Heading to a festival soon? Use your creativity and make DIY accessories instead of wasting money.

Whether you're heading to Burning Man, Glastonbury, or any other festival this season, you need to prepare yourself. Events like this are great fun, but they also present some challenges to those without experience.

Join us as we explore some of the best DIY projects for festival-goers to enhance their adventure, save money, and avoid problems on their trip, all from veterans of countless festivals across the globe.

Most festivals involve a little bit of camping. Pitching your tent, keeping it secure, and making it comfortable will be easier with the DIY projects we've found.

Locking a tent to prevent theft at a festival doesn't work. A sharp object can tear through a tent in no time, which means that anyone who wants to break in can do so. Tent tamper locks give you the chance to see if anyone has accessed the inside of your tent without permission. This 3D printable tamper lock by ChTuna on Thingiverse has to break to open, making it impossible for your tent to open without you knowing.

Most tents come with a set of pegs that are used to secure them to the ground. Pegs like this are easy to lose and hard to force into the ground, making this 3D printable alternative a great choice.

Rather than pushing, you can twist these tent pegs to sink them, providing a firm hold to keep your tent secure. This one's made by Vladikas on Thingiverse, and the STL files are free to download and print at home.

Only a few things are more irritating than being woken up by other festival-goers tripping on your tent's ropes. You will need some glow-in-the-dark filament for this project, but creating your own rope glow clips is easy with Makulator's free design on Thingiverse.

Attach the clips to your tent's lines and let the sun charge them throughout the day. Then, once the sun sets, people will be able to see your tent's lines and (hopefully) avoid tripping on them.

Illuminating a tent with a torch is notoriously difficult, especially when you're trying to hang it in the dark. Creating your own camping lantern is a cheap and effective way to solve this problem, and you probably have the parts you need already. The YouTube video above shows an easy DIY camping lantern that will easily keep your tent bright without forcing you to spend a fortune.

Choosing the proper clothing for your next festival is vital, but what else can you do to make your outfits festival-ready? You have to consider climate, comfort, and durability when choosing your clothing for an event like this. So, let's look at some accessories that can come in handy.

Shutter sunglasses have become a popular choice for festival-goers over the years, providing sun protection that doesn't fog up or get dirty. Of course, you can buy your shutter sunglasses once you arrive at the festival you're visiting, but you could also make some for yourself right now if you have a 3D printer.

You can follow Umake's project on Thingiverse and download the STL files to make curved shutter sunglasses that are attractive, unique, and easy to print.

This next DIY festival accessory is perfect for anyone passionate about sewing and textiles. Making your own sun hat is a great way to spruce up your festival attire and have something unique to wear.

The YouTube video above takes you through the whole process of making a sun hat, giving you the chance to choose your own fabric. A hat like this will also provide sun protection, which is great for festivals during summer.

As any festival veteran would tell you, preparing for sunshine and rain is always a good plan. Making your walking shoes waterproof will save you from having to carry extra footwear for wet weather, and the video above shows you how to achieve this with items you have at home.

Not many situations are worse than walking around a festival site with wet shoes, but you don't have to put yourself through this if you waterproof them first.

It's all too easy for clothing to get dirty at a festival, but cleaning it is a different story. Without access to a washing machine, a washboard is the best option for those who want to keep their garments sparkling while camping.

This simple 3D printable DIY washboard by SongSeeker is an excellent tool for this job. Simply get your clothing wet with soapy water and rub it against the board to remove dust and dirt.

Keeping your possessions safe is always a priority. Pickpockets and other criminals often target people at festivals, but you can find easy ways to protect the items that you need.

Secure stash containers can be attached to your clothing to make it extremely difficult for others to take them. This example of a key fob container from muzz64 on Thingiverse is a great example, but you can find other DIY stash options online.

Much like making your own sun hat, creating a backpack from scratch is a great way to enjoy a unique accessory for your festival trip. The video above takes you through this whole process, giving you handy tips and tricks to create a strong backpack that is perfect for festivals.

Once your new DIY backpack is ready, you just need to make sure that you pack it with everything you need for your trip.

Spiked drinks are a common issue at festivals and other environments with alcohol consumption. Protecting yourself can be as simple as covering your drink.

This anti-spike drink cap from Robee Shepherd on Printables is a prime example of this. You can find similar 3D printable devices that will protect your drinks while you're having fun at festival grounds.

Festivals can be fun and entertaining, but it's worth making sure you have everything you need before you set off. However, you don't have to waste money on things you can make yourself.

So, make something creative and stand out from the rest of the crowd with your unique set of accessories. The DIY projects in this article can help you achieve this goal while learning something new in the process.

Samuel is a UK-based technology writer with a passion for all things DIY. Having started businesses in the fields of web development and 3D printing, along with working as a writer for many years, Samuel offers a unique insight into the world of technology. Focusing mainly on DIY tech projects, he loves nothing more than sharing fun and exciting ideas that you can try at home. Outside of work, Samuel can usually be found cycling, playing PC video games, or desperately attempting to communicate with his pet crab.

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