Head in a Jar Halloween Prop
by Nikos_outlook
Build a creepy floating severed head sealed inside a large glass jar, perfect for tucking into the fridge or pantry to shock guests at a Halloween party. Great for a first-time prop builder who wants a big scare with minimal materials.
Head
polystyrene wig head or mannequin head form
1
10
printed face photo (yours or a willing victim)
1 sheet, laminated or waterproofed
2
synthetic hair or wig scraps
small bunch
5
acrylic paint (skin tones, red/purple for veins and bruising)
small set
8
Jar & liquid
large clear glass jar with lid
1, big enough to fit the head
15
water
enough to fill jar
yellow/green food colouring
a few drops
2
cooking oil or glycerine (optional, for murky effect)
splash
3
Finishing
clear varnish or mod podge (to waterproof the printed face)
1 small pot
6
fishing line or wire (to suspend head in jar if needed)
1 length
3
Step 1 of 5
Gather materials
Instructions
• Pick a head form roughly the size of a real head, and a jar wide-mouthed enough to slide it through — refer to the reference image for proportions • Print out the face image you want to use and have it ready to laminate • Collect hair scraps, paint and food colouring for the liquid
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