R2D2

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I want to be R2D2 for Halloween. Maybe a sexy R2D2, I don't know, both are equally ridiculous.

Think about it. I can't, I just start laghing.

Anyway, I figured out what to do for my torso: easy, just a piece of foam wrapped around and painted in all the right places with all the right gadgets in their designated holes. Possibly some beep maker inside.

I've been really confused about the head ,though. What can be large enough, and what can I do to make it act like a hat? I originally wanted to just buy one of those cyllindrical trash cans, but figured that the foam would be soo much easier and way more comfy. But now I'm stuck on the hat.

A cooking utensil? Is there something that looks like that? How do I wear it?

How can I get my "sleeves" to be the shape of his legs? I thought paper mache would be easy, but now I'm stumped on what I'm covering to achieve that shape. And is there a way to make paper mache dry faster??

If I do go for the "sexy R2D2" costume, what should I wear on my legs? I can do black boots and white tights. Is there a super-easy pattern for a silver fabric skirt?

Thanks a lot for your ideas ahead of time. I love you, girls <3<4