How to Make Smoke for Halloween
Fake smoke creates a spooky atmosphere for Halloween performances or front yard displays. A well-positioned fog machine, in combination with spotlights, completes a Halloween display with a steady flow of translucent, safe smoke. During the Halloween season, many department stores sell fog machines for as little as $40. Theatrical supply companies also rent fog machines for a small fee. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a fog machine and liquid that best suits your needs: some fog machines produce a low lying fog, while others fill a room with fog from top to bottom. Fog liquid comes in several different colors to produce colored or traditional white smoke.
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Fill your fog machine with fog liquid.
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Set the fog machine with the front side facing wherever you want smoke to flow. The front of the fog machine has a small circular hole, which allows fog to escape. To prevent Trick or Treaters from seeing the machine, hide it in an inconspicuous location: behind a gravestone, cauldron or bush or on the roof.
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Plug the fog machine in, using extension cords if necessary. Keep the cords away from walkways to prevent trip hazards.
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Set up spotlights strategically around your yard or stage to illuminate the smoke. Without lights, smoke will be difficult to see on a dark Halloween night.
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Turn on the fog machine with a switch or remote control. The machine will warm up for 5 minutes before emitting a steady stream of smoke.
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Tips & Warnings
Consumer fog machines go through a cycle of pausing and reheating before making more fog. You can purchase or rent a more expensive professional model to produce a continuous, uninterrupted fog flow. Check the wattage on your fog machine: higher wattage ratings indicate fewer interruptions.
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