Thanks! I have wanted to do one for a while as well but the whole process of getting a styrofoam face dialed in to look right seems a bit daunting. One year I will get around to it though! This is a quick and easy alternative in comparison.
I had the same thought! I found a video of someone showing how they made a madam leota and even a video of the Original actress' performance! Maybe you'll find it as useful as I did th-cam.com/video/cpK1sFqHodk/w-d-xo.html
Great how to! Clear and precise. Im struggling with two things which don’t appear to happen on your video: 1) the image of the fortune teller is projecting on the crystal ball mesh and also the wall behind. It’s like the mesh isn’t absorbing all the light. And 2) I get a little dot on my crystal ball which is the light of the projector bulb. Did you face either of these issues? Again, thanks for a great video!
Can u use any fabric or does it have to be the exact fabric used for the illusion effect? I’m new to all of this but obsessed with this idea. 🖤🙏 thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching! There are a few fabrics you can use but they should be similar to what is used in the video for the best effect. I have linked an alternative to what was used in the video below. Additionally, you could use grey chiffon from a fabric store which should work fine; there may just be some visible wrinkles on the fabric once inserted into the crystal ball. amzn.to/3R7xQ3C
Thanks for watching! Yes, it really depends on the viewer’s angle but I would recommend placing the projector as far below the ball, projecting upwards, as you can.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY Aha! Thank you! The opposite would work just as well, right? Place the projector as far above the ball as possible, projecting downwards?
Zach, I did this this year exactly as you showed and even took your advice about gluing the diffuser wire and placing it down on the fabric and then I weighed that down with a board with some additional weights, using plates, and let it dry for 24 hours. The effect was amazing and it was a huge hit and I will be using it every year. And some of your videos you show your outside scrim that you use for your archway. Do you have a video that shows how you put that together? Thank you, Steve
Amazing! I’m glad it worked well for you! I don’t have any videos showing how I built the scrim but it’s quite simple - I used 1x2s to create a rectangular frame using L straps, cut it in the middle, added hinges and lock clasp buckle latches so the scrim could fold in half for easy storage, then stapled on the hollusion fabric while it was stretched taught. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
I want this set up and use it as a monitor for my pc so I can catch up on all my favorite shows while I'm dressed up to look like one of the gray beards, then when my roommate walks into into my room to ask what I'm doing I'll just say "Silence, bother me not for I'm pondering my order"
If the projector is behind the crystal ball does that mean the image would be flipped? I’m asking because the project I want to do has messages on the screen as-well as the head
Hey Charlotte! Yes, when you choose the hollusion mode with this particular projection, the image is already flipped so the viewer is seeing it correctly.
Hi. Excellent effect! How did you deal with the projection light being larger than your 12 inch globe? Not sure what it’s called but I’m guessing there was a lot of excess light being projected past the edge of the 12 inch cloth?
Hey and thanks for watching! This particular decoration is formatted as a circle so the edge of the decoration fit perfectly inside of the globe. Everything outside of the circle is projected as black which isn't really visible.
An interesting thought but I’m not sure. If you did, it would have to be black. Any lighter color would likely produce a double image. You would also likely have to paint the outside of the globe so with the acrylic being fairly glossy, you would likely get some reflection on the backside of the globe. I could see this working well if you could paint the interior of the globe. May be worth trying out!
I can’t recommend this projector for larger surfaces as it’s not all that bright. It would do the trick in a pinch but I would only plan to use this one for smaller projections.
Hey Mark! Thanks for watching and sorry to hear your first attempt was not successful. Do you think the fabric may have been too taut so that when you removed the thumbtacks, the fabric ripped off the wire to return to slack? If I were to do it again, I would place the fabric down on a non-stick surface, apply superglue to the wire, place the wire down onto the fabric, apply a weight to the wire to press down onto the fabric, and then allow the glue to dry. Hope that helps!
Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much! Looking to replicate this with ability to stream video... It says on the link for the projector it is not compatible with a pc/laptop. Was hoping to use a raspberry pi or arduino or mini pc so would need this feature. Other projectors are listing minimum distance needed as 7 feet but my setup would be more like a foot away from the crystal ball. Any suggested options for projectors for me? Thank you so much in advance for any help! Amazing video!
Hey Cailey! Thank you and thanks for watching. I would check out the Aaxa P400. I will be getting my hands on this one very soon to test out but it may fit the bill of what you are looking for. amzn.to/3abAeHh
@@ToilandTroublesDIY Fantastic! If you do test and give it a review, I will be sure to check it out! Thank you so much again! Incredible video, love your work!
Unfortunately, it’s no longer being produced by Aaxa Tech 😞. I spoke with them last week to see if it would be coming back into production but they currently do not have any plans to do so.
Correct! You will likely see some reflection on each side of the globe as light passes through it which, at the angle I was projecting in this video, was inevitable. You can try to mitigate this a little more by increasing the angle of projection or lowering the projectors brightness as much as possible.
So I looking to make an interactive crystal ball using this method by getting the image from a video feed and using a mic near by so the actor can interact with the person any suggestions
Sounds like an amazing idea! Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with interactive displays so my best advice would be to join the AtmosFX Decorating Community group on Facebook and field your question there. I have seen several people there create interactive digital decorations.
Yes you can do this... take a Camera and point it at your actor through the HDMI out of the camera into the projector. Set up a Is second camera pointing at the audience with mics so your actor can hear and see them. " Ask me your questions I'll answer them all for I am the spirit trapped in this ball" LOL
Thanks for watching! The fortune teller digital decoration is from AtmosFX and the mini projector is from Aaxa. They do not come as a package but here are the links for each: bit.ly/3vDU3gN amzn.to/3nsiee6
Hi. So i have this all put together but I’m having issues making the projection the size of the 12 inch ball. Right now the image is really small. Maybe a half the size. How do i get the image bigger?
Hey Tiffany. You will likely just need to place the crystal ball farther away from the projector to enlarge the image. In this video, the projector is about 4.5 feet away from the ball. Hope that helps!
If 50” is the minimum your projector can project a focused image, your crystal ball will need to be around that same size which, i imagine, would be pretty difficult to source. The Aaxa HP2 that i used in this video has a minimum projection distance of 10” so it works very well for this illusion.
I see in the comments that the projector was behind the ball, which suggests the audience would see the light. Can you expand on projector placement, insert angle, and viewing angle? ( It would be incredible if the projector was in the base)
Absolutely. For my actual set up during Halloween, I placed the crystal ball + stand onto a black cake stand which elevated the ball about 8 or so inches above the table that the projector was sitting on. The was projector placed pretty far back into the set-up and angled upward to project onto the ball. Additionally, I placed a seat in-front of the ball for the viewer to sit at which made the viewer eye-level with the ball. All of these things together made the light of the projection pretty unnoticeable and created a very convincing hollusion. Hope that helps!
I can't help but wonder if you could make a mirror work for you here... I'm not sure how you'd set it up but using a little mirror to project into and bounce that into the screen might get your effect.
Thanks for watching. The projector is placed behind the globe so you do not automatically see any reflection on the front of the globe. However, the reflections you see will depend on your viewing angle. If you look at the globe straight on, you will see some reflection. You can see this around the 4:13 mark in the video. Just keep in mind that digital decorating is all about getting creative with the angle at which you place your projector to minimize giving away the illusion!
I'm getting a triple image effect on my crystal ball. One on the back of the globe, one on the material, and one on the front part of the globe. How do I fix that?
@@ToilandTroublesDIY thank you so much for the quick response I will try that and is there a recommended angle for the projector meaning should I project from a lower angle or a higher angle or directly from behind?
Looks like Aaxa has discontinued that model unfortunately. For the size and price range, I would recommend the Aaxa BP1 which a great bang for your buck! amzn.to/3V16C2G
I read the recent reviews but I don't have any issues with the copy they sent me and Aaxa's customer service is great regarding issues and returns. I would not personally use it for anything large scale but it is great for this 12" effect.
Honestly, you may have dodged a bullet by stretchin the material over the frame the way you did. There is a possibility that you might have accidentally glued your materials down to your work surface
The color does matter in both how the image appears on the material and how noticeable it is. I don't have experience projecting onto a nude colored fabric but I can't imagine the results would be great. I would try for white if grey is not an option.
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thanks for Posting! 😀👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
If you don’t happen to have scrap AtmosFX hollusion material laying around my understanding is that grey chiffon is a good substitute.
Yep, that should work just fine!
I’ve been wanting to do a madam leota hollusion but couldn’t figure out the best way to do it. Looks great!
Thanks! I have wanted to do one for a while as well but the whole process of getting a styrofoam face dialed in to look right seems a bit daunting. One year I will get around to it though! This is a quick and easy alternative in comparison.
I had the same thought! I found a video of someone showing how they made a madam leota and even a video of the Original actress' performance! Maybe you'll find it as useful as I did th-cam.com/video/cpK1sFqHodk/w-d-xo.html
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Absolutely! Enjoy!
Best one I have seen Yet thank you
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Andrew is 100% going to be in that crystal ball
Recently made this following your directions and HOLY BALLS glueing the material to the wiring was a flipping nightmare lol
It can be tricky! How did it turn out?
Considering that I am in no way considered a handy person? Turned out pretty good.
Love to hear that!
This is amazing! I am totally saving this video so I can try to use it next year
Awesome! Thank you for watching!
Nice approach. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I’m doing this I’m in love! Thank you!
Best of luck and enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Great how to! Clear and precise. Im struggling with two things which don’t appear to happen on your video: 1) the image of the fortune teller is projecting on the crystal ball mesh and also the wall behind. It’s like the mesh isn’t absorbing all the light. And 2) I get a little dot on my crystal ball which is the light of the projector bulb. Did you face either of these issues? Again, thanks for a great video!
Amazing 👍🏻👍🏽👍
great work and very good DIY tips 😀
Thank you! 😊
Great idea. Are you projecting it from the front or the back?
Thanks for watching! The example in the video is rear projected.
Can u use any fabric or does it have to be the exact fabric used for the illusion effect? I’m new to all of this but obsessed with this idea. 🖤🙏 thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching! There are a few fabrics you can use but they should be similar to what is used in the video for the best effect. I have linked an alternative to what was used in the video below. Additionally, you could use grey chiffon from a fabric store which should work fine; there may just be some visible wrinkles on the fabric once inserted into the crystal ball.
amzn.to/3R7xQ3C
A silvery reflective material that's see thru would work best. If you can find that in a craft store by the yard then you'll probably save some money.
Great video
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the great video! Is there an effective way to avoid that the viewer sees the projector light through the ball?
Thanks for watching! Yes, it really depends on the viewer’s angle but I would recommend placing the projector as far below the ball, projecting upwards, as you can.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY Aha! Thank you! The opposite would work just as well, right? Place the projector as far above the ball as possible, projecting downwards?
@@danielstamm9957 Of course! That should work as well.
Zach, I did this this year exactly as you showed and even took your advice about gluing the diffuser wire and placing it down on the fabric and then I weighed that down with a board with some additional weights, using plates, and let it dry for 24 hours. The effect was amazing and it was a huge hit and I will be using it every year.
And some of your videos you show your outside scrim that you use for your archway. Do you have a video that shows how you put that together?
Thank you, Steve
Amazing! I’m glad it worked well for you! I don’t have any videos showing how I built the scrim but it’s quite simple - I used 1x2s to create a rectangular frame using L straps, cut it in the middle, added hinges and lock clasp buckle latches so the scrim could fold in half for easy storage, then stapled on the hollusion fabric while it was stretched taught. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
Nice.
Thanks!
I want this set up and use it as a monitor for my pc so I can catch up on all my favorite shows while I'm dressed up to look like one of the gray beards, then when my roommate walks into into my room to ask what I'm doing I'll just say "Silence, bother me not for I'm pondering my order"
😂
If the projector is behind the crystal ball does that mean the image would be flipped? I’m asking because the project I want to do has messages on the screen as-well as the head
Hey Charlotte! Yes, when you choose the hollusion mode with this particular projection, the image is already flipped so the viewer is seeing it correctly.
This is brilliant. Do you think it would be as cool if I use a bigger ball and project a snow globe from AtmosFX?
There's no reason that wouldn't work, go for it!
As long as you find all of the parts necessary I think you could go as big as you wanted!
Hi. Excellent effect! How did you deal with the projection light being larger than your 12 inch globe? Not sure what it’s called but I’m guessing there was a lot of excess light being projected past the edge of the 12 inch cloth?
Hey and thanks for watching! This particular decoration is formatted as a circle so the edge of the decoration fit perfectly inside of the globe. Everything outside of the circle is projected as black which isn't really visible.
Hi, what is the best material to use beside Atmosfx? as i don't have that. I'm in the UK, this looks fantastic by the way.
Thank you! This is likely the most popular alternative that can be found on Amazon - amzn.to/3S1lIT2
Could you paint the back of the globe to block the through projection? Then project from the front?
An interesting thought but I’m not sure. If you did, it would have to be black. Any lighter color would likely produce a double image. You would also likely have to paint the outside of the globe so with the acrylic being fairly glossy, you would likely get some reflection on the backside of the globe. I could see this working well if you could paint the interior of the globe. May be worth trying out!
Would this projector only for for small areas like this, or could you project from a front window also ? Thanks it was very cool and I’m hooked !!!
I can’t recommend this projector for larger surfaces as it’s not all that bright. It would do the trick in a pinch but I would only plan to use this one for smaller projections.
But is the alternative material good or is there a difference from the original one? Is the original one worth it?
I’m having trouble attaching the fabric to the wire. Did as you described but it came off. Any suggestions?
Hey Mark! Thanks for watching and sorry to hear your first attempt was not successful. Do you think the fabric may have been too taut so that when you removed the thumbtacks, the fabric ripped off the wire to return to slack? If I were to do it again, I would place the fabric down on a non-stick surface, apply superglue to the wire, place the wire down onto the fabric, apply a weight to the wire to press down onto the fabric, and then allow the glue to dry. Hope that helps!
Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much! Looking to replicate this with ability to stream video... It says on the link for the projector it is not compatible with a pc/laptop. Was hoping to use a raspberry pi or arduino or mini pc so would need this feature. Other projectors are listing minimum distance needed as 7 feet but my setup would be more like a foot away from the crystal ball. Any suggested options for projectors for me? Thank you so much in advance for any help! Amazing video!
Hey Cailey! Thank you and thanks for watching. I would check out the Aaxa P400. I will be getting my hands on this one very soon to test out but it may fit the bill of what you are looking for. amzn.to/3abAeHh
@@ToilandTroublesDIY Fantastic! If you do test and give it a review, I will be sure to check it out! Thank you so much again! Incredible video, love your work!
Review will be posted on August 3rd!
@@ToilandTroublesDIY yas!! Can’t wait! Thank you so much!!
Could you apply material front and back of hoop to capture more light if using high lumen projector?
Im not certain but there’s a chance that may create more issues, namely, a double image being projected.
Tried it double image
@@4602118 well at least you know now!
Thanks!
Absolutely. Thank you!
The projector is no longer available on Amazon.
Unfortunately, it’s no longer being produced by Aaxa Tech 😞. I spoke with them last week to see if it would be coming back into production but they currently do not have any plans to do so.
Are you just projecting from behind, through the back glass of the globe?
Yes!
So your doing rear projection right? I keep seeing the reflection of the projector on the ball itself Reflection of the projector on the ball itself.
Correct! You will likely see some reflection on each side of the globe as light passes through it which, at the angle I was projecting in this video, was inevitable. You can try to mitigate this a little more by increasing the angle of projection or lowering the projectors brightness as much as possible.
So I looking to make an interactive crystal ball using this method by getting the image from a video feed and using a mic near by so the actor can interact with the person any suggestions
Sounds like an amazing idea! Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with interactive displays so my best advice would be to join the AtmosFX Decorating Community group on Facebook and field your question there. I have seen several people there create interactive digital decorations.
Yes you can do this... take a Camera and point it at your actor through the HDMI out of the camera into the projector. Set up a Is second camera pointing at the audience with mics so your actor can hear and see them. " Ask me your questions I'll answer them all for I am the spirit trapped in this ball" LOL
Wait maybe I’m confused , did you say where you got the projection of the fortune teller ? Or was it apart of the package on the projector?
Thanks for watching! The fortune teller digital decoration is from AtmosFX and the mini projector is from Aaxa. They do not come as a package but here are the links for each:
bit.ly/3vDU3gN
amzn.to/3nsiee6
@@ToilandTroublesDIY thank you so much !!
Hi. So i have this all put together but I’m having issues making the projection the size of the 12 inch ball. Right now the image is really small. Maybe a half the size. How do i get the image bigger?
Hey Tiffany. You will likely just need to place the crystal ball farther away from the projector to enlarge the image. In this video, the projector is about 4.5 feet away from the ball. Hope that helps!
Does your projector have to have a small radius to play the crystal ball illusion?
The projector I have is 50" to 120" in video radians.
If 50” is the minimum your projector can project a focused image, your crystal ball will need to be around that same size which, i imagine, would be pretty difficult to source. The Aaxa HP2 that i used in this video has a minimum projection distance of 10” so it works very well for this illusion.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY thank you, I have that one as well, maybe I will change the two around. Thanks for the feedback!
@@yokitchentoddalston3329 anytime!
What did you use for the base?
The base is from the candle section at Hobby Lobby!
Hi, sorry to be a pain. Can you tell me what scene from Halloween hosts are you using? is there a scene that just shows the head? thank you.
No problem! It’s the decorating disc mode.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY Thank you.
Do you have a different recommendation for the projector? this one is no longer sold on Amazon
Yes! I would recommend the Aaxa BP1! Great bang for your buck pico projector.
I see in the comments that the projector was behind the ball, which suggests the audience would see the light. Can you expand on projector placement, insert angle, and viewing angle? ( It would be incredible if the projector was in the base)
Absolutely. For my actual set up during Halloween, I placed the crystal ball + stand onto a black cake stand which elevated the ball about 8 or so inches above the table that the projector was sitting on. The was projector placed pretty far back into the set-up and angled upward to project onto the ball. Additionally, I placed a seat in-front of the ball for the viewer to sit at which made the viewer eye-level with the ball. All of these things together made the light of the projection pretty unnoticeable and created a very convincing hollusion. Hope that helps!
I can't help but wonder if you could make a mirror work for you here... I'm not sure how you'd set it up but using a little mirror to project into and bounce that into the screen might get your effect.
what keeps the projector light from reflecting off the glass globe are you aiming projector straight on or from the back?
Thanks for watching. The projector is placed behind the globe so you do not automatically see any reflection on the front of the globe. However, the reflections you see will depend on your viewing angle. If you look at the globe straight on, you will see some reflection. You can see this around the 4:13 mark in the video. Just keep in mind that digital decorating is all about getting creative with the angle at which you place your projector to minimize giving away the illusion!
@@ToilandTroublesDIY thanks, you are clearly very creative!
great idea though
Thank you!
hey, how the crescent moon on the table is called? where did you get it from?
The crescent moon is from Spirit Halloween. I picked it up in store last year.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY ok thanks!
How do i make one too
I'm getting a triple image effect on my crystal ball. One on the back of the globe, one on the material, and one on the front part of the globe. How do I fix that?
I would try turning down the brightness if you can and see if that helps at all.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY thank you so much for the quick response I will try that and is there a recommended angle for the projector meaning should I project from a lower angle or a higher angle or directly from behind?
For best results, try to have the projector sit lower than the globe base and project upward into to globe from behind.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY Thank you 🙏
Where did you get the video you used in this video tutorial?
It’s from AtmosFX. I have a link to it in the description.
Where did you get the base? Thanks!
Hey Hillary! I found the base at Hobby Lobby in the candle section and painted it.
Can you post a picture can’t see it very well in video
Also the size please
it appears the link to the projector is not valid any more--do you have another recommendation?
Looks like Aaxa has discontinued that model unfortunately. For the size and price range, I would recommend the Aaxa BP1 which a great bang for your buck!
amzn.to/3V16C2G
@@ToilandTroublesDIY THANK YOU!
@@MattCardiff you got it!
hello i will like to know if u sell ur product u make
if so are u will to sell this . I can't find the projector for this .
Wow you need a box cutter sponsor to send you a sharp knife.
😂
The hardest part you don't show which is you putting the fabric ring back into the globe. Sheesh it's difficult
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully it turned out well for you!
How much would you charge to sell me the whole system made?
Please send me an email at toilandtroublesdiy@gmail.com if you are still interested!
not a good start looking at the amazon reviews
I read the recent reviews but I don't have any issues with the copy they sent me and Aaxa's customer service is great regarding issues and returns. I would not personally use it for anything large scale but it is great for this 12" effect.
Honestly, you may have dodged a bullet by stretchin the material over the frame the way you did. There is a possibility that you might have accidentally glued your materials down to your work surface
Why don’t you just get some wire lol
Gray fabric isn't available, does the color matter too much? The only option is "nude" color.
The color does matter in both how the image appears on the material and how noticeable it is. I don't have experience projecting onto a nude colored fabric but I can't imagine the results would be great. I would try for white if grey is not an option.