http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:02:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/How-to-wear-a-Bharatanatyam-Dance-dress/
How to wear a Bharatanatyam Dance dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/CLKY/GE05CUQ5/FMCCLKYGE05CUQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/CLKY/GE05CUQ5/FMCCLKYGE05CUQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/CLKY/GE05CUQ5/FMCCLKYGE05CUQ5.SMALL.jpg kritika.hora Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, India. It follows the rules of the Natya Shastra, which is an ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music, written between 200 BC and 200 AD. Bharatnatyam is considered the manifestation of t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:41:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Rangers-Helmet/
Power Rangers Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/7CAT/GG4A6MNU/F1S7CATGG4A6MNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/7CAT/GG4A6MNU/F1S7CATGG4A6MNU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/7CAT/GG4A6MNU/F1S7CATGG4A6MNU.SMALL.jpg srroberts07 The aim of this tutorial is to instruct one in making a Power Ranger helmet suitable for costume use or display using only inexpensive, safe materials and easy techniques.   Materials and tools you need: Thin cardboard such as cereal boxes Elmer's Wood Glue (or similar brand) Newsprint Paper Ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 08:25:20 PST 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/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/BECOMING-STARK-An-in-depth-tutorial-on-making-Iro/
Iron Man War Machine Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/EUKW/GI0TCXT9/FDYEUKWGI0TCXT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/EUKW/GI0TCXT9/FDYEUKWGI0TCXT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/EUKW/GI0TCXT9/FDYEUKWGI0TCXT9.SMALL.jpg Jeprachaun For a long time I've been curious to jump into the world of costume building, and this Christmas break it made the perfect project. I dived head first into the fun and quirky world of Pepakura. Pepakura is a program that takes 3D models and unfolds them into a series of 2D pieces that can be printe...
By: Jeprachaun

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:56:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mega-Man-Costume/
Mega Man Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/435K/FMMCV42D/FBD435KFMMCV42D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/435K/FMMCV42D/FBD435KFMMCV42D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/435K/FMMCV42D/FBD435KFMMCV42D.SMALL.jpg craineum This year I wanted to build costumes for my family from scratch. Since I am a Retro Gamer, I wanted to make a cool costume for my three year old. The Original Mega Man from the NES was what I had decided on. What follows are the steps that I took to create the Mega Man costume for my son. All of...
By: craineum

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:45:43 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/How-to-make-Cellophane-Wings/
How to Make Easy Cellophane Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/XUSC/GOSDJJ2W/FXOXUSCGOSDJJ2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/XUSC/GOSDJJ2W/FXOXUSCGOSDJJ2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/XUSC/GOSDJJ2W/FXOXUSCGOSDJJ2W.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris Here's a simple tutorial on how to make your own cellophane wings for your favorite costume! Please check out my other tutorials, and vote for me int he Halloween Costume Challenge! For more of my costumes please visit www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html My store www.etsy.com/shop/fairyst...
By: Janel Norris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-CostumeCosplay-from-EVA-Foam/
Creating a Costume/Cosplay from E.V.A Foam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/B3QQ/HFD1FH2X/F6MB3QQHFD1FH2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/B3QQ/HFD1FH2X/F6MB3QQHFD1FH2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/B3QQ/HFD1FH2X/F6MB3QQHFD1FH2X.SMALL.jpg ToweringProductions Good evening Ladies And Gents, In this fine Instructable I will be showing and instructing you how to work with EVA Foam for costuming and prop creation. Over the several steps listed here ill demonstrate a handful of good techniques when working with EVA foam for the new and experienced cosplayers...
By: ToweringProductions

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:17:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Pepakura/
How to use Pepakura - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/KAEJ/G75UO74N/F7YKAEJG75UO74N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/KAEJ/G75UO74N/F7YKAEJG75UO74N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/KAEJ/G75UO74N/F7YKAEJG75UO74N.SMALL.jpg TryHonesty14  Pepakura (often referred to as "Pep") is a program that creates buildable papercraft models. Using 3 dimensional data, Pepakura allows the model to be unfolded to a flat template to be cut, folded, and glued together. Pepakura accepts a range of 3D file extensions, and can save files in its native ...
By: TryHonesty14

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Green-Lantern-ring--including-a-glow/
How to make a Green Lantern ring- including a glowing version! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA2/7WC1/F2XW9PEC/FA27WC1F2XW9PEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA2/7WC1/F2XW9PEC/FA27WC1F2XW9PEC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA2/7WC1/F2XW9PEC/FA27WC1F2XW9PEC.SMALL.jpg Honus Here's how to make your own resin cast Green Lantern ring.This a complete overhaul of my original instructable on how to make a Green Lantern ring, which previously only showed how a cast sterling silver ring is created. Since many people don't have access to silver casting equipment I decided to sh...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:04:05 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/Roman-esque-soldier-uniform---from-cardboard!/
Roman-esque soldier uniform - from cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FI6/EWF6/F82EZFWS/FI6EWF6F82EZFWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI6/EWF6/F82EZFWS/FI6EWF6F82EZFWS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI6/EWF6/F82EZFWS/FI6EWF6F82EZFWS.SMALL.jpg laernmoer This instructable will show you how I made a Roman-esque Centurion/Legionnaire/soldier outfit.Some background: I previously made a version of this costume in about 5 hours with some tape, cardboard, and spray paint about 12 years ago. The costume was passable, but boring and bland. This year I decid...
By: laernmoer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:11:06 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/Halo-Reach-Armor-From-Foam-Tiles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/HKBJ/H2WEVEYA/FBHHKBJH2WEVEYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/HKBJ/H2WEVEYA/FBHHKBJH2WEVEYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/HKBJ/H2WEVEYA/FBHHKBJH2WEVEYA.SMALL.jpg The Irish Cowboy This is a brief description on how to make a costume from EVA foam tiles. Hopefully my pictures will provide good reference on how to solve pesky parts or how to achieve a certain look. This is my suit create last year from foam. Well, here's just an extremely brief tutorial on how to make your own ...
By: The Irish Cowboy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 20:52:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Yoshi-Mascot-and-Baby-Mario-Costumes-for-Toddlers/
Yoshi Mascot and Baby Mario Costumes for Toddlers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/9YIB/G0ZWH8NA/F5O9YIBG0ZWH8NA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/9YIB/G0ZWH8NA/F5O9YIBG0ZWH8NA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/9YIB/G0ZWH8NA/F5O9YIBG0ZWH8NA.SMALL.jpg craineum This is going to be a lengthy instructable, but hopefully worth the read.I am going to break it down into the major components:1. Yoshi Mascot Head2. Yoshi's suit and shoes3. Mario suit and hat4. BasketsMy thought process's (not necessary for the build)I really like doing themed costumes for my fami...
By: craineum

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:31:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Justice-Lego-League-of-America-saving-the-worl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/B1QS/GFRWQPH2/FLSB1QSGFRWQPH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/B1QS/GFRWQPH2/FLSB1QSGFRWQPH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/B1QS/GFRWQPH2/FLSB1QSGFRWQPH2.SMALL.jpg jabronie25 This is my entry to the video category of Instructable's Halloween Contest! The Justice League, unite!
By: jabronie25

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2010 06:12:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alice-in-the-White-Rabbits-House-Costume-From-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/HY25/HD4VGMKA/FGNHY25HD4VGMKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/HY25/HD4VGMKA/FGNHY25HD4VGMKA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/HY25/HD4VGMKA/FGNHY25HD4VGMKA.SMALL.jpg bmciver2 I made this award-winning costume for Halloween 2012.  It was inspired by the scene in Alice in Wonderland where Alice eats a cookie that causes her grow so big, so pops out of the White Rabbit's house. For this project I used: - 2 cardboard boxes, a little bit wider than myself - Duct tape - Xact...
By: bmciver2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:24:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chainmail-Costume-cloth/
Chainmail Costume (cloth) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/JGL1/HC9M9FDJ/F1RJGL1HC9M9FDJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/JGL1/HC9M9FDJ/F1RJGL1HC9M9FDJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/JGL1/HC9M9FDJ/F1RJGL1HC9M9FDJ.SMALL.jpg mhyden1 Introduction (skip if you don't care) Hello, Michael here. This instructable demonstrates my idea for a pseudo-chainmail costume. At this time it is only conceptual, but I'm certain the results will only have minor bugs.  Materials & Tools: Black Mesh Cloth (link below demonstrates a laundry bag...
By: mhyden1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:15:49 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/Zombie-and-a-Half/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/0KDG/GUHD0MEX/FGW0KDGGUHD0MEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/0KDG/GUHD0MEX/FGW0KDGGUHD0MEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/0KDG/GUHD0MEX/FGW0KDGGUHD0MEX.SMALL.jpg Hugo Boom This is the finished Zombie and a half costume I made for the Cork Zombie Walk (Ireland) in aid of cystic fibrosis! Although it's not perfect, I was delighted with the result and a lot of people asked me for a picture. I'll be submitting an ible on how I made this soon, tell me what you think! Tha...
By: Hugo Boom

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:40:47 PDT 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/EVA-Foam-Armor-Helm/
EVA Foam Armor - Helm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/8VVZ/GS3BBWTP/FO18VVZGS3BBWTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/8VVZ/GS3BBWTP/FO18VVZGS3BBWTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/8VVZ/GS3BBWTP/FO18VVZGS3BBWTP.SMALL.jpg SyntheticChelovjek First off, thanks for checking out my tutorial! I'm always open to suggestions and discussion about my process, so please feel free to comment below. Also feel free to comment if you have questions regarding the process, since it's likely my explanations won't make sense to everybody. I make a lot o...
By: SyntheticChelovjek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:01:57 PDT 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-build-iron-mans-arc-reactor/
How to build iron mans arc reactor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/BHLS/H4AGK1BO/FGFBHLSH4AGK1BO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/BHLS/H4AGK1BO/FGFBHLSH4AGK1BO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/BHLS/H4AGK1BO/FGFBHLSH4AGK1BO.SMALL.jpg backwards lamb i have always loved iron man and when the first film came out i saw some "collectible props of the arc reactor" floating around on the web. they were great and i wanted to see if i could make one. i had access to a laser cutter so i gave it a try. this is how i made mine. its maybe not screen perf...
By: backwards lamb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:09:54 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:07:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Steampunk-Bolero-Jacket/
How to Make a Steampunk Bolero Jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/G3GU/H8RVCJ8T/FGOG3GUH8RVCJ8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/G3GU/H8RVCJ8T/FGOG3GUH8RVCJ8T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/G3GU/H8RVCJ8T/FGOG3GUH8RVCJ8T.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris This instructable is how to make a quick and stylish Bolero Jacket for your SteamPunk outfit. If you like this instructable please rate it, and you can seem more of my work at my website www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html Or you can purchase it at www.etsy.com/shop/fairystitchfactory/ Photos: M...
By: Janel Norris

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:59:54 PDT 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:16:10 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 21:42:15 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:13:11 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 08:59:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Sweetness/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/SUOY/H8CVGZ04/FUOSUOYH8CVGZ04.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/SUOY/H8CVGZ04/FUOSUOYH8CVGZ04.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/SUOY/H8CVGZ04/FUOSUOYH8CVGZ04.SMALL.jpg Baileyboops 4 year old Sydney loves all things cupcake! Except for a few hand stitches, this costume is no sew. The liner is made from poster board that was folded and then mod podged to protect from any elements. I used packaging tape to tape the poster board from the inside to a small plastic laundry basket t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:38:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2012-Starwars-ATAT-Imperial-Walker-build/
2012 Starwars ATAT Imperial Walker build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/0SNN/H8RK912F/FLW0SNNH8RK912F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/0SNN/H8RK912F/FLW0SNNH8RK912F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/0SNN/H8RK912F/FLW0SNNH8RK912F.SMALL.jpg stkmach 2012 I wanted to do something big, i made Ironman last year and Master Chief the year before. It is a 1:6.5 scale of the original and very large, i didnt get all the detail i wanted but here its is anyway. Making the frame I built the frame from 1/2 in PVC and glued it together. Some areas were...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:35:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Andy-Warhols-Marilyn-Monroe/
Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/A8KQ/H8CVGKL4/F8CA8KQH8CVGKL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/A8KQ/H8CVGKL4/F8CA8KQH8CVGKL4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/A8KQ/H8CVGKL4/F8CA8KQH8CVGKL4.SMALL.jpg beccaschmehcca I've done some pop art costumes the past few years. This year, I went with an Andy Warhol (both literally and figuratively) for Halloween. For this, I knew I would need: 1 white dress 1 blonde wig (highlighted with yellow and black paint for effect) Pink face paint (I prefer water-based) Black f...
By: beccaschmehcca

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:18:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-VictorianSteampunk-4-Gore-Underskir/
How to make a Victorian/Steampunk 4 Gore Underskirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris Please check out my other tutorials, and vote for me in the Halloween Costume Challenge! For more of my costumes please visit www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html My store www.etsy.com/shop/ibukij Photos by M.G. Norris Contemporary Photography www.mgnorris.com Sometimes these patterns can be a...
By: Janel Norris

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:56:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beard-of-Bees-Costume/
Beard of Bees Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/I8GX/H8TTP0GG/FZQI8GXH8TTP0GG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/I8GX/H8TTP0GG/FZQI8GXH8TTP0GG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/I8GX/H8TTP0GG/FZQI8GXH8TTP0GG.SMALL.jpg nsnip This Halloween I decided to make a faux beard of bees, Here is what I did. Building The Mold First I made a template to find out the size of my face using a piece of paper, i just held it up and drew the shape of a beard around my face. Using the template as a guide I made a mold from foamco...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Despicable-Me-Minon-Youth-Costume/
Despicable Me Minon Youth Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/4MYH/H8XM1UAY/FN54MYHH8XM1UAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/4MYH/H8XM1UAY/FN54MYHH8XM1UAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/4MYH/H8XM1UAY/FN54MYHH8XM1UAY.SMALL.jpg craineum Taking the lead from this instructable (thank you very much!)  I made my own version with tweaks to the original design.  My design is probably a bit harder to get in and out of, but still a ton of fun for all. Tools: Google Sketchup w/Flattery Plugin Printer Scissors Needles Sewing Machine Utility...
By: craineum

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:51:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Angel-Halo/
How to Make an Angel Halo! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/OL43/GEG58DM4/FQHOL43GEG58DM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/OL43/GEG58DM4/FQHOL43GEG58DM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/OL43/GEG58DM4/FQHOL43GEG58DM4.SMALL.jpg usedeverywhere My name is Emma and I am an intern for UsedEverywhere.com! Since our mascot is the angel (note the halo on the top of the “U” on UsedEverywhere.com) I was given the task of making 50 halos to give out at a golf tournament that we are sponsoring! The amount of stuff you need will obviously vary, as ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:31:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-the-Zipper-Face-costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/2XPF/GXL5XSQ4/FPB2XPFGXL5XSQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/2XPF/GXL5XSQ4/FPB2XPFGXL5XSQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/2XPF/GXL5XSQ4/FPB2XPFGXL5XSQ4.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler Yes, I'm trying to lick it. When I say this is cheap and easy... really I mean it! All you need is:   A Zipper Spirit Gum Spirit Gum Remover (you'll want that later) Toilet Paper (The thinner the better) Red Face Paint Dark Eyeliner Gel Blood I think I spent about $12 for the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 20:42:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Class-Clown-Delivery-Halloween-Illusion-Costume/
"Class Clown Delivery" Halloween Illusion Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/LWP1/H8TTOUNZ/FY8LWP1H8TTOUNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/LWP1/H8TTOUNZ/FY8LWP1H8TTOUNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/LWP1/H8TTOUNZ/FY8LWP1H8TTOUNZ.SMALL.jpg Sonata85 Hello! As Halloween approached this year, I wanted to create an "illusion costume" for the students at my school.  I took my inspiration from several posted on YouTube, specifically the "box" costumes.  Since I'm known as the class-clown, I thought it would be a great thing to do! Items you'll nee...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:01:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/UP-Carl-the-old-man/
UP: Carl the Old Man Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/CM90/H8TTOQNA/F2ICM90H8TTOQNA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/CM90/H8TTOQNA/F2ICM90H8TTOQNA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/CM90/H8TTOQNA/F2ICM90H8TTOQNA.SMALL.jpg wmorey37 This is the main character Carl from the kids movie UP.  Its cheap and easy to make plus its a costume most people know that also stands out in a crowd.   Materials  For materials I used a box, paper mache, faux fur (hair), paint, paint sticks (frame for glasses), electrical tape, chicken wire,...
By: wmorey37

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:17:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cthulhu-Costume-Latex-Body-Suit/
Cthulhu Costume - Latex Body Suit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/M7NL/H8RVBJ7B/FNOM7NLH8RVBJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/M7NL/H8RVBJ7B/FNOM7NLH8RVBJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/M7NL/H8RVBJ7B/FNOM7NLH8RVBJ7B.SMALL.jpg alexthemoviegeek That time of year again. I must follow tradition and make a costume. But what costume could I make this year that would be more complex, more unique, and more impressive? In brainstorming, I was looking at classic designs, like the Alien, and I was reminded of influence that Giger cited, the literat...
By: alexthemoviegeek

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:19:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pok-Ball-Costume/
Poké Ball Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/BA83/GTQVOSAP/FPRBA83GTQVOSAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/BA83/GTQVOSAP/FPRBA83GTQVOSAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/BA83/GTQVOSAP/FPRBA83GTQVOSAP.SMALL.jpg origamic12 Who doesn't want to be a Poké Ball for Halloween? This costume was originally made for cosplay at NYCC this year, but obviously can be used as a Halloween costume. I got the idea from a WFW video. This is a great last minute costume. Its really easy and cheap, considering its made of only a tee shi...
By: origamic12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:53:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-black-eye-without-stage-makeup/
Creating a black eye without stage makeup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/G47L/GKI1FUWP/FQLG47LGKI1FUWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/G47L/GKI1FUWP/FQLG47LGKI1FUWP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/G47L/GKI1FUWP/FQLG47LGKI1FUWP.SMALL.jpg nicolewolt Knowing how to create a black eye has been useful for my Halloween costumes and photography assignments. This tutorial will show you how to create a black eye without stage makeup. It is quick, easy, and, best of all, cheap! While stage makeup is effective for theatre, it can be hard to find and loo...
By: nicolewolt

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