On the weekend I posted on my social media pages about a cardboard spaceship costume the kids and I made using an umbrella, some cardboard and Makedo screws. Since then I have had so many enquiries from people who want to make the cardboard spaceship for halloween. I decided to do a quick post about how easy it was to put together with dimensions and links.
What we used to make the spaceship (Amazon links)
- Blade https://amzn.to/3X4Zsvb
- Metal ruler https://amzn.to/3XrAcRl
- Clear Heavy Duty tape https://amzn.to/3XtRu0j
- Single walled Cardboard
- Makedo Kit https://amzn.to/3yZJTNB
- Kids size 37" clear bubble umbrella https://amzn.to/3TbL7fi
Steps:
- Using single walled cardboard cut out 8 panels (using the dimensions in the below diagram).
- Score the panels where the dotted lines are indicated.
- Punch holes along the side as indicated below (using the provided tool by Makedo)
- Join the panels together with the Makedo screws (using the provided tool by Makedo)
- Place over the open umbrella and secure with clear tape.
Making adjustments to the size:
Make sure your top measurement matches the size of your umbrella. For example, if your top measurement is 28 cm and you subtract the 3 cm overlap, you’ll get 25 cm. This means that when your umbrella is open, it should measure 25 cm across, approximately 2 cm above the rim (this is where the cardboard will sit).
If your measurement differs, you’ll need to adjust all dimensions using the formula below:
(your desired measurement) ÷ 28 = X
Then, multiply all template measurements by this number (X) to scale them correctly to your umbrella size.
By Zygote Brown Designs