How to Make the Halo for an Angel Costume

Attach the halo in a horizontal position.

In Charles Tazewell's classic story "The Littlest Angel," the angle's halo was alway slipping off his head. It was tarnished where his little hand held it in place as he ran. Attach your angel's halo to a head band to hold it securely in place over her head. Gold or silver tinsel will make the halo sparkle under bright lights.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic head band
• Drill
• Small drill bit
• 12-gauge aluminum wire
• Hot glue
• Tinsel

Instructions

1. Drill a small hole in the headband two inches from the center on each side. The holes will be four inches apart.

2. Cut a 20-inch piece of wire. Stick both ends of the wire up through the holes from underneath. There will be two 8-inch lengths of wire sticking up from the headband. Curve the wire between the holes to match the curve of the headband. Glue the wire to the headband to hold it in place.

3. Cut a 27-inch piece of wire and twist the ends together to make an 8-inch diameter circle.

4. Twist the ends of the wires on the headband around each side of the circle. Use a bit of glue to hold the halo in the proper position.

5. Glue tinsel to the top of the circle of wire. Use several circles of tinsel to make a full halo.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a headband with a lace-like pattern that already has holes to avoid having to drill.