A classic halloween prop/gag – the Living Severed Hand creates its simple yet freaky illusion using – an actual living human hand (non-severed) Of course, it isn’t really severed, it’s just an illusion! What you are going to make is a special glove that will make it look like you are holding a living, moving, […]
You know that one scene from all the old “Indian Jones” films. The one where the explorer and crew are trapped in a room that slowly gorws spikes and then starts to close in on them. Well imagine building that yourself and then making your party guests or trick and treaters go through it. Sounds […]
No Halloween party or Haunted House can be complete without at least one great looking CSI inspired corpse lying around. Check out what this MAKER did with some free time, a skeleton and carpet latex. Make sure you scroll all the way down as it looks a lot better in the 2.0 version. Here’s what […]
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This is a really spooky looking fountain made from PVC pipe, expanding foam, and a Christmas tree stand. Be sure to click the “next” links on the bottom of the site for all the details of the build. How to: Skull fountain DIY HALLOWEEN from MAKE & CRAFT! It’s here!! DIY HALLOWEEN 2007 from the […]
Sayeth the animated, wraithian lab coats at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories (think: Santa’s worshop, only for Halloween, and evil!): Here’s an inexpensive electronic circuit that you can build to put in your Jack-o’lantern. It provides power to drive a few LEDs at night, and automatically turns them off during the daytime. It’s a simple and […]
Handmade Homeschool has a great list of Handmade Holiday Projects you can make, some with links to the tutorials. The projects are categorized in categories from kitchen crafts to jewelry, sewing/embroidery, and more. It’s a great way to get inspiration as you figure out what you want to make for everyone on your holiday list!
