Halloween Costume Props, Accessories and Decorations

Match the costume to the prop

Scythe choices, robe ideas and face shading are covered in the grim reaper costume guide. The witch accessories guide pairs the hat and nose, and clip-on vs headband horns explains placement. For a no-makeup option, see clown costume basics.

Practical tips for trick-or-treat night

All our staffs and scythes are hollow or lightweight plastic and weigh a few ounces, so they are easy to carry on a long route. Each comes apart into three or four sections for the car. They are for posing, not swinging, and the glow scythe has small parts that make it unsuitable for children under 3.

Try noses and masks on a few days ahead. The witch nose is latex, the clown nose is hard molded plastic, and strap pressure varies with head size, so remove anything that feels tight. Browse every prop in scythes, staffs and canes.

Decorating with spider web and an eyeball balloon

The spider web looks most convincing pulled thin, in strands, rather than left in clumps. Hook the edges on corners, railings or small pieces of tape, and place the two plastic spiders where they'll catch the eye. Use it indoors or under a dry, covered porch, away from candles, heat and rain. The spider web stretching guide covers density and coverage.

The 22 in bloodshot eyeball balloon fills with air for a placed or hung display, or with helium to float. Inflate it slowly to about 80–90% full. Outdoors, secure it firmly and bring it inside in wind or rain.

Halloween checklist

• Choose the character, then the one prop or accessory that makes it recognizable.
• Assemble props and do a full costume fitting a few days before.
• Check school or event rules before bringing a prop.
• Stretch the spider web and set up the eyeball balloon the day before your party.
• Keep small parts, spiders and uninflated balloons away from young children.