Looking for a costume that’s a head turner, but don’t have a lot of time or money to spend on it? You’ll love this idea: make your own Medusa costume! Not into Medusa? Find a lot more costume ideas HERE.
This is one of my quick “go to” costumes. I’ve worn it a few times and it always attracts a lot of attention. It’s kind of hard not to stare at the lady with snakes on her head! I tend to wait till the last minute to decide what to wear for Halloween, and this quick costume is perfect for procrastinators (or very busy people!) like me.
To make the head piece, you’ll need:
a sturdy headband
several large rubber snakes
small rubber snakes
chenille sticks
(I found all the items needed for this costume at the Dollar Tree except for the large snakes, which I found in the toy section at Dollar General.)
Place one snake on the headband and bind it on using a chenille stick. I’ve found that a plastic headband works well, especially one that has opening in it. You can pull the chenille sticks through the openings and twist them tightly to hold the snakes in place.
Repeat this with the other snakes. Angle the snakes in different directions so they seem to be looking all around you.
Use the chenille sticks to attach the smaller snakes directly to your hair.
To complete the costume, use a white sheet to make a toga. Sometimes I paint my face and hands green for added dramatic effect.
Have fun turning heads with this Medusa costume! Send me a picture if you decide to be Medusa this year. I’d love to see it! For more last minute costume ideas, check out my other DIY costume ideas. Have fun creating something fun and unique to wear on Halloween!
michelle cantu says
Super Cool! I may have to be medusa. I am usually scrambling for a last minute costume.
Kadie says
What a fun idea!!
Jeannie Clemens says
I’m having nightmares tonight!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
That is so cool! Medusa is such an awesome character. Hope you will enter it in the Costume Contest starting Oct 13.
For details –
http://www.createcraftlove.com/2012/09/handmade-halloween-costume-contest.html
Alvina Castro says
My mom actually did somthing like this a couple years back with dollar store snakes too. its a really great and easy to do costume
Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.com says
This is great! 🙂 Of course, no surprise there.
chelsea says
what type of headband did you use? pleases answer 🙂
Morena Hockley says
Hi Chelsea! I used a wide plastic headband. I hope that helps!!
Anonymous says
So, the chenille sticks/pipe cleaners held those large snakes well???
-Diane
Morena Hockley says
Hi Diane,
Yes, they really do!
Chelsea says
Thank you!!! 😀 I tried using other type of headbands but it got to difficult. Thanks for putting this up.
Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says
Love this! I tried to convince my family this year to have me be Medusa, and they all go as zombies, but they all wanted to be zombies.
Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus says
This is so fun!!!
Michelle says
That is great!
Jennifer Johnson says
Hi. Love this idea? Is that a sheet you are wearing? It looks like it’s on the shoulders and under the arms to make sleeves. Would love to know how you did it.
nrdygrl says
The sheet appears to have a slit cut un the center and worn ponch style with a cord to belt it. Is this correct?
Morena Hockley says
Yes,that is basically it!
Jennifer Havery Johnson says
Hi Morena. I used your ideas to make my Halloween costume this year. I used the pipe cleaners and rubber snakes for the headpiece. I bought a dress and shoes from a thrift store. I got some other materials from the craft store, for the belt. I made my jewelry pieces from a gold belt and some beading materials I already had. I bought some specialty lenses and used fishnet stockings to put green makeup on my face for the snake skin look. It worked out great and I even won second place in a costume contest! Thanks for the ideas!
Morena Hockley says
Jennifer, you made my day. Thanks for sharing that with me, and congrats on your win! I LOVE the idea of using fishnets to create snake skin. Genius idea. I’d love to see pictures if you want to share them!
Jennifer Havery Johnson says
Thanks, Morena! Yes, I would certainly love to share some photos of my costume. I will post them to your FB page, if that’s OK. It is by far my favorite Halloween costume I’ve ever worn. Thanks again for the ideas!
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Cristin Frank says
so creative!! BTW, I love your blog design!
Morena Hockley says
Thank you! I’m so happy with the design, too! 🙂