A creative and quick costume for emergencies.

1. COSTUME
How to Create an
Emergency Halloween
Costume
This is a unique and imaginative
costume utilizing everyday items.
Created with drawing illustration
By Elly Potamianos

2. Figure 1
How to Create an Emergency Halloween
Costume, that’s Unique, Creative, and with
Originality
By Elly Potamianos
First, the items necessary to create a last minute costume must be within our
practical reach for this unique object. Yes, it is a four side dotted gambling dice
found in all casinos (See Figure 1).
You will need a cardboard box large enough to fit the individual’s shoulders
(Figture 2). Then remove the folding flaps from the upper side (this will be the
bottom). Cut a circular hole at the top to fit the head by measuring and drawing a
circle in the middle. The best method is to draw a cross within the circle and cut
it up to the circumference prior to cutting around. Then draw the two circles for
the arm holes on the sides. Make sure they are close to the top or at a
comfortable range for the arms to come out.
Paint the cardboard box completely white (or rubber cement white poster board
for a smoother surface if necessary) and either draw, or cut out and paste the
black dots on each side (front, back, and the two sides) with numeric variations.
Of course, if you’ve already found and saved a nice white box then the work is
even less.
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3. Figure 2
Dress the subject in black leotards and top with long black sleeves. For makeup,
paint the face half white and half black, and cover the head with a black tight cap.
A staff is optional. With an old broom stick, puncture/drill a hole in an already or
painted black ball and insert unto the stick. Then apply a little glue.
This is not only quick, easy, and affordable costume to make, but practical. There
are no visual obstructions for safety purposes and there’s room for additional
layers of clothing under the box for colder weather.
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