This year’s famous costume idea is to dress up as a robot, and we’re here to show how you will create it in less than an hour. This DIY robot costume requires just three main parts, so let’s get started Costumes can be expensive.
But if you’re looking to create something easy and cheap, robot costumes are the way to go This step-by-step guide will teach you how to make one in less than an hour. Once you have the materials and have done all the sewings, it’s as simple as putting on the costume and hitting the dance floor. Let’s get started.
Gather your supplies
You’ll need white cardboard and duct tape to make your robot costume. That’s it! This robot costume can be made with stuff most people already have at home. You don’t need a sewing machine or other fancy supplies—just some time and imagination.
If you want your costume unique:
- Use pom-poms for eyes or googly eyes, which you can get at craft stores.
- Draw circles on paper and cut this paper with scissors to keep it simple and super-quick.
- Stick these circles onto either side of your head to make it look like you have big round eyes.
Glue the outer pieces together
If you’re trying to get your DIY costume together at the last minute, you can glue pieces of cardboard with Elmer’s glue. Just make sure they’re dry before you put on another part, and wear gloves while you work. This stuff will get everywhere. You could also try using poster putty. It won’t stick as well, but it makes clean-up easier.
If all else fails, there are many robot costume kits online that are inexpensive and easy to assemble. It’s that time again. Halloween is upon us, which means now is a great time to talk about how to make scary costumes.
Add Velcro to your pieces.
Now that you have your costume and have worn it out take off all of your clothes and lay down on your bed. While you’re laying there naked, remember how awesome it feels to wear what you’ve created. Get up and do something else.
Because nothing will be able to stop you now, you just made yourself a robot costume in less than an hour. What are you going to do next? It’s really up to you at this point. If we were robots, we’d tell you how great it is to be one, but since we aren’t, we’ll leave that for another time.
Put on your new creation and be amazed at what you’ve done!
You didn’t just make a robot costume. You’ve broken through your creative block, and now you have something to show for your effort. You go out to celebrate with friends or family and everyone.
Is amazed at how much time, effort, and money you spent on something that took just hours. Maybe they even ask if they can use it next year. That’s like asking if they can get seconds after you’ve made dinner.