DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stick Figure Costume

Outshine your friends this Halloween with a costume that's easy to make and so much fun to wear.

Materials Needed

  • black shirt, pants, shoes & hat
  • long, flexible glow sticks with connectors
  • clear packing tape

Tape Glow Sticks to Shirt

Connect glow sticks together until you have a strand that stretches the length of your wingspan (from wrist, across the chest, to other wrist). Starting in the middle of the upper chest, use clear packing tape to secure glow stick to black shirt (Image 2). Secure glow sticks down the front of the arms, taping at the upper arm and wrist. Wrap tape completely around the arm for extra security (Image 3).

Attach Torso, Legs & Head

Use tape to secure a straight glow stick line (the stick figure's torso) from the sternum to right below the belly button (Image 1). This line will connect the wingspan arch to the leg arch. To create the stick figure legs, create another arch of glow sticks similar to that of the wingspan, encircling the hips, upper thighs and ankles with tape to keep glow sticks in place (Image 1). Create a stick figure head by connecting both ends of one glow stick to create a large circle. Tape the circle at the sternum (Image 2) and on the top of the head (Image 3). Wear a black hat to prevent tape from sticking to hair. 

Get Glowing

Cut the lights and bask in the glow.

Need a last minute Halloween costume? With some black clothing and a pack of glow necklaces, you can whip up this bright outfit in less than 10 minutes.

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stick Figure Costume

Need a last minute Halloween costume? With some black clothing and a pack of glow necklaces, you can whip up this bright outfit in less than 10 minutes.

Photo by: Chelsea Faulkner

Chelsea Faulkner

Next Up

5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt

We're taking the plain white tee to a whole new level.

Paper Bag Halloween Costumes 3 Ways

Save time and money this year by crafting these adorable paper bag Halloween costumes.

3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps

Do you love avocado toast? Eggs and bacon? Doughnuts and coffee? Turn your favorite breakfast (or pregnancy craving) into an easy, adorable Halloween costume for your baby bump and a friend.

Make This Easy-to-Sew Spider Hand Puppet for Halloween

No sewing machine is required for this darling spider hand puppet!

How to Make a Classic Tulle Tutu

This pretty DIY skirt looks adorable as a flower girl dress, a Halloween costume, for ballerinas-in-training or just for the fun of it. Almost no sewing is involved to create this classic tulle tutu, making it a great project for beginner-level crafters.

5 Tips for Living in a Haunted House

If you find yourself with an unwanted roommate of the ghost variety, heed this advice. Plus, see what happens when a couple chooses charm over potential ghosts on an episode of House Hunters.

DIY Garden Gnome Halloween Costume

No costume ideas? "Gnome" problem. With a few common craft items and some everyday clothing pieces, you can quickly transform yourself and your plus one into the perfect garden-guarding pair.

Mom and Child Halloween Costume: Milk and Cookies

A toddler is a mom's constant companion, so why not dress alike for Halloween? These adorable handmade milk and cookie costumes are budget friendly using basic craft supplies and household materials you probably already have on hand.

Kids' Halloween Costume: Candy Dots

In a pinch for a clever homemade Halloween costume? No worries, you can quickly whip up this sweet costume for your child.

No-Sew Halloween Pet Costume: Flower

Easily turn craft foam sheets into an oversized flower costume for your dog or cat. Attaching the foam flower to your pet's harness ensures they'll be comfortable while enjoying the Halloween festivities.

More from:

Halloween Ideas

What's New in Handmade

On TV

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss HGTV in your favorite social media feeds.