2009 Yaurd Haunt : spiders!

**MLuther** · 04-10-2009,06:03 PM

This year I'm going to actually be prepared, work on props and have a theme! Or at least that's the plan.

THE THEME : Spiders

I have some static props lined up (no motions, the only thing I've ever built for Halloween was a fog chiller which i made to fail miserably. i underestimated the importance of the 6 inch rule but i am really inexperienced in the prop making department) for me to make. One which is in progress is a paper mache roof spider (Spider Plans)

other "how to"s that i want to use to make props are :

Mlspiders01
Mspiders01
Spiderweb Plans
Spider Prop
Spider's Victim
Spider egg sac - Halloween Forum

Voodoo's spider egg sack is just plain amazing but i want to do the sac on a larger scale like someone else did and i think the ping pong balls are to proportionally small. Any suggestions on better balls? who knows, it might work. I would love it if anyone has suggestions or can duplicate http://www.spiderzrule.com/spider308...-23-08%201.JPG (that's a wolf spider carrying her young) then would be an amazing prop to use.

I figured spiders would be a good theme to use because there are lots of easy props, it's an actual theme and what haunt can't get better with a few spiders?

Also, can anyone get me a good scare for it? If i can't find one i'm just going to have to use a leaf blower. (turn it on and the noise scares them. a surprisingly effective scare)

**BeastofKilligrey** · 04-10-2009,06:34 PM

Sounds like you've definitely got a good start. I really like the spider egg idea. You could look at a $ store for some whiffle balls if you're looking for something bigger. I just hope some arachnophobics don't show up!

**MLuther** · 04-10-2009,07:17 PM

but that's half the fun! i got suggested to use foam balls but i think it might be to expensive so i'll have to shop around.

**Cadaverino** · 04-10-2009,07:25 PM

There's a "Halloween Props" folder here that may be a better place to post your request.

**MLuther** · 04-10-2009,07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Cadaverino

There's a "Halloween Props" folder here that may be a better place to post your request.

i thought about putting this thread there but i thought that this place would be more appropriate because the thread isn't just about the props (at least it's not supposed to be)

**Bubbels** · 04-10-2009,07:56 PM

I picked up one of these at Toys R Us on sale: The National Geographic Online Store - National Geographic Remote-controlled Tarantula

I stuck it inside a box with a door, and labeled it Fido, placed next to my door. When TOTs would show up I would tell them to make sure not to step on Fido. They would look down at the box, and just when they would bend over to get a closer look I had him come scurrying out. Scared the parents more than anything.

I would also consider finding some sort of sound affect of "things" scurrying around. That on top of all the spiders would leave me checking over my shoulder for creepy crawlies.

**MLuther** · 04-11-2009,05:58 AM

the spider is cheaper than i had expected but 25 might still be too much but i like it. i might get it but couldn't the same effect be achieved with a fake spider and fishing string?