How to Make a Sun Costume: 12 Steps (With Pictures)

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How to Make a Sun Costume: 12 Steps (With Pictures)
How to Make a Sun Costume: 12 Steps (With Pictures)
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Have you ever wanted to make a sun costume? Well now you can. This is a costume for Halloween that you will never forget.

Steps

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

Step 1. Choose a solid cardboard to make the costume

It should be large enough for your torso or the torso of the person who will be using it. It also has to be strong enough to wear (it shouldn't bend).

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

Step 2. Cut two circles that are wider than your torso

Draw the circles first, then use a utility knife on a safe surface to cut them out.

Poke two holes Step 3
Poke two holes Step 3

Step 3. Drill two holes in the top of each circle

Use a pencil or the end of a scissors to make them.

Lace twine Step 4
Lace twine Step 4

Step 4. Thread a string (or any sturdy string) through the holes you just made

Tie a knot at one end of the rope and leave the other hanging. Make sure to use a rope that is a good length (see next step).

Tie both sides Step 5
Tie both sides Step 5

Step 5. Tie both sides of the string to the other piece of cardboard, so that the pieces of cardboard are connected

Leave enough space in the middle for your body to fit: one of the circles will be on your back and the other will be in front. The string or rope will hang over your shoulders, so keep this in mind when measuring the final length.

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

Step 6. Create the rays of the sun

Use leftover pieces of cardboard to cut out shapes that look like stylized representations of the sun's rays.

Glue or staple Step 7
Glue or staple Step 7

Step 7. Glue or staple the rays around each circle

If you're using glue, let them dry before moving on to the next step.

Paint each circle Step 8
Paint each circle Step 8

Step 8. Paint each circle the color of the sun

Most will be yellow, but touches of orange and red for details are fine.

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

Step 9. If you want the sun to have a little more character, draw eyes and a smile in the front circle

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 in yellow clothes (or orange with red)

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

Step 12. Put your neck through the hole as if you were putting on a t-shirt

Now you are ready to hit the streets dressed like the sun.

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