Halloween

DIY Hacks & How To’s: Pepper’s Ghost Illusion

Pepper’s Ghost is a special effects technique for creating transparent ghostly images. This technique has been a staple of theaters and haunted houses since John Pepper popularized it in the 1800’s. It works by reflecting an image of the ghost off of a sheet of plexiglass. The plexiglass is set at a 45 degree angle in front of the audience. At this angle the background remains clearly visible, but it also reflects a partial image of the ghost that is located off to one side.

Continue Reading September 30th, 2013 Jason Poel Smith

How-To: Trick or Treat Tote

Forget the flimsy plastic pumpkin—take your little ones out in DIY style with this sturdy trick or treat tote!

Continue Reading September 30th, 2013 Haley Pierson-Cox

DIY Witch Shoes

A classic Halloween costume is a wicked witch, and creating pointy-toed witch shoes would be an excellent way to kick the look up a notch. See how on Life Art Collide.

Continue Reading September 27th, 2013 Meg Allan Cole

The Art of the Halloween Costume Cardboard Sword

The safest, most versatile and inexpensive way to make a costume sword is by way of foam or cardboard. Both can be easily obtained and are lightweight, but cardboard is easier to cut-out, layer with multiple designs and color with spray paint. A cardboard sword can become as over-the-top or simplistic as you want at barely any cost or time.

Continue Reading September 27th, 2013October 5th, 2015 Homemadegameguru24

DIY Hacks & How To’s: Motion Tracking Skull

Interactive Halloween props are always fun. So in this project I designed a simple motion tracking system that will make your Halloween props turn to look at people and follow their movements as they walk by.

Continue Reading September 26th, 2013 Jason Poel Smith

Wanted: Halloween Projects, Props, and Creepy Creations

Since makers love to build their own costumes and create elaborate haunted house displays and props, Halloween is considered by many to be the maker event of the year. During Halloween week we’re going to makers getting their spook on in DIY style. If you’ve got a cool Halloween project, prop, or costume you’d like to share with the MAKE community pass it on even if it’s a work in progress.

Continue Reading September 26th, 2013 Stett Holbrook