http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 03:41:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Victorian-inspired-necklace/
Making a Victorian-inspired necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/44H7/HFSHFSRE/F4U44H7HFSHFSRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/44H7/HFSHFSRE/F4U44H7HFSHFSRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/44H7/HFSHFSRE/F4U44H7HFSHFSRE.SMALL.jpg partemis I’ve always had a soft spot for Victorian jewellery. There’s something about the materials they use and the lines of the jewellery that make me feel like a true Lady while in costume. The unfortunate thing, however, is that jewellery from this era can be both stupidly expensive and hard to come by. ...
By: partemis

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:12:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Superhero-Secret-Identity-Reversible-Hoodie/
Superhero Secret Identity Reversible Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/GIMI/HFSHS8S6/F4OGIMIHFSHS8S6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/GIMI/HFSHS8S6/F4OGIMIHFSHS8S6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/GIMI/HFSHS8S6/F4OGIMIHFSHS8S6.SMALL.gif caitlinsdad From mild mannered maker, super rich playboy, or unassuming administrative assistant, you too can instantly change into your superhero costume when the call arises.  From the League of Righteousness union hall, comes these official Betabrand Super Hero reversible hoodies.  With your secret identity ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Oshare-kei-pants/
How to make Oshare kei pants - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/PON3/HDYZJD27/F7ZPON3HDYZJD27.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/PON3/HDYZJD27/F7ZPON3HDYZJD27.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/PON3/HDYZJD27/F7ZPON3HDYZJD27.SMALL.jpg HeavenBlueRose For those who don't know the fashion style here are pictures https://www.google.com/search?q=oshare+kei+pants&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=nqe&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Wcw-UfOnMoni2AXDt4GIDg&ved=0CE4QsAQ&biw=1024&bih=629 to say it mostly inspired me. okay so w...
By: HeavenBlueRose

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:55:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-Kei-pants/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/30A7/HDYZ6GKY/FVH30A7HDYZ6GKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/30A7/HDYZ6GKY/FVH30A7HDYZ6GKY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/30A7/HDYZ6GKY/FVH30A7HDYZ6GKY.SMALL.jpg HeavenBlueRose I saw how to make them from here~ https://sites.google.com/site/alteredstateofmind89/diy-clothing/visual-kei-pants-1 and i saw other ways of it from here :3 ~ https://www.google.com/search?q=visual+kei+pants&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=M1y&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:12:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alphonse-Elric-costume-from-Fullmetal-Alchemist/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 "Humankind can not get anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's first law of equlivant exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world’s one and only truth." Hello everyone! I'm here to present to you tod...
By: Tomcat94

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:13:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Hadouken/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/0W7B/H8CVGKZF/FAO0W7BH8CVGKZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/0W7B/H8CVGKZF/FAO0W7BH8CVGKZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/0W7B/H8CVGKZF/FAO0W7BH8CVGKZF.SMALL.jpg roboticross Super easy DIY video on how to make a glowing Hadouken in about 5min for your Street Fighter costume for under $20 with supplies bought at your local craft store.
By: roboticross

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 13:54:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-Machine-Embroider-Iron-On-Patches/
Design and Machine-Embroider Iron-On Patches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/U3IY/H8I44ZMQ/F01U3IYH8I44ZMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/U3IY/H8I44ZMQ/F01U3IYH8I44ZMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/U3IY/H8I44ZMQ/F01U3IYH8I44ZMQ.SMALL.jpg Icetigris Want to make a patch that you can sew or iron onto a bag or jacket or anything you can sew or iron onto? Have access to an embroidery machine? Sweet! I will walk you through the whole process of making a machine-embroidered patch, from design stage to finishing. This patch is the logo of the Burner...
By: Icetigris

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:07:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tia-Dalma-Costume-from-Pirates-of-the-Carribean/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SMALL.jpg MeltingMirror There are many steps and techniques that I used to make this costume, so wish me luck on my first instructable. I will detail the steps to making each piece of the costume then move to some overall tips. This tutorial is for people with sewing knowledge who can make their own patterns or modify exis...
By: MeltingMirror

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:26:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Powerpuff-Girls-Costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/707L/H7S4EAPE/FET707LH7S4EAPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/707L/H7S4EAPE/FET707LH7S4EAPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/707L/H7S4EAPE/FET707LH7S4EAPE.SMALL.jpg bububun Since the Powerpuff Girls are very stylized, we decided to do our own take on their outfits and create dresses that were more flattering for us! We used a pattern for the dresses bodice (New Look 6589 Style D) since I had it already. I did have the alter the pattern slightly to fit each of the bodi...
By: bububun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2012 15:51:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Princess-Leia-Metal-Bikini/
Make Your Own Princess Leia Metal Bikini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1I/894D/H2WEWAWW/F1I894DH2WEWAWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1I/894D/H2WEWAWW/F1I894DH2WEWAWW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1I/894D/H2WEWAWW/F1I894DH2WEWAWW.SMALL.jpg Tatterhood A LONG TIME AGO (ETC ETC ETC)... In my mind, the greatest Star Wars costume…is Darth Vader (from Episodes IV-VI, take your pick). However, as I do not have thousands of dollars to spend making that costume, I went with the next best thing; Princess Leia’s Metal Bikini, as worn by the talented and l...
By: Tatterhood

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:54:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Princess-HENNIN-Hat-tutorial-DIY/
Princess HENNIN Hat tutorial! DIY! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/23JE/H4VQL0C3/F3V23JEH4VQL0C3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/23JE/H4VQL0C3/F3V23JEH4VQL0C3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/23JE/H4VQL0C3/F3V23JEH4VQL0C3.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft A Hennin.  A pointed princess party hat!  If you are a girl, I am sure you've always wanted one! Okay...well I have...and my 8 year old daughter has.  So we made one together with things we already have!  This project was FREE for us!  Minimal supplies needed. You will need heavy posterboard, thick ...
By: doodlecraft

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:37:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clara-plushie-from-Princess-Jellyfish-Kurara-from/
Clara plushie from Princess Jellyfish (Kurara from Kuragehime) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/QBUM/H4AGICFV/FQ7QBUMH4AGICFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/QBUM/H4AGICFV/FQ7QBUMH4AGICFV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/QBUM/H4AGICFV/FQ7QBUMH4AGICFV.SMALL.jpg ExquiseMarquise I recently made a cosplay of Tsukimi in Princess Jellyfish. She's a girl obsessed with jellyfish (that manga / anime is hilarious, I really recommend it). The costume is quite simple but I had to make a plushie of her pet jellyfish Clara. A lot of people seem to have made Clara plushie but I could n...
By: ExquiseMarquise

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:52:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Justin-Laws-Headphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/MGD2/H3W5AY52/F5WMGD2H3W5AY52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/MGD2/H3W5AY52/F5WMGD2H3W5AY52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/MGD2/H3W5AY52/F5WMGD2H3W5AY52.SMALL.jpg Ernext well as I told before, I like soul eater, and this time made a Justin Law cosplay and you know the important part in Justrin Law's outfit are his headphones, so I took my old sony ericsson headphones and I turned into this  haha. comment if you wanna know it step by step
By: Ernext

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:36:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Princess-Leia-Hooded-Tank-Top/
Princess Leia Hooded Tank Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/W53E/H3HCLCPU/FQMW53EH3HCLCPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/W53E/H3HCLCPU/FQMW53EH3HCLCPU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/W53E/H3HCLCPU/FQMW53EH3HCLCPU.SMALL.jpg CreativeToto This easy top is simple enough for beginners sew but looks cool enough to wear to a con.  The top has one seam going down the back, a keyhole opening with hook closures at the back of the neck (authentic to the actual dress worn by Carrie Fisher in the films) and the signature waist-length hood. Th...
By: CreativeToto

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:57:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diglett-Hoodie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/OT01/H2WEW930/F0MOT01H2WEW930.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/OT01/H2WEW930/F0MOT01H2WEW930.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/OT01/H2WEW930/F0MOT01H2WEW930.SMALL.jpg AerosolJackalope This is a last minute Cosplay idea I made seconds before I left the house!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 09:39:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Polygon-Cosplay-Wig-from-3D-Character-Models/
Comprehensive Design & Construction of Papercraft Anime Wigs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/KP03/H2WET1K6/FCLKP03H2WET1K6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/KP03/H2WET1K6/FCLKP03H2WET1K6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/KP03/H2WET1K6/FCLKP03H2WET1K6.SMALL.jpg Eu Tyto Alba This is my first Instructible, so please bear with me. :-) Avid cosplayers such as myself, worldwide, have long been frustrated by the seemingly arcane, gravity-defying hairstyles that many anime and video game characters have. We spend substantial money on wigs, hair products, and on occasion even...
By: Eu Tyto Alba

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:00:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-DrWho-dont-blink-angel-for-Freya/
A Dr.Who don't blink(weeping) angel for Freya - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8O/ASWA/H1HMDMPO/F8OASWAH1HMDMPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8O/ASWA/H1HMDMPO/F8OASWAH1HMDMPO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8O/ASWA/H1HMDMPO/F8OASWAH1HMDMPO.SMALL.jpg Jerrib My kids love Halloween and I am trying to get better..slowly but surely I will get there. Angel mask This is a basic plastic craft store mask and crayola air dry clay the clay like stuff not the foam like stuff, I had an image of the angel I referenced to build the shape. I was worried about unev...
By: Jerrib

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:45:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-realistic-looking-Naruto-paper-kunai/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/SV9J/H159DLQD/FKESV9JH159DLQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/SV9J/H159DLQD/FKESV9JH159DLQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/SV9J/H159DLQD/FKESV9JH159DLQD.SMALL.jpg TCGames How to Make a(realistic looking) Naruto Kunai! - Super cheap and extremely easy to make! Designed by: Unknown (If you know, please inform me!) To get a cut out for the kunai, visit the following site: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/sckizman/kunaioutline7.jpg A Word of Caution: Be very ca...
By: TCGames

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:38:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-Triforce-Chainmaille-Dice-Bag/
Legend of Zelda Triforce Chainmaille Dice Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5W/VEUR/H0OJ6Z68/F5WVEURH0OJ6Z68.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5W/VEUR/H0OJ6Z68/F5WVEURH0OJ6Z68.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5W/VEUR/H0OJ6Z68/F5WVEURH0OJ6Z68.SMALL.jpg RabbitDance Just the thing for your rupees or your dice! In this Instructable you're going to learn how to make a chainmaille dice bag with a Triforce on both sides of it. The bag you see is the finished item and can easily hold five standard sets of D&D dice, with room for more. It's holding 61 dice in the ph...
By: RabbitDance

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:28:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Cotton-Gloves/
How-to-Make Cotton Gloves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/BKCQ/GZPZMHNJ/FZYBKCQGZPZMHNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/BKCQ/GZPZMHNJ/FZYBKCQGZPZMHNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/BKCQ/GZPZMHNJ/FZYBKCQGZPZMHNJ.SMALL.jpg Li Sashay Hi, this is an evening's project to make your own pair of gloves from left-over scraps. Nash needed some librarian gloves for the museum as they don't make cotton reading gloves big enough for his mitts. You can also make gloves like these for halloween costumes, re-inactment events, or if you're su...
By: Li Sashay

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:47:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-T-Rex-Costume/
The Ultimate Dinosaur Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/AP9X/GYR35ZLP/F6GAP9XGYR35ZLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/AP9X/GYR35ZLP/F6GAP9XGYR35ZLP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/id/Choosing-using-and-applying-body-paints/
Choosing, using and applying body paints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Links-Hat-Pattern/
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Hat + Pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/Y357/GVZP1MY9/FYKY357GVZP1MY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/Y357/GVZP1MY9/FYKY357GVZP1MY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/Y357/GVZP1MY9/FYKY357GVZP1MY9.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 I needed an "elf" hat for this upcoming holiday season, and I thought to myself, "why not make it multifunctional?" So, not only can you use this toasty warm hat as an elf, but you can use it as Link from The Legend of Zelda, because it's based off his. The whole process, from design to creation, t...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:06:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/L4D-First-Aid-Kit-Zombie-Survival-Prop/
How to make a L4D First Aid Kit (Zombie Survival Prop) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/PU4E/GTXK8LM1/FTFPU4EGTXK8LM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/PU4E/GTXK8LM1/FTFPU4EGTXK8LM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/PU4E/GTXK8LM1/FTFPU4EGTXK8LM1.SMALL.jpg lw119 Estimated Cost: ~$20-$25 Estimated completion time: 5-6 hours Difficulty: Easy Introduction ________________________________________________________________________ I made this as part of my wife's Halloween costume. It is a health pack the survivors carry in the zombie survival game Left 4 Dead. ...
By: lw119

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:16:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-n-Dirty-Steampunk-US-Civil-War-Foraging-/
Quick 'n' Dirty Steampunk / US Civil War Foraging Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/LJ2T/GRSXEVOS/FFWLJ2TGRSXEVOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/LJ2T/GRSXEVOS/FFWLJ2TGRSXEVOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/LJ2T/GRSXEVOS/FFWLJ2TGRSXEVOS.SMALL.jpg akumabito Those of you who are into the costuming aspect of Steampunk have probably noticed somehow your ensemble doesn't feel complete without some sort of hat. Bowlers, tophats and newsboy caps are easy enough to source. If you want to stand out, however, you might be interested in something different altog...
By: akumabito

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:56:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-How-To-Make-An-Affordable-Steampunk-Helme/
Yamiguru's How-To Make An Affordable Steampunk Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/K7Z1/GRFN2PVB/FCRK7Z1GRFN2PVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/K7Z1/GRFN2PVB/FCRK7Z1GRFN2PVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/K7Z1/GRFN2PVB/FCRK7Z1GRFN2PVB.SMALL.jpg Yamiguru I have created a penny saving tutorial for everyone to be able to enjoy the wonderful world of Steampunk. Meet… The Helmet. Construction Hard Hat I purchased this Construction Hard Hat at a local Thrift Store for 2 dollars and fifty cents. You are welcome to buy one brand new for less than ten do...
By: Yamiguru

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:09:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-pair-of-Wizard-of-Oz-Ruby-Sli/
How to make your own pair of Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/QVEX/GRFNCYBV/FVRQVEXGRFNCYBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/QVEX/GRFNCYBV/FVRQVEXGRFNCYBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/QVEX/GRFNCYBV/FVRQVEXGRFNCYBV.SMALL.jpg RenaissanceWoman Fancy living a childhood dream? Like so many other children, I dreamed of wearing a beautiful pair of ruby slippers just like Dorothy’s from the Wizard of Oz. The very sight of them conjures feelings of magic and wonder. At age 22, I had a sudden yearning to finally bring this dream to fruition, and...
By: RenaissanceWoman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:17:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Contume-Gauntlets-for-less-than-a-fiver/
Costume Gauntlets for less than a fiver. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/HSU7/GQBCIBO3/F6YHSU7GQBCIBO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/HSU7/GQBCIBO3/F6YHSU7GQBCIBO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/HSU7/GQBCIBO3/F6YHSU7GQBCIBO3.SMALL.jpg clintonmc At the end of July I am going music festival, they have a fancy dress day with the theme of "Medieval", so obviously I'm going OTT and putting too much effort into my costume, as part of this thought I'd have a go at make some gauntlets. Having no real experience with metal work and very little mon...
By: clintonmc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:22:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seamless-body-suit/
"Seamless" body suit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/9UGX/GP7IF96P/FSV9UGXGP7IF96P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/9UGX/GP7IF96P/FSV9UGXGP7IF96P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/9UGX/GP7IF96P/FSV9UGXGP7IF96P.SMALL.jpg fluffydragon This instructable is a 'how-to' on making a body suit for a costume appear to be seamless.  One of the things I hate about doing body paint was that it was expensive and rubbed off, or it was time-consuming to apply, or there's paint brush marks, or any number of other issues.  Using a bodysuit rest...
By: fluffydragon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:05:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Snow-Fairy-Jacket/
Snow Fairy Jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/LA1I/GOWNSP4D/F8PLA1IGOWNSP4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/LA1I/GOWNSP4D/F8PLA1IGOWNSP4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/LA1I/GOWNSP4D/F8PLA1IGOWNSP4D.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris Here's a little tutorial on how to make yourself a snow themed jacket. I made this one to go with a costume a client requested for a snow shoot. Check out my other tutorial, Runway on fire and please vote for me! http://www.instructables.com/id/Runway-On-Fire/ to see more of my work visit my webs...
By: Janel Norris

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:23:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Runway-On-Fire/
Runway On Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/W19D/GUBPGNOI/FYRW19DGUBPGNOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/W19D/GUBPGNOI/FYRW19DGUBPGNOI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/W19D/GUBPGNOI/FYRW19DGUBPGNOI.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris Please Take a second to vote for this instructable and rate it if you enjoyed it! :) I designed this dress as part of a series. I wanted this one to be a high fashion runway piece inspired by the beauty of flames. I am so pleased with how it all came together. I've made this "making of" so you can...
By: Janel Norris

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:07:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flynn-Rider-vest-from-Tangled/
Flynn Rider vest from Tangled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/6AWH/GOHM7MIH/FR76AWHGOHM7MIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/6AWH/GOHM7MIH/FR76AWHGOHM7MIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/6AWH/GOHM7MIH/FR76AWHGOHM7MIH.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 This is how I made my Flynn Rider costume for a local fairytale ball I recently attended. Flynn is the roguish hero from Disney's Tangled, a new twist on the tale of Rapunzel. I found this handy resource that gave me all the details that were needed: http://www.squidoo.com/flynn-rider-costume-tangle...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:17:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jedi-Robe-Generic/
Jedi Robe, Generic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/BQFS/GOQY3BLU/FNPBQFSGOQY3BLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/BQFS/GOQY3BLU/FNPBQFSGOQY3BLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/BQFS/GOQY3BLU/FNPBQFSGOQY3BLU.SMALL.jpg fluffydragon This is a generic jedi robe instructable based of some others I have found elsewhere on the internets.  I'm using some options and tips that I've found on other sites- it's a jedi robe, so it's not exactly original, nor difficult to find a pattern for.  That said, I had trouble finding a pattern onl...
By: fluffydragon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:23:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tenth-Doctor-Coat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/EVC2/GLWR1E6M/FY8EVC2GLWR1E6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/EVC2/GLWR1E6M/FY8EVC2GLWR1E6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/EVC2/GLWR1E6M/FY8EVC2GLWR1E6M.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Starting from a commercially available pattern, Burda 8275. I made a 10th Doctor coat. Still needed are shoulder pads and buttons. The coat is a brown suede like upholstery material from a local fabric retailer and the lining which looks purple is actually a royal blue coat lining also from a local ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:23:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Animal-Eyes-easy-quick-and-cheap/
Fursuit Eyes you can see out of! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/DFUX/GQBCHXI2/FLXDFUXGQBCHXI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/DFUX/GQBCHXI2/FLXDFUXGQBCHXI2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/DFUX/GQBCHXI2/FLXDFUXGQBCHXI2.SMALL.jpg Dimensionz Aim: to make some realistic-looking eyes that could be seen out of, but not into. One-way eyes. We wanted the clearest vision possible, while still preventing people from seeing through from the outside.  We also wanted them to 'sparkle' a bit, if possible; but without the use of embedded lights.  I...
By: Dimensionz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:11:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Steampunk-Corset/
How to Make a Steampunk Corset - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/R324/GTUG0S60/FT3R324GTUG0S60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/R324/GTUG0S60/FT3R324GTUG0S60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/R324/GTUG0S60/FT3R324GTUG0S60.SMALL.jpg lw119 Estimated Cost: ~$30-$50 (more if you don't already own the necessary tools) Estimated completion time: 10-15 hours Difficulty: Moderate but accessible to newcomers _______________________________________________________________________ I have been making corsets for a few years now and I fr...
By: lw119

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:05:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bunny-Tutorial/
Bunny Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/E0NR/GJQEIQ3V/FEPE0NRGJQEIQ3V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/E0NR/GJQEIQ3V/FEPE0NRGJQEIQ3V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/E0NR/GJQEIQ3V/FEPE0NRGJQEIQ3V.SMALL.jpg Piripanda Hello!!! Thank you very much again people from Instructables for featuring my first tutorial (plushie turtle) This has encourage me to share with you this second tutorial This bunny is original from a cosplay i made some time ago, but can also make a nice bunny plushie by itself. A recent subscrib...
By: Piripanda

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:48:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Gloves/
How to Make Gloves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/H57F/GI0TDWCT/FDDH57FGI0TDWCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/H57F/GI0TDWCT/FDDH57FGI0TDWCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/H57F/GI0TDWCT/FDDH57FGI0TDWCT.SMALL.jpg Icetigris In this instructable, I will show you how to draft your own glove pattern and make a pair of gloves. You can use this with any fabric, leather, vinyl, or similar material, stretchy or not. Hands are complicated 3D shapes with many degrees of freedom of movement. Gloves need to accommodate this and ...
By: Icetigris

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 19:51:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-Cosplay-Group/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/0JI3/GH8A035K/FE20JI3GH8A035K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/0JI3/GH8A035K/FE20JI3GH8A035K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/0JI3/GH8A035K/FE20JI3GH8A035K.SMALL.jpg Teiki_Tora So this is the completed costumes for three Legend of Zelda costume I made. The props were done by my sister and I did the costume. The only bought items were the shoes. Zelda was the only costume I had no hand in making. This is my first time posting anything. Hopefully I will have a instructable ...
By: Teiki_Tora

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:32:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Link-From-Zelda/
Link From Zelda - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHQ/NAHC/GG4A6PU7/FHQNAHCGG4A6PU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHQ/NAHC/GG4A6PU7/FHQNAHCGG4A6PU7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHQ/NAHC/GG4A6PU7/FHQNAHCGG4A6PU7.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez I want to share with you people the latest costume from my Daughter...it was very Funny cause I didn´t know that "Link" is a Boy Just after finish halloween...anyway that was Just fun. Get inspired I Google some Zelda Image to get inspired and try to do my Best. Cosplay Time I´ve got to b...
By: Mr.Sanchez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:33:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Fairy-Wings/
Crocheted Fairy Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/DYPG/GBVJ2DEX/FHNDYPGGBVJ2DEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/DYPG/GBVJ2DEX/FHNDYPGGBVJ2DEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/DYPG/GBVJ2DEX/FHNDYPGGBVJ2DEX.SMALL.jpg Fruppi Last year for Gen Con when Mr. Fruppi wanted to dress up as Captain America, he convinced me that I should dress up too.  After giving a lot of thought as to what on earth I could wear, I finally came up with the idea for these wings.  I eventually made a whole fairy outfit, but the wings are defini...
By: Fruppi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:35:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-pendant-with-tentacles-and-glass/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/T6C4/G5KYH30D/F0XT6C4G5KYH30D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/T6C4/G5KYH30D/F0XT6C4G5KYH30D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/T6C4/G5KYH30D/F0XT6C4G5KYH30D.SMALL.jpg Steamworkshop This piece uses curved glass and silver solder to encase a set of hammered copper tentacles. The tentacles are reaching down for the wreckage of broken glass, copper and miscellaneous items. As this piece moves around, the "wreckage" shifts and different pieces get cought in the tentacles. This pend...
By: Steamworkshop

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:39:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coraline-Button-Eyes-see-through-and-prescription/
Coraline Button Eyes (see through and prescription) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/73LM/G4UH91MT/FXQ73LMG4UH91MT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/73LM/G4UH91MT/FXQ73LMG4UH91MT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/73LM/G4UH91MT/FXQ73LMG4UH91MT.SMALL.jpg wolfybrie Last summer at a convention, I cosplayed as the Other Mother from Coraline, and my friend cosplayed as the Other Wybie. I cannot wear contacts, so I made myself some prescription button eyes, while I made my friend non prescription ones.  This is much better than using giant buttons which have very...
By: wolfybrie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:05:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Liquid-Latex-to-Create-a-Scaly-Effect/
Using Liquid Latex to Create a Scaly Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MB68/G1OPV6ZO/FGBMB68G1OPV6ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MB68/G1OPV6ZO/FGBMB68G1OPV6ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MB68/G1OPV6ZO/FGBMB68G1OPV6ZO.SMALL.jpg sincerelydisregard For Halloween this year I wanted to go as a snake girl from a 1920's freak show and a key part of the costume was creating a realistic scale effect. After experimenting with several products I found that liquid latex created the most realistic look, was the easiest to apply, and held up the best thr...
By: sincerelydisregard

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:58:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Heavy-Weapons-Guy-Costume/
TF2 Heavy Weapons Guy Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/2E6H/G0UPQWKW/FQN2E6HG0UPQWKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/2E6H/G0UPQWKW/FQN2E6HG0UPQWKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/2E6H/G0UPQWKW/FQN2E6HG0UPQWKW.SMALL.jpg pacifcace What self respecting nerd wouldn't want to be a character out of Team Fortress 2 for Halloween? There are plenty of options, but given my physique (or lack thereof) I decided I'd try my hand at the Heavy.The costume itself is fairly straight forward, but to be convincing it requires two things that ...
By: pacifcace

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:30:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Fitted-PU-Foam-Helmet/
How To Make Your Own Fitted PU Foam Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/UFF6/FZWXOUK3/FPOUFF6FZWXOUK3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/UFF6/FZWXOUK3/FPOUFF6FZWXOUK3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/UFF6/FZWXOUK3/FPOUFF6FZWXOUK3.SMALL.jpg Corrugator Supercilii This instructable will show you how to make the perfect helmet fitted to your noggin, however awkward the shape or size! Pet parrot, egg head, Klingons, your prize winning melon... You name it!What you will need is of course PU insulating foam. They are usually well stock in DIY stores, comes in a c...
By: Corrugator Supercilii

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:06:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Machine-Embroidered-Patches-without-an/
How to Make Machine Embroidered Patches without an Embroidery Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/18V0/FWMNXVZ9/FZ618V0FWMNXVZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/18V0/FWMNXVZ9/FZ618V0FWMNXVZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/18V0/FWMNXVZ9/FZ618V0FWMNXVZ9.SMALL.jpg Icetigris Ever wanted to make an embroidered patch? Don't have an embroidery machine? No problem! In this instructable, I will show you how to make basic patches with my 10 year-old sewing machine.In case you were curious as to what these were for, I am making a BLU Sniper costume from Team Fortress 2.This is...
By: Icetigris

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ahsoka-Tano-Costume/
Togruta Headpiece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/NWGK/FROA5DTD/FY3NWGKFROA5DTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/NWGK/FROA5DTD/FY3NWGKFROA5DTD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/NWGK/FROA5DTD/FY3NWGKFROA5DTD.SMALL.jpg tiffanybell How to make an Togruta headpiece costume from the Clone Wars movie. This tutorial mainly looks at how I made the headdress but I also go over how I put together the beads and a few other parts of the outfit. Happy costuming! Creating the Headpiece This is the most elaborate piece of the costume b...
By: tiffanybell

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:11:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-hollow-ichigo-Mask/
How to make a hollow ichigo Mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/J186/FOHTTUOE/F7MJ186FOHTTUOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/J186/FOHTTUOE/F7MJ186FOHTTUOE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/J186/FOHTTUOE/F7MJ186FOHTTUOE.SMALL.jpg scottcowan Well .... The title say it all ....it is easy and so much cool What you will need You will need 1. 4L water botle2. scisors3. putty the same color details in your mask (mine is red )4. paint5.mached paper (you can make it with warm water and flour )6. news paper Cut Now , cut the water bott...
By: scottcowan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:51:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/switchable-Halloween-costumes-L-and-Light-from-De/
switchable Halloween costumes: L and Light from Deathnote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/5C2A/FN82WR71/FMD5C2AFN82WR71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/5C2A/FN82WR71/FMD5C2AFN82WR71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/5C2A/FN82WR71/FMD5C2AFN82WR71.SMALL.jpg hyrulianshinobi333 Deathnote is a wildly popular anime and manga that has gotten an enourmous fan base in recent years. It just came to America not to long ago, but subbed versions have been watched online for much longer. I love it and these are costumes of the two most important and beloved characters. materials...
By: hyrulianshinobi333

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