How to Make Fake Gore (Difficulty: Moderate)

Blood and guts make a haunted-house attraction or horror-film project memorable–the gorier, the better. While you can buy artificial blood products, you can also create your own bloody mess using items found in your kitchen.

Instructions (Difficulty: Moderate)

Things You’ll Need:

* Corn syrup
* Water
* Flour
* Red food coloring
* Yellow food coloring
* Blue food coloring
* Cocoa powder
* Grenadine syrup
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How to Use Photoshop Brushes (Difficulty: Moderately Easy)

Using brushes in Adobe Photoshop is one of the basic elements in using this software. Brushes allow you to paint and draw on images and are a major part in basic graphic design. Learning how to use brushes in Photoshop takes a little time and practice but its easy to do once you understand the basic steps involved.

Instruction (Difficulty: Moderately Easy)

Things You’ll Need:

* Adobe Photoshop software
* Computer

Basic Tools in Using Photoshop Brushes
Step1

Open a photograph in Photoshop.

Step2
Create a new layer by choosing “Layer” from the top menu and choosing “New Layer…” and clicking “Okay” in the pop-up box. Always use a new layer when adding different elements to a photograph because it is easier to edit and you won’t ruin your entire project with one mistake.

Step3
Click the “Brush” icon on the main tool menu located by default on the left-hand side of the page and choose “Brush Tool.” Read more …

How to Create a Lady of Ancient Rome Costume

The ancient Romans ‘ at least the wealthy ones ‘ dressed with a near-timeless elegance. In fact, you might already own many of the parts for this costume. You can put it together quickly, and then all you need is your favorite gladiator (Russell Crowe?) for an escort.
Things You’ll Need:

* Ancient Roman Costume
* Costume Jewelry
* Women’s Sandals
* Fabrics
* Curling Irons
* Makeup Kits

Tips & Warnings:

* If you don’t feel up to hemming large pieces of fabric, any long, fairly plain dress will work if it drapes gracefully and leaves the arms mostly bare.
* Remember that the ancients had no synthetic fabrics and no prints. Cotton, linen and light wool are good choices if you’re going for authenticity.
* Find a book or Web site about ancient Rome for hair and jewelry ideas. The ancients left many statues and mosaics for us to study ‘ and for us to glean great costume ideas.

Step1
Start with a basic draped gown. One Roman style consisted of a huge rectangle that enveloped the body and was held together at each shoulder with a brooch, then tied with a ribbon or sash around the waist.

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How to Create a Baby Duck Costume

You can take pajamas you already have for your baby and make a costume that will be remembered for years to come. Take the time and your infant will look gorgeous as a baby duck for Halloween in this easy to make costume.
Things You’ll Need:

* Yellow fleece zip-up footie pajamas with hood.
* White feather boa
* White cottony balls
* Two shaky eyeballs
* Needle and thread or hot glue

Tips & Warnings:

* The feathers tend to shed, so watch your baby’s mouth for accidental feather eating. Read more …

How to Create a Smoking Pumpkin Jack O’ Lantern with dry Ice?

This article describes a way to use dry ice to create a smoky pumpkin jack o’lantern for a spooky Halloween. The article will tell you how to turn an ordinary pumpkin carving into a special Halloween decoration that impresses family and friends. Read more …

How to Make Orange Gumdrops

Making things from scratch or homemade is always fun especially when candy is involved. Orange gumdrops are always a favorite among children and adults alike. Follow these easy steps to create a sweet treat! Read more …