Spartan helmets are quite unique in their appearance. The Spartan war helmet was generally made of hammered bronze and was quite heavy and hot to wear. Spartan helmets have long been a popular item for collectors and history buffs—and now since the popularity of the movie “300”, Spartan helmets are also popular for costumes. If you can’t quite picture a Sparta helmet, you can find many examples and Spartan helmet pictures on the Internet. You will soon see that while ancient Spartan helmets are made of metal, they are not always the same in appearance. The most popular example of a Sparta helmet is the brass, or gold one with a large crest on the top. If you are responsible for making costumes, and you need a Spartan warrior helmet, here are some tricks and tips for making your costumes come to life.

Spartan Helmets: Ready made

The easiest way to get the Spartan look is by purchasing Spartan helmet replicas through costume suppliers and through dealers. There are many people that specialize in making replicas of ancient Spara helmets to sell to people that need them for costumes or to collect. You can find these Sparta helmets that range a great deal in price. For example, if you just want a costume grade Spartan hoplite helmet, you can probably find one for about $50. However, if you want one that looks like the real deal-a 480 BC Spartan helmet, you will need to be prepared to pay a little more. Replicas of authentic Spartan helmets can cost you in the hundreds depending on how they are made. For the collector, you may even be able to get your hands on the Spartan helmets that were used in the “300” movie. Whichever way you choose, you can find lots of dealers and suppliers of Sparta helmets online.

Make Your Own Spartan Helmets

You can make your own Spartan helmets if you intend on using it for costume purposes. The first thing you will want to do is to get your creative juices flowing. Can you turn an old football helmet into a Spartan helmet? You might be able to if you can paint it and put a crest on the top. You can find instructions on how to make Spartan helmets online. If your child loves the Spartans, then use paper plates or craft foam to construct a Spartan helmet to wear during dress up.