Deadspider's Entry

[DeadSpider]

Mr. Hemlock Dench.
He is my cemetery caretaker.
He is a knavish, creepy little man.
Bow-legged and hunch-backed, he grins fiendishly out into the darkness at passers by....


http://www.aranamuerta.com/Images/contest/HF-2007/20$/Grounds%20Keeper%204.jpg

http://www.aranamuerta.com/Images/contest/HF-2007/20$/Grounds%20Keeper%203.jpg

http://www.aranamuerta.com/Images/contest/HF-2007/20$/Grounds%20Keeper%201.jpg

http://www.aranamuerta.com/Images/contest/HF-2007/20$/Grounds%20Keeper%202.jpg

Cost Breakdown:

1 hand made foam skull $ 2.00

Polyclay eyes w/tin foil $ 0.75

Paper mache mix of flour, glue, water, pro-rated mix $ 1.04

Paper mache pulp mix flour, glue, chalk, toilet paper, linseed all are pro-rated mix $ 1.79

White glue $ 0.94

Tin foil for ears 3” x 9” piece $ 0.05

5 pieces of florist wire $ 0.15

Masking tape $ 1.00

Paper towels - ½ roll $ 0.50

Newspaper FREE from recycling $ 0.00

Plastic shopping bags FREE from recycling $ 0.00

PVC and elbows $ 8.50

Paint pro-rated $ 3.00

Coat hanger FREE $ 0.00

Plastic bottle FREE from recycling $ 0.00

Scrap hair from old costume hat that had a hair piece. The hat was destroyed at a party, but I knew that hair would get used sooner or later FREE $ 0.00

Disposable Paint Brush for eyebrow hair from pack of 6/1.00, $ 0.17

Black Filter Clothe pieces scraps from our spring yard work $ 0.75

White Fabric Scrap from rag bin and a forgotten cold coffee to dye it FREE $ 0.00

Staples approx. 50 regular office type $ 0.10

A few screws from the junk drawer $ 0.10

Old Shoes thrift store kids section $ 1.00

Scrap Board basement clean-out, was a shelf board that got warped FREE $ 0.00

Old Lantern basement clean-out, mother-n-law was tossing it out! FREE $ 0.00

Broken Garden Rake Handle from the burn pile, cut top off to use, FREE $ 0.00

Old Costume Jacket from 2005 was 2.50 from 2nd hand store when purchased two Halloweens ago, $ 1.25


TOTAL SPENT 23.09
23.09 Canadian = USD $ 20.02

I have posted more pictures and a description of how Mr. Dench was created on my website http://aranamuerta.com/2007/03/30/cemetery-grounds-keeper/

[Zombie-F]

Wow. That thing is insane! What an awesome and completely thrifty prop. Way to go! :eek:

[darryl]

unfreakin' amazing!!! Went to your how-to site. You are without a doubt the most talented person I have ever not met.. WOW!!!

[krough]

Well done Deadspider. Simply...creepy.

[HalloweenRick]

HEYYYYYYY...She's over by 2 cents!!!!!!!!
Great work again Deadspider. Simply awesome. I remain impressed.

[Otaku]

The talent here never stops! That is an amazing prop, DS! Great lighting in the first photo.

[Haunted Bayou]

Unbelievable! Love it!
Maybe you should get him some eyewash for that blepheritis.

[dave the dead]

WOWEE WoW wow WOW!!!!!:eek:

That is one of the best props I have ever seen regarless of you budget limit. Simply amazing!

[pyro]

Yes You Are The PAPER MACHE QUEEN--THAT IS TRULY A MASTER PIECE

[Hauntiholik]

Ummmm holy freakin' WOW!

[BooGirl666]

:eek: holy cow!!! no really i mean HOLY COW!!!!! Bows to the mache queen....that is sooooooooooooo awesome DS

[TearyThunder]

ummmmm...........what do I say?

I have no clue what to say. It is simply........I can't describe it!

How about just....WOW!

[Ms. Wicked]

That is amazing!!!!!!! I just love his face - perfect for a cemetary caretaker!

[Dr Morbius]

Ahhhh, Deadspider..Simply fantastic. Truely a work of art. Way to go!

[Bodybagging]

Very very nice

[ScareShack]

Looks really awesome DS, great job!

[Lilly]

Very well done DS..
nice detail in the face and hands.
great How to also.

[ScareFX]

That is a fantastic prop Deadspider! Well done!

[Zombie-F]

I tell ya, this was one I almost questioned as to whether it was actually $20, but thanks to your incredible thorough walkthrough of how you made it, it lifted all my doubts.

[tcarter]

DS. this is my favorite prop I've seen this year, and maybe even last year. One of these days I'm going ot have to quit making frekin' excuses and do a mache project. Truly impressove. Can't wait to see you out do it

[slimy]

What everybody else said......

Picking jaw up off of the floor.

DS got mad skills.

[dave the dead]

one more time


....WOW!!!

:D

[DeadSpider]

Oh WOW. Thank you all so much. :)

It was very fun making Mr. Dench.

After reading zombie-f's comment about almost not accepting until he saw how it was made, I am glad I added the pictures! :eek:

I think my new neighbor thinks me insane, she came outside the other night to use her hot-tub, and saw me with Hemlock outside positioning lights and snapping pics in the dark. She didnt say anything... but I got that confused look before she turned away. haha.

Anyway....

Thank you again everyone for the very kind words.

[Sickie Ickie]

This is one of thoe times I'm speachless! Looks like a multi thousand dollar prop! Just incredibly freakin' awesome. You know it has to be something when my wife (who is not into my Halloween stuff) goes, "Now THAT'S neat."

[Brad Green]

I have bought some very nice, very pricey, high-end props that don't hold a candle to this! Incredible work DS, when you start manufacturing these, please, put me on the list! WOW!

[Spooklights]

I think my new neighbor thinks me insane, she came outside the other night to use her hot-tub, and saw me with Hemlock outside positioning lights and snapping pics in the dark. She didnt say anything... but I got that confused look before she turned away. haha.

What? You didn't offer to introduce him? After all, he looks so real!
Great job!

[morgan8586]

Wow Deadspider.....you blew me away. It is freaking amazing!

[scareme]

That looks just awesome. And your how to was great too. I've done papermache and it looked nothing like that. I'll just keep practicing. Again, well done.

[One of the Devils Rejects]

I may not be able to draw a straight line with a ruler, but I know what art is, and this is top of the line. Fantastic!

[slightlymad]

I love it Iwant it

[Big Howlin]

20 buck made you that?
Ummm...I....Ummm I..I...Im speechless as always.
Were not worthy! Were not worthy!

[Daughter of Darkness]

I have to have one of these for my graveyard. He is VERY cool/creepy!!
Nice work

[CreepyCanmore]

Damn that guy is awesome. Do you have a picture walk through? You do the northerners proud!

[DarkShadows]

Awesome work! The face is great.

[Dr Morbius]

He reminds me of an old gouchy neighbor of mine.."Hey kids! get off my lawn or I'll beat you with this stick!"

[Black Cat]

Just plain WOW! Everytime I go on line, I check out Mr. Dench. I love the detail work.

[Ghostess]

I certainly will echo everyone else's sentiments-- WOW!

I hate you! :p Your talent just leaves me in awe!! Hemlock Dench is just to DIE for!

[Spookineer]

Wow!

[IshWitch]

And I was in awe of your tree!
Whoa, he is so realistic and creepy that I am just amazed!
I keep lots of odds and ends and visit the thrift shops and know without a doubt that you can get so much for cheap and free. In fact I was a little shocked to see that you spent a whole dollar on shoes! Shameful!
;) ;)
:D

[DeadSpider]

:eek: WOW. Thank You so much everyone.

yeah, IshWitch, I have a habit of hanging onto and aquiring anything that might be 'prop-able ' in the future. And yes, I shamefully had to spend a buck on shoes. I was shocked. haha. Oh well. I had to do it, or he'd of had no shoes at all for deadline day. :D

Thank you everyone for the many kind words... and the random, funny -you suck- comments. :D haha

[DeadSpider]

:eek: WOW. Thank You so much everyone.

yeah, IshWitch, I have a habit of hanging onto and acquiring anything that might be 'prop-able ' in the future. And yes, I shamefully had to spend a buck on shoes. I was shocked. haha. Oh well. I had to do it, or he'd of had no shoes at all for deadline day. :D

Thank you everyone for the many kind words... and the random, funny -you suck- comments. :D haha

[BobC]

That is simply one of the coolest props I have seen in a long time. looks like alot of hours went into carving foam..lol again it looks great.

[Lauriebeast]

Outstanding job DS! He's simply amazing and a testiment to your unending talent.

[CerysCrow]

Beyond Amazing! Terrific Prop!

[mgrmax]

That is the epitomy of talent. That is fantastic!

[gmacted]

Very very nice!

[turtle2778]

OMG...HOLY CRAP...That thing is just freaking amazing. WOW. Nice job. You amaze me everytime i see your work.

[SpectreTTM]

AS said by everyone else.

Amazing.

If you are not working as a sculpter type job you are in the wrong
industry.

wow

It was most like asked. But how long did this take?
Especially the sculpting?

Wow

[BooGirl666]

Well DS's entry is a big hit people are tryin to be her....
http://www.fearscene.com/newbb-viewtopic.topic_id-565-post_id-5095-order-0-viewmode-flat-pid-5094-forum-9.htm#forumpost5095

hehe i called him out on it!!! haha

[BooGirl666]

Ok the link doesnt work anymore because the lil brat took it off..... BUSTED!!!!! haha

[Spider Rider]

I bow to the Princess of Darkness...and economy! $20 bucks wowza. I love all the twisted angles and character in Mr. Dench.

[Lady Nyxie]

Simply amazing!

Did you ever think of submitting him to Disney... you could be an imagineer/prop maker for the Haunted Mansion.

I hope he is on year-round display in your house.

Keep up the great work!

[Sickie Ickie]

i think most of us back up Lady's suggestion!

[NATUREPIXIE]

WOW! That is so amazing, you have so much talent!!!

[krough]

Does anyone have an account at afterlife forums?
http://halloweennation.com/showthread.php?postid=17614#post17614
Seems like they have Me and Deadspider confoosed. LOL

If you do have an account there please be nice and correct them nicely.

[Dr Morbius]

Hmm I wonder why they pulled registration? Sorry, DS. Didn't meant to hijack this thread. You should be given credit where it's due. I think people may be confused because Krough's and DS's website look so similar. Is that a different Vlad who runs it from our own Vlad?

[DeadSpider]

Does anyone have an account at afterlife forums?
http://halloweennation.com/showthread.php?postid=17614#post17614
Seems like they have Me and Deadspider confoosed. LOL

If you do have an account there please be nice and correct them nicely.

Oh. yes, they do seem confused. - but atleast this time my work isnt being outright stolen.

I tried to get an account but it seems they have closed membership.
I would like to be able to politely correct them.
Is anyone a member there that could help out?
I would like very much to be able to let them know krough and I are two different people... and .. umm that I am a girl not a guy.. haha :D

[Ghostess]

I have an account there, just made it 5 minutes ago. I corrected them on the fact that you're a woman and that Kurt/Krough is someone else entirely with a totally different website.

[Dr Morbius]

How did you get an account?

[Ghostess]

Same way I get an account anywhere, I just registered. I dunno why it's not working for anyone else.

[Dr Morbius]

LOL! Ok, I just registered. They had it shut off earlier, but now it's on. OK...back to talking about the best 20 buck prop in the world!

[BooGirl666]

Ah its good to see that same lil brat finally gave credit where credit is due..... ppssttt... DS your prop is simply amazing! :D

[pyro]

bet he feels stupid trying to get away with that-lol

[DeadSpider]

Thank You Ghostess for setting that straight :)

[Dr Morbius]

Congratulations, DS!!!

[Haunted Bayou]

I posted a congrats in the prop discussion but I should have posted it here.
Congrats to you for the coolest winning prop ever. It is inspirational.http://bestsmileys.com/bowing/1.gif

[turtle2778]

Seriously DS, that prop is freaking amazing. You could make serious CASH on those things youve made. I bet anyone of us would buy something you have created. You are a true master at your craft. Congrats on the contest. You definately deserved to win.

[dflowers]

DS, congats on an amazing prop! Can I make a request? I would like to use one of your pictires as my wall paper on my cell phone. Would you mind? I really love your prop!

[BobC]

Hey DS Congrats, How does the whole prop stand is it in the ground/attached to plywood base? Later :jol:

[DeadSpider]

Thank You.

dflowers I will let you use Mr. Dench to corrupt your cell phone. heehee.

BobC, there is an old shelving board under him to keep him stable, but I will also stake that down when he is outside to ensure he stays standing. :)

[Wildomar]

DS, That is truly amazing!! Looks as professional and in many ways better than I have seen at so called Theme Parks with Halloween Period setups. Now that you have raised the bar, I cant wait to see what you produce next! :D

[Sickie Ickie]

Now you've done it DS. Everyone is expecting you to be awesome for your next prop, too. Talk about pressure! :)

[Daughter of Darkness]

Just had enought time lately to check in here on the forum. This guy is so cool!! Nice work DS.

I have a lantern like that too I got at a garage sale for like a dollar(I love garage sale finds)....I have to have one of these guys. Now how to get him to move back and forth....

[Amarande]

Absolutely amazing!
Your attention to detail is incredible!

[AzKittie74]

OMG!!! that is awesome! and less than $30!! I can't even make a pvc cage for that cheap haha your talented!

[Undeadvoodoomonkey]

I realize I'm late posting here, but I HAD to say something..........DS this piece is fantastic! Makes me wish I was in Van just to pop by and see him in person. How do you deal with the moisture on the west coast and your mache?

[DeadSpider]

Thank you for the kind words everyone. Sorry I didnt realize there were new posts in here .. well, i shouldn't say new, some are from last year (oops) but better late than never. Thank you.

Undeadvoodoomonkey - lol moisture.. such a nice way to describe non stop day after day rain we can get in the pacific northwest.
I actually haven't had issues with moisture seeping into/ruining mache. Mr. Dench has spar varnish under his paint. He was out in the rain a few times and has suffered no ill effects. :)

[Ghostess]

Somebody gets around:

http://www.fearscene.com/newbb-viewtopic.topic_id-670-forum-9-viewmode-flat-order-ASC-start-0.htm

At least this time he didn't claim it as his.

[DeadSpider]

Heh. That Mr. Dench seems to often turn up in places I had no idea he'd gone.
Sheesh.

Thanks for watching out for him Ghostess :D

[Ghostess]

Ohhh... the stories I could tell today about the things I've been watching out for.

We gotta stick together! :D