How-To: Giger Alien costume with motorized extensible tongue
From Creatrope. The mechanism of the tongue is made from Lego elements.
Costumes, Cosplay, and Props
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!
Homemade Kid Costumes
For years I didn’t consider myself a crafter or even very creative. Sure, I always decorated the house for holidays, did crafty projects with my kids, made my own gingerbread houses and face masks, loved to try new recipes, and shunned store-bought costumes for what I think are way better homemade creations, but a crafter? […]
Amazing fantasy armor leatherwork
I’m not sure exactly what it means to be “hell bent for leather,” but I am sure that this is the outfit you want to be wearing while you’re thusly engaged. Prince Armory is (mostly) Samuel Lee, who goes by *Azmal on deviantART. Beautiful craftsmanship. [via Geekologie]
Flashback: Sushi Costume
Love sushi? Why not represent with a clever sushi headpiece on Halloween? This week we have another flashback for you from Make: Halloween Special Edition, a collaboration between the editors of CRAFT and MAKE, our sister publication. Crafter Helen Jen shows us how to whip up some shrimp sushi, for your head. Shrimp Sushi to […]
EL wire sequencing costume
Anthony Tedesco created this Halloween costume with flashing electroluminescent wire for his son and entered it in the Make: Halloween Contest 2009. More pics of the costume and the build, including a schematic, are available in his photostream. The EL strand sequencing is controlled by a Microchip PIC10F202.
How to Make Pippi Longstocking Braids
Make your hairstyle memorable with these wacky, iconic braids.
Flashback: Home-Ghouled Kids
With Halloween a mere 2 weeks away, folks intending to make homemade costumes for the bambinos should get started if they haven’t already. This week’s flashback comes from the pages of Make: Halloween Special Edition, a collaboration between the editors of CRAFT and MAKE, our sister publication. This volume features all things Halloween, from costumes […]
