I don't why, but this was like my favorite video EVER. Like, not just from you two, but like ever. I love the girl's voice too! So sweet :) Just overall good vibes from this video, thanks 🙏 😁👌🏻
@MC-hh7rx4 ай бұрын
Obnoxious people what r we 2
@jakeqwaninne85024 жыл бұрын
that locator trick with the sharpie was brilliant
@privateaccountuser23335 жыл бұрын
After working with plaster, mortar or cement, rinse hands with a bit of white (clear) vinegar. Then wash with soap as usual. Restores skin's pH balance & neutralizes the powder's chemical induced dryness. ...unless you wanna leave a Vaseline residue on everything you touch for 20 minutes. I used to shovel & haul concrete slurry. The boss gave me that tip. He always kept a small bottle of it in the restroom - cuz it works great. 👍😎
@gailpengelly85813 жыл бұрын
Woh dude, AWESOME advice, thank you. X
@gailpengelly85813 жыл бұрын
Love it x
@jenniferdrake28715 жыл бұрын
What I REALLY love is how you guys treat each other.
@dibright14454 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I thought. I would probably be telling my husband what to do and how to do it, but not in such a sweet way, lol. 🤦 I need to take a page out of your book and be a nicer person. Now back to these absolutely, beyond amazing pumpkins 🎃 holy moly, talk about cool 😎 you guys are amazing. Where do you get such large pieces of styrofoam? Maybe if I keep reading the comments I'll see if someone else asked the same question. Or maybe I just need to watch more of your tutorials, wow, imagine that 🤔. Thank you for sharing your talent, I mean the little bit that you guys have 🙄 ha. So sad that you two are not blessed with any imagination or skills 🎨👨🎨👩🎨🖌️☠️⚰️⚒️🕸️🤢 ha. Very cool 😎😎
@jaysonnickols1708 жыл бұрын
Great work! Other alternatives for a hardcoat are Vinyl Concrete patch mixed with wood glue from Home Depot, or the cheapest Mapie tile mortar from Lowes mixed with the Mapie latex adhesive instead of water. I like the Lowes mix. The mortar is only about $7 for a 50lb bag and the adhesive is $20 for 2 gallons. It comes in grey and white.
@benbalk89255 жыл бұрын
Jayson Nickols did you cover the styrofoam with plaster first or just cover your project with the mixture?
@d.b.2812 Жыл бұрын
Kids kept destroying ours so we made one out of concrete. Lot a Kids hurt them selves kicking it ,might have to post them.
@maube80078 ай бұрын
What a cute couple. Thank you for the very useful information!
@ltlbuddha5 жыл бұрын
Cool vid! Thin-set mortar, has latex in it to increase flexibility and adhesion. If one used the white version, I would think that concrete pigments could be used to colour the mortar and save some of the painting time. Though, perhaps not cost.
@still_e32 жыл бұрын
The result reminds me of a Stephen Spielberg TV episode. Great job!
@Dungeonstone6 жыл бұрын
If you want to slow down the "20 minute" plaster... Use ~cold~ water & add a bit of baking soda to the mix. You will need to experiment a bit with how much to add based on the overall amount of plaster you are mixing. Essentially, raising the PH of the mix will slow the set time. Conversely, lowering the PH will speed it up.
@HollywoodHaunter6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful information. Can't wait to test it out, Thanks!
@jasonargone59937 жыл бұрын
Good video, nice work...its good to see the way you work with humor, makes the time fly. we do similar work here in upstate NY.
@cameronbelt7249 Жыл бұрын
Came here to find what to coat styrofoam in. Kept watching because y’all seem so nice and fun! Plus I did learn a lot!
@judichristopher46044 жыл бұрын
5:55 I "Flip" RVs... and to SAND that stuff I use those GREEN Scrubbie things... from Lowes or the Dollar Store... I completely stripped and handprinted a Vintage Travel Trailer, by using the GREEN (kitchen, pot scrubbers)... Works wonders... I love this video... Y'all are so Great... Thank you so much for making these videos.. LOVE Them.
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip 😉👍
@judichristopher46044 жыл бұрын
@@HollywoodHaunter Since finding out that the GREEN (ruff) Pot Scrubbers do so well... I never use Sandpaper again!!!
@readhistory20236 жыл бұрын
Vs doing your initial sanding try using a damp spongue to smooth it out start with instead. There is a limited window of time when it's easier, but it's just as fast as sanding and you don't have all the dust.
@lorrainehanscom73645 жыл бұрын
"That's how a real man treats his wife?" I wish I could have found one in my lifetime, maybe in my next life I will be so lucky to find a man like Chris, he is really handsome with a beautiful smile. Gina you are a sweetheart also with a beautiful face and smile. I would love to be able to do this I love Halloween and you could never ever have enough props and decorations. Great work !!
@manwiththestar23058 жыл бұрын
You guys put a lot of work and effort in to these fake pumpkins. Not just a little sculpted styrofoam and spray paint... Really nice! Good job!
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! its hard to stay on track to finish our ideas sometimes because it always ends up being way more work than we think it will be but it's nice when you can be happy with the outcome.
@julieankhan.28016 жыл бұрын
So cool. I love making Halloween props. So great bc they are one of a kind. My husb hates when I make props or go all out for Halloween ☹ your so lucky your SO likes Halloween. I make props for Xmas too
@dananto45768 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see you paint them!!!!! When you first showed us the massive blocks of foam I had no idea what you could do with it, and now it doesn't even look like something you made!!! It looks like something from the store!
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much =) Its like Doc's always saying... "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything"
@joenguyen57785 жыл бұрын
How serendipitous. I'm making the Jurassic Park gates out of Styrofoam and trying to figure out how to harden it...and you're wearing a Jurassic Park shirt!
@amberwhite60865 жыл бұрын
Joe Nguyen Have that same shirt! First thing I was geeking about in the video😂
@ironhorseranchandboarding30406 жыл бұрын
Im SO glad I found you! I have carved a rock wall for my "jail" that will be permanent outside in north Idaho. I am about to hard coat!
@HollywoodHaunter6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@rafezetter80033 жыл бұрын
Just googled about coating polystrene and got your vid - and I have some of the plaster or mortar based stuff left over from a reno (several bags!) - and the info about making fake bricks on plywood gave me some ideas too :)
@bodean20003 жыл бұрын
What a cute couple you two are. Seems there is always something fun going on where ever and whenever you guys are together.
@MsShannaK4 жыл бұрын
Omg they are so wholesome and adorable together :) refreshing and beautiful to see them interacting. They are oooozing sweetness and love for each other :) great video with lots of info! Thanks for sharing 💖
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those positive kind words we really appreciate it. Hope you're enjoying any projects you may be working on. Thanks for watching take care. 😉👍
@Kyddoemiko132 жыл бұрын
Udder cream is a good DIY hand cream and a manicure 💅
@brentmyran14102 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool stuff I've also made a lot of furniture.... tables coffee tables out of foam and mesh finished in stucco it's amazingly strong if everything is meshed ..nice work you two looks really good
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brent ya that stuff works well. We used to make custom outdoor kitchens, fire places, and fire pits years ago using that stuff. We also just put it straight on hardi backer and cement board and it worked really well. Thanks again.
@debraherrera89832 жыл бұрын
I'm curious about trying this too. When you say everything is meshed, do you mean you put mesh over your foam, or in the mix? How do you attach it to the foam if you put it on top? Thank you! I've been wanting to try making a little fountain this way.
@brentmyran14102 жыл бұрын
@@debraherrera8983 hello Debra you put a quarter inch thick layer of mud or basecoat and imbed fiberglass mesh into it .stucco supply company sell 4 foot ×80foot rolls of mesh use a trowel to smooth it out and a wet paintbrush to clean up the corners and details
@BobbyDotNet8 жыл бұрын
FYI, It has latex added to it to aid flexibility. There is also a concrete adhesive you can apply first that will help prevent the FlexBond from falling off if you crack the coating. Look up Quikrete Concrete Bonding Adhesive at Home Despot ($18.97 gal). Thanks for making the video.
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! we thought about trying to add paint for tinting to possibly skip the painting process but wondered if it would affect the curing process. The nice thing is it does bond to the foam quite well already its just that like the exterior foam signs and houses here with the foam siding/mesh/stucco, it really needs to be 3/16" to 1/4" thick so then I can stand on them.
@BobbyDotNet8 жыл бұрын
I should have said if better, the flexbond has polymers added (used to be latex), just helping fill the spot where he couldn't find what the additive was on the bag. I thought in the video he said some pieces of the coating would fall off if cracked. The adhesive is intended to help avoid that. When you have some spare time (hahaha), try doing some paint added experiments to see how that effect cures. Let us know how it goes.
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
that sounds like a great idea to try in a video. we are always wondering which types of vids to make in the off season and we like testing out different things. we could even try out the adhesive you mentioned as well. thanks again for your feedback 😆
@TheSentientCloud5 жыл бұрын
Oh MAN! Thanks KZbin algorithm! This is literally the *perfect* thing I need for my Stakataka cosplay! It will weigh more than me and I'm going to be dead post con, but holy shit it'll be the coolest cosplay.
@blacksheephouse3 жыл бұрын
You guys are the cutest, subscribed!
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rakka1dude1846 жыл бұрын
its fun finally getting there and being an artist.
@maleahlock6 жыл бұрын
My brother bought me an expensive kitchen hand mixer for my birthday and I don't think he understands why I'm so excited. I am not going to tell him I'm using it for mixing my render :-P
@bluefernlove6 жыл бұрын
You could add a little glycerin to plasticize it a bit and allow for some wiggle time before it dries.
@KerriGilpin4 жыл бұрын
My husband overheard the video and asked - Is that Leslie Knope? Apparently he thinks Jeana sounds like Leslie! 😁 This video helped me hard coat my tombstones last year!
@wvs-productions29375 жыл бұрын
we have the same Jurassic park shirt nice
@Harley1002211 ай бұрын
Excellent, thanks for sharing ! My brains already in overdrive..LOL.💙
@davidlacziko15165 жыл бұрын
I love your Jurassic Park T-shirt! That's a like on its own.
@hdb805 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! I"m making cathedral windows and needed to make them look like stone and make them sturdy. Thank you!
@leenewey46836 жыл бұрын
The Flex bond what is it actually used for as I need to find something similar in the UK..
@joemccarthy45324 жыл бұрын
HOW FABULOUS
@scherylove844 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff! I’m wanting to make some yard decorations for Christmas. Will be my first time taking on such a project. Do I need to hard coat the foam before painting or can I paint the styrofoam and then use something like polycrylic?
@HollywoodHaunter4 ай бұрын
Just painting the foam is OK as long you handle it carefully. It's not a hard coat but it's better than nothing.
@lindaglover71944 жыл бұрын
The pumpkin's are so perfect. I was thinking to make really durable soak cloth strips in concrete mix and apply to bottom of pumpkin to reinforce to keep cracks down. Just a thought. Your work is outstanding. 🎃💖🎃
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea to do Linda thank you for the suggestion. I think that would make it stronger.
@dibright14454 жыл бұрын
Could you use the stuff used to make casts? Like casting for a broken bone.
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
@@dibright1445 You could try it, I can't remember if that holds up to getting wet or not but I think its fine. When we used the plaster first in this video we noticed moisture made it softer so that's why we switched to mortar. The draw back is for the pumpkins we had hoped for a smoother finish. Its perfect for tombstones etc. I wonder what kind of finish the casting stuff would leave?
@dibright14454 жыл бұрын
@@HollywoodHaunter thank you for taking the time to read and answer my question. If I do one with the cast material I wouldn't let it go outside. I will let you know if it works. I'm definitely going to make one or 2, maybe 3 next year. 🤗
@AudioHouseOnline8 жыл бұрын
So could you put the mortar directly on the foam instead of over plaster?
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
AudioHouseOnline yes, we just used plaster cause we had it. the mortar is better
@jakeqwaninne85024 жыл бұрын
to my eye, the bumps make it look more realistic
@fanoflilacs90903 жыл бұрын
*knocks on pumpkin *pumpkin knocks back *gasp “Gina!” 😂😆🤣👏
@88Shaila885 жыл бұрын
Omg, so much information on the products! Thank you! I’m building a little model park for my niece-I have an old soft foam mattress topper... I’m thinking the flex bond will be best? I’m only using the soft foam mattress topper for the mountain(s). I’m putting it all on an old whiteboard cus it already has a frame and I thought it could possibly hold some kind of a plasti dip within the frame-then I can add trees to the wet dip?? I was also thinking that the board will probably flex though also? Lol I’m still honestly just learning. Would love any info. 😅 Thank you ♥️
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
Sorry just getting back how did your project turn out did you get to try some different things?
@MistakezWeRMade_2 жыл бұрын
You guys are so creative and super intelligent when making these props. Im jelly of you guys lol
@tinastrangway97888 жыл бұрын
OMG..... they really are beautiful. Such long hours for you both but what an impact they will have in your pumpkin patch. You both truly are artists. Can not wait to see them painted Jeana and awesome work Chris. 😀
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Now to pick out colors....what to choose, what to choose....
@muslihat24874 жыл бұрын
this is what ive been looking for, i dont know that we can make giannt sculppture out of styrofoam and not clay, thank you
@sethmartin3716 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to coat it in plaster and then put a cheaper fiberglass resin overtop that isn’t styrofoam safe?
@channelpasti97572 жыл бұрын
Amazing brother. 👌💯
@closedaccount9027 жыл бұрын
HA HA HA, ya'll ROCK, awesome Karma out to you two..!
@theinfinate5 жыл бұрын
Have you guys ever tried using a stucco hopper to spray on the mortar? I have done this a few times with render i make myself from a PVA additive, sand and cement and a little touch of xypex admix to make it waterproof. Works great for me.
@HollywoodHaunter5 жыл бұрын
We have not but that sounds good we will definitely have to try that. Thanks for the info.👍
@SashaFireGypsy7 жыл бұрын
how much weight does the mortar add? If I made a fake rock this way, would it withstand a person sitting on it? Could I do a similar method with fiberglass and resin?
@HollywoodHaunter7 жыл бұрын
the mortar does add some weight to it depending on how thick you make it. We don't think it would be the right hard coat choice for anything people have contact with especially sitting on. The resin and fiberglass is a great thing to use and will be plenty strong but it costs more of course. Be sure to use a foam safe resin or coating first on foam so it doesn't melt. Test it out =)
@JanineMKartist5 жыл бұрын
what kind of foam is that you use to make the pumpkin and stem?
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
high density carving foam but I'm not for sure on what pound it was. It great for carving lots of detail.
@ianrena13 ай бұрын
Plaster usually crack with only water when it dries, did you add something to avoid cracks?
@jaymistry7792 жыл бұрын
When you say the costing goes hard. How hard would you say? Like taking a hammer to it hard or like little knocks and bumps? Thnx
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
Not hammer hard, its more for handling knocks and bumps.
@ufopiloot2 жыл бұрын
I love her voice
@KevinGrahamArt2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job. Nice to see a couple working together. This makes me want to create giant Mickey Mouse pumpkins even more. I just need to find the giant foam near me. I’ve already made giant Mickey Mouse ice creams 😁
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
That sounds fun I'd love to make a big blinking pumpkin mickey.Thank you
@johnsims62026 жыл бұрын
If you really want to make them waterproof you should have used Mapei Aqua defense. It's a liquid latex that is used to waterproof shower. Homedepot sells Redguard which is the same, as well as Laticrete has a similar product.
@ThatGuyGabeToo8 жыл бұрын
These have been so much work, but they look amazing!!! Can't wait to see them finished!!!
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Thank you we can't wait to be done with them now =)
@hadarla12 жыл бұрын
You guys are cute. Thanks for the tips!
@HauntingtonBeachManor8 жыл бұрын
You guys are great
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@raymondcortez63735 жыл бұрын
which plasters can you use to apply fiberglass over? or are they all fiberglass friendly?
@chloegianna38372 жыл бұрын
What do you suggest for making props people can sit on?
@6806goats17 жыл бұрын
Is there a sprayer tool small enough to use on these? I see the larger 3 and 4 jet concrete sprayers but wonder if special smaller jets could be used or just a smaller sprayer. looking at the larger units, you'd probably waste a lot of material.
@MooseDoesStuffАй бұрын
do you need to plaster before you thinset over it? or have you tried to thinset directly on the styrofoam?
@HollywoodHaunterАй бұрын
Just apply thinset
@MooseDoesStuffАй бұрын
@@HollywoodHaunter ty!
@roadkill5178 жыл бұрын
another great video love the joking around.
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
HEHE! Thanks :)
@staceylaing4814 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what I could use to hard coat/weatherproof a traditional paper mache piece? It's made of newspaper, blue shop towel and flour. I coated with polycrylic, spray painted it, coated twice again with the poly and it still got soggy in the rain. I cut out the soggy area and dried it out and was able to salvage it but I want to make it 100% weatherproof.
@syedahamed19856 ай бұрын
Hi how do you prepare cement for this hard coat? I am working on expanded polystyrene and need to apply cement with a paint brush. So any idea what type of cement do I need and its mixture?
@HollywoodHaunter6 ай бұрын
We have just used thinset mortar, but there may be better options for using a cement mixture.
@davidleesfunandamazingvide27596 жыл бұрын
Nice folk, what do you do, do you make these things for a living?
@l.dschick-inn-palacecrafts61745 жыл бұрын
Please post your videos on fiberglass of these pumpkins. Thanks.
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
if your still interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHUoJSAqputarc
@dirk49268 жыл бұрын
Looking really good, after you get some paint on those, they should fool the Great Pumpkin himself!
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
We sure hope so!
@rcrhynne2 ай бұрын
CAN I LAMINATE THIS WITH POLYESTER RESIN AND FIBERGLASS MAT? OR WILL IT STILL EAT UP THE FOAM EVEN IF IT'S COATED WITH THINSET?
@CJEXP8 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your content since you built that haunted house outside of your home. Ever since then I have loved your channel. But now all you guys do Is make me love it even more Keep up the good work and stay spooky d;
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JanineMKartist5 жыл бұрын
you guys are amazing!
@danjones30094 жыл бұрын
Gloves!!! 🙌
@bejohnson676 жыл бұрын
can i ask plz where doyou get the large peices of Styrofoam
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know we list some places to get big blocks of foam in this video if your still interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHUoJSAqputarc
@polystyreneletters67756 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I like to use waterproof PVA and silversand in layers.
@samanthaschurter747 Жыл бұрын
Can you paint the flexibond directly on the styrofoam or does it need something as a primer?
@davidcook32907 жыл бұрын
Great video very informative 😊
@karencreel19836 жыл бұрын
Where do you purchase styrofoam blocks?
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know we list some places to get big blocks of foam in this video if your still interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHUoJSAqputarc
@CajunPride7773 жыл бұрын
Really cool 👍tfs
@jackcross12915 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the foam blocks
@jannmaryrose7 жыл бұрын
Can you guesstimate how long will it last outside in Louisiana?
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
Not sure a few years maybe
@filmmakerdude7 жыл бұрын
you guys are awesome thank you. Im creating a tree to go inside a childs room, do you think a couple of coats of tile mortar would be enough or do you think precoating with plaster is a must - Im trying to be budget conscious but the priority is strength
@HollywoodHaunter7 жыл бұрын
So you definitely don't have to use any plaster we just did that step because we had some laying around. Here the deal if you make it thick it can work but if it takes a hit from anything the mortar may crack. It is a cheaper hard coating which is why we chose it but if you really want it to last we recommend using a flexible resin like what we used on the carved telephone pole we made a while back. It will be much more forgiving. Even better than that would be a fiberglass outer shell on top of the resin layer but now you're really into it a few dollars. The mortar can give you a hard coat but it is sort of fragile at the same time. thanks for watching!
@ediebluntzer51858 жыл бұрын
funny how 5 little tiny pumpkins can wreck havoc on ones lovely hands. time for a foot massage Chris---now make mommy happy
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I suppose shes entitled to that =)
@ediebluntzer51858 жыл бұрын
yes she is today and always, BUT then so are you kiddo!!
@andytaylor55636 жыл бұрын
Superb, did you say you used a tile adhesive first to make it hard. Sorry from England here . Did you carve them?
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know we explain in this video if your still interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHUoJSAqputarc
@blackvortec5 жыл бұрын
Do you have to put the 20 minute plaster on first or can you just put the mortar directly on the Styrofoam? I want to make a replica millstone.
@HollywoodHaunter5 жыл бұрын
No plaster needed but I would definitely seal the mortar with something. Also you could use a concrete adhesive on the foam before you apply the mortar so it will stick even better.
@LomoPlateAldo2 жыл бұрын
can you apply the morter with out firsth cuating the foam with epoxy?
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
We have applied mortar straight over foam many times but I think the epoxy layer may help prevent cracking a little better.
@nicolaschampagnecharbonnea8479 Жыл бұрын
What was your resin safe brand and is it really expensive ? I got some stabilizing floats for my john boat and wanted to hardened them so they dont fall appart everywhere i go
@crazicrazicrazi3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you check your comments because this videos 4 years old but if you do can you share the link of how you actually made the large pumpkins. Thanks so much great video.
@HollywoodHaunter3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHUoJSAqputarc
@kennytatola4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you have to plaster before using the mortar mix or can you just put mortar on carved styrofoam?
@kennytatola4 жыл бұрын
If so can you buy the casting plaster at home depot?
@kennytatola4 жыл бұрын
And im guessing you could coat great stuff with this? Sorry for the 21 questions lol!
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
no don't need plaster and yes you can put mortar over great stuff, you could mix drywall mud or paint in with the mortar if you wanted.
@kennytatola4 жыл бұрын
@@HollywoodHaunter thank you! Just subscribed I like your guys work and energy! I'm planning on doing some halloween stuff as well.
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
@@kennytatola That's Awesome, Thanks! and be careful once you start it's all fun in the beginning and the you have find room to store it all the rest of the year. 🤣
@angiehale58258 жыл бұрын
ok so here's the thing.. you guys are awesome! we can't all do what you do but we all admire it! i don't know if you go back in the comments enough to read what people are saying or not, but its apparent that you guys are loved. Have you ever done a subscriber give away? i want a pumpkin!!! That's all i'm saying!!! We'll work out the shipping charges later!!!!! Love you guys, congrats on the new baby!!!! My granddaughter Lillyann just turned 6 months old!!! Anyway, i think you guys should do a hell mouth thing like Troy does, just a shout out to your fans. God bless and Happy Halloween from my family to yours!!!!
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Yes it's time we did another Haunt contest. Not sure if we'll be giving away a pumpkin but hopefully something Haunters will enjoy :) Thank you for the feedback! God bless you as well
@lartiste93194 жыл бұрын
Very good
@StuddedMohawk2 жыл бұрын
What if the prop is going to be in a professional escape room? Would using a mortar coating be advisable? Or go with the epoxy resin coating? The prop will be touched by several people over the course of a few years...
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
I'd go with the resin coating for something like that especially a touched prop. Or the mortar would need to be pretty thick like a 1/4" or so and then clear coated. We have used it on faux roc walls at a mini golf course and it worked well.
@StuddedMohawk2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to respond! I ordered the Epsilon pro that you showed in the video. I'll use that over the Styrofoam, then after a few coats, I'll paint it with grey drylock since I already have a bunch of drylock. Would you confirm that's a great idea? Thanks again for the video and for taking the time to respond! I'm new to the foam world, but videos and insight like yours help me get more comfortable with this medium.
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
@@StuddedMohawk It should work. I used that product on the telephone pole prop and it worked. I have also used EpoxAmite resin as well on the castle and the snow and dirt mounds of the mini golf that worked as well. Theres videos for those i think if your intrested. There are so many products out there but those I have used and it worked for our projects. I'm sure people that use these products all the time have there favorites and could tell you the best but once you try a few you will get an idea of what you prefer to use. good luck.
@StuddedMohawk2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Truly
@HollywoodHaunter2 жыл бұрын
@@StuddedMohawk You're welcome 😉👍
@AdmiralPreparedness8 жыл бұрын
What are you going to do with them after they are removed from your front yard???? Thanksgiving decorations with Charlie Brown????
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Not sure, probably just store them out back with the rest of the decorations we've made hahaha I like your idea for thanksgiving though, hmmmm
@paulakhulan86515 жыл бұрын
Send me two of these... I need these so bad
@asmarteru8 жыл бұрын
I'll have to remember that hard coat method. Someone told me years ago to use a mortar mix, wood glue and some water. Never got around to making something to hard coat. Nice info. Oh ... I said ... it puts the lotion in the basket the same time Chris did. Great minds ... huh. LOL
@HollywoodHaunter8 жыл бұрын
Yes that line will be in the brain forever... We will have to try adding the wood glue just for the heck of it now
@Lost_in_Nevermore Жыл бұрын
This is late but...I have found that despite being a pva glue, wood glue has a tendency to react in unexpected ways when mixed with other products. I typically go for something like Sobo when adding it to my concoctions. And remember that most Elmer's white glue is washable, which means it reactivates when wet.
@befrank40994 жыл бұрын
nice …. could u glass fibre over that paint layer ? ie make a boat hull outa foam , paint , then put 4 or 5 glass fibre layers over
@HollywoodHaunter4 жыл бұрын
You could try but just paint only could cause issues if the resin gets through to the foam. Now if I did it over top all the junk I put on these pumpkins in the video it would probably be ok. Another option is apply thin tin foil pieces over your work using wallpaper glue adhesive. You can push foil down into all the details with a paint brush. That would protect it.
@nannettekyle6036 жыл бұрын
Really cool! Where do you get the pumpkins that size? Would love to get a couple and see about props for christmas as well.
@teambest36925 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!! I would like to try sculpting on foam. Where can I purchase large EPS foam blocks?
@gmaw23beauties375 жыл бұрын
WHERE can I find styrofoam this large ❓❓❓❓❓❓PLEASE 🙏
@scaresdalemanor51674 жыл бұрын
@@gmaw23beauties37 For large projects like this I usually glue layers together. You are never gonna see the seams , especially if you end of covering it with the hard coat