Robot costume with cardboard boxes, children's craft

Costumes are very fun for children, do not miss the occasion to put them on birthday parties, Halloween, carnivals ... this robot costume is very easy to make at home with materials recycled Children's handicrafts help children develop their psychomotor skills, as well as boost their imagination. Wi

Costumes are very fun for children, do not miss the occasion to put them on birthday parties, Halloween, carnivals ... this robot costume is very easy to make at home with materials recycled

Children's handicrafts help children develop their psychomotor skills, as well as boost their imagination. With this recycled craft you will also teach them to take care of the environment.

Materials

Large box (for the body)
Small square box (head)
Shoe box
White acrylic paint
Colored acrylic paint
Plastic bottle caps
Aluminum foil
Colored straws
Glue
Scissors

How to make a robot costume with cardboard boxes

1. Paint the outside of the boxes with white acrylic paint (or the color you prefer as a base). Let them dry, in the large box cut two holes in the upper part of the sides for the arms, and a larger one in the upper part for the head. Pe

2. Paste the shoe box, already painted, on the front of the costume, it will be the 'control panel' of the robot. You can paste it with glue or help you with some heat to make it secure.

3. Paint with the colors that you like the bottle caps (you can also use buttons, badges, etc.). Paste them in the shoe box to make the buttons of the robot, you can also use strips of aluminum foil, a silver scourer or colored cards.

4. Cut out the flaps of the box that will go on the head. Make a hole in the front for the face, calculate the size so that it is appropriate for the child.

5. Make two holes in the upper part and place two straws to make the robot's antennas. Glue the piece of the head making it match the hollow of the big box, and you have your costume !.