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Verity from Minecraft: a DIY Halloween costume made from cardboard, worn by Wren, AI-generated model

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Verity from Minecraft

A DIY Verity costume is a big round yellow face worn over all-black clothes: two tall black oval eyes and a thin upturned smile on a bright yellow circle. A pair of cardboard discs worn as a sandwich board makes it in about an hour. It costs about $10, and the simple shape is easy to spot across any party.

TIME
60 min
COST
about $10
SKILL
Some cutting

What you need

  • Two large flat pieces of cardboard, at least 60 cm across
  • Yellow paint or yellow paper and glue
  • Black card or black felt
  • Rope or ribbon for the shoulder straps
  • A pencil and a length of string for drawing the circle
  • Scissors and strong tape
  • A black top, black trousers and a black beanie

How to make it

  1. 1

    Tie a pencil to a 30 cm length of string and hold the other end in the middle of the cardboard. Pull it tight and draw a circle, then cut it out. Repeat for the second disc.

  2. 2

    Paint both circles bright yellow with two coats, or cover them with yellow paper. Let them dry.

  3. 3

    Cut two tall black ovals about 10 cm wide and 20 cm tall. Glue them side by side on the front disc, about 12 cm apart, in the upper half.

  4. 4

    Cut a thin black strip about 25 cm long and 2 cm wide. Curve it into a gentle smile and glue it under the eyes with the ends turned up.

  5. 5

    Punch two holes near the top edge of each disc. Thread rope through them so the discs hang one at your front and one at your back, like a sandwich board.

  6. 6

    Adjust the straps so the front disc sits at chest height and does not hide your feet.

  7. 7

    Wear black clothes and a black beanie underneath so only the yellow circle stands out.

Make it better

  • Keep the face simple. Two ovals and a thin smile are all you need.
  • Use two coats of yellow. One coat of paint shows the cardboard through.
  • Wear all black so the disc seems to float. Add a black beanie to hide your hair.

Questions

How do I make a Verity costume from clothes I already own?

Wear all black, then make a yellow cardboard disc with black eyes and a smile and wear it on your chest. The black clothes make the yellow circle look like it is floating.

Is this an official Verity costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume inspired by the cheerful yellow ball. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character or of Minecraft.

Can I make it with just one disc?

Yes. Make only the front disc and wear it on a strap round your neck. The back disc is just for looks from behind.

Is this a good fancy dress costume?

Yes. It is light, cheap and instantly readable, though you cannot sit down easily with the discs on. Take the straps off when you want a seat.

Unofficial. Verity and the Minecraft names belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The names are used only to describe this homemade parody costume.

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