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Do It Yourself Tin Man Costume
Halloween is around the corner and what could be a better costume idea than dressing up as the beloved character, Tin Man, from The Wizard of Oz. With its intricate design and details, it might seem like a challenging costume to recreate, but fear not! With a few simple tools and some creativity, you can easily make your very own Tin Man costume.
Materials needed:
- Silver spray paint
- Aluminum foil
- Silver duct tape
- Gray sweatpants and sweatshirt
- Cardboard
- Silver sequins
- Large plastic funnel
Instructions:
- Spray paint the sweatpants, sweatshirt, and plastic funnel silver. Allow them to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
- Cut out a large piece of cardboard that will fit over your chest and back. Using the aluminum foil, cover the cardboard completely. Make sure to smooth out any creases or wrinkles.
- Wrap the silver duct tape around the edges of the foil-covered cardboard to guarantee it stays firmly in place.
- Using the silver sequins, affix them onto the exposed areas of the cardboard. This will give your Tin Man costume an authentic touch.
- To create the hat, wrap the plastic funnel with aluminum foil making sure to smooth out any wrinkles.
- Cut a small hole near the tip of the hat to make it easier to wear. If needed, use the silver duct tape to secure it onto a headband or hat.
- Once your cardboard and hat are complete, put on your silver sweatpants and sweatshirt. Then, secure the cardboard piece onto your chest and back using more silver duct tape.
- Add the hat onto your head, and you’re all set to be the Tin Man!
Final thoughts:
Creating your Tin Man costume may take some effort, but the final result is definitely worth it. With these simple steps, you can have a costume that’s sure to impress and make you the star of the Halloween party. So, grab your friends and recreate the famous Wizard of Oz scene by dressing up as the classic characters!
With Halloween right around the corner, many DIY enthusiasts are working on costumes for the upcoming holiday. If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd this year, why not make a unique and creative Do-It-Yourself Tin Man costume? Here’s how you get started.
Begin by gathering materials necessary for the costume. You’ll need a silver colored shirt, pants, and hat. You’ll also need metallic colored fabric, silver spray-paint, hot glue gun, aluminum foil, and scissors. Start with cutting the metallic fabric into various shapes and sizes for the various accessories. To make the chest piece, cut a large rectangle of fabric, fold it in half, and glue the edges together. Next to make the shoulder pads, cut small squares of fabric and glue the edges together. Use the silver spray-paint to make sure all accessories are an even, silver color.
Next to construct the clothing pieces. Use the silver fabric to make the shirt, pants, and hat. For a neat finish, stitch the pieces together with a sewing machine. Use aluminum foil to create a separable, tin-look by cutting small rectangles and gluing them to the material.
When the accessories and clothing pieces are ready, it’s time to assemble the costume. Start by putting on the silver shirt and pants and attaching the accessories, followed by the hat. To enhance the costume, you could also add a few props, like an ax or an oil can.
By following these steps, you can create a one-of-a-kind Tin Man costume for this Halloween. Be sure to take some photos to remember the amazing costume you produced with your own two hands!