Top 10 DIY superhero costume ideas

Take a look at our top 10 tips of how to become your very own DIY Superhero!

Published 1st Apr 2016

Never underestimate the power of duct tape and cardboard boxes!

Take a look at our 10 ten hacks to make yourself a supreme DIY superhero in time for Cash for Kids Superhero Day!

1. The obligatory cape

We all know that every superhero needs a cape… well most! Capes are super easy to make and cheap too! Check out this video of how to create a snazzy cape out of an old T-Shirt. DIY-tastic!

2. Mask

Felt, cardboard, plastic, paint – make a mask! All you need is two holes for your eyes and a bit of string… and you’re off!

3. Printed logo Print off a logo and pin it to your shirt – done!

4. Tin foil

So many different materials, so little time! We all have tin foil laying around the house; why not create a costume out of it? If Lady Ga Ga can, so can you!

5. Cardboard boxes

Love Transformers?! Check out this bobby dazzler!

6. Face paint

Face painting can be extremely effective with DIY costumes. You can paint your full body into an Avatar OR just a mask and be Super Sandra to work!

7. The power of a prop

If Thor can do it, so can you!

8. Duct Tape

Duct Tape – the weapon of champions! You can make anything out of it, why not a snazzy pair of Superhero Boots?!

9. Helmet

Don’t fancy wearing a mask and want to go the whole hog?! Grab some paper paste and newspaper and create your very own helmet.

10. Create your own

Now you have all the tools necessary to create your own costume, why copy another hero when you can be your very own?


Now you have all the ideas and skills needed to create a costume of champions you are all set for Cash for Kids Superhero Day!

Take part this year and help to raise funds for local sick, disadvantaged and disabled children. Register today to be a superhero!