I was sitting around when suddenly the idea to create this animated prop came to mind. I was able to easily make it using things I had on hand. The entire process took less than 30 minutes to work out the mechanical side of it. Now I just have to decorate it but Im drawing … Continue reading
Posted in August 2013 …
How To Paint Tombstones – Dry Brushing Tips and Tricks
I have had a lot of requests to show how I paint my props so I finally got around to making a video showing my dry brushing technique
My first attempt at repainting a store bought prop
So I bought this awesome bust from Home Goods a few weeks ago and instantly knew that gold just wasn’t the color for me! I have few other busts that I have always wanted to repaint and just never did so I thought this would be a good time to try it out. Some paint … Continue reading
Singing Pumpkin Update!
I just wanted to make an updated video show the progress I am making on my singing pumpkin display for this year. I ditched the iphone and created a headstone to hide speakers in to hold the pumpkins up!
Motion Detector Hack For Halloween Prop Controllers
I have had a few people ask me now how to do the infamous motion detector hack to be used as a prop controller for Halloween. So I rounded up a few bits and pieces and created a tutorial for everyone!
Tactical Glue Gun!
I was tired of never getting my glue line perfectly straight so I made sure that would be a problem of the past! I can hit a piece of felt from 60 yards out with this thing now!
Funeral Wreaths Made Dirt Cheap
Funeral Wreaths made dirt cheap! I needed two black wreaths to compliment my funeral scene I have planned to go with my animated crypt and ghost portrait. I got these on clearance at Micheals over the weekend for 8 bucks each, add one can of spray paint and this is the outcome. Hopefully this weekend … Continue reading
Master Fog Creepin Fog and Swamp Creeper Fog Machine Review
I was lucky enough to be able to try out some Creepin Fog from http://www.master-fog.com this past weekend and thought what better way to do so then to use my Swamp Creeper fog machine. I went to the store and got 20lbs of ice to fill up the Swamp Creeper and even on this … Continue reading