How to Make a Sun Costume: 12 Steps

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How to Make a Sun Costume: 12 Steps
How to Make a Sun Costume: 12 Steps
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Have you always dreamed of dressing yourself up? Now you can make your own costume! A Halloween costume that you will always remember.

Steps

Select some solid cardboard Step 1
Select some solid cardboard Step 1

Step 1. Choose sturdy cardboard from which to cut out the costume

It must be loose enough to cover the upper body, and it must be sturdy enough to wear (it must not hang limply).

Cut out two circles Step 2
Cut out two circles Step 2

Step 2. Cut out two circles that are wider than the bust

First draw the circles, then with a utility knife cut them out resting on a cut-proof surface.

Poke two holes Step 3
Poke two holes Step 3

Step 3. Drill two holes on top of each of the two circles

To do this, use the tip of a pencil or a pair of scissors.

Lace twine Step 4
Lace twine Step 4

Step 4. Thread the end of a string (or strong string) into each of the two holes

Tie one end to the hole and let the other end free. Be careful to use twine or rope of sufficient length (see next step).

Tie both sides Step 5
Tie both sides Step 5

Step 5. Tie the free end of the string to the second cardboard circle, so as to connect the two circles together

However, leave a little play between one circle and another, so that your body can fit comfortably: one circle will be for the front of the costume, the other for the back. To adjust to the length of the twine, keep in mind that the twine will act as a suspender and will rest on your shoulders.

Create the sun's rays Step 6
Create the sun's rays Step 6

Step 6. Create the sun's rays

From leftover cardboard cut out shapes that resemble stylized representations of the sun's rays.

Glue or staple Step 7
Glue or staple Step 7

Step 7. Glue or pin the spokes all the way around the cardboard circles

If you glue them, wait for the glue to dry before proceeding to the next step.

Paint each circle Step 8
Paint each circle Step 8

Step 8. Paint the circles the color of the sun

Mostly he uses yellow, but a few touches of orange or red don't hurt.

If you want your sun Step 9
If you want your sun Step 9

Step 9. If you want to make your sun a character, draw smiling eyes and mouth on the circle in front

Allow the entire piece to dry Step 10
Allow the entire piece to dry Step 10

Step 10. Let everything dry

Dress in all yellow Step 11
Dress in all yellow Step 11

Step 11. Dress all in yellow (or orange or red)

Put your neck through Step 12
Put your neck through Step 12

Step 12. Thread the neck into the space between the two string straps, as if you were wearing a shirt

Here you are ready to parade as the sun!

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