DIY Fog Machine for $5 - Halloween Party Ambiance

Creating a Fog Effect with Household Items

This project demonstrates how to generate a fog-like effect using readily available materials. The setup requires minimal investment and is surprisingly straightforward to construct.

Materials Required

To replicate this hack, you will need the following items:

• A candle to provide the heat source.
• A stand – a chemist’s ring stand is utilized in the demonstration, but any stable support will suffice.
• A small foil tin to contain the mixture.
• Water, easily sourced from any tap.
• Glycerin, obtainable from a local drugstore or pharmacy.
• An empty pop bottle to capture and direct the fog.

The Process

The video linked above provides a visual guide to the construction process. The build is remarkably simple, resulting in a visually appealing fog-like effect.

The combination of heat from the candle and the glycerin-water mixture creates the desired atmospheric effect.

Further details and the original source can be found at 5 Dollar Fog Machine [via Boing Boing].