How To DIY A Spooky The Asteroid Costume

As you all know by now, an asteroid nicknamed Spooky will be crossing the Northern Hemisphere this Halloween. To celebrate, the craft gods over at Wholesale Halloween Costumes have put together a tutorial DIY "Spooky" Halloween asteroid costume, so that we can win Halloween and honor Spooky while doing it.

While the burning space debris will be tearing through the sky at 78,000 mph, it poses no threat to us here on Earth. Its path is much too far to illicit worries of a collision but close enough to excite people with fancy, professional-grade telescopes because they'll be able to see it. Despite the fact that the space event won't be visible to the naked eye and is not a danger to us, it's more popular than Beyoncé right now. Everyone is talking about Spooky.

So why not take advantage of the hype and be Spooky? Not to mention, you'll be a great comic relief for the people who will be expecting to see the asteroid shoot through their visible skyline. There's sure to be a few people who missed the memo on the whole telescope thing, and they will be very happy to see you. So find an open space that you don't mind destroying with messy art supplies and get to work on your completely un-scary Spooky costume. Here's what you'll need:

Spray paint and a garbage bag

Find yourself some yellow and red spray paint and a large black garbage bag. Stuff the garbage bag with newspaper or any other recyclable stuffing. Take it all outside and far away from anything you don't want ruined. Spray the hell out of the garbage bag. Go nuts. Mix the red and the yellow streams of paint for a blazing orange. Leave to dry. Once the paint is dry, remove the stuffing, cut holes for your arms and head.

Metallic fringe

Metallic Fringe Curtain, $5, Wholesale Halloween Costumes

This red metallic fringe curtain from Wholesale Halloween Costumes will give you illusion of movement. When you run through the streets, your fringe will fly behind you creating convincing trails. Pull it around your shoulders like a blanket and keep it in place with a few pieces of tape.

Skin suit

Skin Suit, $12, Wholesale Halloween Costumes

Wholesale Halloween Costumes' skin suit will really make your asteroid belly stand out. It will also keep you warm. And I'd go as far to say that it's a staple piece that you'll surely use again ... be it next Halloween or some time in your private life. Put this suit on first, then pull the garbage bag over your head, through the hole. Put the stuffing back inside and secure it by closing off the open end of the bag in between your legs with a rubber band or twist-tie.

Glasses

Sunglasses, $3, Wholesale Halloween Costumes

These jumbo orange glasses will protect your eyes from vigorous space travel and hide your eyes because well, asteroids don't have eyes.

Wig

Wig, $15, Wholesale Halloween Costumes

Your hair is cute and all, but asteroids don't have hair, either. Set your head ablaze with this fiery red and yellow wig from Wholesale Halloween Costumes, it's the perfect final touch.

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