My Halloween costume concept is an angel who governs the workings of the galaxy. The various spheres on my head represent planets of different sizes, while the wings on my back symbolize my angelic identity.
For the galaxy horn decoration on the head:
Materials used：
- acrylic sphere: link attached
- Iron wire：Different Dimensions (VFL)
- Small led strip for the little balls (Becky)
- Glow-in-the-dark white paint: link attached
- horn (amazon and shame!!): Link attached
Making process and refection:
My process involved painting the inside of small transparent acrylic spheres with glow-in-the-dark paint to simulate planetary atmospheres. I connected these spheres with wires in a circular arrangement. After completing the soldering for the LED string lights, gamma, and switch, I placed the LED string inside, making the spheres glow. Finally, I attached them to a horned headpiece.
Throughout this project, I learned some valuable lessons. One was the importance of ensuring that no other coating is on the wires before soldering; they need to be sanded down first. Also, during testing, it’s essential to solder everything first and then conduct tests. I also learned some Arduino programming knowledge.
If I were to make this decoration again, I might suspend the galaxy spheres above my head using wire. I’d also consider adding a motor and corresponding Arduino code to make my “galaxy” rotate.
My Arduino Code
My Circuit Diagram:
For the angel wing:
Materials used:
- Warping foam: Fedex
- Iron wire: VFL
- Old white T-shirt
Making process and refection:
I started my wing-making process with a wire frame for the structure. Then, I used fabric from old clothes to create a flat surface between the wires. I cut foam into three different sizes—large, medium, and small—to mimic feathers and glued them in the natural growth direction on the wings. Finally, I used curved wires to wrap the wings around my arms for support.
Throughout this project, I learned the importance of collaboration. A big thanks to Tong and Ana for helping me to achieve this last-minute idea, and to Monty, who taught me how to secure the wires. If I were to make the wings again, I’d make the back fuller to give them a more authentic wing-like appearance.
Thanks for listening and watching!!!