Any boy or girl can become a mechanical robot costume for Halloween and Trick-or-Treating with the aid of two packing cases and a little work. There is only one precaution, do your “scaring of friends and family” in a safe place if you can not see properly out of your mask. If you are going to use this costume for trick-or-treating, MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN SEE PROPERLY. Otherwise, Do not attempt to walk off the sidewalk or cross a street while wearing your robot costume unless your Mom / Dad/ Grandparents / etc are with you to hold your hand while crossing the street.

How to Make a Robot Costume with Cardboard Boxes for Halloween Costume

CRAFTS MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL NEED:

To make a robot costume, you will need the following materials.

- Large cardboard carton / box to fit from your shoulders to below your waist line

- Small cardboard carton / box to fit over your head

- Over-sized workman’s gloves

- Paints

- Paint brushes

- Crayons

- Scissors

Step 1

Remove the lids or covers off of both cartons and throw them away as you will not need them.

Step 2

Start with the larger of the two cartons / boxes. Cut a hole in the top large enough to get your head through.

Step 3

Cut 2 arm holes in the sides of the box / carton, near the top for your arms.

Step 4

Now take the smaller box. Cut out a slot, about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide, in the front of the carton at your eye level.

Step 5

Decorate the costume with outer space designs, in paints or crayons.

How to Put Your Robot Costume On

To put on the robot costume, hold the body carton high over your head, and slip your head and arms through the proper holes. The body carton should rest comfortably on your shoulders. Slip the smaller carton over your head. Your eyes should be able to focus through the slot. Pull a pair of workman’s gloves over your hands and you are ready to have a little fun scaring your friends.

PLEASE READ BEFORE WEARING ON TRICK OR TREAT

If you are going to use this costume for trick-or-treating, MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN SEE PROPERLY. Otherwise, Do not attempt to walk off the sidewalk or cross a street while wearing your robot costume unless your Mom / Dad/ Grandparents / etc are with you to hold your hand while crossing the street.

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