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All of my PVC parts are 1/2" parts. Not sure what the bottom part is, but the part # is 53053. The skate wheel is stock and needs to be pressed into the T-fitting in this photo.
I cut the initial rods in two sections. I'll probably get a T-fitting which allows a single rod to be moved forward and aft through it though. Have to play around with the prototype to see what works in this regard.
Another reference shot; the cord was secured in place along the top of the bathroom drywall here and along the crack down to the GFCI-protected outlet.
To make these, lay a trash bag out flat. Trim off the side and bottom seams so you're left with two big rectangles of plastic. Cut each piece into an approximate square (eyeballing it is fine.) Each square will make one spider web. 
Fold one of the squares in half diagonally to form a triangle. Fold that triangle in half two more times to narrow it. This is slippery stuff, so use a few pieces of tape to fasten the layers together where the loose folded edges come together. It will help hold the shape together when you're cutting. (If any of the tape turns out to be on the web itself after you've cut it out, remove the pieces before unfolding or the web won't be able to open up.)
Use a black Sharpie to sketch some guides on the plastic: draw a "stem" from the folded point out to the end of your triangle. Then sketch some scallops that come off the stem, like in the diagram below. With a scissors, cut out the negative shapes and unfold your web. Tape several webs together and add extra strips of plastic to connect them if you like.
If you are using real pumpkins, start by wiping them off with a damp cloth to remove any dirt from the pumpkin patch. Once rinsed, dry the pumpkin thoroughly.
Draw the face pieces on the contact paper and cut each piece out. Peel the pieces off the paper backing and arrange them as a face for your pumpkin.
Once your jack-o-lantern face is complete, take your pumpkin outside and place it on the drop cloth. If you need to do the experiment indoors, make sure that you are in a well-ventilated area and place the pumpkin in the cardboard box.
Spray sections of the pumpkin with the spray adhesive, immediately following with the Glow Powder. For best results, hold the adhesive 10-14 cm (4-6 in) away from the pumpkin and spray a heavy coat. When sprinkling the powder, you may also want to tilt your pumpkin to get it evenly covered.
Pour the Glow Powder from its jar into an empty salt shaker. This will make it much easier to sprinkle the powder onto your pumpkin.
Alternately, you can pour the Glow Powder into an empty portion cup. Cover the top of he portion cup with aluminum foil and hold it in place with a rubber band. Use a thump tack to poke holes in the tin foil… just like a salt shaker!
Continue spraying and powdering each section of the pumpkin until the entire pumpkin is completely covered with powder. Carefully shake off any excess powder as you go.
Collect the excess Glow Powder and pour it back into the shaker.
Repeat steps four and five to ensure that your pumpkin is evenly and completely covered with powder.
After the adhesive is completely dry, spray the entire pumpkin with the sealant to make sure that the Glow Powder stays affixed to the pumpkin.
After the pumpkin is dry, your spooky Halloween decoration is ready! Carefully pull the contact paper off of the pumpkin. Place the pumpkins next to a black light for an extra bright glow on Halloween.
This shot kind of reminds me of the Obama Hope promo shots they were using a lot.
This is my DIY Ring Light give to me by fellow strobist member "Chris Pants"
I had the camera held from a different direction than the Ring Light to see what kind of effect it would give.
It's kind of interesting
Strobist: 540ez in DIY Ring Light camera right a little tiny bit above
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