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Hey, I'm new here, so if this has been done a million times, just let me know. I did a quick search and didn't see one, but I'm sure it's been done here. We just bought a house this year, so finally have the opportunity to get into really decorating for Halloween. Phase 1 was some store bought items, Phase 2 will be more focused on building props.
The first one is a packing tape ghost. I stole the idea from an assortment of threads on the internet. If you all are interested I can do a step by step with pictures. The basics are as follows.
Supplies
Packing Tape
Clear plastic garbage bags, (harder to find then you think, I went with a bag designed for recyclables)
Scotch Tape (or similar)
Lights
Styrofoam or mannequin head, or a volunteer that can hold their breath for a long time
I started by placing a plastic bag over a Styrofoam wig head
Tape the high definition areas (the neck under the chin, across the forhead
Do the detail work, nose, eyes, etc with the scotch tape
Wrap the rest with packing tape (I did 3-4 layers)
Cut it off with scissors, tape up the incision
The torso is the same concept, very similar. I used one of my teenagers as the model for the torso. He did fine, but was ready to be released by the time he was done. I'm not done yet, but here is what I have so far.
I'm going to be working on the arms, and support structure tonight, dressing it up a little, lights will be remote controlled color changing LED.
The first one is a packing tape ghost. I stole the idea from an assortment of threads on the internet. If you all are interested I can do a step by step with pictures. The basics are as follows.
Supplies
Packing Tape
Clear plastic garbage bags, (harder to find then you think, I went with a bag designed for recyclables)
Scotch Tape (or similar)
Lights
Styrofoam or mannequin head, or a volunteer that can hold their breath for a long time
I started by placing a plastic bag over a Styrofoam wig head
Tape the high definition areas (the neck under the chin, across the forhead
Do the detail work, nose, eyes, etc with the scotch tape
Wrap the rest with packing tape (I did 3-4 layers)
Cut it off with scissors, tape up the incision
The torso is the same concept, very similar. I used one of my teenagers as the model for the torso. He did fine, but was ready to be released by the time he was done. I'm not done yet, but here is what I have so far.

I'm going to be working on the arms, and support structure tonight, dressing it up a little, lights will be remote controlled color changing LED.