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DIY Han Solo Belt and Holster

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September 12, 2023 · Karen · Leave a Comment

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I decided to detail out my DIY Han Solo Belt and Han Solo Holster for anyone that wants to make their own. Don’t miss my other post detailing out the rest of the Han Solo Costume.

DIY Han Solo Belt, Gun and Holster
Pin this post to make your own lightweight, cheap Han Solo Belt and Han Solo Holster

I started off using this tutorial and modified it to simplify the design and keep the belt lightweight since I was running in it. It was also very inexpensive. The only thing I had to purchase was the craft foam.

Han Solo Belt Materials:

  • 2 sheets of brown craft foam
  • glue gun
  • brown thread and needle
  • thin Cardboard (I used soda 12 pack box)
  • black and silver duct tape
  • paper coin wrappers (could substitute something else if necessary)
DIY Han Solo Belt Details

I started by cutting three 1  1/2″ – 2″ strips from a sheet of foam. I needed a little more than 2 strips to create the main part of the belt. Han wears his belt low slung on his hips, so keep that in mind when you’re making the belt.

I connected the strips together using hot glue along the edges and then sewed brown foam squares over each connection. This hid the glue, made the connection more secure and also created a more rugged look.

Han Solo Belt Buckle Run Disney Costume

It took a few attempts to get the right shape and size for the belt buckle. I started by tracing the shape and “eyeballing” the design next to the belt.

Once I had the right design, I cut it out of a piece of spare craft foam and then covered it with silver duct tape.

Han Solo Belt Buckle

I attached the buckle to the end of one side of the belt using my hot glue gun. To keep the belt lightweight I used velcro instead of snaps or actual buckles on the belt.

Hot glue helped adhere the velcro to the belt. Once the belt was on, the velcro wasn’t visible.

Han Solo Belt details

I added a few more details to the belt but kept the design simple. In addition to a few more square pieces of foam, I attached a few bullets to the belt. I cut a paper coin wrapper in half and then covered each side with silver duct tape.

I used more brown craft foam and hot glue to attach my bullets to the belt. This added a little more detail without too much weight.

Han Solo Running Costume Gun and Holster

In the interest of minimizing weight, I made my own cardboard gun. You could get more accurate with this but I just found a simple gun profile online and used it to cut a gun shape out of a soda box (extra thin cardboard ;-)).  

Then I covered it with brown foam, and silver and black duct tape. I used leftover brown foam to create the holster. Be sure to trace the holster on paper first to make sure it’s big enough for your own “gun.” I used a rough stitch to finish off the holster and attach it to my belt.

Run Disney Costume Han Solo Belt and Holster
DIY Han Solo Belt, Han Solo Holster and blaster

There you have it, a fairly easy, and lightweight Han Solo belt and Han Solo holster. It’s perfect for a simple Star Wars craft, dress up accessory or Star Wars Run Disney costume piece.

Don’t miss the rest of my Han Solo costume details from our Star Wars Run Disney event.

More Star Wars Crafts

  • Make a string of lightsaber lights
  • Star Wars BB9E Pumpkin
  • BB-8 Diaper Cake
  • Dark Side Shirt
  • D0 Droid Craft
This post was originally published May 15, 2015.

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I'm a mom to two boys, Arizona native, and travel lover. Desert Chica is my place to share a peek into our life and the easy and inexpensive costumes, crafts and desserts I like to make. “If I can do it, anyone can!” Learn more about me here.

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