Zombie Steampunk laboratory

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

I am relatively new to building props at the level of detail that most of you guys do on this forum. The work here is absolutely amazing and I have learned a lot. Forgive me if this seems like a stupid question, but with regards to the effect on the skull. What is painters plastic and where would I look to buy some?

There are absolutely no stupid questions my friend. All of us start somewhere, and the folks around here are full of incredible experience and knowledge. My humble little projects are all a result of asking questions . . . THOUSANDS of questions. And believe me, the people here are always willing to help.

Painters plastic is very cheap, $1.00 - $2.00 at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc. It is used to put over doorways, cabinets, furniture, etc while painting.

it looks like this:

Then i take it out, stretch it over what i want to apply it to and use a heat gun on it:

The heat gun melts the plastic in all kinds of great effects. Its easy to do, and you really cant mess it up. Once you apply it, you paint it and . . .

 

[howlingwind13]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

Man I have been working for haunted houses for 23 years...and that plasic trick is a new one on me. Looks very cool. Nice work.
mike

 

[WarPig]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

Try not to inhale the fumes. Some plastics can have *nasty* toxins.

 

[Nobby]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

That's a great tip! I always wondered how it was done
Thanks for sharing :thumbsup

 

[pir8p3t3]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

There are absolutely no stupid questions my friend. All of us start somewhere, and the folks around here are full of incredible experience and knowledge. My humble little projects are all a result of asking questions . . . THOUSANDS of questions. And believe me, the people here are always willing to help.

Painters plastic is very cheap, $1.00 - $2.00 at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc. It is used to put over doorways, cabinets, furniture, etc while painting.

it looks like this:

Then i take it out, stretch it over what i want to apply it to and use a heat gun on it:

The heat gun melts the plastic in all kinds of great effects. Its easy to do, and you really cant mess it up. Once you apply it, you paint it and . . .

Thank you sir. That is exactly what I needed, and why i joined this forum. hopefully one day i will be able show off some of my work. Until then I will enjoy looking at what you all put together and learning.

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

Man I have been working for haunted houses for 23 years...and that plasic trick is a new one on me. Looks very cool. Nice work.
mike

Thank you, I got that tip from the Halloween Forum, those guys are as crazy as us!

Try not to inhale the fumes. Some plastics can have *nasty* toxins.

absolutely! Warpig is 100% right!

That's a great tip! I always wondered how it was done
Thanks for sharing :thumbsup

Not a problem , hope it gives a little help to everyone.

 

[Adam Fails]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

It's kinda disgusting how you made an obviously fake skull look so grotesque. I love it! Great progress so far, can't wait to see more pics!

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

It's kinda disgusting how you made an obviously fake skull look so grotesque. I love it! Great progress so far, can't wait to see more pics!

lol, thanks man, I will be updating a bunch this weekend. Thanks!

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

A few updates, working on the hat, and definitely needing more zombie body parts!!!!!

 

[Adam Fails]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - update

Nice! Yet also really, really gross.

Only thing that looks a bit iffy to me is the skeletal/zombie hand, the fingers could do with bending a bit?

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - gore update

totally agree ravensclaw, they need work, and if i get the time I am certainly going to do my best. They are driving me nuts, no doubt.

 

[DeLorean12]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - gore update

That's just disgusting...in a good way!

 

[Shilow]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - gore update

The heart in the box is just beautiful!

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - gore update

That's just disgusting...in a good way!

:lol thanks man

The heart in the box is just beautiful!

isn't it though, thanks!

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - gore update

Hey all, spent the day getting the Lab's victim ready for next weekend. Hope you like!

 

[PotionMistress]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - Little Buddy is wired up!

Wow...you are one talented and creative person! This is going to be spine-chilling!

 

[Nobby]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - Little Buddy is wired up!

Brilliant work!
I wish people in the UK were as heavily into Halloween as you guys.

 

[Philly]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - Little Buddy is wired up!

Its just a day of avoiding eggs over here

 

[Nobby]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - Little Buddy is wired up!

Its just a day of avoiding eggs over here

lol yeah :lol

 

[TheShinyOne]

Re: Zombie Steampunk laboratory - Little Buddy is wired up!

You, sir, are one creepy dude...

Awesome work.