http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 14:31:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Shades-of-Grey-Alien/
50 Shades of Grey Alien - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SMALL.jpg ElmarM The challenge is to create a puppet ... I decided to take that challenge on but the puppet that I chose to make had to be wierd. So the Grey Alien was born I chose ventriloquist puppet – why?  Grey Aliens do not talk according to alien abductees.  They also report communication is through telepath...
By: ElmarM

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:31 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/Alien-Head-Hoodie/
Alien-Head Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/A6PR/HFSHEVYT/F6IA6PRHFSHEVYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/A6PR/HFSHEVYT/F6IA6PRHFSHEVYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/A6PR/HFSHEVYT/F6IA6PRHFSHEVYT.SMALL.jpg amiyahisham This is my first instructable. And my first time using SketchbookPro. I have designed a hoodie that could be used as a Halloween costume or maybe for a dance crew or just for fun.it comes with a Alien design at the back of the hood and a single removable arm (attached by velcro or something) Thanks ...
By: amiyahisham

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:48:46 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/Cheap-Iron-Man-Mk-III-Suit-with-working-faceplat/
Cheap Iron Man (Mark 3) Costume with working faceplate, lights, electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/SSQY/HD4VOYLC/FLOSSQYHD4VOYLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/SSQY/HD4VOYLC/FLOSSQYHD4VOYLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/SSQY/HD4VOYLC/FLOSSQYHD4VOYLC.SMALL.jpg andyr23511 *****Please vote for this build on the Up! Contest if you liked it!***** Displayed here is my halloween 2012 project. After tinkering with Arduino for a few months and needing a costume for Halloween, I decided to mix the two. I didn't just want to make any Iron Man suit though. I wanted this suit...
By: andyr23511

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:39:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crusher-Skylander-ITS-CRUSH-HOUR/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/57CQ/HEBNHU9H/FYM57CQHEBNHU9H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/57CQ/HEBNHU9H/FYM57CQHEBNHU9H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/57CQ/HEBNHU9H/FYM57CQHEBNHU9H.SMALL.jpg tired_cassanova Meet Crusher, who has absorbed my daughter. This build is out of foam pads and I'm not sure if I'm pleased with the outcome or not. The costume is not complete yet as I have to build the shoulders, legs and feet, and do some paint touch ups but this is the idea. So I hope you enjoy. Tools and Mater...
By: tired_cassanova

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:16:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Captain-America-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/IYHA/H74321GA/F95IYHAH74321GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/IYHA/H74321GA/F95IYHAH74321GA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/IYHA/H74321GA/F95IYHAH74321GA.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine I started making my own halloween costumes as a kid, it became a tradition that I now share with my young son.  He loves Legos and Captain America, and after seeing me reading an instructable on how to make a Lego Indiana Jones costume he had his heart set on being a Lego man for halloween. http://w...
By: troopersmachine

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 23:13:22 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/Make-a-Spiral-Knights-Wolver-Helmet/
Make a Spiral Knights Wolver Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/QAPA/HD7U1P2W/FDFQAPAHD7U1P2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/QAPA/HD7U1P2W/FDFQAPAHD7U1P2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/QAPA/HD7U1P2W/FDFQAPAHD7U1P2W.SMALL.jpg Amorrah The following instruction manual will teach you how to create not only the basic design of a Spiral Knights Wolver Helmet for a wearable costume, but also how to paint and attach the faux fur, leather and bolts for a more authentic looking helmet.  With the basic design of a Wolver series helmet, yo...
By: Amorrah

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:09:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-yourself-look-like-a-zombietested/
How to make yourself look like a zombie(tested) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/XGLA/HD4VG6O7/FTMXGLAHD4VG6O7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/XGLA/HD4VG6O7/FTMXGLAHD4VG6O7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/XGLA/HD4VG6O7/FTMXGLAHD4VG6O7.SMALL.jpg gnugget13245 how to make yourself look like a zombie. iv done this a few times and its me in a few of the pics. Supplies ok so your gonna need a few materials and patience and time -paper or styrofoam plates -fake blood -spray blood -clown white makeup(in a pot and very thick) -black makeup (its in a pot an...
By: gnugget13245

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:30:46 PST 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/Link-Costume-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/004R/H9T4LH0T/FHF004RH9T4LH0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/004R/H9T4LH0T/FHF004RH9T4LH0T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/004R/H9T4LH0T/FHF004RH9T4LH0T.SMALL.jpg DragonSlaveArmory Using this awesome instructable here, we made our son a costume for 2012. This was a lot of fun and the whole family helped.  Materials: White long sleeve shirt - $4 Walmart Fleece blanket - $6 at A C Moore Brown and Yellow Felt - $0.23 each A C moore Foam, Multi color 50 pack - $7.99 A C Moore Duc...
By: DragonSlaveArmory

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:38:50 PST 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/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/Glam-Fruits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/1H6A/H994NC19/FRM1H6AH994NC19.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/1H6A/H994NC19/FRM1H6AH994NC19.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/1H6A/H994NC19/FRM1H6AH994NC19.SMALL.jpg rsanjuan1 My friends and I were going to a very exclusive Halloween party in Los Angeles. We knew that all the girls would be dressed in sexy costumes so we decided to think differently and go for something totally outrageous. We decided to be fruits!! But not just any fruit, we wanted to dress up as our favo...
By: rsanjuan1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:46:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-an-Out-of-this-World-Watermelon-Costume/
Creating an Out of this World Watermelon Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/6EJM/H994T2ZT/F6X6EJMH994T2ZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/6EJM/H994T2ZT/F6X6EJMH994T2ZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/6EJM/H994T2ZT/F6X6EJMH994T2ZT.SMALL.jpg rsanjuan1 Materials you will need: 1. Pink, Green, Black, and White Fabric 2. 1 Box cutter 3. 1 cardboard box 4. 1 Adhesive Spray 5. Hot glue gun  6. Headband 7. 1 foam 8. Stick-on rhinestones 9. Pink wig Total cost: $35 Cutting the Cardboard Box The first step is to get a large cardboard box. Some place...
By: rsanjuan1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:53:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tim-the-Enchanter-Hat-with-Real-Ram-Horns/
Tim the Enchanter Hat with Real Ram Horns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/KDTQ/H994WZ3J/FCVKDTQH994WZ3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/KDTQ/H994WZ3J/FCVKDTQH994WZ3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/KDTQ/H994WZ3J/FCVKDTQH994WZ3J.SMALL.jpg ajax_electronics This instructable documents my take on how to make a realistic Tim the Enchanter hat, as seen in the all-time-great movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  Tim is the "horny" Scottish wizard who enjoys randomly blowing up trees and eventually introduces King Arthur and his knights to the killer rabb...
By: ajax_electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:02:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Red-Queen-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/V176/H994WZIT/F4EV176H994WZIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/V176/H994WZIT/F4EV176H994WZIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/V176/H994WZIT/F4EV176H994WZIT.SMALL.jpg shawnakstudio The Red Queen I purchased the Red Queen's dress online and found the crown and sceptor at a costume shop.  Her hair was the tricky part because most kids don't like to wear wigs.  I used foam curlers without the plastic holders to roll up all of her and shaped it like the Red Queen wears her hair. ...
By: shawnakstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:45:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Angel-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VWR6/H994LILG/F4JVWR6H994LILG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VWR6/H994LILG/F4JVWR6H994LILG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VWR6/H994LILG/F4JVWR6H994LILG.SMALL.jpg shawnakstudio DIY Angel costume with embellished dress and embellished wings. I found a basic white dress at a thrift store and since she wanted to be a "gold angel" for Halloween, I added a thin gold embellishment as stripes up the front of the dress (just used a glue gun).  I also hot glued a gold chiffon over...
By: shawnakstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:31:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clown/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/5ZYI/H994BUP7/FFW5ZYIH994BUP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/5ZYI/H994BUP7/FFW5ZYIH994BUP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/5ZYI/H994BUP7/FFW5ZYIH994BUP7.SMALL.jpg shawnakstudio Happy clown with homemade tutu, yarn pom-poms, and felt mini-hat. Sad clown with homemade tutu, yarn pom-poms, and felt mini-hat. Portions of this clown costume were purchased such as the leotard, shorts, eyelashes, ribbon and hair curls, legwarmers/armbands, and shoes.  I made the rainbow tulle t...
By: shawnakstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:21:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sad-Clown/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/HJYM/H994WZ8H/FHPHJYMH994WZ8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/HJYM/H994WZ8H/FHPHJYMH994WZ8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/HJYM/H994WZ8H/FHPHJYMH994WZ8H.SMALL.jpg shawnakstudio Sad clown with homemade tutu, yarn pom-poms, and felt mini-hat. Portions of this clown costume were purchased such as the leotard, shorts, eyelashes, ribbon and hair curls, legwarmers/armbands, and shoes.  I made the rainbow tulle tutu, the yarn pom-poms, and the felt mini-hat.  The tutu was made ...
By: shawnakstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:11:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Edward-Scissorhands-4/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ARHB/H994RDI2/FLKARHBH994RDI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ARHB/H994RDI2/FLKARHBH994RDI2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ARHB/H994RDI2/FLKARHBH994RDI2.SMALL.jpg shawnakstudio Little Edward Scissorhands made from black patent pleather, belts with tons of grommets and studs, and a lot of glue gun sticks. Edward Scissorhands is the first costume I've made 100% from scratch.  I was inspired by an Edward Scissorhands costume that I saw on Pinterest and the author of the blog...
By: shawnakstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:59:01 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/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/How-to-become-you-favorite-playing-card/
How to become you favorite playing card! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/8LEC/H97JSLIS/FVV8LECH97JSLIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/8LEC/H97JSLIS/FVV8LECH97JSLIS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/8LEC/H97JSLIS/FVV8LECH97JSLIS.SMALL.jpg sakejoy In this tutorial you will get a good idea of how to become your own personal favorite playing card for Halloween, conventions or however the inspiration strikes. For the purposes of visual demonstration I chose to use La Loteria as my reference, however the real fun in all this is for you to choose ...
By: sakejoy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:53:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Thomas-The-Train-Halloween-Choo-Choo-Boo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/IV3L/H97KLSME/F7FIV3LH97KLSME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/IV3L/H97KLSME/F7FIV3LH97KLSME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/IV3L/H97KLSME/F7FIV3LH97KLSME.SMALL.jpg dianne71 My son is a huge Thomas fan and he wanted to be Thomas for Halloween so we made a train out of cardboard boxes.  The only thing we had to purchase for our project was some duct tape and elastic for the suspenders to holdup  the costume.  It was a huge hit with his friends and family and so much fun ...
By: dianne71

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:47:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Merida-from-Brave-Halloween-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/9A1C/H97KLSFY/FXD9A1CH97KLSFY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/9A1C/H97KLSFY/FXD9A1CH97KLSFY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/9A1C/H97KLSFY/FXD9A1CH97KLSFY.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name Ever since the movie "Brave" came out, I knew I wanted to be Merida for Halloween.  I sewed a simple dress based on a tunic that I already had.  I used a cotton blend jersey fabric so I wouldn't have to hem it and I wouldn't have to have any seams on the front, since the green dress she wears in the...
By: Danger is my middle name

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:09:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stilts-for-a-giant-costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/28K1/H97K2BJH/FR628K1H97K2BJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/28K1/H97K2BJH/FR628K1H97K2BJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/28K1/H97K2BJH/FR628K1H97K2BJH.SMALL.jpg Dave A These are some stilts I made for my daughter and for myself. Since I build myself some stilts some years ago, my daughter always wanted them too,she loves circus (a I do ass well). So I made her a bit shorter versions then mine and as you can see, she can walk on them pretty well. The ones I build w...
By: Dave A

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:55:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Fox-Costume/
Car Fox Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/J89R/H97JYANQ/FVWJ89RH97JYANQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/J89R/H97JYANQ/FVWJ89RH97JYANQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/J89R/H97JYANQ/FVWJ89RH97JYANQ.SMALL.jpg snobuni23 I wanted to be a bright, orange fox but needed a twist – so I came up with the Car Fox (from the Car Fax commercials)!  It was so fun to be the Car Fox and have a unique costume that made people snap their fingers and say “haaaah!” There are 6 parts to the costume – arm cuffs, hood, boot covers, ta...
By: snobuni23

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 12:50:04 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...
By: scoochmaroo

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...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:09:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tim-Burton-Nine-Costume-Head/
Tim Burton Nine Costume Head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/5N92/H97K28GZ/FL15N92H97K28GZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/5N92/H97K28GZ/FL15N92H97K28GZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/5N92/H97K28GZ/FL15N92H97K28GZ.SMALL.jpg bcmins007 This costume was inspired by Tim Burton's Film "Nine".  There were alot of workarounds to make this costume, so measurements should be used as a guide. Also, it was made based on my body measurements. Hopefully, this will give you an idea of what process I went thru to create your costume and you ca...
By: bcmins007

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:11:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wheelchair-Batmobile-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/WL3J/H97JR5BB/FW8WL3JH97JR5BB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/WL3J/H97JR5BB/FW8WL3JH97JR5BB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/WL3J/H97JR5BB/FW8WL3JH97JR5BB.SMALL.jpg DiddyK This is a costume I put together for my 10 year old Autistic son. He loves Batman and the villains. He's in the wheel chair as a result of contracting Transverse Myelitis when he was 6 months old. It left him paralyzed from the chest down with limited feeling/mobility in his hands. When he was 3 he ...
By: DiddyK

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 07:57:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Killer-Croc-from-Batman-Arkham-City/
Killer Croc from Batman: Arkham City - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/MIGB/H8CVGTLG/FQ8MIGBH8CVGTLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/MIGB/H8CVGTLG/FQ8MIGBH8CVGTLG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/MIGB/H8CVGTLG/FQ8MIGBH8CVGTLG.SMALL.jpg DiddyK This is an instructable for my Killer Croc costume. My son picked out what costume I should build this year and he loves the video game and figured this would be the most challenging character to bring to life. He wasn't wrong. For this costume you will need the following: Patience Furniture foam i...
By: DiddyK

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 07:30:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Mad-Tea-Party/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/KJ8L/H97JYC3U/F4QKJ8LH97JYC3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/KJ8L/H97JYC3U/F4QKJ8LH97JYC3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/KJ8L/H97JYC3U/F4QKJ8LH97JYC3U.SMALL.jpg Laura Mae This year I dressed as Alice from Alice in Wonderland (the original 1951 Disney cartoon version).  I adore Halloween.  Not for the candy or crazy parties, but because it is the perfect excuse for the little girl inside me to dress up in a crinoline and pinafore! I drafted my Alice costume, and the ...
By: Laura Mae

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:26:21 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...
By: R2E2

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...
By: eric3dee

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:14:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steps-for-your-Mrs-Pacman-Costume/
Steps for your Mrs. Pacman Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/JCQU/H8I44ESL/F2OJCQUH8I44ESL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/JCQU/H8I44ESL/F2OJCQUH8I44ESL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/JCQU/H8I44ESL/F2OJCQUH8I44ESL.SMALL.jpg vonthab Here are steps to make your own Mrs. Pacman Costume. Visit Joann Fabrics and buy all of the items you need for your crafty costume. Remember to bring your 40% off one item coupon which you can find online.  They can even scan your phone so you don’t have to print out the coupon.  We got inspired sea...
By: vonthab

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:43:03 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/Paper-Dress-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/5GJA/H97JR1WR/F805GJAH97JR1WR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/5GJA/H97JR1WR/F805GJAH97JR1WR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/5GJA/H97JR1WR/F805GJAH97JR1WR.SMALL.jpg tramle This was the chic paper dress my fifth-grader wore for Halloween this year. It was made of magazines paper taped over plastic bags (grocery plastic bag for the top and black garbage bag for the skirt). I used adhesive Velcro to close the top and the skirt in the back. My daughter absolutely loved t...
By: tramle

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:11:40 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/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/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...
By: davidandora

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:06:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Prince-of-Persia-Dark-Prince/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/QDKH/H94ZBWJL/F38QDKHH94ZBWJL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/QDKH/H94ZBWJL/F38QDKHH94ZBWJL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/QDKH/H94ZBWJL/F38QDKHH94ZBWJL.SMALL.jpg ellieberry These are just a couple of photos of a paint job I did for a friend of mine for halloween, he's supposed to be the dark prince out of prince of persia (the last image is a photo off of google images for comparison)  Hope you like it :) 
By: ellieberry

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 00:01:35 PST 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/Lego-Zombie-Minifigure-costume/
Lego Zombie Minifigure costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/LAQE/H94ZAVEN/FI9LAQEH94ZAVEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/LAQE/H94ZAVEN/FI9LAQEH94ZAVEN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/LAQE/H94ZAVEN/FI9LAQEH94ZAVEN.SMALL.jpg Brack Daddy My son wanted to be a Lego minifigure for Halloween. Our family participates in the annual Denver Zombie Crawl every year, so he and I determined it might be fun if he was a Lego zombie. The annual event draws thousands of people to downtown Denver. Painting and finishing. The costume was fabrica...
By: Brack Daddy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:30:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Medusa-and-Statues-Halloween-handmade-costumes-201/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/L25P/H91LGHQE/FY0L25PH91LGHQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/L25P/H91LGHQE/FY0L25PH91LGHQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/L25P/H91LGHQE/FY0L25PH91LGHQE.SMALL.jpg Esha_1 Main costume is 5 piece Medusa dress made in green (it was worn by me, and I am in the center of photograph). It consists of headpiece, corset, skirt, shoes, jewellery, 2 small arm-piece, jacket and wand. Petticoat is optional, but was actually used to increase volume of the dress. Costume is made o...
By: Esha_1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:18:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Roadkill/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/61M0/H94ZBUX0/FXM61M0H94ZBUX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/61M0/H94ZBUX0/FXM61M0H94ZBUX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/61M0/H94ZBUX0/FXM61M0H94ZBUX0.SMALL.jpg lisab1070 How to create realistic guts to go from cuddly to creepy for Halloween
By: lisab1070

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:23:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alien-Mercenary-Halloween-Costume/
Alien Mercenary Halloween Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/RCSZ/H94ZBQT0/F1ARCSZH94ZBQT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/RCSZ/H94ZBQT0/F1ARCSZH94ZBQT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/RCSZ/H94ZBQT0/F1ARCSZH94ZBQT0.SMALL.jpg nakedjenny This is a concept that I sketched out just 2 days before Halloween, and somehow managed to pull it all together around my work schedule. I didn't want to spend much money, so my ideas were limited to mostly supplies I had in my closet or garage. It was also my first time working with liquid latex/pr...
By: nakedjenny

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:00:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Midge-The-Cage-Dancing-Lil-Lady-DIY-Halloween/
"Midge" The Cage Dancing Lil' Lady D.I.Y Halloween Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/RW2I/H91LGDNK/FJ1RW2IH91LGDNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/RW2I/H91LGDNK/FJ1RW2IH91LGDNK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/RW2I/H91LGDNK/FJ1RW2IH91LGDNK.SMALL.jpg jkornick     Halloween is my favorite holiday as I can be anything I am able to imagine. It has been a family tradition as long as I can remember to think of and create the most original costumes in celebration on my grandmothers birthday. Since her passing, my mother, sister and I continue this tradition an...
By: jkornick

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