[dave the dead]

I have compiled a bunch of pictures into a general How-to on my new rising spirits prop. Obviously this is just an overview of the build, so if you need any specifics just ask.

A quick list of materials before you check out my video:
7 or 8 feet of 1/2 inch pvc (you could use heavier if you want to)
heat gun to bend pvc
skull or head of some sort---I used 2 part urethane skulls from a latex mold
black water distribution hose (i used this because I found it on clearance for $1----improvise with your own ideas here (needs to be fairly lightweight, though)
duct tape, zip ties, and other misc. fasteners
greatstuff expanding foam
black spraypaint
black pantyhose
latex
acrylic paints

Ok, now that you've got all your materials, keep up with this video and you'll be done in 3 minutes 15 seconds

( actually they took me just 3 evenings to make each spirit )

rising spirit :: RISING SPIRIT PROP HOW TO remix by davethedead - Photobucket

 

[Dr Morbius]

Man that video is great! Makes an ordinary How-to very entertaining!

 

[Lilly]

Good video Dave..
If i have time i may try this..

 

[turtle2778]

Oh Shut the hell up...THAT was freakin COOOOOL!!! WOW, i wanna put that in my lawn right now to scare my neighbors. Excellent job. WOW WOW WOW

 

[slimy]

What a great how to.

Excellent prop, and very entertaining vid.

 

[Sickie Ickie]

Gonna enter this in the contest Dave?

 

[dave the dead]

Gonna enter this in the contest Dave?

If I hadn't already entered my skull stack lights, you bet! I haven't done a cost tally, but they would have definitely made the cut.:jol:

 

[Lilly]

Any further progress on your 3rd yet?
Have you decided yet on how you will set these up?

 

[dave the dead]

Any further progress on your 3rd yet?
Have you decided yet on how you will set these up?

not yet Lilly. I have gotten sidetracked into something else for the time being.I will definitely keep you posted.

 

[Lilly]

Y I know how that is ..should be working on my other things but made the swing instead haha.. ok thanks

 

[Bone Dancer]

Truely a masterpiece. I wish i could hang out in your garage and watch you work sometime. Your use of common materials to obtain your effects is amazing.Do you have a link to the how-to?

 

[dave the dead]

Truely a masterpiece. I wish i could hang out in your garage and watch you work sometime. Your use of common materials to obtain your effects is amazing.Do you have a link to the how-to?

sorry bonedancer, just the video for now....no detailed how-to. The thing is, its so much like watching a mad scientist when I get rolling on a prop, I don't even know if I could write a decent how to....take some of this....oh nothat didn't work, try that, yeah that's better...now add this, oh yeah! what if....no....ok try that.....

 

[SkullAndBone]

Nicely done!

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Very Nice! Entertaining video, like how your creature swings with air movement...CREEPY!!

 

[Bone Dancer]

I guess that is the point I was trying to make. You dont start with a bucky, but use normal hardware items. And on top of that you show the importance of thinking out of the box ( or coffin ) when creating your props. Again, very well done.

 

[Black Cat]

Nicely done video how-to.

 

[HalloweenRick]

Very nice!

 

[tonguesandwich]

Dave, what are you using for the Fangs?

 

[dave the dead]

Dave, what are you using for the Fangs?

they are dowel rods sharpened in a pencil sharpener, then carved slightly with a shop knife.

 

[tonguesandwich]

Monster Maestro Dave,
I tried my hand at haunting last year...and boy, was it a disaster, but there was a line around the block to get into my crate shed and covered porch. This year I think I am going to imitate you, a bit, on you creations.
So, I am glad you like to share
I am thinking of doing three spirits but with a little more twist in the figures, attach them to an old motorized pottters wheel, build a box around them, add lights. Hopefully the spin and the lighting will give the feeling of upward motion. I was thinking of building a bottomless pit and putting on it it "gateway" to hell. Then on the spirits box have "exit".... Any thoughts on that?