How to Turn Zip Ties Into a Halloween Costume

Hey guys! I’m going to show you how to turn zip ties into a Halloween costume. I love this zip tie hack for space Halloween costume ideas. Here’s a great one for a space warrior princess.

Tools and materials: 

  • Headband
  • Zip ties
  • Hot glue gun
  • Plastic arch
  • Rhinestones
  • Decorative stars
  • String of pearls
  • String of beads
  • Silver spray paint
  • Artificial flowers
  • Scissors
  • Silver fabric
Creating an accessory for a space Halloween costume idea

1. Add zip ties

Take a simple headband and tie zip ties around the top of it creating a spiky crown.

Creating an accessory for a space Halloween costume idea

2. Decorate

Glue a variety of decorative elements to the zip ties. Start by gluing a plastic arch to the zip ties, then add decorative elements to that, such as stars.

Creating an accessory for a space Halloween costume idea

Glue some flowers to the sides and a string of pearls to the base of the headband.

Creating an accessory for a space Halloween costume idea

Add some rhinestones to the tips of the zip ties.

Creating an accessory for a space Halloween costume idea

Tie a string of beads to the headband so they will hang loose over the forehead.

Creating an accessory for a space Halloween costume idea

3. Spray paint

Spray paint the entire thing with silver spray paint.

Creating an outfit for the space Halloween costume idea

4. Matching outfit

Wrap yourself in some type of silver material or fabric and you’re ready for space travel.

Space Halloween costume idea
Space Halloween costume idea

Space Halloween costume idea

Homemade costumes are the best way to have fun, get creative, and make something completely original. Who knew you could use zip ties to make a costume?


Give this project a try and leave me a comment to let me know how it goes. 


Next, DIY Your Halloween Headpiece for another spooky look.

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  • Liz Liz on Sep 28, 2024
    I love and have fun making costumes. Reminds me when there was no costumes to buy you had to make your own 😊
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