How to Make a King Midas Halloween Costume

In mythology King Midas was the unfortunate man who was given the ability to turn anything he touched into gold. The gift turned out to be a curse, as he couldn't touch his loved ones without disastrous results. Use the information below to make a King Midas Halloween costume.

Instructions

1. Buy a crown. Although you can make your own crown, it's not difficult to find a cheap crown at a costume store that will look more realistic. If you choose to make a crown, just buy some gold card stock or heavy paper and cut out a crown shape. Staple together the ends to form a circle that you can sit on top of your head.

2. Remember to include a scepter. A scepter is a heavily decorated staff-like object made of precious metal. Tape together a couple of paper towel cardboard rolls to create a staff. Then, buy some gold foil and cover the rolls with it. Decorate the scepter with fake jewels--simply cut out various shapes from brightly colored construction paper and paste them onto the foil.

3. Wear a tunic over your clothes. You can make a tunic easily by purchasing a brown T-shirt that's a few sizes too big and cutting off the sleeves.

4. Use a length of purple or red velvet material to create a robe that you'll wear over the tunic. Attach thick string or ribbon to one end of the material and use it to tie the robe around your neck.

5. Enlist the help of a female friend to dress up as your queen. All of her clothing should be gold; use gold face and body paint to color her skin gold too. Tell people that you touched her and she turned to gold.