How to Make an Eyeball Out of Styrofoam
Scary occasions require a scary atmosphere. One way to create just that kind of atmosphere is with props. If you are making decorations for Halloween or a scary movie party, one item you can add to the scene that fits the bill is a giant, frightening eyeball you can hang from the ceiling. An easy way to make this eye is to use a Styrofoam ball. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Scissors
- Latex H2O spray paint in white, green and black
- Brushes
- Red markers
- String
- Metal washer
- Styrofoam-safe glue
Instructions
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Put some glue on one half of a washer and embed that half of the washer into the top of a Styrofoam ball. Let this dry completely. Run a piece of string through the washer before you glue it so you can hang the ball for easy painting.
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Spray paint the ball completely with the white paint. Let this dry.
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Use a marker to draw a circle on a sheet of paper. It should be the size you want for the iris of the eye. Use the scissors to cut out the circle to make a stencil.
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Place the stencil over the front of the ball and spray through the hole with the green paint. Remove the stencil and let the paint dry.
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Create another stencil for the pupil of the eye and use this to paint on a black pupil. Let this dry.
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Use a red marker to add scary veins to the eye. You can now hang the eye where you need it.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the spray paint in a well-ventilated area and away from walls, furniture or any other items to protect them during painting.
