With all this space travel going on, our children don't have to be billionaires to enjoy their very own imaginative space play. All you really need to make your child (or yourself) their very own Astronauts Helmet is some cardboard, cardboard tubes and a plastic bottle (and a couple other bits and bobs.)
It seemed fitting to make the next cardboard template a space helmet, because we have been watching all the latest space exploration with fascination and interest. It's opened up a lot of thought provoking conversation in house about the future.
Creating an astronaut helmet from upcycled cardboard is not only a captivating DIY adventure but also a significant step towards embracing sustainability. By repurposing materials that are often overlooked, you contribute to a greener future while nurturing your creativity and scientific curiosity. So, grab yourself a cardboard tube, clear plastic bottle, gather some cardboard, and embark on a remarkable mission to fashion a truly stellar astronaut costume from upcycled materials!
Download the link below to receive the printable template. Which includes written and illustrated instruction, as well as a links to a walk through video on how to put the helmet together.
Things you will need:
Astronaut Helmet Template
Single Walled Cardboard (2-3 mm thick, toy and electrical boxes are the best to use for this)
Home Printer and paper (Letter/A4)
Acetate (or a circular large clear plastic bottle, measuring at least 29cm in circumference and has a flat section of at least 13.5cm.) https://amzn.to/3XvoVzq
x2 Jeans buttons and tac(Updated link with new screw in tacs)
Cardboard tubes (from paper towels, wrapping paper rolls etc...)
Craft Blade https://amzn.to/3X4Zsvb
Scissors https://amzn.to/3ThKilj
Hot glue gun https://amzn.to/3MlT9i9
Glue sticks https://amzn.to/3Xfe8rE
Blu-tac (Sticky tac) https://amzn.to/3yMtqMJ
Masking tape https://amzn.to/3yWT69j
Paper Straw https://amzn.to/3Z3l2mx
The above links are to amazon products we currently use for making cardboard costumes. (they may differ from the video) but please use whatever available, these are suggestions.
Check out this short fun video on how this DIY Cardboard Astronaut Helmet comes together, see if you are up for the challenge of making this fun costume.
Blast off into creativity as you embark on a sustainable space adventure. Join the sustainable DIY revolution and launch your own DIY space odyssey today!
By Zygote Brown Designs
