-Launcher/
TF2 Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SMALL.jpg RedWagon This is how to build a Rocket Launcher from Team Fortress 2 for cosplay or to decorate your mantle.  This was made at LVL1, Louisville's Hackerspace.  (see more at http://www.lvl1.org)  Be sure to check your area for a hackerspace, they're a great place to meet new people, learn new things and get a...
By: RedWagon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:20:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Minigun-Sasha/
TF2 Minigun (Sasha) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SMALL.jpg RedWagon This is an Instructible for creating a minigun from Team Fortress 2 for cosplay or whatever.  This covers creating a basic minigun with spinning or fixed barrel. This was made at LVL1, Louisville's Hackerspace.  (see more at http://www.lvl1.org)  Be sure to check your area for a hackerspace, ...
By: RedWagon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:02:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/making-a-philiies-phanatic-costume-for-Halloween-a/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif seanpbell I am in the process of making a phillies phanatic costume for halloween. I want it to be just like the real one with a functional nose that goes in and out . any suggestions?
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:44:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Link-Outfit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/A4C0/H0OJ04WL/F2CA4C0H0OJ04WL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/A4C0/H0OJ04WL/F2CA4C0H0OJ04WL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/A4C0/H0OJ04WL/F2CA4C0H0OJ04WL.SMALL.jpg happyseamstress I made this baby-sized Link costume as a baby shower gift for a couple friends who are huge fans of Zelda when they were expecting their first child a few years ago. Their kid has since long outrgrown the outfit, but you can still make your own with this free pattern that includes instructions for L...
By: happyseamstress

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:04:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aperture-Weighted-Companion-Cube-shirt/
Aperture Weighted Companion Cube shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/CXYA/H0KKWTKM/F4HCXYAH0KKWTKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/CXYA/H0KKWTKM/F4HCXYAH0KKWTKM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/CXYA/H0KKWTKM/F4HCXYAH0KKWTKM.SMALL.jpg lpringiers So I know I am a little behind on the portal craze. But I only recently stumbled upon a copy of the game and took the time to actually play it. So anyway, since I am now officially a fan, I made this t-shirt. I was going to add the pink lines running vertically and horizontally, but then I realised...
By: lpringiers

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:38:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-An-Asari-Latex-Headpiece/
How to Make An Asari Latex Headpiece. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/VOYA/H0FLRGOA/FWAVOYAH0FLRGOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/VOYA/H0FLRGOA/FWAVOYAH0FLRGOA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/VOYA/H0FLRGOA/FWAVOYAH0FLRGOA.SMALL.jpg Tatterhood For Halloween 2008, I went as Dr. Liara T’Soni from Mass Effect. I decided to make a mini comic about how the costume (well, the latex headpiece) was made, so others can see how its done, and hopefully save themselves some grief if they try to make a latex headpiece/mask of their own in the future. ...
By: Tatterhood

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:27:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Samurai-on-a-Dime-A-Construction-Paper-Samurai-Co/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/YF24/GZUB3BJJ/FS8YF24GZUB3BJJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/YF24/GZUB3BJJ/FS8YF24GZUB3BJJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/YF24/GZUB3BJJ/FS8YF24GZUB3BJJ.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 This is a costume I made for my school's Hoops for Heart day, where whoever wore the most red got a prize. I was given a short amount of time and limited resources, so I did what I could and ended up with a pretty nice (and extremely cheap) samurai costume. It's made using nothing but construction p...
By: Tomcat94

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:48:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Fur-Stole-Wrap-with-Lined-Pockets/
Faux Fur Stole Wrap with Lined Pockets. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/DJNW/H01NGD7V/FGPDJNWH01NGD7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/DJNW/H01NGD7V/FGPDJNWH01NGD7V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/DJNW/H01NGD7V/FGPDJNWH01NGD7V.SMALL.jpg 88mph Stoles are a fantastic way to keep warm when a coat just wont do. They make excellent wraps for formal events, balls, proms, weddings, and also period costumes. The added lined pockets are wonderful for keeping hands warm and holding items in place of a handbag. This project can be made in a day, ...
By: 88mph

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:58:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-an-Ironman-Helmet/
3D Printing an Ironman Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/MHXI/GZUAFWMA/FZOMHXIGZUAFWMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/MHXI/GZUAFWMA/FZOMHXIGZUAFWMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/MHXI/GZUAFWMA/FZOMHXIGZUAFWMA.SMALL.jpg samohtep NOTE: I've entered this in the Make It Real Challenge. If you think it's worth it, please click vote! Thank you! Several months ago, I approached the rapid prototyping department at my company and asked if they would be able to help me produce a replica Ironman helmet. I had tried building the helm...
By: samohtep

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:45:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Labyrinth-Ball-Mask-laser-cut/
Labyrinth Ball Mask (laser cut) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/0R1G/GZTLWHFN/F3I0R1GGZTLWHFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/0R1G/GZTLWHFN/F3I0R1GGZTLWHFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/0R1G/GZTLWHFN/F3I0R1GGZTLWHFN.SMALL.jpg woz.artur Being invited to a masked ball, I decided to make a mask. Since a couple of month we have access to a laser cutter at school, so I  oriented my design towards laser's capacities. You'll find here the process I followed to make realize it and the pattern can be replaced by any of your crazy ideas! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:02:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Samurai-Armor-Total-War-Shogun-2/
Samurai Armor (Total War: Shogun 2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/SL3Z/GZLW9DN3/FECSL3ZGZLW9DN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/SL3Z/GZLW9DN3/FECSL3ZGZLW9DN3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/SL3Z/GZLW9DN3/FECSL3ZGZLW9DN3.SMALL.jpg ToweringProductions In this fine Instructable i will be showing how to make a full suit of samurai armor that i got the idea off of the game Total War: Shogun 2 The Armor i built was a fairly simple design but due to my small body structure was a little difficult to form the armor. how ever it worked out and i only me...
By: ToweringProductions

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:30:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-ScaryBox-The-House-of-the-Spider/
A ScaryBox: The House of the Spider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/J8VL/GZKG2SWH/FQ6J8VLGZKG2SWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/J8VL/GZKG2SWH/FQ6J8VLGZKG2SWH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/J8VL/GZKG2SWH/FQ6J8VLGZKG2SWH.SMALL.jpg infob This carnival, we organize a party for children of the school between 6-10 yo. You know about the boxes with textures like sand, sugar, flour and so to let the children explore it eye-closed, so I tried to give it a scary look. I decided not to use foodstuff to avoid mold when stored, so I used re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 10:56:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Scary-Dragon-Costume/
A Scary Dragon Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I4HT/GYR36IXT/FBGI4HTGYR36IXT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I4HT/GYR36IXT/FBGI4HTGYR36IXT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I4HT/GYR36IXT/FBGI4HTGYR36IXT.SMALL.jpg mikolynn Hi all Last week was Carnival, and my son decided to wear a "scary dragon costume" (as he said), and my work was to built up.. this...this... well, this "only" a dragon costume ;) I got some disadvantages to do this: Biggest one is TIME. He decided on the costume only four days before Carnival Frid...
By: mikolynn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:09:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-T-Rex-Costume/
The Ultimate Dinosaur Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/AP9X/GYR35ZLP/F6GAP9XGYR35ZLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/AP9X/GYR35ZLP/F6GAP9XGYR35ZLP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/AP9X/GYR35ZLP/F6GAP9XGYR35ZLP.SMALL.jpg jamiep This Instructable documents the construction of Jamie Price's dinosaur costume.  It is over 10 feet tall and 14 feet long!  There are over 140 individual parts that were created.  It is built from a flexible foam with a welded steel/aluminum support substructure.  Most of the parts were cut using a ...
By: jamiep

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:56:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Anyone-help-me-wire-some-lighting-sound-effects-f/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif sockstudios I'm building a Megaman costume and I need to make a section of the blaster blink and make a charging noise, and then glow solid, and make a blasting noise. I have NO experience with wiring and electronics. I read a few good basic LED tutorials and successfully lit and LED w/o burning my house down, ...
By: sockstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:25:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Big-Sister-Bioshock-2-HelmetLamp/
How To: Big Sister, Bioshock 2 Helmet/Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/LHX6/GYC4KPW1/F1ZLHX6GYC4KPW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/LHX6/GYC4KPW1/F1ZLHX6GYC4KPW1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/LHX6/GYC4KPW1/F1ZLHX6GYC4KPW1.SMALL.jpg TimTheScarecrow Want an awesomesauce videogame character based helmet and desk lamp!?!? This instructable will show you how i made my version of a Big Sister's helmet from the popular videogame Bioshock 2. I do not claim to have made an exact replica because i know i haven't. I didnt make it to be a costume.. i m...
By: TimTheScarecrow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:39:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Faux-Fur-Lined-Wool-Poncho/
How to Make Faux (fake) Fur-Lined Wool Poncho - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/G1WC/GXZXTOZV/FOEG1WCGXZXTOZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/G1WC/GXZXTOZV/FOEG1WCGXZXTOZV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/G1WC/GXZXTOZV/FOEG1WCGXZXTOZV.SMALL.jpg lw119 Estimated Cost: ~$25-$30 Estimated completion time: 5-8 hours Difficulty: Easy _______________________________________________________________________ This poncho is made from cashmere wool and imitation fox fur. It is great for climates such as ours (Las Vegas), where it can be quite cool in morni...
By: lw119

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:36:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Choosing-using-and-applying-body-paints/
Choosing, using and applying body paints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SMALL.jpg fluffydragon One of the questions I get asked from time to time, and have seen answers to around the web, but not usually condensed is: What's the best type of body paint/cover for my costume? It depends on a few things: 1) How much money are you willing to spend per use and on equipment? 2) How often will you...
By: fluffydragon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:02:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/InfantToddler-Bride-of-Frankenstein-Costume/
Infant/Toddler Bride of Frankenstein Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/HPH2/GX10UF5P/FO5HPH2GX10UF5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/HPH2/GX10UF5P/FO5HPH2GX10UF5P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/HPH2/GX10UF5P/FO5HPH2GX10UF5P.SMALL.jpg selahestelle This is a relatively easy and very kid friendly adorable costume for your baby's first or second Halloween.  Knowing my daughter was comfy made me so happy to deck her out and show her off!  Also, my daughter is now a skinny 3 years old and can actually still fit in this dress! Supplies: small amoun...
By: selahestelle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:11:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inflatable-Teddy-BearLED-Baby-BearPower-Glove/
Inflatable Teddy Bear/LED Costume/Power Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/EJX6/GVRX57DI/FPYEJX6GVRX57DI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/EJX6/GVRX57DI/FPYEJX6GVRX57DI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/EJX6/GVRX57DI/FPYEJX6GVRX57DI.SMALL.jpg jgulick This was a behemoth of a project involving an inflatable costume, a LED costume, and a glove that controlled the colors and patterns of the LEDs. I’ve been wanting to make an inflatable creature that would give birth to me for a while now (lots of my friend’s are having babies, so I guess my subco...
By: jgulick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:18:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-The-Mirror-Shield/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SMALL.jpg OrangeSpy121 This is a tutorial on how to make the Mirror Shield from The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. It costs under 10 dollars and is very simple. Shield Measurements: http://orangespy.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144119382 Shield Design: http://orangespy.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144119381...
By: OrangeSpy121

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 07:09:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Costume/
Iron Man Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/AZXT/GVA8ED7T/FN4AZXTGVA8ED7T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/AZXT/GVA8ED7T/FN4AZXTGVA8ED7T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/AZXT/GVA8ED7T/FN4AZXTGVA8ED7T.SMALL.jpg ehhdean For those of us who do not have a Stark-load of money or time, I've designed the poor man's Iron Man Costume. I know I promised this a long time ago but I do have other priorities. I never expected this costume to create such a fuss and was going to create a simple album online of my progress. Inste...
By: ehhdean

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:07:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Something-about-a-man-and-his-staff/
Something about a man and his staff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/O65P/GV2OKSB3/F8LO65PGV2OKSB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/O65P/GV2OKSB3/F8LO65PGV2OKSB3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/O65P/GV2OKSB3/F8LO65PGV2OKSB3.SMALL.jpg shakeval hey everyone, this Halloween i put forth some effort and actually made something that will see multiple Halloweens to come. . . really, i'll find a way. Well it started off with an idea of a nice staff with lots of carving and wood burn to highlight the carving.  Took me a while to find the right s...
By: shakeval

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:30:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Stargate-helmet/
Animatronic Stargate helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SMALL.jpg Honus I love the movie Stargate and when I first saw it I immediately knew I wanted to make one of the super cool Horus guard helmets. I had sketched multiple designs over the years and figured out several different methods for building it but rejected them all for one reason or another- usually due to co...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:44:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-award-winning-costume-in-one-night-with-pa/
Make an award-winning costume in one night with packing tape and newspaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/JH61/GUZCDSH9/FBLJH61GUZCDSH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/JH61/GUZCDSH9/FBLJH61GUZCDSH9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/JH61/GUZCDSH9/FBLJH61GUZCDSH9.SMALL.jpg morganlemae O the powers of packing tape. Make this fancy tree, or any other sculpted costume, in no time with little investment. The results are lightweight and easy to wear, while being unique and award-winning! Basic materials you'll need (for the tree): - 4-6 rolls of packing tape.  we used brown since we ...
By: morganlemae

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:15:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Skyrim-Iron-Helm-Felt/
Skyrim Iron Helm - Felt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7PW9/GUKARWL0/F0P7PW9GUKARWL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7PW9/GUKARWL0/F0P7PW9GUKARWL0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7PW9/GUKARWL0/F0P7PW9GUKARWL0.SMALL.jpg ThePrankMonkey I recently learned of the nifty hats given out at PAX this year when I started following /Skyrim on Reddit. Not wanting to pay a bunch of money, I decided to make my own. It's pretty a pretty simple pattern. With my Amazon order not arriving until sometime in the afternoon, I figured I could waste ...
By: ThePrankMonkey

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:20:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amy-Winehouse-Easy-Hair-Up-Do/
Amy Winehouse - Easy Bee Hive Hair Up Do - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/61T7/GUKBF16S/FE561T7GUKBF16S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/61T7/GUKBF16S/FE561T7GUKBF16S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/61T7/GUKBF16S/FE561T7GUKBF16S.SMALL.jpg md4v3 So this is what I wear to work on October 31st. Tribute to the very talented yet tragic Amy Winehouse. I love her voice and her music. May she rest in peace. At first I hesitate because of the beehive hair might be a little fussy to do. But, it only took me around 10-15 mins to do the hair. Well, ...
By: md4v3

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 23:59:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Echo-the-Chia-Pet-Dog-Costume/
Echo the Chia Pet Dog Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/HJO5/GUHD0NCF/FUOHJO5GUHD0NCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/HJO5/GUHD0NCF/FUOHJO5GUHD0NCF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/HJO5/GUHD0NCF/FUOHJO5GUHD0NCF.SMALL.jpg kkittle Cha Cha Cha Chia. This is Echo, our little Chia Pet. This is a fairly easy costume to create. Essentially, the costume is a two part process. First you make the ceramic terra cotta looking legs, and then make a Chia plant shell. An outdoor material, like the kind used for lawn furniture, was u...
By: kkittle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 10:30:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Medieval-Gargoyles-Perched-on-Stone-Pedestal-Costu/
Medieval Gargoyles Perched on Stone Pedestal Costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/0GT8/GUI101VI/FSZ0GT8GUI101VI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/0GT8/GUI101VI/FSZ0GT8GUI101VI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/0GT8/GUI101VI/FSZ0GT8GUI101VI.SMALL.jpg magicgolddogs For Halloween this year, we dressed as ancient stone gargoyles. We’re perching on stone pedestals, also known as plinths. We recently flew off a cathedral in France and arrived in America to celebrate Halloween. These costumes were completely hand-made, and they involved sewing parts of it, a lot o...
By: magicgolddogs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:49:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Kevin-Costume-The-Bird-from-UP/
How to Create a Kevin Costume (The Bird from UP) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/HNQ4/GUPT2V9Z/FMEHNQ4GUPT2V9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/HNQ4/GUPT2V9Z/FMEHNQ4GUPT2V9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/HNQ4/GUPT2V9Z/FMEHNQ4GUPT2V9Z.SMALL.jpg thomp5km As many of you know me from my Slinky Dog Costume of last Halloween 2010, I would like to still introduce myself. I am an artist and graphic designer who has currently graduated with a BFA in fine arts. I love to do anything creative, but since graduation I have not had many creative o...
By: thomp5km

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:51:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-what-nightmares-are-made-of-aka-Soul/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/JGUU/GUPCC8ND/F8EJGUUGUPCC8ND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/JGUU/GUPCC8ND/F8EJGUUGUPCC8ND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/JGUU/GUPCC8ND/F8EJGUUGUPCC8ND.SMALL.jpg Manbuddha I have dreamed about becoming a creature like this since I saw "The Dark crystal"( landstriders scene) when I was a child. Way into my adult life now I went to see circ de soleil, while watching the blank face crutch walkers, it hit me, why don’t I combine them both. When I did a search on line it t...
By: Manbuddha

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:26:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sexy-Mystique-Costume/
Sexy Mystique Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/JTNM/GUOAF098/FS8JTNMGUOAF098.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/JTNM/GUOAF098/FS8JTNMGUOAF098.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/JTNM/GUOAF098/FS8JTNMGUOAF098.SMALL.jpg Skyriam Okay boys, this is what you've been waiting for. No leggings, skinny tops, tights, or other skin covering devil. Let's WATCH. (If you liked the Mirror-Man costume, here's the 'ible) http://www.instructables.com/id/Mirror-Man-Costume/ Materials and clothes... or lack of. To get naked, painted, a...
By: Skyriam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:47:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Power-Ranger-Mystic-Phoenix-Titan-Costume-made-m/
A Power Ranger Mystic Phoenix Titan Costume made mostly from Reclaimed Construction Foam Core, Aluminium Foil and Tape. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/1Z9B/GUS74I24/FD71Z9BGUS74I24.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/1Z9B/GUS74I24/FD71Z9BGUS74I24.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/1Z9B/GUS74I24/FD71Z9BGUS74I24.SMALL.jpg anthonyshafer Halloween might as well be a perennial favorite at our house. Just like his dad, my son plans months in advance exactly what he'd like to be and for the most part, participates in the month long activity. I've been making costumes for years but not documenting their creation. Three years ago I decid...
By: anthonyshafer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:27:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Playboy-Bunny-Full-Costume/
Playboy Bunny - Full Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/IYSP/GUO15MLU/FDTIYSPGUO15MLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/IYSP/GUO15MLU/FDTIYSPGUO15MLU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/IYSP/GUO15MLU/FDTIYSPGUO15MLU.SMALL.jpg antibromide There is a certain kind of glamour that surrounds the idea of the Playboy Club and the open acceptance that human beings like and want sex. I wore my bunny costume to one of the craziest Monday night parties in Chicago for Halloween. I did not anticipate the power this costume commanded in a crowd o...
By: antibromide

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:39:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Epic-Snazzy-Robot-Costume/
Epic-Snazzy Robot Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/O7BW/GUPT31UP/F72O7BWGUPT31UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/O7BW/GUPT31UP/F72O7BWGUPT31UP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/O7BW/GUPT31UP/F72O7BWGUPT31UP.SMALL.jpg Wi11 Over the years I've found that this costume never fails to spark the interest of both young and old. It's no surprise either, it's various lights, buzzers and fans (for the wearer's comfort) always make this costume a huge hit. It's also quite versatile, in the sense that it can be personalized to s...
By: Wi11

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 04:43:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bebop-Rocksteady-Costumes/
Bebop & Rocksteady Costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/J204/GUO15M1R/F18J204GUO15M1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/J204/GUO15M1R/F18J204GUO15M1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/J204/GUO15M1R/F18J204GUO15M1R.SMALL.jpg ModMischief Everyone's favourite mutant rhino and warthog! Who wouldn't want to be the bad guys from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Halloween?! What you'll need We had many of the materials we needed already at home, the rest we found at thrift shops, craft stores and costume shops. You'll need: * pl...
By: ModMischief

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:37:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cthulhu-For-President-Costume/
Cthulhu For President Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/ZT31/GUOAESN3/F0WZT31GUOAESN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/ZT31/GUOAESN3/F0WZT31GUOAESN3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/ZT31/GUOAESN3/F0WZT31GUOAESN3.SMALL.jpg ThomasJGreen Why Chose the Lesser Evil? Many believe the great evil one would make a fine presidential candidate, or at least better than what the popular choices are. One would always know what his intent was; the total destruction and enslavement of mankind. He keeps things simple that way. For those unfamil...
By: ThomasJGreen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:34:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eggs-and-Bacon-Costume/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/YDEO/GUKARFV5/FNSYDEOGUKARFV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/YDEO/GUKARFV5/FNSYDEOGUKARFV5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/YDEO/GUKARFV5/FNSYDEOGUKARFV5.SMALL.jpg Meg Allan Cole Here are two adorable and funny costumes you can easily spin out of one project, Eggs and Bacon and Breakfast of Champions. Want to include your small-fry? I show you how to scale down the measurements for your dog or kiddo.
By: Meg Allan Cole

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:19:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-80s-Halloween-Costumes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LC62/GUPT2VBI/FP9LC62GUPT2VBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LC62/GUPT2VBI/FP9LC62GUPT2VBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LC62/GUPT2VBI/FP9LC62GUPT2VBI.SMALL.jpg Meg Allan Cole Here are 5 rad 80's costumes including Teen Wolf, Top Gun, Lloyd Dobbler, Marty McFly and THE GOONIES! A little DIY, some thrifted finds and you have yourself a bodacious costume.
By: Meg Allan Cole

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:29:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Venetian-Gondola-Gondolier-Costume/
Venetian Gondola / Gondolier Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/XTVH/GUKARCFJ/FWJXTVHGUKARCFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/XTVH/GUKARCFJ/FWJXTVHGUKARCFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/XTVH/GUKARCFJ/FWJXTVHGUKARCFJ.SMALL.jpg mazinbenny After our family's 2010 trip to Italy, we decided to recreate different memories as our costumes. I was excited to be a gonolier from Venice (Venezia!), complete with my own gondola. I made it sturdy enough that I could give kids rides around. The costume was a big hit! The base of the gondola was ...
By: mazinbenny

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:50:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shredder-the-Foot-Clan-Costumes/
Shredder & the Foot Clan Costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/0GWZ/GUGPIGBE/F8I0GWZGUGPIGBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/0GWZ/GUGPIGBE/F8I0GWZGUGPIGBE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/0GWZ/GUGPIGBE/F8I0GWZGUGPIGBE.SMALL.jpg ModMischief Just because you're a female Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, doesn't mean you are stuck dressing as April O'Neil. Both of these costumes are quick and cheap to make and will have you terrorizing the turtles at your next Halloween party. What you'll need For the Shredder: bike helmet - $0 - ...
By: ModMischief

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:24:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stalk-Around-costume/
8 Ft. Tall Stalk-Around costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/TBN0/GUKAR5UT/F84TBN0GUKAR5UT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/TBN0/GUKAR5UT/F84TBN0GUKAR5UT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/TBN0/GUKAR5UT/F84TBN0GUKAR5UT.SMALL.jpg gogglecrab A stalk-around also know as a Stalk-about or a Lurker is a costume that mounts on your shoulders, Making you look like a 8 foot tall monster! The professional version of the costume costs over 2400$, I knew I wasn't going to pay that much for it so After looking at some reference photo's and other p...
By: gogglecrab

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:27:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nyan-Cat-and-Tacnayn-Kimono/
Nyan Cat and Tacnayn Kimono - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/YIXW/GUKAR4B4/FZTYIXWGUKAR4B4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/YIXW/GUKAR4B4/FZTYIXWGUKAR4B4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/YIXW/GUKAR4B4/FZTYIXWGUKAR4B4.SMALL.jpg kieshar (Medium difficulty level) I love wearing and making kimonos. They are relatively easy to make and fun to paint on making a specific theme. Last 2 kimonos were a Pac-Man duel kimono (A-Kon convention 2010) and a Galaga kimono (Halloween 2010). This year's Halloween was inspired by the most random ...
By: kieshar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:37:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Caulk-a-Bloody-Brain-Cap/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/58XO/GUKAR73Z/F2H58XOGUKAR73Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/58XO/GUKAR73Z/F2H58XOGUKAR73Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/58XO/GUKAR73Z/F2H58XOGUKAR73Z.SMALL.jpg paperplateandplane Make and wear your own bloody brain cap using a couple of tubes of latex caulking and a fitted ball cap! I wrote this project originally for Craft: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/10/project_gory_brain_cap.html The project has also appeared in Make: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Gory-Brain...
By: paperplateandplane

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:44:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoking-Erupting-Volcano-Tiki-Costume/
Smoking & Erupting Volcano Tiki Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/KLOX/GUBPGHKT/FKHKLOXGUBPGHKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/KLOX/GUBPGHKT/FKHKLOXGUBPGHKT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/KLOX/GUBPGHKT/FKHKLOXGUBPGHKT.SMALL.jpg garenburg This year for Halloween, I created a costume I have never seen executed anywhere else before...a Tiki-inspired volcano god. To take it that extra step from 'unique' to 'epic', I wanted to add some degree special effects to the costume which could be easily and inexpensively constructed and did not...
By: garenburg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 14:55:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Childs-Quorra-Tron-Costume/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/Q9VA/GUI0T5HA/FMGQ9VAGUI0T5HA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/Q9VA/GUI0T5HA/FMGQ9VAGUI0T5HA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/Q9VA/GUI0T5HA/FMGQ9VAGUI0T5HA.SMALL.jpg cubeberg As a follow-up to my Tron Disc instructable, here are some photos of my daughter wearing her Quorra costume. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to do a step-by-step - I barely finished the costume by Halloween. I've included as much information as possible. If you have any questions - please let me...
By: cubeberg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 06:19:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Death-Eater-Costume-with/
Harry Potter Death Eater Costume, with "Magic" Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/Q513/GUM34PFW/FNZQ513GUM34PFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/Q513/GUM34PFW/FNZQ513GUM34PFW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/Q513/GUM34PFW/FNZQ513GUM34PFW.SMALL.jpg gingerpete50 Here's a project that's been in the works for a while, but is now finally complete. It's a full Death Eater costume based on the designs from the later Harry Potter films If you like the final costume, please be sure to vote for this to be a winner in the top left hand corner of the screen, and t...
By: gingerpete50

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