For the 2010 Halloween season, costume retailers have released a commercial BP oil spill Halloween costume. The costume that is popularly stocked among retailers is a green workman's jumpsuit that appears to be stained with "oil" all over it. There is a BP logo on the chest, and the model who is shown in promotional stills for the costume is shown carrying a large wrench and has black makeup "splattered" on his face. The costume is retailing for between $35-$45 in the U.S.

Other ideas for making a BP oil spill costume at home have been circulating around the Web. Some of the ideas including dressing up as fish or mermaids covered in oil, while others discuss dressing up as the oil spill itself.

Accessories for an oil spill-inspired costume--whether store-bought or homemade--can include large tools covered in oil, blue prints for shoving garbage down a pipe, plastic/plush sea creatures, or Zattarins rice boxes. All of the above accessories, naturally, work best if covered in a dark oil-like substance.

In order to achieve the finishing touches on a Halloween costume, most websites recommend adding some fake oil to accessories and face makeup. This can be seen in the promotional stills for the commercial BP oil spill costume available at stores.

Making this fake oil can be done by modifying fake blood recipes so that the color comes out browner or blacker. One of the most typical recipes (which may leave stains), calls for clear corn syrup, food coloring and (optionally) milk. The ingredients can be combined in a bowl until the right consistency and color, using milk to thicken the mixture.http://www.costumesupercenter.com/fakeblood.html