http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 12:38:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 03:17:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Latex-Mask-Part-2-Molding-the-Sculpt-and-Casting-/
Latex Mask Part 2: Molding the Sculpt and Casting in Latex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/3O5J/H1YOAO27/FMZ3O5JH1YOAO27.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/3O5J/H1YOAO27/FMZ3O5JH1YOAO27.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/3O5J/H1YOAO27/FMZ3O5JH1YOAO27.SMALL.jpg alexthemoviegeek This is part 2 of an Instructable which will show you how to make a latex mask. In Part 1, we made a 2-part plaster mold of our head and used it to make a clay copy. Now, we will be taking the clay sculpture, molding it with plaster, then pouring liquid latex inside of the mold, and pulling out the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 16:32:59 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. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:27:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Facebook-Outfit/
Facebook Outfit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/UXY6/H0A2HHDE/FAIUXY6H0A2HHDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/UXY6/H0A2HHDE/FAIUXY6H0A2HHDE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/UXY6/H0A2HHDE/FAIUXY6H0A2HHDE.SMALL.jpg solidfunk Hello my first Instructable! I have entered this project into the "Make It Real Challenge" I would really appreciate if you could cast a vote for my Facebook Outfit. Thank You!  Basically Halloween was around the corner and I didn't want to be the typical Vampire with face paint : F I wanted to st...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:59:57 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:09:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wickie-Helmet-Vicke-Viking/
Wickie Helmet (Vicke Viking) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/CRWU/GYTY1G2M/F81CRWUGYTY1G2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/CRWU/GYTY1G2M/F81CRWUGYTY1G2M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/CRWU/GYTY1G2M/F81CRWUGYTY1G2M.SMALL.jpg jlue This is my HOWTO build a Wickie helmet, part of a Wickie costume. Wickie is a very popular comic character from Sweden. It's a viking boy who is known to be not very brave, but outstanding clever. Although the Wickie character is not, the vikings have been very tough warriors and sailors. So I want...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:43:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Werewolf-Stilts-digitigrade-legs/
Werewolf Stilts, digitigrade legs. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/NX8D/GY4RFM0F/FM1NX8DGY4RFM0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/NX8D/GY4RFM0F/FM1NX8DGY4RFM0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/NX8D/GY4RFM0F/FM1NX8DGY4RFM0F.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian The epic costume requires much preparation. Inspired by the designs from supernatural themed movies these stilts are metal and plastic which makes for a safer and longer wearable appendage. All of the computer generated templates and drawing files are located in the digi.rar file on the materials ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 22:05:03 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:07:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Pumpkin-With-Personality/
Felted Pumpkin With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/IG28/GU45HDCL/FVSIG28GU45HDCL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/IG28/GU45HDCL/FVSIG28GU45HDCL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/IG28/GU45HDCL/FVSIG28GU45HDCL.SMALL.jpg susanrm Meet Myron, the adorable autumn pumpkin made entirely of hand-felted wool. Want to know how to make one of your own? Read on! Materials and Supplies: To make the pumpkin, you will need: - Orange roving - Green roving - A little white, blue, and black roving - Felting needle - Felting tool (option...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:48:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Full-size-Bubbling-Cauldron-Prop/
Halloween Full-size Bubbling Cauldron Prop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/34HX/GUVTY9K4/FBJ34HXGUVTY9K4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/34HX/GUVTY9K4/FBJ34HXGUVTY9K4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/34HX/GUVTY9K4/FBJ34HXGUVTY9K4.SMALL.jpg wannabemadsci "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble." (- William Shakespeare, Macbeth).  Every Halloween display needs a cauldron, but they are hard to find...  When was the last time you saw a cauldron salesman going door to door?   So the only option is to make it!  Of course it has to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:35:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spooky-Silhouette-Lantern/
Spooky Silhouette Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/LAEN/GV04XAOG/FKSLAENGV04XAOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/LAEN/GV04XAOG/FKSLAENGV04XAOG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/LAEN/GV04XAOG/FKSLAENGV04XAOG.SMALL.jpg bumblebin The haunts of yesteryear meet modern techniques and equipment! By taking advantage of modern shape cutting machines, I’ve been reinventing early century designs that allow a single piece of paper (by the design of the cuts) to produce both structure and original silhouette imagery. This particular ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:48:46 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/SiliconeOogoo-Brain-Slug-from-Futurama/
Silicone/Oogoo Brain Slug from Futurama - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/L6AH/GUS75GA7/FERL6AHGUS75GA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/L6AH/GUS75GA7/FERL6AHGUS75GA7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/L6AH/GUS75GA7/FERL6AHGUS75GA7.SMALL.jpg korv This halloween i decided to make a Brain Slug from Futurama, a totally awesome science fiction cartoon. I received enough compliments on it that I decided to share how I made it. I had seen many crocheted and fabric brain slugs online but as I have no experience with sewing or crocheting and because...
By: korv

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:46:34 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, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 23:59:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-and-Sally/
Jack and Sally costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0LZ2/GUI4VUP0/F8S0LZ2GUI4VUP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0LZ2/GUI4VUP0/F8S0LZ2GUI4VUP0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0LZ2/GUI4VUP0/F8S0LZ2GUI4VUP0.SMALL.jpg SIN_Sarah So this is my take on Jack and Sally from nightmare before Christmas. I wanted Sally's dress to be more brighter than in the movie. After looking on the internet for costumes I couldn't find any I liked so I made them. In reality it would have been much easier to just buy them, as I was making thes...
By: SIN_Sarah

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 03:29:40 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:49:19 PDT 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/Creepy-Creature-quad-Stilt-what-nightmares-are-ma/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/KO4D/GUQ4JLH5/F2WKO4DGUQ4JLH5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/KO4D/GUQ4JLH5/F2WKO4DGUQ4JLH5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/KO4D/GUQ4JLH5/F2WKO4DGUQ4JLH5.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 19:47:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gourd-Snake-swallowing-a-baby-pumpkin/
Gourd Snake swallowing a baby pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/2J11/GUPCCAY2/FRA2J11GUPCCAY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/2J11/GUPCCAY2/FRA2J11GUPCCAY2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/2J11/GUPCCAY2/FRA2J11GUPCCAY2.SMALL.jpg mbrownlow Halloween gives innocent vegetables a chance to show off their darker sides. Inspired by the Calvin and Hobbes horror show of snowmen, I wanted a halloween pumpkin that was easy to make, but that had a playful narrative element. Materials: Speckled gourd Baby pumpkin Small dried corn cob Toothpick...
By: mbrownlow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:59:02 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/Building-a-Magic-Pensieve/
Building a Magic Pensieve - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/U1F0/GUOAEW6O/FQBU1F0GUOAEW6O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/U1F0/GUOAEW6O/FQBU1F0GUOAEW6O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/U1F0/GUOAEW6O/FQBU1F0GUOAEW6O.SMALL.jpg flaming_pele! This project accompanied several others for our Harry Potter themed Halloween party. <br> Background: The Pensieve is a magic device which plays a significant role in the Harry Patter series. It allows one to revisit captured...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:58:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-yet-effective-Edward-Scissorhands-costume/
Simple (yet effective) Edward Scissorhands costume for kiddos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/PM4G/GVXHDP28/FG9PM4GGVXHDP28.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/PM4G/GVXHDP28/FG9PM4GGVXHDP28.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/PM4G/GVXHDP28/FG9PM4GGVXHDP28.SMALL.jpg caraslifka When my son told me that he wanted to be Edward Scissorhands for Halloween, I knew that we were going to have a blast making the costume for him. Everyone in the family had something to add - my son of course offering the piece de resistance by literally *becoming* Edward that Halloween night :) Ma...
By: caraslifka

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:18:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dueling-Electric-Chairs/
Dueling Electric Chairs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/79DX/GUOWMEFW/F6Z79DXGUOWMEFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/79DX/GUOWMEFW/F6Z79DXGUOWMEFW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/79DX/GUOWMEFW/F6Z79DXGUOWMEFW.SMALL.jpg ksykes Every year my wife and I throw a pumpkin carving party the weekend before Halloween. We use our unfinished basement for the event where we have friends over to carve pumpkins, eat food, watch movies, and participate in general Halloween mayhem. We have a tradition of doing a prop room in one area of...
By: ksykes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 07:56:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-Hulk-Costume/
Incredible Hulk Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/EU21/GUKNX9K8/FI9EU21GUKNX9K8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/EU21/GUKNX9K8/FI9EU21GUKNX9K8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/EU21/GUKNX9K8/FI9EU21GUKNX9K8.SMALL.jpg skittlespider ***Update - Thank you very much for making this a featured Instructable! That is always a welcome surprise!*** My costume turned out pretty awesome this year. My brothers and I decided on an Avengers theme this year, and I chose the Hulk. Here is the list of supplies I used: - Green Zentai bodysui...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:50:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Swirling-Psychedelic-Glasses-motorised/
Swirling Psychedelic Glasses (motorised) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/NRDF/GUQ4FRXO/FKVNRDFGUQ4FRXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/NRDF/GUQ4FRXO/FKVNRDFGUQ4FRXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/NRDF/GUQ4FRXO/FKVNRDFGUQ4FRXO.SMALL.jpg jovolomo Hi! As we all know, when a cartoon character is hypnotized, his eyes are spiral like and/or swirling. Halloween is a good time to be hypnotized, so let's show it! (This is a Very easy and low cost project I made in less than an hour.) <br> ( http://ww...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:56:45 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/UFO-Invasion-at-Area-51-20/
UFO Invasion at Area 51- 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/C6YS/GUPT2PKC/F3LC6YSGUPT2PKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/C6YS/GUPT2PKC/F3LC6YSGUPT2PKC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/C6YS/GUPT2PKC/F3LC6YSGUPT2PKC.SMALL.jpg jerjod If you are looking for something out of this world, you've come to the right place. These are the step-by-step instructions for building your own version of a full scale UFO Invasion at Area 51. It is a complete ground up redesign, rebuild and reboot of a Halloween display I had constructed a few ye...
By: jerjod

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:53:06 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/Candy-Launching-Pumpkin-How-to-make/
Candy Launching Pumpkin: How to make - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/UANJ/GUKAXJ8Z/FLHUANJGUKAXJ8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/UANJ/GUKAXJ8Z/FLHUANJGUKAXJ8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/UANJ/GUKAXJ8Z/FLHUANJGUKAXJ8Z.SMALL.jpg lvl_joe Trick with treats, for Halloween this year I decided not to hand out candy. Instead I decided to launch candy at high speed at kids. This plan came about merely 2 days before Halloween and was executed with materials scavenger from the bone yard at LVL1 Hackerspace. It was a lot of fun and I am h...
By: lvl_joe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:12:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Auron-Costume-from-FF-X/
Auron Costume from FF X - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/VHU6/GUPCC4JO/FI7VHU6GUPCC4JO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/VHU6/GUPCC4JO/FI7VHU6GUPCC4JO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/VHU6/GUPCC4JO/FI7VHU6GUPCC4JO.SMALL.jpg elco_chan I have wanted to make this costume for a while now and finally had time to make it. I will go over as much detail as I can I documented as well as I could while I was building it. I copied the outfit mainly from one good image I was able to find on the internet. The Materials For this build you w...
By: elco_chan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:57:48 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/Doctor-Who-The-Fourth-Doctors-Scarf/
Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor's Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/PZI3/GUOAELD1/FVVPZI3GUOAELD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/PZI3/GUOAELD1/FVVPZI3GUOAELD1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/PZI3/GUOAELD1/FVVPZI3GUOAELD1.SMALL.jpg KBthreads The scarf I made is based on the one worn by Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor in the British Sci-Fi series Doctor Who. This oversized, multicolored scarf is perhaps the most iconic piece of his wardrobe. Usually reproductions of the scarf are knitted. I know nothing about knitting. I was on a tight ti...
By: KBthreads

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:13:29 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/Building-Magic-Moving-Stairs/
Building Magic Moving Stairs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/WV78/GUOAEHHM/F20WV78GUOAEHHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/WV78/GUOAEHHM/F20WV78GUOAEHHM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/WV78/GUOAEHHM/F20WV78GUOAEHHM.SMALL.jpg flaming_pele! This project accompanied several others for our Harry Potter themed Halloween party. Background: The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series has many unique architectural features, and some magic ones. One of the more memorable features is the moving section of stairs...
By: flaming_pele!

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:28:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stix-to-Bones-Skeleton-Puppet/
Stix to Bones- Skeleton Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/OQS0/GUJKEWBU/FGBOQS0GUJKEWBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/OQS0/GUJKEWBU/FGBOQS0GUJKEWBU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/OQS0/GUJKEWBU/FGBOQS0GUJKEWBU.SMALL.jpg dismissie Among this Summer's stock of popsicles and ice cream bars were some chocolate bars with curvy sticks. They looked like great material to make something with, so i saved them. Along comes Halloween, and all of a sudden the sticks are starting to look a lot like bones, so that inspired me to try maki...
By: dismissie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 11:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magical-Dragon-Head-Wizard-Staff/
Magical Dragon Head Wizard Staff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/5HPO/GUI4W037/FYH5HPOGUI4W037.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/5HPO/GUI4W037/FYH5HPOGUI4W037.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/5HPO/GUI4W037/FYH5HPOGUI4W037.SMALL.jpg toonmusic We built this Dragon Head Wizard Staff for my girlfriend's 9 year old son, mostly out of parts we had lying around. It uses an accelerometer to "cast spells" based on the direction you shake the staff, or by stomping it down. It uses an ATMega 328 with the Arduino bootloader, and an Adafruit WaveSh...
By: toonmusic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:49:20 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 05:37:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Mirror-Costume/
Magic Mirror Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/V8T1/GUM34O8U/FEJV8T1GUM34O8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/V8T1/GUM34O8U/FEJV8T1GUM34O8U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/V8T1/GUM34O8U/FEJV8T1GUM34O8U.SMALL.jpg techy101 This is my 2011 Halloween costume. It's a fully functional magic mirror costume. There are plenty of resources out there for creating magic mirrors, but I wanted to take things one step further. Everything that I found was for an installation, and I wanted to find a way to make it into a wearable Ha...
By: techy101

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 23:53:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocketeer-JETPACK/
Rocketeer JETPACK! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/MJ1C/GUKAR115/FZIMJ1CGUKAR115.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/MJ1C/GUKAR115/FZIMJ1CGUKAR115.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/MJ1C/GUKAR115/FZIMJ1CGUKAR115.SMALL.jpg Huntahonn This project was so fun to make and very rewarding to wear to costume parties. It takes some patience, I worked on it an hour or two at a time for the two weeks coming up to Halloween. In order to complete this task you will need several craft tools: Razor blade/exacto knife Masking tape Duc...
By: Huntahonn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 18:22:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dalek-Costume-2010/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/0WAP/GRTHMWVO/FUT0WAPGRTHMWVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/0WAP/GRTHMWVO/FUT0WAPGRTHMWVO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/0WAP/GRTHMWVO/FUT0WAPGRTHMWVO.SMALL.jpg Eldjotnar This Halloween I got the idea that I wanted to build a Dalek costume for myself. The end result took about 4 months to make, and about $200. I'm not happy with the way the shoulders are shaped, but overall, I think it turned out quite nicely. It had a working voice/audio system, as well as working ...
By: Eldjotnar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:45:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pistol-shrimp-costume/
Pistol shrimp costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/7XGS/GUI104HC/FB47XGSGUI104HC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/7XGS/GUI104HC/FB47XGSGUI104HC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/7XGS/GUI104HC/FB47XGSGUI104HC.SMALL.jpg yoshikou For Halloween this year, I thought about being a sexy lobster, but I wanted to keep at least one hand free to hold drinks, open doors, and shake hands with the new people I meet. My friend suggested the pistol shrimp , which uses its one oversized claw to shoot a jet of water that stuns its prey. T...
By: yoshikou

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:37:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mummy-Wrapped-Drink-by-One-Charming-Party/
Mummy Wrapped Drink by One Charming Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/IRVR/GUK0ZQW3/F9TIRVRGUK0ZQW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/IRVR/GUK0ZQW3/F9TIRVRGUK0ZQW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/IRVR/GUK0ZQW3/F9TIRVRGUK0ZQW3.SMALL.jpg onecharmingparty Here is a cute idea for a Halloween party or to send with your child in their lunch. I think this would be a perfect Halloween treat for a small preschool class. Supplies Supplies: small bottle of juice, about 10 oz. double sided tape glue googly eyes eye picture ivory/cream colored crepe paper (...
By: onecharmingparty

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