Glow-in-the-Dark Witch

For years my sister has had her bedroom roof covered in glow-in-the dark stars. They eventually gave me the idea for this project, a glow in the dark witch silhouetted against the moon. It's a pretty timeless Halloween symbol, and not really time consuming to make (which is great for a busy autumn schedule).

A witch coursing the skies on her broomstick, her form silhouetted against a full harvest moon is one of the most recognizable Halloween symbols. A little glow in the dark paint is all that is needed to make this witch light up any room.

Supplies

• Cardstock or poster board
• Glow in the dark paint
• Black paint

Instructions

To begin, decide how big you want your moon to be. Cut a piece of cardstock into a circular shape. Using yellow cardstock provides a moon silhouette even when the lights are on. Draw a freehand silhouette of a witch on a broomstick. (You can also trace a pattern if you can’t draw freehand). Fill the silhouette with black paint.

Using the glow in the dark paint (this can be found at any craft store, i.e. Jo-Anne fabrics, Michael’s etc.), coat the remainder of the moon shape. Don’t paint over the witch silhouette. When the paint has a dried, charge the moon by leaving it under a light for a few minutes. Then turn out the lights and watch the moon glow.

To create a more realistic effect, use any remaining cardboard to make stars as well. Coat them with glow in the dark paint and place them around the witch moon. If you want the glow to last longer, turn on a black light. The paint will continue to glow until the black light is turned off.