Automatic Ghost (from Robot Lawn Mower)

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Automatic Ghost (from Robot Lawn Mower)

Automatic Ghost (from Robot Lawn Mower) by night
Automatic Ghost

How to turn your lawn mower into a moving ghost? 

Follow the simple instructions below.


WARNING! 

The blades of the lawn mower are sharp !

Turn off the mower during all stages of the DIY process and wear gloves when handling the mower.

Supplies

Security :

  • Gloves

Structure :

  • Old drying rack or metal rod
  • Saucer
  • Wire cutter
  • Tape

Body :

  • 2 Bottle cap
  • Black Paint
  • Hot glue gun (or other glue that holds on the textile)
  • Scissors
  • White fabric

Optional: Battery operated LED flashlight

Structure

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  1. Using gloves and wire cutters, cut metal rods from your old clothes dryer. The length will depend on the final size you want to give your ghost but be careful with the center of gravity.
  2. Use the first rod to make the rounded base that will rest on the hood of the mower. Then attach the vertical metal bars with tape.
  3. Tape saucer on the metal rods.

Ghost Body

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  1. Paint 2 capsules in black (matte black spray)
  2. Place the white cloth on the saucer and cut it in such a way that it correctly hides the mower.
  3. Attention! Make sure that the fabric cannot get wrapped around the wheels. If not, cut a little more
  4. With the hot glue gun, glue the 2 black capsules to make the eyes of the ghost.

(Optional) - Ghost Lighting

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Attach the flashlight to the bottom of the saucer with tape (or hot glue).

Just lift the fabric gently to turn the flashlight on or off.

Finish

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Enjoy your new companion and scare the neighbors. Happy Halloween!