Oil Lamp Prop from JUNK!

[@brianaala]

Hey Derek, great job (as usual)! I have a top tip that might help: when spraying glass to add frost or soot, it works a little better to shoot the inside of the glass, that way the glass keeps it's shine on the outside. In this example, if you shot the white from the bottom to the top through the tube and the black from the top to the bottom, works really well.

[@VanOaksProps]

Great tip

[@rickhager7684]

Very creative. 😀

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@JD144-]

Really cool prop! Always enjoy your videos.

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you like them!

[@horses2by]

Great Halloween 🎃 prop idea, thanks for sharing 💀🪦👻

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for watching!

[@AB-nu5we]

Wow. Great build, great techniques. Found objects projects are easy on the wallet. PS. Picking up paints for Halloween, got my new favorite color, Caput Mortuum. Can't wait to go overboard with it. ;-).

[@VanOaksProps]

Who makes the paint?

[@AB-nu5we]

@@VanOaksProps I picked up some Sennelier Abstract from my local Dick Blick. Michael's has it online. Both have it in Amsterdam Standard. If you search Blick and Michaels sites for it, you'll get several hits.

[@gravemarker]

Reminds me of some gaslight sconces I built for a charity haunt back in the early 2000s. Used water bottles for those. Did the hot glue in silicone molds for the fancy lamp parts.

[@Stiff_Richards]

bro ur so talented!

[@VanOaksProps]

I appreciate that!

[@gunnarbiker]

It's always amazing to make something out nothing. That's why I love 3D printing so much! I'm pringting a 3D steampunk lamp right now. I think there's 93 pieces. Can't wait! Great work and imagination, as always!

[@vectorwolf]

I made a bunch of hanging 'swamp lanterns' awhile back, but the little battery candles weren't really bright enough to shine through the surface treatment, and because they were glass, I couldn't perforate them for electric. Still have them somewhere but don't use them.

[@hardiehardley]

Try a diamond bit for a rotary tool and drill slowly. Should drill a hole well enough

[@vectorwolf]

@@hardiehardley that's a real project, though. I think if I do decide to try and use them again, I'll just build some higher power LED units to drop in, instead of trying to rely on cheap craft store tealights.

[@bonniebordahoffecker4390]

Seeing you make this and sharing that you were inspired by the shape of the bottle is awesome! Thanks for your videos I always come away with creative ideas.

[@VanOaksProps]

You are so welcome!

[@leFoxyCrafter]

I've been watching your content for a couple of years now and have been too afraid to say it before, but I really admire your courage and determination for making these videos and sharing them even with your disability, especially in a day and age where internet trolls and anon hate are so prevalent. You're a fabulous artist and I hope to continue watching you work for years to come

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much.

[@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup]

I always look forward to your "Halloween" builds. Keep em coming!

[@TonyBullard]

I would love to see how you research some of these things. Finding references and thinking through how to make them from what you have.

[@VanOaksProps]

Google image search is my friend. I just start with a base term and as I see things that look more like what I'm after I'll modify the terms to try and broaden the results until I feel like I have sufficient source material to complete the build.

[@lechatbotte.]

Very clever and a great use of stuff that might otherwise be thrown away

[@Biokemist-o3k]

That lamp is incredible!!

[@PeterWood]

Haven't really done much with EVA foam, but you've inspired me. Especially knowing I can laser cut it. Great build!

[@VanOaksProps]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@delscott480]

Great project Derek. I love the techniques used to make the final item.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@FabWorks80]

That came out awesome, reminds me of Tower of Terror...Love it!

[@judithdomangue9995]

Love all of your videos!

[@bobbiwallace662]

i really like this idea saw one made with plastic pumpkins i love this so much more ty

[@meloneeleddington7664]

Recycling and creative. Looks great

[@psynthpriest]

Turned out great! I've done similar projects that look good, but not nearly as nice up close.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Good job Derek!

[@DavidWWhite1973]

@6:32 I would recommend using an air brush to put the black "soot" on the inside of the upper rim of the "glass."

[@diyfireking]

Incredible work as always. Hope all the best ✨✨

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you! You too!

[@BeeHus2256]

Dang that looks great! Do you save all your scraps?? 😅 I'd have never looked at that plastic bottle and thought "hmm this might be a good fake oil lamp prop" lollllll.

[@VanOaksProps]

I don't save a ton, I try to keep only certain sizes of things on hand to prevent going full hoarder status.

[@Blakeneyd]

Looks awesome!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@romainvilleneuve]

it a pretty cool idea nice job

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@mikec2810]

Nice project thanks!

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you like it!

[@MisterRat596]

im begging you please make more halloween things. ive been watching you forever and i made one of your animatronics, the pop up mechanism. i would love for you to make more halloween tutorials. i would even make a video following the tutorial if you want, so i could show how mine turned out. thanks

[@VanOaksProps]

It'll be almost exclusively Halloween projects from now until Nov. 1.

[@MisterRat596]

@@VanOaksProps yessss!!!! Are you making any animatronics? Also you should try teaming up with wicked makers. They make cool stuff like you!

[@VanOaksProps]

If you check my older videos you'll see some basic animatronic props and mechanism videos.

[@MisterRat596]

@@VanOaksProps sure thing will do!

[@GregPackard]

Dig it

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks buddy!

[@jamesl1130]

Clever

[@pennst1179]

Looks like I will be switching to cold brew for the next few months as I prep for Halloween.

[@spookymufu]

What brand of cold brew coffee is this bottle from?

[@VanOaksProps]

La Colombe

[@weekendadventureswithmattw5471]

Me and my son want to start our own haunted house. What is the best way to start this. Thanks

[@VanOaksProps]

I would start by figuring out a theme, then start making a list of props that would fit that theme and get to making them. Start with the easier ones to help build his confidence with tools, etc.

[@graphicallydeb9897]

Just subscribed to your patreon account, how do I access it?

[@VanOaksProps]

Patreon.com/vanoaksprops will get you to the main page

[@stephaniefox9808]

I watch this channel regularly and normally I love it but the use of the cutter to make the special detail really made this project unaccessible for me. Yes, you can cut it by hand but that would take a very very long time and would leave irregularities that would make the piece look hand made, most likely even from a distance. The tone of the video was diy but the average person does not have speciality tools like that. Please strive to make these type of items more accessible. You seem like the kind of person to take constructive criticism well. I still enjoy watching the process.

[@VanOaksProps]

I hear you and appreciate the feedback. Something I forgot to mention in the video that may make this more accessible is that these antique style lamps come in a variety of designs. Some of which are much less busy, which makes them ideal for hand cutting. As for irregularities, I find foam to be pretty forgiving when cut with a sharp blade. Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching.

[@SpectreTTM]

I learned a nice technique for the foot at 3:18 . Thank you.