With the mixture created the process of applying the newspaper strips to the exercise balls commenced. No exact science, just experiment with it. I used a water and flour mixture that was a smooth consistency without being to runny. The next step was to make my paper mache mixture. This was done so that the paper mache would not stick to the exercise balls. Once the balls were inflated to the desired size, I wrapped them in plastic wrap (Saran wrap). For my kids, this was approximately 18” or 57” in circumference. The diameter was a number large enough to fit both kids without being too large. To make the rounded heads of the costumes I used two exercise balls inflated to the desired diameter. The solution for the heads… paper mache! That’s right, newspaper, flour, water and time!! The final product had to be sturdy enough to withstand being worn by two kids, but light enough to be comfortable for those same kids. Given that Minions have a rounded head and cylindrical body, how to make these provided the largest challenge. I even had a few offers inquiring on purchasing them!! They turned out great and the kids received a lot compliments and “ooh’s and ahh’s” while out trick or treating. All the materials used are readily available and the total cost was about $35 for each… bearing in mind that I already had many of the materials on hand. The goal for the Minion costumes was to make them look as realistic as possible without breaking the bank. The following pages detail “The Making of the Minions” in our house. Both kids liked the idea of the homemade kids couple costume and dad (me!) liked the challenge. This year’s discussion gravitated toward those lovable characters from Despicable Me, The Minions. From princesses and witches to mummies and ninja’s (and everything in between!!), Halloween gets the creative juices flowing. With an 11 year old girl and 8 year old boy, the options always vary. Here’s how I made these Minion costumes – as is customary in our house, early October brings about the conversation of “What are we going be for Halloween?”.
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