http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:00 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Dip-Dyed-Ombre-Rose-Petal-Fairy-Dress/
Dip Dyed Ombre Rose Petal Fairy Dress! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/LMS5/HFWSUSGQ/FG4LMS5HFWSUSGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/LMS5/HFWSUSGQ/FG4LMS5HFWSUSGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/LMS5/HFWSUSGQ/FG4LMS5HFWSUSGQ.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft This is a dress my daughter has wanted me to make for her since she was probably 4. The Flower Fairy Dress! This picture, drawn by my daughter, was the vision. Cut Petals! I was given about 10 yards of this glorious white shiny material.  Maybe some kind of satin/nylon...? Anyway, it was free an...
By: doodlecraft

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 14:43:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Wings-Costume/
Pizza "Wings" Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SMALL.jpg Erratic.Chromatic I created this pizza costume for a volunteer fundraiser for charity.  I wanted to make a costume that would open and close/ expand and contract. After lots of brainstorming and trial and error... I made this!  This instructable shows you how to make the basic wings. You don't have to turn it into a ...
By: Erratic.Chromatic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT 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/EUROPEAN-6-IN-1-CHAIN-MAIL-BEGINNERS-GUIDE/
EUROPEAN 6-IN-1 CHAIN MAIL BEGINNER'S GUIDE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PPKO/HBUZH4SF/FHJPPKOHBUZH4SF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PPKO/HBUZH4SF/FHJPPKOHBUZH4SF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PPKO/HBUZH4SF/FHJPPKOHBUZH4SF.SMALL.jpg Shadow Ranger A Short About Me: I went to my first Renaissance Festival in Georgia, USA, last year and fell in love with them. From then on, I have been trying to improve my costumes and create something extraordinary! This was the first thing I found, and decided that I wanted to make a chain mail shirt. They s...
By: Shadow Ranger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:55:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Costume-DIY-Become-a-Bullet-Bill-for-Halloween/
{Costume DIY} Become a Bullet Bill for Halloween - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/OYI4/HFSH6Z8E/FYMOYI4HFSH6Z8E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/OYI4/HFSH6Z8E/FYMOYI4HFSH6Z8E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/OYI4/HFSH6Z8E/FYMOYI4HFSH6Z8E.SMALL.jpg angelichigo Halloween is one of my favourite occasions of the year. It's probably the only time besides your birthday that you can dress up and be foolish without anybody judging you. Like my previous years of Halloween, I did an absolutely last minute scramble from my closet to find something to dress up for a...
By: angelichigo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:25:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tulle-Circle-Skirt/
Tulle Circle Skirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/0TMM/HFD1KC7I/FPF0TMMHFD1KC7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/0TMM/HFD1KC7I/FPF0TMMHFD1KC7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/0TMM/HFD1KC7I/FPF0TMMHFD1KC7I.SMALL.jpg abigail-nicole Here is a tulle skirt I made, because I'm 23 now and I need a tulle skirt for everyday looking-fancy needs as well as you can wear it under other skirts to make them poof out adorably. In case you need one, here is how I made it!  Materials fabric for underskirt (~2 yards) tulle (4-10 yards; mor...
By: abigail-nicole

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:56:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bionic-Iron-Man-Armor-w-Sound-Effects/
Bionic Iron Man Armor (w/ Sound Effects) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/5ZYL/HEXSS5JC/FBM5ZYLHEXSS5JC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/5ZYL/HEXSS5JC/FBM5ZYLHEXSS5JC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/5ZYL/HEXSS5JC/FBM5ZYLHEXSS5JC.SMALL.jpg Gundanium In the spirit of the upcoming release of Iron Man 3, we've decided to teach you how to build some killer Stark Industries tech to show off while camping out at the front of the line of the midnight show. This Instructable will teach you how to build a Repulsor that uses one of our third-generation ...
By: Gundanium

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:04:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hobbit-Lord-of-the-Rings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/G2W1/HF23RFF6/F5MG2W1HF23RFF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/G2W1/HF23RFF6/F5MG2W1HF23RFF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/G2W1/HF23RFF6/F5MG2W1HF23RFF6.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Satisfy that Hobbit hunger with some of these awesome Instructables made by users just like you! Protect yourself from danger with homemade chain mail and weapons, get some extra Hobbit hair on those feet, or keep your chin nice and cozy with a great big dwarf beard. You could even get rid of Gollu...
By: GorillazMiko

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:51:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Hackers-GOSIG-RATTA-Handbag/
IKEA Hackers: GOSIG RATTA Handbag (pattern included) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/4EJZ/HF2405Z8/F9C4EJZHF2405Z8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/4EJZ/HF2405Z8/F9C4EJZHF2405Z8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/4EJZ/HF2405Z8/F9C4EJZHF2405Z8.SMALL.jpg uersel For the opera "Hänsel und Gretel" (by Engelbert Humperdinck) the costume designer wanted to have Gretel a handbag in the shape of an IKEA rat, so I made one... If you like this project, consider voting for me in the contest! ;-) Taking apart and taking notes As in so many other hacks, taking apa...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:53:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Leather-Top-Hat/
How to Make a Leather Top Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/0ZOS/HCV97RGC/F3Y0ZOSHCV97RGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/0ZOS/HCV97RGC/F3Y0ZOSHCV97RGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/0ZOS/HCV97RGC/F3Y0ZOSHCV97RGC.SMALL.jpg The Rambler ::EDIT:: If you enjoy this Instructable please take a moment to vote for it. I've wanted a leather top hat ever since I saw them at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. The one I saw that inspired me to make one myself wasn't quite a typical top hat. Rather than getting larger at the top like a Mad Ha...
By: The Rambler

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:54:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinsies-Head-Swapping/
Twinsies (Head Swapping) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/4JFY/HE7CXC4O/FPL4JFYHE7CXC4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/4JFY/HE7CXC4O/FPL4JFYHE7CXC4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/4JFY/HE7CXC4O/FPL4JFYHE7CXC4O.SMALL.jpg peony3000 This is a process that takes about 3 hours (exacto/scalpel timing)... if you're a RISD ID student running on 3 coffees. Just to save you time: this process has taken ages to work out and slight variations often don't work... The toolkit is a head! plus a camera, the internet (you really need this)...
By: peony3000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 07:11:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dragon-Puppet/
Duct Tape Dragon Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/BBZV/HDOVL2HE/FQNBBZVHDOVL2HE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/BBZV/HDOVL2HE/FQNBBZVHDOVL2HE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/BBZV/HDOVL2HE/FQNBBZVHDOVL2HE.SMALL.jpg blipvert A little duct tape, cardboard, tape, pingpong balls, and LEDs make a terrific oversized dragon hand puppet. Duct tape has a nice sheen for dragon scales but a little antiquing adds the proper primeval appearance. Included is a printable pattern for this dragon. Materials Red, yellow, white, and b...
By: blipvert

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:19:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bear-Head-Costume/
Bear Head Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/MJVK/HCB86KJ7/FENMJVKHCB86KJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/MJVK/HCB86KJ7/FENMJVKHCB86KJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/MJVK/HCB86KJ7/FENMJVKHCB86KJ7.SMALL.jpg epsmith I've made a couple of different animal heads for costumes over the past few years and each time I learn a little more! Here's my latest: a bear to do battle with Teddy Roosevelt! What you'll need: 1 helmet 2x4' of 4" foam (I used upholstery foam) 3/4 yard faux fur small pieces of accent fabric 2 g...
By: epsmith

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:21:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Harlequin-Cap/
Harlequin Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/3CAK/HCB8TNA3/F443CAKHCB8TNA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/3CAK/HCB8TNA3/F443CAKHCB8TNA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/3CAK/HCB8TNA3/F443CAKHCB8TNA3.SMALL.jpg Tigermouse Costume party comming up? Use this pattern to make a harlequin's cap in any colour you like.  It's a bit complicated, but if you follow the instructions closely, you'll do fine! you'll need: - the printed pattern - About half a metre of fabric - Fusible interfasing (and a flat-iron) - Some biastap...
By: Tigermouse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:56:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Corset-drafting-and-sewing/
Corset drafting and sewing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/K2LU/HAWBXFDJ/FABK2LUHAWBXFDJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/K2LU/HAWBXFDJ/FABK2LUHAWBXFDJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/K2LU/HAWBXFDJ/FABK2LUHAWBXFDJ.SMALL.jpg Serinde Who doesn't love corsets? Try making one for yourself with these instructions for drafting your own pattern and sewing it! As this is a pattern you may need to draft yourself, there are no seam allowances! You can also find these instructions as a nifty little pdf on my blog. Attention! Drafting a...
By: Serinde

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:43:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Foam-Armor/
How To Make Foam Armor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/NJX5/H703ZTWQ/FTHNJX5H703ZTWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/NJX5/H703ZTWQ/FTHNJX5H703ZTWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/NJX5/H703ZTWQ/FTHNJX5H703ZTWQ.SMALL.jpg The Irish Cowboy Due to a few requests, I have decided to make a fairly detailed tutorial for my foam armor. This is my suit create last year from foam, Its my second suit of armor and I am currently working on my third. For the purpose of ease, I will be showing pictures from both suits to help show how a suit of y...
By: The Irish Cowboy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:27:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chain-Mail-Hand-Flowers/
Chain Mail Hand Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/0RVO/HAQ32YX4/FXW0RVOHAQ32YX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/0RVO/HAQ32YX4/FXW0RVOHAQ32YX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/0RVO/HAQ32YX4/FXW0RVOHAQ32YX4.SMALL.jpg Shadow Ranger Girls, need to add some flare to your Renaissance Festival costumes? Hand Flowers are  interesting and very versatile and will give your costume fantastic character. They are easy to make and inexpensive and can be whatever colors you choose. In staying with the Reniassance theme I chose colors that...
By: Shadow Ranger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:13:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Samus-Aran-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/YAGZ/HAQ30TIW/FKXYAGZHAQ30TIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/YAGZ/HAQ30TIW/FKXYAGZHAQ30TIW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/YAGZ/HAQ30TIW/FKXYAGZHAQ30TIW.SMALL.jpg Sam DeRose For Maker Faire 2011 our family built a Samus costume for my brother. It has over 100 arduino-controlled LEDs and sound effects. I'll just walk through the individual components and say a little about each. Arm Cannon The cannon was made out of a piece of 3 inch (inner-diameter) schedule 40 PVC whi...
By: Sam DeRose

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:21:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Foam-IRON-MAN-WAR-MACHINE-Costumes-a/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/8IIA/H8I45NCS/FHP8IIAH8I45NCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/8IIA/H8I45NCS/FHP8IIAH8I45NCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/8IIA/H8I45NCS/FHP8IIAH8I45NCS.SMALL.jpg TheHeroTutorials Join the Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/StealthCosplay What's up everyone. We're back with another Tutorial Series "How To Use Pepakura For Foam Costume Building" This is just an introduction of what will be coming up regarding this method. STEALTH explains some of the materials you'll nee...
By: TheHeroTutorials

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:16:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Body-Impaling-Special-Effect-for-Halloween/
Body Impaling Special Effect for Halloween - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/Y6G4/H994RXRR/FN0Y6G4H994RXRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/Y6G4/H994RXRR/FN0Y6G4H994RXRR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/Y6G4/H994RXRR/FN0Y6G4H994RXRR.SMALL.jpg micmac Some fine folks where I live organized a "Zombie Walk" fundraiser and i just knew I needed to take part in that. But, I also knew my makeup skills were lacking. I needed a prop to get me through with my dignity intact. But what? I know! A striking zombie body impalement would do the trick.  Step 1...
By: micmac

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:40:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Playable-BMO-costume/
Playable BMO costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/R23F/H82U8I0E/FQFR23FH82U8I0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/R23F/H82U8I0E/FQFR23FH82U8I0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/R23F/H82U8I0E/FQFR23FH82U8I0E.SMALL.jpg pocdragon Hello all! What time is it? You got it, Adventure time! My favorite character from Adventure time is BMO.  I wanted to be him for Halloween, but not just any box with paint on it, i wanted people to be able to play games on it too. after a little research i found a few "gameboy" style costumes th...
By: pocdragon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:19:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-Hydrant-being-peed-on-by-a-dog-Costume/
Fire Hydrant (being peed on by a dog) Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/V6BS/H8RVCI2B/FBXV6BSH8RVCI2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/V6BS/H8RVCI2B/FBXV6BSH8RVCI2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/V6BS/H8RVCI2B/FBXV6BSH8RVCI2B.SMALL.jpg Alexuma I made this costume in 2011 for the NYC Halloween Parade.   Materials used: Hot Glue gun and sticks (high Heat) Big Pieces of Foam Core Brick Print Contact Paper Acrylic and Spray Paints (Gray, Brown, Red, Silver, Black) Wooden Dowels (various sizes) Expanding Spray Foam Heating Pipe Insulating Tu...
By: Alexuma

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:28:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-true-story-of-Mary-Poppins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LY3Y/H994WXAT/FSTLY3YH994WXAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LY3Y/H994WXAT/FSTLY3YH994WXAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LY3Y/H994WXAT/FSTLY3YH994WXAT.SMALL.jpg 218776 As an Aupair (live-in nanny) of four children I decided to show how  Mary Poppins really ended up, and Halloween is the best time for the nasty truth to come out!  To make this costume I used an umbrella that I cut in the middle using a bush clipper. I used a card board, hot glue and metal hangers ...
By: 218776

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 16:39:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cad-Bane-Star-Wars-Bounty-Hunter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/V7LN/H994LIJH/FKDV7LNH994LIJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/V7LN/H994LIJH/FKDV7LNH994LIJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/V7LN/H994LIJH/FKDV7LNH994LIJH.SMALL.jpg Chinatimt My 12 year old son is wearing a Cad Bane costume.   He and I worked on it together.  To make the mask, we used the paper mache technique to cover a little over half a balloon.  After we put on a total of 5 layers (letting each layer dry before applying another), I removed the balloon and cut out the...
By: Chinatimt

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:26:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sushi-Roll-Dog-Costume/
Sushi Roll Dog Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/QVPP/H97JSKV9/FQ4QVPPH97JSKV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/QVPP/H97JSKV9/FQ4QVPPH97JSKV9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/QVPP/H97JSKV9/FQ4QVPPH97JSKV9.SMALL.jpg tabbykittie This is a easy costume for your dog. :)  I noticed there were a couple of nigiri sushi costumes out there, but had never seen one that was a maki roll so I decided to try making one myself. Sushi Roll Dog Costume First you will need your supplies: Sherpa Fleece (I have a medium dog so I used 1 ...
By: tabbykittie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:05:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Phoenix/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/KS6A/H97JSLMA/F0UKS6AH97JSLMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/KS6A/H97JSLMA/F0UKS6AH97JSLMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/KS6A/H97JSLMA/F0UKS6AH97JSLMA.SMALL.jpg BreannaC My Halloween costume was a mythological phoenix, the colorful red and gold bird that bursts into flames and is reborn from its own ashes. This costume consumed all my free time in September and October, but I'm really pleased with the result! To make a phoenix costume: Bodysuit: - 1 white full body...
By: BreannaC

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:26:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-lit-cigarette/
Fake lit cigarette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/ZFVD/H994V98C/FXTZFVDH994V98C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/ZFVD/H994V98C/FXTZFVDH994V98C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/ZFVD/H994V98C/FXTZFVDH994V98C.SMALL.jpg Alexuma This is a great prop for any costume where you want to be smoking a cigarette that appears lit. Materials used: -1 thin wooden dowel cut to 2" -small sanding pick (not pictured) -exacto knife (not pictured) -white paper cut to the size and length of a cigarette (not pictured) -Battery Holder with ...
By: Alexuma

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:34:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Transformers-Costume-H1-Hummer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SMALL.jpg tblood3846   Here is the costume that I made this year. It is a transformers costume. I change from robot mode when I am standing up into an H1 Hummer (vehicle mode) when I lay down on my stomach. This thing took me around 90 hours total though a lot of that time was spend sitting on my couch deep in thou...
By: tblood3846

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:07:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Muno-from-Yo-Gabba-Gabba-1/
Muno (from Yo Gabba Gabba) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/XWJ1/H994WZRA/FV1XWJ1H994WZRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/XWJ1/H994WZRA/FV1XWJ1H994WZRA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/XWJ1/H994WZRA/FV1XWJ1H994WZRA.SMALL.jpg PTP Designs This is a design I created for the New York City Halloween parade.  Muno appeared with his buddies Sock Monkey and Mr. X (as featured in the classic Kia commercial).  How d'ya like me now? Materials and Prep Work Muno was designed to fit a 6ft brit, who happens to be quite thin. This costume can...
By: PTP Designs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:48:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tim-Burton-Corpse-Bride-Costumes/
Tim Burton "Corpse Bride" Costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/K051/H994T1EG/F7DK051H994T1EG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/K051/H994T1EG/F7DK051H994T1EG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/K051/H994T1EG/F7DK051H994T1EG.SMALL.jpg Shamps I am entering the Epic Costume Contest with my hand made Corpse Bride costumes. I hope you enjoy!! Also, if you are interested in seeing more costume pictures, you can visit me on Instagram @daleonchase. Life cast  I made a lifecast of myself and girlfriend with alginate and plaster bandages. T...
By: Shamps

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:13:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lion-Dog-Costume/
Lion Dog Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/5478/H97JSC4W/FI85478H97JSC4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/5478/H97JSC4W/FI85478H97JSC4W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/5478/H97JSC4W/FI85478H97JSC4W.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Tucker had always dreamed of being a lion.  He imagined languid days on the Serengeti, punctuated with thrilling hunts, watching the lionesses chase down wild antelope, and then moving in for his share.  When he thought about it enough, he could even feel the hot, dry wind blowing through his luxuri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 12:49:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Bowser-Castle-Costume-with-Automated-To/
Bowser Costume Castle with Automated Toys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/HI9R/H97K2621/FCAHI9RH97K2621.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/HI9R/H97K2621/FCAHI9RH97K2621.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/HI9R/H97K2621/FCAHI9RH97K2621.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack Halloween gets me pretty gosh darn excited. It does however present some problems for me in the months of September and Octabober. That's right.... I said Octabober. That's because I have been working on this build day and night for over two months. I'm losing it. The only real problem with buildin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:09:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Titanic-Dress/
Titanic Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/35NK/H97JR4R9/F2B35NKH97JR4R9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/35NK/H97JR4R9/F2B35NKH97JR4R9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/35NK/H97JR4R9/F2B35NKH97JR4R9.SMALL.jpg Martch I made this dress for a Titanic Party last year. The sewing process was a lot of fun and the party was amazing! Purchase a sewing pattern For this dress, I used the burda style magazine pattern "6/2010 Long evening dress with "jeweled" shoulders #118", available here: http://www.burdastyle.com/pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 04:02:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1990-Shredder-Costume/
1990 Shredder Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/6DWX/H9142PKZ/FPR6DWXH9142PKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/6DWX/H9142PKZ/FPR6DWXH9142PKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/6DWX/H9142PKZ/FPR6DWXH9142PKZ.SMALL.jpg R2E2 Halloweens come and gone and here are some pictures of the shredder costume that I made this year. This was my First time making a costume that used  pepakura, resins and Bondo Auto filler. Materals: Pepakura file - Shredder Helmet Pepakura file - shredder blade X Acto knife / Craft Blade Hot glu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 20:37:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Luke-Skywalker-and-Darth-Vader-Kid-friendly/
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader (Kid-friendly) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7Q4D/H94ZAVBN/FLB7Q4DH94ZAVBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7Q4D/H94ZAVBN/FLB7Q4DH94ZAVBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7Q4D/H94ZAVBN/FLB7Q4DH94ZAVBN.SMALL.jpg eric3dee For this Halloween, we were interested in costumes that our boys could wear comfortably.  Not having a mask over their faces or hats that would inevitably be pulled off as well was a must.  Our boys have opposite personalities, so it was fun to dress them as opposing sides of a classic story!  After...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:14:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Fredrickson-from-UP-Halloween-costume-8mo/
Mr. Fredrickson from UP - Halloween costume, 8mo+ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/Q35S/H8XM1MBF/F6EQ35SH8XM1MBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/Q35S/H8XM1MBF/F6EQ35SH8XM1MBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/Q35S/H8XM1MBF/F6EQ35SH8XM1MBF.SMALL.jpg T_Albrecht First, to be completely fair, I have to credit my inspiration for this costume: Stephanie from Auburn Soul Photography.  You can find her website here: www.auburnsoulphotography.com.  Thank you Stephanie!  I love your work. For my son's first Halloween, I dressed him as Mr. Fredrickson from the mov...
By: T_Albrecht

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:10:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breakfast-at-Tiffanys/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/HES2/H97K26D2/FE2HES2H97K26D2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/HES2/H97K26D2/FE2HES2H97K26D2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/HES2/H97K26D2/FE2HES2H97K26D2.SMALL.jpg tam801 Breakfast at Tiffanys Coustume for person and or dog 1) Black Dress crown comb and pearls did get from costumes direct can use any black dress or pearls u may have. 2) Dog pearls strung on fishinging line 3 separate necklaces I used bulk pearls from Joanne fabric. Dogs tiara from thrift store ...
By: tam801

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:13:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spider-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TMOL/H8XM1UH5/FB4TMOLH8XM1UH5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TMOL/H8XM1UH5/FB4TMOLH8XM1UH5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TMOL/H8XM1UH5/FB4TMOLH8XM1UH5.SMALL.jpg tramle For this Halloween, my hockey loving, HEXBUG crazy second-grader decided he wanted to be a spider. The costume needed to be lighthearted but tough enough to survive the horseplay in the class rooms and hallways, as well as the scheduled school parade. It also had to look fantastic, of course! What i...
By: tramle

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:22:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/AVFU/H67388P8/FXYAVFUH67388P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/AVFU/H67388P8/FXYAVFUH67388P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/AVFU/H67388P8/FXYAVFUH67388P8.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo You may not have his billions of dollars. You may not have his sharp wit or sharper goatee. But you can put together a replica Iron Man suit using these 18 Iron Man costumes. Mark II suit? Check. Arc reactors? Check. Repulsors? Got ‘em. This guide even features a War Machine helmet and a Whiplash c...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 May 2010 14:22:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Atreyu-riding-Falcor-from-the-Neverending-Story/
Atreyu riding Falcor from the Neverending Story! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/JSMX/H8RVDFVY/F7WJSMXH8RVDFVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/JSMX/H8RVDFVY/F7WJSMXH8RVDFVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/JSMX/H8RVDFVY/F7WJSMXH8RVDFVY.SMALL.jpg laurakenora Nothing says Halloween like costumes from cheesy 80s childrens movies!  This build took some patience and a lot of spray glue (I pulled a muscle in my forearm from all the spraying!) but Falcor rides again! Materials for Falcor: Wire fencing Wire cutters Duct Tape Newspaper/paper bags 1 yard of wh...
By: laurakenora

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 23:08:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Composer-Bust-Statue-Costumes/
Composer Bust Statue Costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/75UQ/H94ZAR53/F1H75UQH94ZAR53.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/75UQ/H94ZAR53/F1H75UQH94ZAR53.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/75UQ/H94ZAR53/F1H75UQH94ZAR53.SMALL.jpg davidandora Invited to be members of the audience for the 2008 Martha Stewart Halloween Special, broadcast LIVE from her New York Studios, myself and my 3 guests had only one requirement. We must come dressed as statues. Initially this requirement might sound easy enough, but if you really think about it, most...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:06:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Surprisingly-Easy-Rapunzel-Costume/
Surprisingly Easy Rapunzel Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/W8G9/H94ZAJVB/FWFW8G9H94ZAJVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/W8G9/H94ZAJVB/FWFW8G9H94ZAJVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/W8G9/H94ZAJVB/FWFW8G9H94ZAJVB.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam I decided to be Rapunzel for Halloween last July. But I let time slip by, and suddenly it was a week before Halloween, and all I'd figured out was how to braid my hair really long (more on that later). So I looked in my closet, pulled out my sewing machine, and shortly thereafter, became a pretty pr...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 21:42:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steve-riding-a-pig-Minecraft-cardboard-halloween-c/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/5YKQ/H9142SQA/FC15YKQH9142SQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/5YKQ/H9142SQA/FC15YKQH9142SQA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/5YKQ/H9142SQA/FC15YKQH9142SQA.SMALL.jpg Faelynn My son really wanted to be Steve, riding a pig for Halloween. I had already made a Steve's head from a cardboard box with some styrofoam inside for stabilizing for a Minecraft birthday party he attended earlier in the year.  We primed it and then I painted Steve on, adding in extra skin toned block...
By: Faelynn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:45:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Carl-Sagan-and-The-Cosmos/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/2JW1/H94ZBLRT/FLH2JW1H94ZBLRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/2JW1/H94ZBLRT/FLH2JW1H94ZBLRT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/2JW1/H94ZBLRT/FLH2JW1H94ZBLRT.SMALL.jpg maggiedee This year, my boyfriend and I decided to be Carl Sagan and The Cosmos. His was pretty simple, we went to a thrift store and bought the red turtleneck and tan blazer. He shaved his beard (!), slicked his hair to the side, and carried around his copy of The Cosmos (It was his Vinyl copy of the music)....
By: maggiedee

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:24:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beetlejuice-Lydias-Wedding-Dress/
Beetlejuice: Lydia's Wedding Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0FFP/H8LVXAPR/FID0FFPH8LVXAPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0FFP/H8LVXAPR/FID0FFPH8LVXAPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0FFP/H8LVXAPR/FID0FFPH8LVXAPR.SMALL.jpg hebephreniac In this instructable I'll walk you through making the Lydia Deetz's iconic red wedding dress from Beetlejuice! This project is best suited for a moderately experienced or very experienced seamstress. We will be following a pattern but there are some parts that you will need to draft yourself (skirt ...
By: hebephreniac

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:11:14 PST 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/Halloween-Costume-PAPERCraft-MAN-Cost-000-/
Halloween Costume: PAPER(Craft) MAN [Cost: $0.00, Recyclable, Environment Friendly] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/OE4W/H94ZALD2/FT9OE4WH94ZALD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/OE4W/H94ZALD2/FT9OE4WH94ZALD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/OE4W/H94ZALD2/FT9OE4WH94ZALD2.SMALL.jpg jainv Halloween Costume: PAPER(Craft) MAN --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost to make:     $0.00 Time to make:    3 hours Material Type:     Recyclable and Environment Friendly --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I alwa...
By: jainv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 23:00:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-child-sized-Boba-Fett-armour-using-the-Pepak/
Build child-sized Boba Fett armour using the Pepakura method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/P67L/H8RVCQW4/FEVP67LH8RVCQW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/P67L/H8RVCQW4/FEVP67LH8RVCQW4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/P67L/H8RVCQW4/FEVP67LH8RVCQW4.SMALL.jpg dpalma This tutorial will show how to make a Boba Fett costume for a child (9 years old in this case) using the Pepakura method. "Pepakura" is a technique for making printable versions of 3D computer models.  The printout comes with numbered tabs and edges that are matched up and glued together.  When all...
By: dpalma

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 07:09:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Green-Toy-Soldier-with-Flamethrower-Costum/
Plastic Green Toy Soldier with Flamethrower Costume (How to) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/I3HM/H91LG0E0/FSDI3HMH91LG0E0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/I3HM/H91LG0E0/FSDI3HMH91LG0E0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/I3HM/H91LG0E0/FSDI3HMH91LG0E0.SMALL.jpg kieshar My company, like many, were putting on a Halloween costume contest. I had one costume, Assassin's Creed III, I wanted to finish before then but I ran out of time to properly execute. So, I needed to find something else that would tickle my fancy and make in a reasonable time frame. I had seen others...
By: kieshar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 08:59:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Malfunctioning-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GFQT/H8RVCS4E/FH5GFQTH8RVCS4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GFQT/H8RVCS4E/FH5GFQTH8RVCS4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GFQT/H8RVCS4E/FH5GFQTH8RVCS4E.SMALL.jpg JMM1967 Our eight-year-old son wanted to be a malfunctioning robot for Halloween, so we created a costume that includes lights, robot music and looks a bit menacing. The video gives you a tour of the finished project. GENERAL: We found many of the components to make this costume from a surplus store (...
By: JMM1967

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