Monster Mud Witch | DIY

[@my_tube9405]

I've been the manager of a couple of hardware stores. You can buy paints where the color match didn't come out the right tone and purchase for a discount if you need to save some money. Sometimes you can even find free paint at your local recycling center. The stores may even have scraps of chicken wire, glass, chain, pvc pipe, nails, plexiglass, rope, screws in cheap bulk swept up from the floor, etc. for your projects. Don't be afraid to ask. Think about it :They can get a little money for stuff they might have to throw away. Everyone wins because they get cash, you get stuff you need and it doesn't fill up a land fill. You can also find a lot of stuff in the bins around construction sites.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you for the tips and I'm always picking up things people are getting rid of to upcycle and make new. Honestly that's my passion to create things from seemingly nothing or what may be precieved as junk. Thanks for reaching out and watching!

[@graphmaster]

That is what I did because the cost of paint is crazy

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I hear that man

[@KGTats]

Being a witch that does live in a little home in a swamp. I should probably be offended by your rendition of a witch. But I can't help but laugh. I think it's hysterical. I know a huge amount of witches and have yet to meet one that looks anything like yours. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I know a few myself and this is all in fun. Thanks for watching 😄

[@yolyrom7233]

😂

[@MyFlippinLife]

Sick

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks!

[@Jack-hd7ct]

Haha nicely wicked thank you for sharing this really like it cool

[@CarvalhoCreations]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching!

[@hybridconsciousness7040]

Awesome tutorial!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks for watching

[@dreamer91763]

She turned out so amazing ! I'd love to see the making of an armature . Thanks for sharing your process ! You knocked it out of the park.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I appreciate it! Right on I will definitely be making an armature video very soon so keep watching!

[@christinadavison2783]

It's amazing how nicely she came together. I like the demo for the dry brush layering. Her sculpted face is perfect. I love how she turned out!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!

[@thebellanextdoor]

OMGGGGGGGG this is beyong fabulous and you're so generous to share such a detailed DIY on her. I hope to make one! So freaking cool!!!!!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

It's my pleasure and when you do make one let me know how it comes out! Thanks for watching!!

[@thebellanextdoor]

Will do!!! @@CarvalhoCreations

[@pauper177]

WOW She is amazing, Well done you !!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@acmelka]

Ok, I'm starting one of these in September 2025! Great video. From my costuming experience nothing pumps up realism and quality more than layers and various textures of clothing, a point you made. I think on mine I'll go ahead and airbrush the face details and invest in glass eyes. Also add eyelashes and dome hair coming out of the warts and nose.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

That sounds seriously awesome! Please email me some pics @[e-mail] when youre finished. I'd love to see how she comes out! Thanks so much for watching!

[@StevesHauntedYard]

Love monster mud just wish I had more storage to make more.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Haha yeah brotha I know your pain 🤣

[@erickinfamus9648]

Wow! It's crazy how fantastic this witch looks. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much! Happy Halloween

[@mcmullinyardhaunt]

Very cool project and video. What was the head from? Was a very good witch head.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! I used a styrofoam head and sculpted the witches face using air dry foam clay.

[@rufferstuff9148]

Looks like some shoulder length latex gloves would be handy for this project. Your sculpting keeps getting better. Love the expression on her. The finger tips add a nice touch. Thanks for voicing the construction. It makes it easier to follow along with the details on how and why you do things. Thanks.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Hahaha yeah man this stuff is a mess! Thank you much appreciated.

[@lucerorangel6415]

It’s unreal how beautiful she is. This is the kind of witch I’ve been looking for. Her look is everything! 🖤

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much and I'm glad you like the design! I really wanted to make my idea of a traditional witch and here we are! Thanks so much for watching!

[@yolyrom7233]

This is brilliant! You’re one awesome artist. It looks realistic! Edit: I would like to see how you literally designed her entire head from scratch to actual concept, including her wart’s and all, lol.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks again!! In our next video I'll be going over the entire sculpting and painting process so stay tuned! We'll be doing Regan from the exorcist.

[@GoblinsMom]

Wow you are just off the charts talented!!! Question…I wet with water and ring out materials before I dip them into whatever liquid I need to dip them into first. I get the even coat faster, but would that weaken the monster mud? I think I’ll try a little skeleton first before I attempt a larger than life size! 💕 Amazing job on her!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

@GoblinsMom thank you so much! You don't need to wet the fabric before you dip it in monster mud. In the video I'm dipping the dry fabric into the monster mud mixture and then ringing out the excess monster mud as to not waste product and keep the weight as low as possible.

[@AndreaDodge73]

This is incredible! Great video. Makes me think I can do it. lol I would suggest "Medusa." ( :

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much. Medusa!! I like that thanks for the suggestion!

[@RafaelNogueras-e6j]

You are a great artist man . I enjoy watching you

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you very much! I'm happy you're enjoying the videos. Much more to come. Thanks for watching!

[@hoasen7994]

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing. Love it

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much 🙏 my pleasure

[@ryanrodell3653]

Awesome vid. Great texture.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you brotha

[@stephaniefarnan2085]

I just found your channel today. You’re an amazing artist. I happen to be an artist myself and my full-time job is drywall taping so I have all the supplies already. I am absolutely going to try something like this! Nice job.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Well it's very nice to meet you! Yeah give this a go you'll love it!! Thanks for watching!

[@mikec2810]

Awesome project Gio! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait for the next one!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! Definitely stay tuned the next video will be Regan from the exorcist!!

[@rexnewcombe8337]

One thing I would do is add some white to the hair to make it grey, that would make her look older. Thanks love your creativity and talent.❤

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Right on brotha that would look good. Next time I'll give that a go. Thanks for watching!

[@MissyAllen-cc2qc]

She is absolutely awesome!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!

[@kevineyesix2257]

Absolutely freaking fantastic! The underlying black really gives a sense that the evil is consuming her from within and that she's physically evolving. The hands really speak to this. I love classic monsters and would love to see your take on Frankenstein’s monster!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much!! I love the classic monsters also and Frankenstein is definitely on the list. Thanks for watching!!

[@briangrissom2015]

This was so cool. I would love to see a Frankenstein monster.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Frankenstein is coming soon!!

[@tracy_222]

So detailed and scary👍🏻her hands so spooky great👍🏻🧙‍♀️

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I do my best 😄

[@rolfathan]

Amazing work

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!!

[@tronaswafford1041]

she looks so very cool!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!!

[@kimberlyspencer5937]

AWESOME! I am so in love with your work and this witch is wicked!!!!! I was checking out the Cheesecloth Ghost video today so that I could get to work on a spook, and I came across your latest witch video...I have to make her. You have provided me so much inspiration, thank you! Happy Haunting, I've gone wild with it!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you very much!! Makes me happy that you're trying out the props, they really are a hell of a lot of fun to make. Please let me know how it goes when you do give her a go!!

[@fabiwilliams4644]

Fabulous. I'd love to see a Grinch for Christmas

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!! The Grinch is one of my favorite characters so I'll definitely put it on the list! Thanks for the request

[@pablow5549]

Awesome job, videos like this is great to learn how to do things like this. Thanks looking forward for new ones like this one

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks brotha I appreciate it. We'll be uploading more videos just like this very soon!

[@sncpageable]

You are my new hero! Wow!!! I LOVE this!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much 😄

[@buckfelkner6092]

Again…good stuff

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!

[@brendaeaves1079]

This Is Great,Glad That You Done An “Original” Looking Witch😊This Is The Way Style & How A “Witch” Is Suppose Too Be, Thanks For Sharing USA❤

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I appreciate that. I really wanted to share that traditional feeling with this witch so I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@cyndiwilson2398]

Incredible! Love your work. My favorite is Jeeper Creeper! if you did that it would be awesome!!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! I have a few requests for jeepers creepers so very soon

[@katspeace5550]

Thank you so much for sharing your work with us. I would love to see the body build and head creation. As well as the finger details sometime please. If you wouldn't mind. Fantastic work 🔥💜🔥

[@CarvalhoCreations]

It's my absolute pleasure! Yes for sure I can. I'll definitely be making another witch in the future and will make sure and show the sculpting process. Thanks so much for watching!

[@katspeace5550]

@@CarvalhoCreations Thank you so much! That'll be Amazing 🤩 Can't wait! 🤘🏼

[@CarvalhoCreations]

@katspeace5550 no problem and thanks for the request!

[@nelsonmuntz3194]

You really did a fantastic job, looks just like my mother in law.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Haha awesome! 😆

[@mellamccly2583]

😂😂😂

[@melodywatts7322]

Make Frankenstein and his bride pleeeze !

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I've actually been working on a design for all the classic monsters so Frank and his bride will definitely be coming soon. Thanks for the request!!

[@yolyrom7233]

@@CarvalhoCreations That would be fantastic.

[@larrysteele696]

another great character, love the hat and the sculp so good. so creepy. love it.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks brotha!

[@Carusone_Daniel]

Amazing job really awesome! She is a perfect traditional witch! Thanks for these videos they are really inspiring ❤🤘🏻🎃🤘🏻

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much!! The whole idea on this channel is to bring you guys inspiration so I'm super happy to help. Thanks for watching!!

[@kimbrew14]

Would love to see your process for the face!!! So cool!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Right on I can make a sculpting video on the face.

[@TherealChasity]

Reminds me of the witches in Legend!! 😮 Amazing you are teaching us alot! My family is gonna be sick of me! My husband already said he lives in a haunted house!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much!! Haha I definitely get it my wife has to deal with all my creations lying around the house 😄

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Ha! The ending! This is so amazing! Her face is so perfect! Subscribed!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Haha, thanks so much 😄 right on. Welcome! We're happy to have you! And just so you know, we have a new video coming out this Saturday!

[@culture13]

Love it!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bethschuler463]

Now this is a witch!!!! Nice job man!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!!

[@paulfuryes203]

Love the look of the face. Super cool.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks so much! I'm happy you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@PumpkinPails]

Just found your channel and have been binging all your videos. Really awesome builds!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

In that case welcome!! Thank you I do my best.

[@meloneeleddington7664]

Wow great job, so creepy cool. You are a awesome artist. 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I appreciate that!!

[@Crazy_Newf_101]

Great video.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

Nice job.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Really creepy looking!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I try 😄

[@kimmidudley1708]

Yes please do a video showing how to do the frame work 😊

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I just released my pinhead tutorial where i show you how to create the armature. Thanks so much for watching!

[@PatrickLesko]

How did you come up with witch head to start with? So awesome

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Just did a little research on the style I wanted and winged it during the sculpt a bit 😄

[@robertcarey45]

It is always good, to see a Carvalho Creations tutorial.Another job well done, I most definitely would love to see a video on how you made the armature.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Right on that I can definitely do!

[@robertcarey45]

Great thank you.👍

[@tinalundy7858]

Hey just wondering would a hard plague Dr mask work for the witch face I can't sculp

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Absolutely that would be a really cool character!

[@mellamccly2583]

Insanely cool!!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!! Appreciate you!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!! This is my passion so my pleasure!! Thanks for watching!

[@amadooviedo400]

You did an awesome job!!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!

[@patrickmejia8204]

that is awesome man !

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks brotha I appreciate it 🙏

[@CaleeMorgal]

Love this! Would love to see how you make the base!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! In my Freddy Krueger tutorial I show step by step how to make the base so definitely check that video out for more info.

[@CaleeMorgal]

@@CarvalhoCreationsperfect thank you!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

@CaleeMorgal my pleasure

[@juliapounds1391]

I must have said OMG 50 times while watching - you are amazing. So many clever ideas and unbelievable artistry!!! This was the first video I’ve seen of yours, now subscribed and can’t wait to watch more.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Welcome to the channel and thank you so much I really appreciate it!! We have a few videos in the works now and plenty more to watch so enjoy!

[@mellamccly2583]

Watching this again, awesome tutorial!! Thanks again, Gio!!! 🥰🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoy it. Its really my pleasure 🙏 thanks fir watching!!

[@mellamccly2583]

​@@CarvalhoCreations😁😁😁😁😁

[@DKLEIN71]

Hell yeah she came out Great! The only thing I would change is to make her 12-15 feet tall.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! That would be awesome. I kept mine short for storage and weight but 12ft would be epic! Thanks for watching

[@mikemccabe2758]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@CarvalhoCreations]

My pleasure and thank you for watching!

[@debbiewalsh1239]

Absolutely amazing work again i really love this and the longer video with instructions is so so helpful thank you would definitely love to see more like this You know what would be cool the sanderson sisters to go with the billy you made

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback it helps us out so much. Ooooo the Sanderson sisters I like that idea!!

[@Jeff24669]

Wow! First one of your videos I've seen and I instantly subscribed. Amazing work!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Welcome to our channel and thank you so much!!

[@ddaniels6845]

This looks so good!😊

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I try 😄

[@Bananaboogiebone]

Brilliant

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you

[@colemyst]

She's great! Thanks for the video. I'd love some to do a tutorial on some familiars, cat, toads, owls etc. Sometimes it's the small things that make the overall effect seem real.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you and it's my pleasure.

[@sandralent1108]

Did you create her facial sculpt? Or is this something that can be purchased. Loved your video!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much!! I sculpted the face from air dry foam clay. In our next video I'll be going over the sculpting process in detail. We'll be making Regan from the exorcist.

[@johnkurtz2691]

Cool decoration👍have you tried one that can light up? I always wonder where all the decked out houses keep all their holiday stuff if they don't have basements like here in the SW😊

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you brotha! Not yet, I haven't got into incorporating lights but soon. Yeah it's definitely not easy I end up having to sell most of this stuff just so I can make more haha

[@Hornblas189]

That looks amazing man.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[@serenababy6358]

I would love that witch in my yard haunt!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

She is pretty awesome and thanks for watching!

[@4doorvette]

Please attach links to armature instructions , awesome job thx for sharing

[@CarvalhoCreations]

If youd like to see how I created the armature you can watch my freddy krueger prop video where I go over it in detail.

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

Hi! So I'm getting ready to use monster mud for the first time in a project where I want the final draping to be black, or a close to it as possible, so am I understanding correctly that if I use black paint, I will not have to paint it after the fact? Thanks!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

So yes if you use black you'll get the darkest color possible. It'll still be a grey color because you're mixing the paint with joint compound which is off white. If you want a solid black you'll still have to paint it unfortunately.

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

@@CarvalhoCreations ok perfect thanks!

[@kevinmiller2566]

Another great video

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you brotha 🙏

[@AMRladycat888]

That was so amazing you’re awesome you should make Freddy Krueger and the devil. I really enjoyed watching your video thank you.😎

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much! My Freddy video is already up and I even updated the sculpt of the face in one of my shorts also. It's a cool video for sure. The devil I can definitely do a rendition of!

[@TerryWygal]

You said the fingernails took about 20 minutes - what did you use to make them? This is a Fantastic How To Video - Thank You! First time seeing your work but I subscribed!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you very much brotha and welcome!! Yeah about 20 minutes to sculpt and I used foam clay.

[@debbie4344]

Can you please do the body or armature. You are a great sculptor

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks so much! If you watch my Freddy Krueger video I go over how to make the armature in detail

[@wadehadley6765]

Awesome . I think an armature vid would be awesome also . I think a cyclops would be cool .

[@wadehadley6765]

A cool project vid is what I mean . Id like to see what kind of Cyclops you would come up with . Thanks for the video . Loved it !

[@CarvalhoCreations]

A cyclops nice I can definitely do that. Thanks for the request! Also stay tuned because in our next video I'll be showing you how to build an armature. We're making Freddy Krueger!!

[@deannajones3895]

The artistic aspect of this is phenomenal. That being said, I ask that you research the history of “Why” witches look this way. It’s a sad story to be sure.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you. I've always loved the idea of magic and a tradition witch is such a cool character. Oh I completely understand and there have been some horrendous events in our past surrounding innocent women that im well aware of. It is very sad. But here at least we celebrate them!!

[@RNFundsEducator]

I wanna see your version of Frankenstein’s Monster!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

You're in luck because that video is already available! Check it out and thanks for watching!

[@deoblo85]

Looks Fantastic Love it Thanks for sharing !! HFL!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!! My pleasure and thank you for watching

[@derekhughes8318]

Hey man,I love her! Happy Halloween! 🎃

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you and happy Halloween brotha!!

[@bryanbree5915]

I actually use foam clay a lot and I must've missed you explaining what the face was sculpted with . Duh . Great job man

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Oh right on. It's great stuff isn't it. No worries brotha. Thank you

[@HalloweenDan]

This was such a great build! This is some super creative stuff man! Thanks for showing the monster mud process too.. I never seem to get the consistency right.. but I’ll be trying this next time. Great video man.. I subbed! Happy Halloween 👻🎃💀

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you so much I appreciate it!! My pleasure and thanks for the sub!!

[@jlathem56]

I was hoping you had a video on making the head out of Monster Mud. I found the one you posted on using liquid latex. Unfortunately, I have a slight to moderate allergy to latex, thus my interest in the Monster Mud technique. Otherwise great video.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I actually used a styrofoam head and sculpted the face using air dry foam clay. In my next video I'll show exactly how I sculpt using these materials.

[@jlathem56]

@@CarvalhoCreations - Awesome!

[@GreenLadyDV]

Love! 👻👻👻

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!!

[@riverphilip3486]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@cohode6290]

First time watching, Subscribed. Question, and you may have answered this in a past video. Are you using Acrylic or latex paints for the face?

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Well in that case welcome and thanks for the sub!! For the face on this piece I'm using craft acrylic paints.

[@cohode6290]

@@CarvalhoCreations Thanks for the fast reply, I found it in your hand and Dracula videos. How do you seal the acrylics from moisture or just weather in general.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I use a spray on polyurethane to seal the paint job typically.

[@francescowart6034]

Wow. Love it. Can you show sculpture on the face later?

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! In our next video we'll be showing a detailed look on how I sculpt my faces. We'll be doing Regan from the exorcist.

[@arredonr]

Awesome Gio. Can you do Tarman?

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you! I had to look that dude up but absolutely that character looks excellent and I can definitely pull that look off with monster mud. I'm putting it on the list!

[@lkc3061]

Having made many a witch in my day I loved everything you did BUT her hat should sit lower so that it appears like it’s being worn on her head. As it is now, it looks like it’s just sitting up on top of her head and not actually worn on her head. Just a thought for the future. Love your videos!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Right on I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!

[@karapedersen1927]

Absolutely amazing, so glad your channel came up on my stream. Loving this witch will definitely be watching more of your halloween videos. Thank you for showing us what you use to make monster mud been wanting to make a lot with monsters mud. Would love to know we're you got the witches head? Thank you again

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks for watching and we're happy to have you! We'll be putting out alot more content soon. The witches head is actually a foam head that I sculpted the face on using air dry foam clay. Our next video will be Freddy Krueger so stay tuned!!

[@karapedersen1927]

@@CarvalhoCreations wow that is very impressive would love to have a witch head like that. Great job can't wait for your next one.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you I appreciate it! Eventually I'll create an online store.

[@stevetrump7399]

Creature from the Black Lagoon! PLEASE!!!

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Right on that's gonna be a great build. On the list it goes!!

[@adrianpi513]

Badass 😮

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thanks brotha!

[@adrianpi513]

@@CarvalhoCreations ur very welcome my dude! Cant wait to see more! 😁

[@ElizabethCallis]

Awesome xx❤❤❤❤

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!

[@patbo3577]

What is like to know is, what foam did you use on face sculpt, foam clay, spray foam? Thanks.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

I used air dry foam clay for this piece.

[@mrs.whatley5596]

Cool

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Cool

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Thank you!

[@sacredeyez90]

I like a creepy witch! (I hang with ones that look human daily... they be my #witchezz) But for Halloween, nooooo, I want the chills, the creepiness, the crepiness, the filth, and shock. The kids must work for full-sized candy bars.

[@CarvalhoCreations]

Haha I get you, I do the same 😄 that's my jam. A good scary witch for the season is a must though I agree! 😄