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    How To Make A SIMS Plumbob

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    This document provides instructions for making a Sims plumbob costume accessory for Halloween or cosplay using origami. The plumbob is created by folding two squares of green paper into a fluted diamond shape that can be connected together in a three-dimensional form. A pipe cleaner is inserted into the diamond and attached to a headband so that the plumbob floats above the wearer's head, replicating the iconic item from the Sims video game series. The instructions take about 10 steps and recommend using sturdy origami paper or copy paper to create a plumbob that is about 6 inches long.

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    How To Make A SIMS Plumbob

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    This document provides instructions for making a Sims plumbob costume accessory for Halloween or cosplay using origami. The plumbob is created by folding two squares of green paper into a fluted diamond shape that can be connected together in a three-dimensional form. A pipe cleaner is inserted into the diamond and attached to a headband so that the plumbob floats above the wearer's head, replicating the iconic item from the Sims video game series. The instructions take about 10 steps and recommend using sturdy origami paper or copy paper to create a plumbob that is about 6 inches long.

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    This document provides instructions for making a Sims plumbob costume accessory for Halloween or cosplay using origami. The plumbob is created by folding two squares of green paper into a fluted diamond shape that can be connected together in a three-dimensional form. A pipe cleaner is inserted into the diamond and attached to a headband so that the plumbob floats above the wearer's head, replicating the iconic item from the Sims video game series. The instructions take about 10 steps and recommend using sturdy origami paper or copy paper to create a plumbob that is about 6 inches long.

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    How To Make A SIMS Plumbob

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    Shelby Goh
    This document provides instructions for making a Sims plumbob costume accessory for Halloween or cosplay using origami. The plumbob is created by folding two squares of green paper into a fluted diamond shape that can be connected together in a three-dimensional form. A pipe cleaner is inserted into the diamond and attached to a headband so that the plumbob floats above the wearer's head, replicating the iconic item from the Sims video game series. The instructions take about 10 steps and recommend using sturdy origami paper or copy paper to create a plumbob that is about 6 inches long.

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    How to make a SIMS plumbob for

    Halloween or cosplay

    If you're into playing The Sims or Sims 2 on your computer, you may want to try on the Sim
    Life for yourself this Halloween. A Sim is an excellent costume, particularly if you're not that
    sure about dressing up. All you need to add to your regular clothing is the green plumbob
    floating above your head (ability to speak Simlish - optional).

    To create this project, I adapted the origami Fluted-Diamond Christmas ornament project
    from the Origami Resource Center - link to diagram below.

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Instructions
    Things You'll Need:
     2 sheets of green origami paper or other perfectly square piece of paper
     Sturdy plastic headband
     pipe cleaner in color that matches your hair (or close enough)

    1. 1

    Take one sheet of paper right side up (some origami paper has a different color on
    each side) and fold diagonally from corner to corner, each way.

    2. 2
    Turn paper over and fold from left to right, then from top to bottom.

    3. 3

    Fold into a square with 2 folds on each side

    Open your paper - wrong side up. Fold along one diagonal, so you have a large
    triangle. Press in corners along the diagonal creases so all the original 4 corners meet
    at the bottom. You should have a square/diamond with a crease down the center as
    shown and 2 layers of folds on each side.

    4. 4

    Your fold should look like a kite

    Take the first fold on the right and stand it up in the center. Squash it down and crease
    -- inserting a pencil all the way to the top helps the tip fold down smoothly. You
    should have a kite shaped diamond.

    5. 5
    Repeat until all layers are folded

    Fold the right side over the left. Repeat Squash fold and and second fold on each
    layer.

    6. 6

    Repeat on second sheet of paper

    Repeat steps 1 through 5 on the second piece of paper -- you should have 2 fluted
    cone shapes.

    7. 7

    Each layer forms a flap or pocket

    When the sections are laid flat, each layer should have either a flap or a pocket.

    8. 8

    Fit flaps and pockets together.

    Carefully work around your shape, sliding flaps and pockets on one cone into the
    pockets and flaps on the other cone.

    9. 9
    Voila!

    You should end with a dimensional diamond that will stay together without tape or
    glue.

    10. 10

    Insert pipe cleaner

    Fold the diamond flat with 4 layers on each side. About 3 inches up from the bottom
    on the center seam, make a small hole (the tip of a small knife is fine for this) Insert
    your pipe cleaner.

    11. 11

    Twist wires together below the plumbob so you have at least 2 inches - so the
    plumbob will appear to float above your head. Wrap ends of the wire tightly around
    the head band to secure and you're good to go.

    Tips & Warnings


     Standard origami paper makes a finished piece about 6 inches long. To make a larger
    piece (more accurate in scale with the Sims game) use bright green copy paper cut
    into 8-1/2 inch squares. Sparkly or foil paper could give the illusion of light.
     Have a few extra pieces of paper to practice with
     Use wire sturdy enough to support the finished shape
     A headband with angles or little teeth is best to keep your plumbob from slipping off
    center.

    Read more: How to make a SIMS plumbob for Halloween or cosplay | eHow.com
    http://www.ehow.com/how_4532798_sims-plumbob-halloween-
    cosplay.html#ixzz1EE1bdvpj

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