Things You'll Need
Yellow glitter paint
Gold glitter paint
Yellow poster board
Broom
Laminator
Yellow spray paint
Clear packing tape
Scissors
White craft felt
Spirit gum
Paper
Printer
According to Greek mythology, Triton was the son and messenger of Poseidon, and had the tail of a merman. With his conch shell, he could quiet the waves with a single breath. The Greeks depicted him with two fish tails. King Triton also appears as one of the characters in the Disney cartoon "The Little Mermaid." In this role, he is the Sea King and the father of Ariel, the main character. If you are of grand physique, King Triton might be a fun costume to put together for your next Halloween party.
Staff
Step 1
Cut the shape of a trident out of yellow poster board (just the three blades). Run this shape through a laminator. If you don't have one, you can find one at most craft or teacher's supply stores.
Video of the Day
Step 2
Attach the laminated trident blades to the head of your broom, using clear packing tape to obscure the head and hold the blades in place.
Step 3
Spray-paint the shaft of the broom white or yellow. Allow up to 24 hours to dry, depending on the brand of paint.
Beard
Step 1
Print a beard template on computer paper. Many are available online. King Triton traditionally has a long, flowing beard, but match the beard to fit your personal preferences.
Step 2
Place the template on the white craft felt. Draw a line around the template on the felt, and then cut out the felt.
Step 3
Apply spirit gum to the side of the felt that will adhere to your face. Spirit gum is available at most costume shops and many craft shops.
Clothing
Step 1
Find a pair of green or blue wind pants, and find craft fabric to match the color. Cut wavy shapes out of the fabric.
Step 2
Attach the pieces of fabric to the wind pants, either with clear packing tape or safety pins. The pins will hold more effectively, but leaving that many holes in a pair of wind pants will reduce their weather-resistance.
Step 3
Slide on the pants (gently if you've pinned them). Now your costume is complete.
Tip
If you don't mind having your legs more entangled, you can convert a pair of pants to a mermaid tail.
Video of the Day