Wish you could step back in time to a decade full of color and glamour? Look no further than this far out collection of DIY 70s costumes.
More than just big hair and peace symbols, the 70s represented real change and excitement. It was palpable in the polyester pants and paisley prints everyone wore.
You too can stick it to the man with these homemade disco ball costume ideas. Learn the tips and techniques for creating your own memorable shining ball. Best of all, these homemade costumes really reflect light! You will be the center of every party. So it’s time channel your inner John Travolta and get your groove on.
All that’s left to do is break out your tie dye and start growing an Afro to create your own hip homemade 70s costume for Halloween.
Catch you on the flip side.
I wanted to do a really unique couple’s costume this year. Being the crazy planner that I am, I started early. I came across the idea of creating a disco ball costume while at a dance party in August. With a love for all things shiny, it was decided. I was going to create a … Read more
My husband and I wanted to do a costume for our 15 month old twins that would compliment each other. We wanted something creative and also not too child like. We realize we have only a couple of years before they have their own opinions and want to be dressed up as a superhero or … Read more
I had a few variations of the baby disco ball costume, but in the end this was was the easiest to make and the most comfortable, so my son would actually keep it on. I purchased a pumpkin costume because it was the shape I wanted. I then used it as a pattern and cut out pieces of sparkly … Read more
This great pet dog Halloween costume came about since our dog already comes with his own “fro.” I bought about 2 yards of tie-dyed fabric, and 1.5 yards of brown fringe. This was enough for my child’s costume as well. Plus hippie glasses, wig and necklaces. We already had a shirt for my child. I … Read more
My 6ft 7in tall man added height with his 4 inch white platform shoes and his 5 inch high afro. We always have to go all out with costumes. We go to this amazing costume store in Ft Worth to get the “REAL” stuff. He also had on white polyester pants (which were exciting LOL). … Read more
I made this best ever homemade Disco Ball costume using a palates ball from Wal-Mart. I covered it in a t shirt and then paper mache leaving holes at the top and bottom for my body and making sure the deflate hole was accessible. Then after it dried, I deflated the ball and removed it, … Read more
First of all I used real mirror tiles, tons of them! I combed the internet for the best deal on the tiles and bought about 2000. Which ended up not being enough, so I went to multiple Hobby Lobby’s and Michael’s to buy what they had left. I started about about two weeks before Halloween paper macheing … Read more
Are you going to a 70’s or disco themed Halloween party? Well here is a perfect costume. Everyone will want to dance and party with you and you’ll be the center of the party all night. The costume was easy but time consuming because you have to let each layer dry thoroughly. Once I got through the … Read more
Bigger is Better… Fore these 70s theme costumes, we made the Afros from balloons, paper mache and pillow stuffing to make them super huge. They weren’t heavy & the guys got a lot of comments on them at the Halloween party we went to.
For this homemade disco ball costume you’ll need: Several layers of paper mache, a coat of silver paint, and tons of small glue-gunned on cardboard tiles (covered with tinfoil) and THE HUMAN DISCO BALL is born (complete with internal wallet and drink holder). The best part of this homemade disco ball costume is that when … Read more
Nutty Nostalgia for my wild and carefree ’70’s disco dancing days gave me the inspiration for making a disco ball costume. I also needed a “Theme” for two people, as my friend’s daughter wanted to go to the costume party with me. So I came up with the idea of the Disco Ball and it’s … Read more
First I want to say that English is not my first language so excuse me for the mistakes. I started this Disco Ball Costume about one week from my Halloween party and I was very scared of failing or not doing on time. First, I thought I should use an exercise ball to make the … Read more