Coolest Homemade Alien Costumes

Homemade Alien Costumes

These alien costumes were made from a Simplicity pattern. Both costumes were made from liquid lame fabric which is stretchy and comfortable. The helmets are made from acrylic globes which have the face portion cut out. The globes are actually exterior light fixture covers which I found on the internet. The boy’s boots are rain … Read more

Coolest Homemade Steampunk Costume Ideas

Homemade Steampunk Costume Ideas

Me, my husband, and daughter designed our steam-punk costumes. Almost everything for the costumes was purchased at thrift stores. The goggles were purchased at Nappa Auto Parts and spray painted. We took apart four old wind up clocks and some pocket watches for the hats and accessories. The arm bands were made from very small … Read more

Coolest DIY Robot Halloween Costume

DIY Robot Halloween Costume

Rob Ott is his name… and this year I decided to take this homemade robot to the next level. In 2009, I made a cardboard robot costume for Halloween in about 4 days. I hooked up LEDs and a few lighted switches and some Christmas lights. It turned out to be a smash at all … Read more

Coolest Homemade Halloween TechyBot Robot Costume

Homemade Halloween TechyBot Robot Costume

My costume is a Homemade Halloween TechyBot Robot Costume made out of painted cardboard boxes. For the eyes of the robot I used 2 full-size D battery halogen bulb flashlights. Taping into both flash lights switches and running 16 gauge wires from the “helmet” through the right hand ventilation tube with a switch at the … Read more

Cute Homemade Robot Costume

Robot Costume

So, we have a COOL ROBOT to make, lets get the materials…. We got/bought : * Box for the head – buy or ask local stores for free! * Box for the body – free * Two boxes for the feet (tissue box size) – free * Dryer vents * Silver spray paint * Grey … Read more