Hi all. Ordered 2 smaller animated props from Spirit Halloween and one came today, the leaping spider. Works great and will definitely scare but the issue I have is that the motion sensor doesn't work that well if at all, and need a simple PIR sensor that works with the hookup on the prop. I...

Been trying to figure out a relatively inexpensive and easy way to make molds for about 2 years now....Every time I'd look into it, the whole multiple layer then make a mother mold technique looked time consuming (and space consuming)...Not to mention the crazy expense ie: Smooth On...etc....I...

Hi - I created a coffin made out of light wood and I want the lid to go up when the Trick or Treaters step on the mat going up the steps. I am not mechanically or electrically inclined. I was looking on the Monster Guts site and I saw the Monster Prop Power Pack and the Pressure Step Mat that I...

Hi - I made a wooden coffin and I would like to have the lid go up and down when someone comes up to the porch. I am not mechanically or electrically inclined. I was looking at Monster Guts Monster Prop Power Pack to make the lid go up and down and I was looking at their pressure step mat to...

I need to connect a mat switch to an MP3 player! When someone steps on the Mat the MP3 player will play. Has anyone tried this? I can't imagine that its not been done but I didn't see much on a search.... I have the really cheap mp3 player that has an on off switch on the side and the round...

Here's one my daughter did for me to hang in our 'witches room' back drop. It's big, 40"x30" .. I just need to mat and frame it now.

I have a pressure mat which activates one of my props, but the problem is it is obvious that it is used as a trigger. So how can i disguise the mat so its not so obvious ? thanks guys Phil :D

So, I have seen a few threads discussing how to hack a pressure mat trigger and it's like Greek to me. While I am handy/crafty and generally creative, I know absolutely nothing about electricity or wiring and would really appreciate if someone could please explain in step-by-step fashion how to...