Low cost Halloween pop-up character

Step 2 Make the base

This is simple, just cut a piece of 1/2" or 3/4" plywood in a shape that fits your trash can. Mine is round, and I cut 2 of the edges flat to allow the fog from the fog machine to circulate better. Drill a hole to clear your 2" wood screw approximately in the center. Counter sink the back side. Add two 2" x 4"s to the bottom, on edge and perpendicular to the flat sides. This is to lift the base off the bottom of the can also aid with fog circulation.