MINION COSTUME DIY HOW TO

MINION COSTUME DIY HOW TO

How to Make The Incredibles Halloween Costumes + C. If you don't make a ledge, the dome is just going to slip down into the tube. You're trying to make a little ledge for the dome to sit on once you shove it in there. First I glued little scraps of foam just below the rim (you really could use anything for this), inside the tube with construction adhesive. I'll admit it, this is the toughest part of the costume.

Once the whole thing is dry, deflate the ball and carefully remove your hardened dome.Īttach the paper maché dome to the polywall tube you made in step 1. For the last layer I used white copy paper so I would have a nice white surface to paint. Do one layer at a time and let it dry completely before you move to the next layer to prevent mold.

I did.Įxercise balls have a seam around the middle which really helps in getting a perfect dome. You should be able to roll it up and shove it in your car. Polywall Panel from Home Depot - It's big and white and flexible. So, I took pictures of some of them on the shelves at the stores to help you out. I know sometimes you have no idea where to get some of the oddball supplies I have listed. You can alter this easy pattern for a kid or adult of any size. DIY Halloween costumes like this one are a great way to save money while still giving your little ones the magical Halloween they deserve. Learn How to Make a Minion Costume that will keep your kids happy and your wallet full.

Blue Fabric of some sort (I used an old sheet) Kids and adults alike have fallen in love with the adorable minions from Despicable Me.

Small Cheap Playground Ball (I got mine at the dollar store).

2 empty/new quart size paint cans (sold at Home Depot in the paint section).

Construction Adhesive (Either Liquid Nails or Loctite will work).

Paper Maché - Mix 1 part water with 1 part flour an a tsp of salt.

Exercise Ball (slightly wider than yourself).

4' x 8' Polywall Panel (sold at Home Depot in the Room Mouldings section).

Supplies (there's lots, but hey, it's an awesome costume) The costume took about a week (mostly because of the paper maché dry time) and cost about $50 (less if you already own an exercise ball).ĭo you want to make a minion? You do. She's the same Christy photographer that took all of the amazingly flattering pictures of my family on my about me page. Yes, I normally frolic in a field wearing fake eyelashes. Apparently this minion got into some mischief. :) This photo was taken in the 'line up' at my friend Christy's house. I made this homemade DIY minion costume for a Halloween party last year and in my extremely bias opinion, it's awesome. WHAT?!! Dude, I know you just said that in minion voice. If you could head over and give him a click (he's #33), he'd really like it :) Click here! Minion here is competing in costume contest. Genius Minion Family DIY Halloween Costumesĥ5 Kids Minion Costumes Gru Would Approve OfĭIY Kids Viva Le Minion Costume submitted by Judy T.Hey, so Mr. Laughter all around! More DIY Minion Costumes: Then he figured out to shimmy down a bit so his knees where out of the costume to stand up. He fell a few times face down at first and becasue his knees were inside the tube shaped costume, he couldn’t pick himself up so he could only roll side to side until somebody picked him up! That was even more hilarious. It was hilarious to watch him walk in it. Then I made 3 fingered gloves for him to wear.

The remaining foam mat for the hat covered in fleece. I used fleece that I glued on to make the uniform. I used scrap foam mat to make the googles.

I used mesh to make the eyes so he could see and a black sharpie to make the pupils. Then I slipped it over my little boy again to get an idea on where to cut the eye holes out. Then I cut a circle out of the top so it would not be to stuffy inside. Once the dome shape was make, I used hot glue to keep it together. I cut triangles out from the top to make the top look like a crown so I could fold the points down to make a rounded top, not that it mattered since I had to make a hat. Then I rolled the second one the same diameter and glued and duct taped it together. I rolled it around him to see how much room he needed and where to cut the arm holes. I used 2 sleeping foam mats (for camping). My son wanted to be a Minion, but had to be one of the Viva Le Minions.

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