How to Make Glow in the Dark Halloween Decorations

Three Parts:PreparationMaking small glow-in-the-dark Halloween decorationsMaking large glow-in-dark Halloween decorations

For extra Halloween fun and with safety in mind, you can make a spooky collection of glow-in-the dark Halloween decorations for sticking on walls and steps, for extra protection as they shine forth and show the way. You can even make them anti-slip if you like, just by using anti-slip tape.

Part 1
Preparation

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    Prepare the stencils. Either free draw and make your own Halloween stencils, or purchase/print Halloween stencils.
    • There are lots of places online that you can get stencils for for free - simply visit a search engine and type in "Halloween Stencils".

Part 2
Making small glow-in-the-dark Halloween decorations

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    Draw your design. Use the stencils to draw the designs onto the backing paper of the glow-in-the-dark tape.
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    Cut out a strip of the glow-in-the-dark tape.
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    Turn it upside down on a flat surface, ready for drawing.
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    Draw or trace the design from the stencil on the back. Cut it out, leaving the backing place.
    • Use sharp scissors. If you'd rather use the craft knife, see the instructions for the large decorations below.
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    Repeat for as many decorations as you wish to make.
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    Use. Simply pull the backing off the decoration and stick to steps, walls, the door or objects, as needed.

Part 3
Making large glow-in-dark Halloween decorations

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    Cut a few strips of the glow-in-the-dark tape. They should all be exactly the same size, so use the first one as the template for the other ones. Cut enough to cover the size of the decoration when lined up side by side.
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    Line the pieces of paper up upside down. Line them onto on a piece of paper or tabletop with a craft cutting mat underneath.
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    Use conventional tape to affix them together, just enough to stay aligned as you draw. After taping, check that they don't slide around before drawing.
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    Draw or trace the design on the backing. Use the whole area of the joined taped pieces.
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    Face the decoration towards you with the tape backing and design facing upward. The tape side should still be facing downward. Either tape or pin the design to the work surface so that it won't move as you carve out the design.
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    Use the craft knife to cut out the shape. Be sure you're pressing on a cutting mat to avoid cutting the surface beneath it.
    • It's a good idea to number each piece to make reassembly of the large decoration easier.
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    Reassemble the pieces. When sticking the down, be sure to match the pieces exactly next to each other to form the large decoration again. Stick to steps, the wall, a door, etc.

Tips

  • If you use non-slip glow-in-the-dark tape you can use this to create a safe decorative path leading up to your house. Or simply include strips of this tape on the steps, in between the stencils, so that the little witches, zombies and Frankenstein monsters don't slip.

Warnings

  • Only an older, responsible person should use the craft knife; do not allow children to use it.

Things You'll Need

  • Craft knife (sharp)
  • Glow-in-the-dark tape
  • Pen or pencil
  • Stencils

Sources and Citations

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Categories: Halloween Decorations