Dress Up as Someone From a Different Galaxy
Design and build a costume imagining an alien from another galaxy using recycled clothes, craft materials, and face paint; describe the character's planet and habits.
Step-by-step guide to Dress Up as Someone From a Different Galaxy
Alien Xenomorph Costume Tutorial
Step 1
Pick a name for your alien.
Step 2
Decide one special feature for your alien such as glowing skin extra arms or antennae.
Step 3
Draw a quick sketch of your alien showing head body clothes and accessories.
Step 4
Gather the materials you need from the Materials Needed list.
Step 5
Choose a base outfit from your recycled clothes to build your costume on.
Step 6
Cut cardboard or fabric into shapes for headgear antennae or shoulder pieces.
Step 7
Attach the cut pieces to your base outfit using glue stick or tape.
Step 8
Reinforce any loose pieces with elastic string or extra tape.
Step 9
Decorate the costume pieces with sequins stickers feathers pom poms and coloring materials.
Step 10
Use face paint to create your alien skin color patterns or extra eyes.
Step 11
Write a short description of your alien’s planet name appearance plants animals weather and three daily habits.
Step 12
Practice moving and making sounds like your alien to learn its habits and poses.
Step 13
Put on your full costume including face paint and all accessories.
Step 14
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have face paint, sequins, or feathers — what materials can I substitute so the costume still looks alien?
Use washable markers or colored tissue paper for face paint, aluminum foil or shiny tape instead of sequins, and crumpled colored paper or pom-poms in place of feathers when you decorate the costume pieces.
My cardboard antennae keep drooping and falling off—how can I make them stay attached and upright?
Reinforce cardboard antennae by folding a double layer of cardboard, anchoring them with elastic string or extra tape to the base outfit or a headband, and use a glue stick plus tape on the attachment point for extra hold.
How can I change this activity for younger or older kids so it's safe but still fun?
For preschoolers use pre-cut shapes, glue stick, stickers, and safe face crayons with adult supervision; for elementary kids let them cut fabric or cardboard and attach with tape or elastic string; for tweens and teens add sewing, hot glue (with supervision), LED lights, or more detailed planet writing.
What are some ways to make the alien costume more unique or interactive after finishing the basic steps?
Add moving parts like elastic 'extra arms,' sew or tape small bells or LED lights into the base outfit for sound or light effects, expand the planet description into a short story or video, and practice and record the alien movements to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about costume design and imaginative play for kids
♻️ Upcycling old clothes into costumes keeps textiles out of landfills and sparks creative new looks.
🌌 Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets — lots of strange worlds to inspire your alien's planet and habits.
🎨 People have used face and body paint in rituals and play for thousands of years — safe washable paints work great for alien faces.
🎭 The term "cosplay" was coined in 1984 by Japanese reporter Nobuyuki Takahashi to describe fans dressing as characters.
👽 The word "extraterrestrial" literally means "outside Earth" — perfect for imagining aliens from another galaxy!
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