How to Make a Sun Costume

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Have you ever wanted to make a sun costume? Well now you can! A Halloween costume that you will never forget.

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    It should be large enough for your torso region or the torso region of the costume wearer. It should be sturdy enough for wearing (you don't want it flopping over).
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    Draw the circles first, then use a craft knife on a safe cutting surface to cut out the circles.
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    Use a pencil or the end of scissors to make the holes.
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    Tie one end around the hole and leave the other end dangling. Be sure to use good lengths of twine or rope (see next step).
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    However, leave enough space in between for your body, as one circle will sit on your back, one on your front. The twine or rope sits over your shoulders, so keep this in mind when deciding on the final length.
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    Using leftover pieces of cardboard, cut out shapes that resemble stylized depictions of the sun's rays.
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    If gluing on, allow to dry before proceeding to the next step.
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    Mostly yellow but some orange and red touches to heat it up are fine.
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    You're ready to hit the streets as the sun!
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    How do I make a black circle?
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    Cut a circle out of cardboard as shown in the tutorial, and then paint it black with whatever paint you have on hand. Acrylic or tempera paint would work well, though you may need multiple coats to get a completely opaque, matte color.
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    What all things will I need to use?
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    Cardboard, rope, scissors, glue, yellow and orange paint, pen (optional), yellow or orange clothing.
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    What if I don't have cardboard?
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    If you dress all in yellow, you can pretend you are the sun. The rays of your sun costume don't have to be rigid; you can use yellow fabric to create rays. Any yellow fabric you can fashion into a full, long poncho-type garment can make you look like the sun, especially if you raise your arms up while you are wearing it.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Sturdy cardboard
      • Scissors
      • Twine or rope
      • Paints (yellow, orange, red)
      • Stapler or hot glue gun

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