How to Build a Seance Table Prop

Psychics and lore tell tales of crystal balls possessing paranormal communicative powers.

A crystal ball is one object that many psychics and magicians use to confer with the spirits. Perched on the table next to your Ouija board, a crystal ball signifies communication to the dead. If you are not imbued with mystical powers and need to construct a crystal ball from rudimentary products, you build one with a few household items.

Things You'll Need

• Spherical glass light fixture
• Glow stick
• Styrofoam (roughly one-inch thick)
• Utility knife
• Light fixture base or large candle holder
• Frosted glass spray paint
• Stickers

Instructions

1. Purchase a spherical glass light fixture. You can buy one at a superstore or hardware store. Acquire a base to put it in, as well. A corresponding light fixture base or a large candle holder will work well. It must be flat on the bottom so that it sits appropriately on the table.

2. Hold the open end of the orb against a piece of Styrofoam. Cut around the base with a utility knife to shape a piece of Styrofoam that will fit snugly in the fixture. Cut a small hole in the center.

3. Insert the glow stick into the hole. They Styrofoam will hold it in place in the glass fixture, making the crystal ball appear to be lit from within (or beyond).

4. Place several stickers across the surface of the glass. Stars or swirls are fitting imagery for this, but you can choose any shape you prefer.

5. Spray the surface of the glass with frosted glass spray paint. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for drying time. Remove the stickers once the paint is dry.

6. Crack the glow stick right before your guests are due to arrive. Fit the Styrofoam in the glass and the glass on the base.

References

• My Halloween Ideas: How to Make a Crystal Ball That Talks
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