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Calculator Costume

Follow these simple instructions to make a Calculator costume for Halloween.

Calculator Costume

Time: 2-4 hours

Effort: Easy — no sewing required

Materials:

  • Big rectangular box
  • Can of gray spray paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Two jars of paint — one blue and one white
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Instructions: Cut the bottom flaps off the box. Cut a hole for the head in the top of box, and holes in the sides for the arms. Spray paint the whole box. Use the flaps to make patterns for the buttons and the display. Paint the buttons and display with the blue paint, and allow to dry. Once dry, paint the numbers on the buttons with the white paint, and allow to dry. Glue all the buttons to the box. You're done!

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