Grellow Studio

So, you want to make your very own DEVO hat (AKA Energy Dome) for an upcoming 80’s party, Halloween party, or just to wear to work to be more efficient. I’m guessing you have no time to buy one, or you just want to be creative and get some attention. Well, you’re about to be the big hit at whatever function you’re about to attend – you may even get that fat raise you’ve been hoping  for!

Here’s what you’ll need (from any hobby/craft store): 2 styrofoam rings (flat wreaths), 3 styrofoam discs (3 different sizes – 10″, 8″, 6″), hot glue, red spray paint (styrofoam friendly)
Price: $30
Time: 15 minutes + 1 hour dry time of spray paint

For the most part, just stack the materials up and glue them together—but there is an order to this madness. From top to bottom, you should start with the 6″, 8″, then 10″ discs. Then put the flat sides of the “flat wreath’s” together (so the rounded ends face away from each other). Then, glue that bad boy together.

If this takes you longer than 10 minutes, something may be wrong, or you’ve started the DEVO party too early and the alcohol is taking its effect on the Energy Dome-less body.

I rounded the corners of the discs so they weren’t so pointy, but this isn’t necessary.

Now go spay some fire engine red paint on that white dome. Although you’ll want your DEVO style to rub off on others, let your DEVO hat dry for an hour or so before any red paint rubs off on yourself or surrounding victims.

Lastly, you may want to wear a headband or put something soft in the hat so you don’t rub the skin off your forehead (lesson learned).

For the rest of the outfit:
• I picked up the Indiana Jones hat/whip package at Party City for $15. Now I’ve got the wicked hat for leisure wear around town and can whip-it in the process.
• I got a black turtle neck and black shorts at a thrift store for 5 bucks total.
• I had some safety goggles already, but you can pick up some racket ball goggles, swimming goggles, or other kind of clear eyewear.
• I also had black socks and shoes to fit the bill.

So, the entire outfit cost me around 50 bucks. A bit pricey, but not too shabby considering how easy and efficient the process was. And if that’s too spendy, just make the DEVO hat and slip into that yellow, emergency rain suit stored in the back of your car (I’d consider this an emergency). Tape the letters D-E-V-O onto the suit with electrical tape, and get to the party!

If you need any clarification on how to make a DEVO hat, drop me a comment. And if you made a DEVO hat, I’d love to hear from ya!

And for reference:

Here’s a link to the DEVO song – “Whip It”

An interview with DEVO (explaining how the ‘energy dome’ works)

Tags: DEVO hat, Energy Dome, how to

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