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So, you've decided you want to haunt. Well, good news! We've gathered
together 13 “lucky” ghoulish projects that are the perfect place to begin
your new scary endeavors. The list includes info from a variety of sources
including online forums, YouTube videos, and individual websites. Not only
are we bringing you the info you need to build these props, but we just
might introduce you to some sources and haunters you haven't discovered
yet! To help get a feel for what it takes to do projects such as these, we have
conveniently rated each project for its average cost as follows:
- Under $50
- $50 to $100
- $100 to $200
- Over $200
Additionally, we've assigned a "spidey rating" to give an indication of how
much work it would take to put a project together. One spider is given for
something easily assembled, where four spiders indicate a more involved
build. So, now that you know what to expect, let’s check out the list!
By Steve Koci
1. Flying Crank Ghost
A ethereal figure that floats and glows when illuminated
with black lights provides a wonderful prop that works
equally well in a mausoleum or as a window display. This
amazing mechanism was originally designed by
Phantasmechanics and creates a ghostly and mesmerizing
motion. It uses a low RPM motor with lines, pulleys,
cheesecloth, and a foam wig head which can be attached to
aluminum stock or even to a wood frame. One end of a bar
is mounted to the
motor and the other
end to a spinning
disc to which three
lines are connected.
As the motor
rotates, it causes each line to lift at a different time, giving the prop its
distinctive movement (Figure 1A). Builders have taken this design and adapted
it for new and interesting props. It's a classic and certainly a prop that should
be considered a "must have" if it's in your budget (Figure 1B).
www.spookylake
.com/ FCG.htm
Figure 1A.
Figure 1B. ;;;;
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