100% Rubber Band Alien Face Hugger

by tofugami

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Intro: 100% Rubber Band Alien Face Hugger

This is an alien face hugger inspired by the Alien movie. It is made of 100% rubber band. If you enjoy this project, please check out this spider bracelet.

If you would like to see the video version of this DIY, I have embedded it below. Or you can click here to go to the YouTube site.

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WARNING: RUBBER BANDS ARE MADE OF LATEX SO DO NOT WEAR THIS MASK IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO LATEX.

This was a challenge presented by my husband who said I could make one out of rubber bands. he said I could, so I did.

STEP 1: Creating the Body

The main part of the skeleton consists of the body. To create the body you will need to make a skeleton. A skeleton is a bunch of rubber bands tied together as a string.

Create a skeleton by tying 80 rubber bands together. Create 2 more skeletons of 25 rubber bands each.

For the body, bunch and secure the 80 long skeleton with single bands.

Then roll each of the 25 long skeletons into a flat ball. Secure with single bands.

Attach and secure balls to the body. Use skeletons and single bands as needed.

STEP 2: Create the Legs

Create a 7 long skeleton for each of the 8 legs. Each level is 8 rubber bands thick.

STEP 3: Create the Tail

Make a skeleton for the tail. Start with 8 bands thick. Decrease thickness of tail down to 6,4, 2, then 1. I used about 3-6 levels of each thickness down to the single band.

Attach tail to the body with additional bands.

STEP 4: Secure the Legs and Tying the Knots

Use large bands to extend the legs as needed to ensure proper fit for your head. I doubled the level of thickness for durability.

Tie the matching pair of legs together in a double-knot.

12 Comments

danney2277 3 years ago

The shear creativity is awesome. I loved the movies and I believe I can have a lot of fun with this, Thanks

tofugami 3 years ago

Thank you very much! Yes, I was just thinking I need a marathon watch of the Alien movies. Post a pic if you make it..

Entropismo 3 years ago

The main photo is so fun!!! and nice project too, the effect is so good.

tofugami 3 years ago

Thank you so much! It takes time to create a good thumbnail/ main photo. I appreciate it!

tofugami 3 years ago

Let me know how it goes if you make one.

seamster 3 years ago

This is freaky, amusing, and awesome all in one. Love it! :D

tofugami 3 years ago

Thank you so much! I appreciate it.