http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 11:27:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 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...
By: srroberts07

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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:45:43 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:17:12 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/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/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/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/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/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...
By: nsnip

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:55:29 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 ...
By: usedeverywhere

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:31:24 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...
By: Sonata85

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:01:29 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/Iron-Man-Mark-VI-Costume/
Iron Man Mark VI Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/RDCG/H3QFM3RI/FZORDCGH3QFM3RI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/RDCG/H3QFM3RI/FZORDCGH3QFM3RI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/RDCG/H3QFM3RI/FZORDCGH3QFM3RI.SMALL.jpg mspy This was my Halloween costume from last year (2011).  I worked on it from June 2010 to October 2011.   I am wearing it again for Halloween this year (2012)  Since I spent such a large amount of time on it, I figured I should get some repeat business out of it.  ; ) Step 1-taking plaster casts The...
By: mspy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:39:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Angry-Birds-Hoodie/
Make an Angry Birds Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/LQGS/GUCF4RDO/FI4LQGSGUCF4RDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/LQGS/GUCF4RDO/FI4LQGSGUCF4RDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/LQGS/GUCF4RDO/FI4LQGSGUCF4RDO.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Make this fiercely adorable Angry Birds hoodie in no time. Whether you wear it for a costume or just for comfort is up to you! Represent any of your favorite Angry Birds with this easy tutorial in just 20 minutes. Gather up a cozy hoodie in the color of your favorite bird, a hot glue gun, and let's ...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:31:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Last-minute-Doctor-Octopus-costume/
Last minute Doctor Octopus costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/JWB4/FMMCZ7FD/FAIJWB4FMMCZ7FD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/JWB4/FMMCZ7FD/FAIJWB4FMMCZ7FD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/JWB4/FMMCZ7FD/FAIJWB4FMMCZ7FD.SMALL.jpg tplewak Last year my kids insisted on store bought Halloween costumes. "OK" I said, "but you'll be sorry when you see how cool my homemade Doctor Octopus costume is". Of course, I didn't have any such costume. The kids thought I was full of it.I didn't have any halloween parties to attend that year, an...
By: tplewak

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:58:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Breading-Costume/
Cat Breading Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/YFD8/H8CVGGYI/FJFYFD8H8CVGGYI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/YFD8/H8CVGGYI/FJFYFD8H8CVGGYI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/YFD8/H8CVGGYI/FJFYFD8H8CVGGYI.SMALL.jpg caturdayiseveryday Cat breading is the latest cat-centric meme sweeping teh internetz!  It involves putting a piece of bread on your cat's head, photographing their (often horrified) reaction, and then posting the pictures on the internet.  (It's kind of like planking, but for people who aren't athletic and like to an...
By: caturdayiseveryday

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:13:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multiple-Stab-wound-Costume-for-Under-5/
Multiple Stab wound Costume for Under $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/9T3G/FMMCVX8V/FJM9T3GFMMCVX8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/9T3G/FMMCVX8V/FJM9T3GFMMCVX8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/9T3G/FMMCVX8V/FJM9T3GFMMCVX8V.SMALL.jpg scooter76 I had to think of a quick, subtle and cheap costume to wear to work for Halloween this year, and came up with this idea. I work as a counsellor at a University, and wanted to try and integrate work into my costume. While looking around the office I noticed that I had tons of departmental pens laying...
By: scooter76

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BLIZZARDS-Diablo-Witch-Doctor/
BLIZZARDS Diablo "Witch Doctor" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/8IGX/H8QEX5BE/F308IGXH8QEX5BE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/8IGX/H8QEX5BE/F308IGXH8QEX5BE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/8IGX/H8QEX5BE/F308IGXH8QEX5BE.SMALL.jpg andysmeech YES!!! So glad to be back on this page witting this to you guys. Here is my Costume that I made for this years Halloween Hope you guys enjoy this took me many nights and days to complete. Must say im very excited in the detail that I accomplished on this cosplay. If your feeling sick from all the ca...
By: andysmeech

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:10:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/School-Portrait-Costume/
School Portrait Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/CNKX/H8QEX30X/FHMCNKXH8QEX30X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/CNKX/H8QEX30X/FHMCNKXH8QEX30X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/CNKX/H8QEX30X/FHMCNKXH8QEX30X.SMALL.jpg kazmataz In need of an easy, quick, and funny costume? Get old-school and make yourself into a school portrait. In just an afternoon, and with the help of a thrift shop / clothes hidden in the back of your closet, you get a second chance at elementary school.  Plus, you'll gain respect on the playground thi...
By: kazmataz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:39:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Minecraft-Steve-Costume/
Minecraft Steve Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/JI1R/H8CVKMVX/FX1JI1RH8CVKMVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/JI1R/H8CVKMVX/FX1JI1RH8CVKMVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/JI1R/H8CVKMVX/FX1JI1RH8CVKMVX.SMALL.jpg pjkumpon For years we have been trying to convince our kids that Halloween is all about making your costumes, not buying them. Sadly, this has fallen on deaf ears year after year after year. Our vision of what would be awesome and their vision of what would be awesome has never aligned... until now! Thank yo...
By: pjkumpon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:59:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Troll-Doll-Costume/
Troll Doll Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/49UA/H8OJEK8V/FWJ49UAH8OJEK8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/49UA/H8OJEK8V/FWJ49UAH8OJEK8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/49UA/H8OJEK8V/FWJ49UAH8OJEK8V.SMALL.jpg kazmataz This easy troll doll costume allows you to dress up as your favorite toy from growing up, without doing any serious damage to your hair.  Whether you collected them as a kid, or want to make fun of the modern-day troll found in comment threads, this costume is quick to pull together and a nostalgic...
By: kazmataz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:48:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Xena-Warrior-Princess-Costume/
DIY Xena Warrior Princess Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/LHNE/H6918SNO/F7NLHNEH6918SNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/LHNE/H6918SNO/F7NLHNEH6918SNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/LHNE/H6918SNO/F7NLHNEH6918SNO.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Aiyiyiyiyi! Strength. Intelligence. Ululations. What’s not to admire? If you’ve ever wanted to be like Xena, here’s the easiest part of the process: the outfit. Learn to fashion your own chakram, the skirt, the boots, and the armor. You’ll be dressed to impress, lay waste to a costume party, or sp...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:57:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Fake-Wound/
How to Create a Fake Wound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/ADTZ/FMMCYTVC/FF3ADTZFMMCYTVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/ADTZ/FMMCYTVC/FF3ADTZFMMCYTVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/ADTZ/FMMCYTVC/FF3ADTZFMMCYTVC.SMALL.jpg gallimaufry13 The idea of this instructable is to explain the basics of how simple fake wounds are made. In the picture of the end result, the makeup and general colored area is focused in one spot, which makes it look a bit more fake than wanted. This problem can be fixed in two ways: One, create a more lo...
By: gallimaufry13

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-unicorn-costume/
Building a unicorn costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/U16A/H8RVD660/FMTU16AH8RVD660.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/U16A/H8RVD660/FMTU16AH8RVD660.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/U16A/H8RVD660/FMTU16AH8RVD660.SMALL.jpg Unihorn If you think the costume is magical or creepy...please vote for me in the Halloween Costume Contest: http://tinyurl.com/9nnz7bq. I start every costume creation by finding an example that is done often, but not to an extreme level. I saw that the only unicorn costumes online were baggy store bought...
By: Unihorn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:22:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edward-Scissorhands-Costume-On-the-cheap/
Edward Scissorhands Costume ...On the cheap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/3HUM/G1QW9PWM/FLM3HUMG1QW9PWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/3HUM/G1QW9PWM/FLM3HUMG1QW9PWM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/3HUM/G1QW9PWM/FLM3HUMG1QW9PWM.SMALL.jpg Skyriam         On this instructable I'll show you how to make an awesome Edward Scissorhands costume for very few dollars, none if you have all that is needed. This is my first instructable so please bare with me and forgive me for making grammar or vocabulary mistakes, english is my second language.    Ju...
By: Skyriam

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:53:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Shades-of-Grey-Costume/
50 Shades of Grey Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/8JL8/H8CVLHI1/FWO8JL8H8CVLHI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/8JL8/H8CVLHI1/FWO8JL8H8CVLHI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/8JL8/H8CVLHI1/FWO8JL8H8CVLHI1.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan Please note: this costume is "50 Shades of Grey," not "Fifty Shades of Grey." My husband wanted a simple costume for Halloween. This is what we came up with. Neither of us has read the book "Fifty Shades of Grey." While this makes it difficult to build a costume around the characters, we decided to ...
By: starshipminivan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:39:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Targaryen-Dragonlord-Costume/
Targaryen Dragonlord Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/9BQ2/H8RVCYFH/F9L9BQ2H8RVCYFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/9BQ2/H8RVCYFH/F9L9BQ2H8RVCYFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/9BQ2/H8RVCYFH/F9L9BQ2H8RVCYFH.SMALL.jpg Katusha I love Halloween.  I also love Game of Thrones.  I badly wanted to make a Daenerys costume, but few of my friends have read the books or seen the HBO series and I didn't want to spend all of Halloween trying to explain what a Khaleesi is. Since dragons need no explanation, I thought the perfect com...
By: Katusha

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:50:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/a-VERY-easy-to-do-VERY-convincing-scar/
a VERY easy to do VERY convincing scar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/750F/FMEGHB1H/FNT750FFMEGHB1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/750F/FMEGHB1H/FNT750FFMEGHB1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/750F/FMEGHB1H/FNT750FFMEGHB1H.SMALL.jpg BlackDidThis Sadly here in Belgium there is little to no enforcement of Halloween. Say all you want about it becoming a marketing product; I like what the industry has carved the day into. Wish there were more marks of it felt around here. Thus I thought I would make an instructable (my first) after reading of ...
By: BlackDidThis

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:51:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bane-Mask-1/
Bane Mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/L2E1/H8CVKD41/F3NL2E1H8CVKD41.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/L2E1/H8CVKD41/F3NL2E1H8CVKD41.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/L2E1/H8CVKD41/F3NL2E1H8CVKD41.SMALL.jpg justinlamoureux I love instructables and Halloween. They go together hand in hand (whether it be a ghoul hand, a zombie hand, a monster hand or a yellow and red robot hand.)  Every year, I get caught up in the spooky season and try different projects. For example two years ago, I was inspired by: http://www.instruc...
By: justinlamoureux

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:27:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Thor-Costume/
How to make a Thor Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/SAEZ/H7S5B3HQ/FOKSAEZH7S5B3HQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/SAEZ/H7S5B3HQ/FOKSAEZH7S5B3HQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/SAEZ/H7S5B3HQ/FOKSAEZH7S5B3HQ.SMALL.jpg The Rambler This Instructable is being entered into the 3rd Annual Make it Stick contest and the Halloween Easy Costumes Contest. Don't forget to vote... even if it's not for me. :( My wife and I decided to dress up for the release of the Avengers movie earlier this year. Considering the fact that I had been g...
By: The Rambler

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 05:41:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Person-Being-Carried-Costume/
Person Being Carried Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/WI05/GUBPG8HB/FT7WI05GUBPG8HB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/WI05/GUBPG8HB/FT7WI05GUBPG8HB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/WI05/GUBPG8HB/FT7WI05GUBPG8HB.SMALL.jpg ldb477 This is a simple costume with an awesome effect. The total cost of the costume to me was free because I already had everything I needed. But, in case you want to try this, here is a materials list: You The clothes that you are wearing Extra pants, shoes and hoodie A jacket A mannequin head (I got ...
By: ldb477

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:29:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Mermaid/
The Mermaid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/5C8R/H7S5B6YD/F7D5C8RH7S5B6YD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/5C8R/H7S5B6YD/F7D5C8RH7S5B6YD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/5C8R/H7S5B6YD/F7D5C8RH7S5B6YD.SMALL.jpg Chase_Ash An incredibly detailed custom mermaid costume with detachable shells, created for a company that does special appearances at kid's birthdays as princesses, pirates, & such. Little did I know that this would be the most involving project that I have ever undertaken! When sketching up the design I ha...
By: Chase_Ash

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:39:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sexy-Sax-Man-Costume/
Sexy Sax Man Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/V6LP/H7S57302/FXJV6LPH7S57302.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/V6LP/H7S57302/FXJV6LPH7S57302.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/V6LP/H7S57302/FXJV6LPH7S57302.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Who says sexy Halloween costumes are only for girls? CALLING ALL MEN: this Halloween, embody all that is sexy in the world with this Sexy Sax Man costume. PLAY THAT GEORGE MICHAEL SONG!!!!!!!! Last Halloween my boyfriend dressed up as Sexy Sax Man from the popular internet meme.  I helped him p...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:35:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NattyJanes-Birds-of-a-Feather-Costume-Tutorial/
NattyJane's Birds of a Feather Costume Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/V7LO/H742PWPJ/FP6V7LOH742PWPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/V7LO/H742PWPJ/FP6V7LOH742PWPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/V7LO/H742PWPJ/FP6V7LOH742PWPJ.SMALL.jpg NattyJaneSews For Halloween a few years ago I made a flamingo costume for myself and a parrot costume for my best friend. With Halloween just around the corner once more, here is a tutorial to get the bird costume inspiration flying! Brainstorming Choose your bird! Flamingo, parrot, toucan, imaginary technicol...
By: NattyJaneSews

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:09:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/15-PSY-Gangnam-Style-costume-for-Halloween/
$15 PSY Gangnam Style costume for Halloween - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PVCZ/H7ME38JF/FOOPVCZH7ME38JF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PVCZ/H7ME38JF/FOOPVCZH7ME38JF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PVCZ/H7ME38JF/FOOPVCZH7ME38JF.SMALL.jpg fullinception I went as PSY for my schools celebrity day for spirit week. This out fit can also be used as a Halloween costume. I made my costume for $15 dollars but it might be more do to me already having some materials.  Gather materials You need: Black cloth jacket \ pants  ---I got these from goodwill for...
By: fullinception

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:36:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Princess-Leia-Metal-Bikini/
Make Your Own Princess Leia Metal Bikini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1I/894D/H2WEWAWW/F1I894DH2WEWAWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1I/894D/H2WEWAWW/F1I894DH2WEWAWW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1I/894D/H2WEWAWW/F1I894DH2WEWAWW.SMALL.jpg Tatterhood A LONG TIME AGO (ETC ETC ETC)... In my mind, the greatest Star Wars costume…is Darth Vader (from Episodes IV-VI, take your pick). However, as I do not have thousands of dollars to spend making that costume, I went with the next best thing; Princess Leia’s Metal Bikini, as worn by the talented and l...
By: Tatterhood

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:54:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Time-Finns-Hat-Pattern/
Adventure Time: Finn's Hat + Pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/H9JX/GU52KGRN/FZ4H9JXGU52KGRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/H9JX/GU52KGRN/FZ4H9JXGU52KGRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/H9JX/GU52KGRN/FZ4H9JXGU52KGRN.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 The original pattern for this hat was made back when Adventure Time was a short featured on Nickelodeon, and then after it failed to do anything on that network, it made it's way to the internet. This hat is much more like the original "pilot" hat, where it's less of a tube with a face hole. This o...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:49:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gotye-and-Kimbra-Couples-Costume/
Gotye and Kimbra Couples Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/CH4X/H673DQVY/FDYCH4XH673DQVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/CH4X/H673DQVY/FDYCH4XH673DQVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/CH4X/H673DQVY/FDYCH4XH673DQVY.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This Gotye and Kimbra couples costume from the music video "Somebody That I Used to Know" is the perfect topical costume for Halloween 2012.  If you haven't heard the Gotye song "Somebody That I Used to Know" on the radio or seen the music video you must be living under a rock.  With over 300 mill...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:39:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Stargate-helmet/
Animatronic Stargate helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SMALL.jpg Honus I love the movie Stargate and when I first saw it I immediately knew I wanted to make one of the super cool Horus guard helmets. I had sketched multiple designs over the years and figured out several different methods for building it but rejected them all for one reason or another- usually due to co...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:44:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sexy-Mystique-Costume/
Sexy Mystique Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/JTNM/GUOAF098/FS8JTNMGUOAF098.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/JTNM/GUOAF098/FS8JTNMGUOAF098.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/JTNM/GUOAF098/FS8JTNMGUOAF098.SMALL.jpg Skyriam Okay boys, this is what you've been waiting for. No leggings, skinny tops, tights, or other skin covering devil. Let's WATCH. (If you liked the Mirror-Man costume, here's the 'ible) http://www.instructables.com/id/Mirror-Man-Costume/ Materials and clothes... or lack of. To get naked, painted, a...
By: Skyriam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:47:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/FULLY-FUNCTIONAL-Camera-Costume/
FULLY FUNCTIONAL Camera Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SMALL.jpg tylercard For Halloween 2011, I made a fully functional DSLR camera costume. That's right, it really takes pictures, and comes complete with LCD display, pop-up flash, and shutter release button. I built this entire costume in one week, for only $35 dollars (excluding the cost of the camera equipment and lapt...
By: tylercard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Corporate-Tyrannosaurus-Rex-Halloween-Costume/
Corporate Tyrannosaurus Rex Halloween Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/AQAE/GUEN7V4Q/FKWAQAEGUEN7V4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/AQAE/GUEN7V4Q/FKWAQAEGUEN7V4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/AQAE/GUEN7V4Q/FKWAQAEGUEN7V4Q.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm "Bronto-belly futures are up?! Buy! BUY!!" If dinosaurs ruled the earth, how would it be different? My Halloween costume is a study in the corporate dinosaur. He's still ferocious, although more so on the trading floor than on the forest floor. It was also an excuse for me to learn some new CAD t...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:36:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pan-Am-Costume/
Pan Am Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/PN3Y/GU7F3751/F04PN3YGU7F3751.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/PN3Y/GU7F3751/F04PN3YGU7F3751.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/PN3Y/GU7F3751/F04PN3YGU7F3751.SMALL.jpg lancmaltby About 5 years ago I found a awesome Pan American World Airways travel bag at a thrift store so I was super excited to be able to use it this year for this costume. Inspired by the Pan Am TV show and so easy to make!!! Getting ready with the materials to sew Materials : Blue fabric White fabric f...
By: lancmaltby

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:42:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cactus-Costume/
Cactus Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/5AZS/GU7FA4ZZ/FS25AZSGU7FA4ZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/5AZS/GU7FA4ZZ/FS25AZSGU7FA4ZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/5AZS/GU7FA4ZZ/FS25AZSGU7FA4ZZ.SMALL.jpg TristaGee What's more appropriate than dressing your pet hedgehog up as a cactus for Halloween? Answer: Nothing! So here's an Instructable on how to do it. This was super easy and only took me about 45 minutes. **And please, supervised play time only** What you need: -2 pieces of felt, different shades...
By: TristaGee

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:25:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Inexpensive-Giraffe-Costume/
How to Make an Inexpensive Giraffe Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/2290/GU8S6HEA/FZ12290GU8S6HEA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/2290/GU8S6HEA/FZ12290GU8S6HEA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/2290/GU8S6HEA/FZ12290GU8S6HEA.SMALL.jpg lc4isu This guide will help you create a unique giraffe costume for as little as $20 in only 1.5 hours. Every year I struggle with coming up with a creative costume that doesn't take a lot of time. We are all busy this time of year, and if you are a college student, there is a good possibility you are also...
By: lc4isu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:42:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Han-Solo-in-Carbonite-Costume/
Han Solo in Carbonite Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/W5LH/GU63LWGF/F14W5LHGU63LWGF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/W5LH/GU63LWGF/F14W5LHGU63LWGF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/W5LH/GU63LWGF/F14W5LHGU63LWGF.SMALL.jpg bserinese As a kid who always loved Halloween, I was fortunate enough to grow up with a Maker father who humored my every creative thought. Not only has he always been good at electronics (he worked at Bell Labs), but he is also skilled at carpentry, mechanics, and metal work. I really put my dad’s awesome se...
By: bserinese

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