Take Me To Your Leader
If aliens exist, then we are aliens to them. Embark on an interplanetary adventure in an earth-made flying saucer.
All you need is some cardboard, an umbrella and Makedo (of course) to make this Upcycled Fantastic Object (UFO).
Follow these simple steps to make your own unique costume for Halloween, a dress-up party or interstellar at-home fun.
Preparation
What you need
Makedo cardboard construction tools and connectors
Pencil & ruler
Single walled cardboard
Step 1: Measure out 8x Panels
Measure, cut and fold
Following the template, mark up the cardboard and cut out eight (8) panels.
Fold along the dotted lines and cut the rest.
Step 2: Connect the Panels Together
Fold, attach and repeat
Fold the edge of each panel over the neighbouring piece and secure with three (3) Makedo Scrus.
Repeat until you have created a closed octagonal shape.
Note: If you are using a different sized umbrella, you may need to make some adjustments to the size of the octagonal opening. For best fit, it should be slightly smaller than the widest part of the open umbrella.
Step 3: Assemble the UFO
Insert umbrella
Insert the open umbrella up through the octagonal opening. The edge of the umbrella should be larger than the opening and will be held in place by the cardboard panels.
For extra hold, you can use small straps of cardboard and a couple of Makedo Scrus to sandwich some of the umbrella tips against the inside edge of the octagonal opening.
Step 4: Make It Your Own
Decorate
Now you can have fun customising this design with LED lights, tinsel, space decorations and more!
