Use synthetic cobwebs sparingly, a little package can go a long way: cut off a small gob of cobwebs and strech it out. Real cobwebs come in thin layers. Put them on realistic areas, something that can get alot of catches onto. For instance, on my porch - I have two bat decorations on the shutters. I start at one point, then strech it to the next, don't strech too much, because the cobweb can get stringy. If there are areas in your cobwebs that are just big gobs, cut or strech them out! I can't tell you how many times people have made those fake cobwebs look so cheap. Do all you can to provide realism.
The following is a list of things you shouldn't put cobwebs all over, yet they can be in random areas - Do NOT put cobwebs on: shrubs, brick walls - unless it is catching on the brick wall, stakes in your front yard, porch balconies, etc. Think of where a real spider would put its cobweb - They don't make humongous walls of web. They may put them on shrubs, but they're usually thorny and dead ones - small areas are fine just don't overuse the web and cover up one large space. The best thing to do is to buy the smallest package and use it sparingly - then when it's out you'll know when you're done. Unless you are covering numerous spaces on large objects - then you could buy the bigger bag. Remember: Good webs come in small packages!
They also sell black light sensitive webs - they're green. I suggest you only use these however if you have plenty of black light coverage on them. Don't use them in normal light. Regular white cobwebs look great under flourescent black lights too - they have a light purple color.
There are alternatives to using bagged cobwebs:
Haunt dealers and special effects compainies sell expensive heavy duty web guns that are similar to hot glue guns. However, they are expensive. The guns are in the $200's. They also require an air compressor. The quality looks good though, but unless you can't afford them - I'd suggest something else. Minion's Web has provided instructions on how to make a cob web gun, or you can have him make you one. There are 5 different choices of wattage. I have never used any these - so I'm not sure if they work or not. They look good from pics I've seen - but they kinda look to plasticy or shiny.
Ghost ride productions exclusively makes Cob Webs in a Can. This is the most realistic and easy product I've ever seen in webs! They come in aeresol cans and stick to anything! However they leave a permanent residue. I've never used them - but I'm excited to try them out! Ghost Ride sells them for $12.99* a can or $143* for a case of 12. They may seem costly, but they look so great! I recommend that you buy them off Ghost Ride, before you look anywhere else. Fright Catalog sells them for $25*! So check Ghost Ride first, after all they're the ones that made em!
*Prices as of October 2005
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