Have you ever wanted to create props or DIY cosplay costumes? If making is your passion, look no further; we’ve rounded up some of the best inspiration out there that will help you get started on your dream project. Whether it’s bringing comic book characters to life with movie-accurate costumes or unleashing your creativity in crafting realistic props from household items, these amazing makers are sure to inspire you!
Halloween is just around the corner and we want to look amazing without breaking the bank, so I teamed up with Savers to bring you 3 different looks with one trip to the store. Here is my spin on the movie Bridemaids, Zombie Bride with a full make-up tutorial, and the classic horror film Carrie.
This beautiful mash-up prop is reportedly by Jon Wollack of Almost Dark Productions. You can take your pick between the obligatory Empire quote with a 300 reference and the obligatory 300 quote with an Empire reference. Off the top of my head, I’d go with “I want them alive: No decapitations!” and “Tonight we dine in Cloud City!”, respectively. Think you can do better? Let me know, below!
Minnesota-based Make: Projects community member David Howard contributed a great how-to for making your own school mascot from scratch, complete with a cooling fan in the head piece to keep your furry mascot from overheating. Maybe your craft club needs a mascot too? Now you’ll know how to make one. Thanks, David!
Minnesota-based Make: Projects community member David Howard contributed a great how-to for making your own school mascot from scratch, complete with a cooling fan in the head piece to keep your furry mascot from overheating. Maybe your maker club or hackerspace needs a mascot too? Now you’ll know how to make one. Thanks, David!
When I saw this Lightsaber, I knew immediately that it was the work of Bradley Lewis. We have featured his work before, and I’m sure we will again in the future. Be sure to check out the entire build process, including how he made the spring action mechanism, and detachable blade. There are several other […]
Instructables user seamster wins the award for the best creative reuse of an old satellite dish I’ve seen.
MAKE contributing illustrator Tim Lillis sent me pics of his friend George Schnakenberg‘s Banksy painting costume, and I’m totally having costume envy over here. Hands down my favorite getup from this Halloween. Here’s a comparison pic of George’s costume versus the original Banksy “Flower Thrower” painting: He did an awesome job of painting his clothes […]
