Skeleton in a can

Make easy and cheap skeleton parts with locktite foam. Its a skeleton in a can.
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[@bluesun4682]

Thought this would help anyone that’s going to do the project Scary tree supply list Buy Per tree 2 to 3 Anti-Fatigue Roll Mat (2 for 6ft or 3 for 9ft) 2 5gal buckets Zip ties (24” or 11”) 2 cans locktite foam gaps and cracks Strobe light (optional) Buy once for whole project Construction bags Spray bottle gorilla glue (large bottle) Set of wall paint brush Black spray paint Inter Mouth color spray paint (your choice) Gray spray paint Beige spray paint Caramel spray paint Expresso spray paint Contact cement Tools needed Heat gun Drill (1/4 inch bit) Marker Small electric Saw Utility Scissors or Utility knife

[@bluesun4682]

Did I really put this list on the wrong video 🤦‍♀️

[@Eclipse_Nature]

​@@bluesun4682bro realized in one month

[@Ali_Saracen]

Damn, thank you so much bro❤

[@KerriGilpin]

I wish people were less afraid of making mistakes… preventing them from even starting. I love how you reiterate “finished is better than perfect!” Mistakes and failures help us learn, much more thoroughly than straining for perfection.

[@HauntedOakley]

The Bob Ross of Haunters - we dont make mistakes, just happy little skeleton parts. As always, you never cease to amaze with your ingenuity and spark the creativity of the mind! Keep it up, you are the best!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks again! Hey, Bob Ross is a hero of mine- I appreciate that.

[@wolfgangspits_fire9783]

4 years later I'm still going back to watch these videos! Great work! Planning to "can" out a couple of skeletons this weekend.

[@lurchie]

"Never be afraid to fix a mistake just because you took a long time making it." 😆🤣😆. THANK YOU for posting your videos! I love watching the creation of spooky props and your techniques are fun to watch from a creative process. I love that you include the mistakes - it makes it feel like a more realistic process (As well as add humor during the editing process)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you, Im glad you like the videos! I screw up all the time, you cant let it slow you down.

[@harmonysunshine61664]

I LOVE THIS!....THE IDEA, THE EXECUTION AND THE MISTAKES!...Showing the mistakes that we as newbies are bound to make, as well as the "fixes", is so reassuring. It takes the stress out of trying something new, at least for me. I know that things can be adjusted and fixed to get an acceptable result! Plus being on a budget for my current project, even 30.00 for a cheap skelly can add up... This is BRILLIANT!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! You learn from mistakes. Don't be afraid to make 'em!

[@2dskillz]

Many years ago, I found your video on corpsing a skeleton, it was a blast to do then and it has lasted for years. My human pelts finally had to be retired. I still very much enjoy all your work. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@HollywoodColt]

Was he rocking the ponytail in that video?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

lol. .... may have been the pony tail days....

[@studuerson2548]

Your dialogue set off my Fire TV Cube with Alexa. A function I never use. It took me 10 minutes to figure it out!! You owe me one can of spray foam, for the trouble!😉

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad I could help!

[@evandavis9928]

That's it, I'm buying stock in Loctite.. skeleton in a can... brilliant!!

[@Abaddon3x7]

Thank you for the tutorials, after working in the games industry many years ago I changed career and made a business unrelated to art, but really disliked running it, I have now got back into art making and casting fine art sculptures, your tutorials are great to give artists ideas on how to build fine art sculptures and the general mentality to get things done. I love your finished is better than perfect. You are so right.

[@lt2339]

Dean will u share some of the sculpting ideas you've done, and does this foam hold up in rain after painted?

[@Abaddon3x7]

​@@lt2339 There are many different types of foam to use, the ones I will look to use I am not sure if they will work outside. I know there are foams that work outside in the building trade, I purchased one once for inside a rook leak, but didn't get around to using it so not sure how hard it is, I am sure its hard enough for haunted house props though. I will look to post some of my sculptures when they are finished.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

That is awesome to hear, man- hang in there and keep at it. And thank you for tuning in!

[@lynngordon5901]

Thanks for showing just how you adjust on the fly. Everyone makes mistakes or changes their mind/has a better idea mid-project. Great to see!

[@opalonaford6506]

You mentioned you can use great stuff in the same way. I tried to save a buck, and regret it. Great stuff doesn't get a skin on it in the same way. I got very sticky. In the end I made it work. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you can......but its not ideal for sure.

[@lesterduglas]

Allen I love your positive attitude when you realised your mistakes. I would have been very annoyed and cussing at myself. Looks good.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you never know what opportunity a mistake will present, and they rarely matter very much.

[@patbo3577]

Thank you for this technique. I've been able to apply it to making pumpkin vines & leaves , as well as angel wings for a 36" skeleton. The dried foam takes light carving well for details. But it Quickly dulls my knives, I just resharpen them with knife sharpening stone. It created a very fluid or natural look. I'm looking forward to finding other uses for this wonderful tool you shared. Thanks again!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I need to see the stuff you made!

[@patbo3577]

@@StiltbeastStudios have pictures, but due to a move I gave almost every away. I'm not sure how to add pic.'s I'm tech challenged.

[@patbo3577]

And I'm back reviewing this technique before I jump into making vined pumpkin scarecrow. I truly appreciate all you do & that it's available for everyone to learn From & get inspired.

[@tinaeland5518]

I can't stop watching your videos! So much talent and creativity. Thank you for sharing yourself with us!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

watch them all, collect the whole set lol!

[@-Diana469]

You make it look so easy. I bought some foam the other day, whoa, had all my fingers stuck with stuff! Ha Ha! I did forget about the water though. That is an important part. My hat's off to you on the work you do. I will try again and promise to not forget the spray water. Love watching you make stuff!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

the water is necessary lol! watch the vids and work along !

[@pawpawspiddle805]

Love the project. Gonna try this. Also love the Buccee’s shirt.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Please do! Thanks! Happy Halloween!

[@jdmauldin10101]

I love on these videos there is the positive narration while he is making it and then the self deprecating narration in typing haha.

[@courtneyboozer7521]

Currently making 2 7ft Creepers...I was struggling with how to make the hands for both models. this is perfect! Thank you Allen!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

this is a viable option!

[@dottiepark]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE HAND! I need about 15 of them and I didn't want to waste all those gloves.

[@russiangoose7053]

Wow! just the hand shaping was amazing, it looked menacing! I bet you could scale up this process to make your own 10ft skeleton! Would be a lot of foam and would definitely need some reinforcement but I bet it'd be even cooler than the store bought ones! Especially if it still had blood and remnants of muscle and flesh on it!

[@phillipbowen6894]

That's awesome. I'm going to go buy this spray foam today and get started. Thank you.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@AVspectre]

Just caught a glimpse of your Sharpie wall rack as you consulted the rib ref pic on the computer. Nice!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I love them, made them out of eva foam!

[@lindonmackenzie9467]

love it! always told the wife spray foam was a friend!! 😂😂. thanks for the ideas!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You bet!

[@sherryberardino6032]

You are one creative guy ,Love Love Love your work

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patbo3577]

Thank you so much for another amazing video, with so many application possibilities. I had been racking my brain trying to figure out how I can make something that looks like vines climbing up a structure. As I watched this video I realized you just gave me the answer. Thank you so much.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You're very welcome!

[@kekipark77]

you made that look WAY easier than it is

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I've just made a lot of Skeletons! Hope you have a great Halloween Season!

[@tarantula183]

This turned out to be really motivational. Thanks for your wisdom.

[@yolandacallaway8726]

Love your Buc-ees t-shirt and your videos are very helpful and thank you so much I have a lot to learn about Halloween props thank you

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thanks for watching

[@Old52Guy]

This is excellent! I just finished watching your corpsing video. These two go hand in hand, or at least I hope so. Thanks!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

they do indeed! go make stuff!

[@genesanford9412]

Thanks, i always learn something from you.I haven't played with foam for awhile. I need to.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad to help

[@bikingmomma524]

Art is expressed in so many ways. Your art is awesome, and never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for your videos. I feel inspired to try your methods for improving my Halloween haunted house.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you so much 😀

[@creativedoof]

Oh man.. did I find your channel at a wonderful time. Don't know if you reply to comments in your old tutorials, but I enjoy watching your videos. I'm currently making something out of paper towels, water, newspaper, and glue. Acrylic paints and clear caulk will be applied once the forms are dried out and finished. Hopefully, Zombie Walk will happen this year. Keep making stuff! Also, I liked the Ghost Bucky on your shirt!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks! Hope that Zombie Walk happens and hope you have a Happy Halloween!

[@beckys2977]

omg I just found foam last year and it is by far my favorite new toy I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you so much!

[@JennRyden700]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾PHENOMENAL!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 And LOVE the Buc--ee's T -Shirt👍🏾💯💜

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you, we have them all over in Texas- like a luvs truck stop and target had a baby.

[@teresacarter8593]

I love your videos thank again 🇬🇧😁take care

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you like them!

[@brandonmickel9967]

Just after Halloween I utilized left over parts to make a motorized ground breaker and am in need for some skeletal/zombie hands for it. I was upset that I missed all the after Halloween sales (most seemed to have occurred a week prior instead of after this year) so I could procure some cheap body parts. However this is AMAZING. YOU are AMAZING. I've worked with foam before but not quite like this. You have some talent, thanks for sharing. I'm running out to get a can of foam now.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I love it for some simple sculpts.

[@brandonmickel9967]

Just painted them up yesterday in acrylic and added a top coat in gloss mod podge and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. For $6.34 with tax for the can of foam, it was well worth it and I love making stuff. Thanks again.

[@tinalundy7858]

Bad ass gonna try this tonight once again you are the home hunters hero!

[@artistforlife]

Why did I keep thinking you were going to stuff this in a large can at the end??? And I was excited to see it! Still very fun tutorial : )

[@StiltbeastStudios]

lol - Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@grasshopper7273]

That is awesome, thanks for sharing, my wife and I are gonna love making this.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Have fun!

[@kenkozpgh]

Thank you for sharing. Another great product and presentation.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@alishamyers2577]

"Oh there's hot glue there. It's collagen!" I died. That was perfect. 🤣🤣🤣

[@maluthesis]

Somehow I came across your videos and I am forever grateful i did. Awesome stuff!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Awesome! Glad you're here!

[@taraoakes7010]

Oh my gawd, I just made a hand and a spider and I can't wait to paint them tomorrow and then next week I'm gonna teach my students how to do it!!!!! I have so many ideas!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thats so awesome!

[@LaineyBug2020]

These would look cool attached to black shirt & pants or one of those black body suits, and if you really paid attention to the anatomy when sculpting all the bones... It would take a lot of effort but it would look badass! Would you be able to get needle and a sturdy thread through the foam to sew it on, I wonder, or would you have to just use a lot of E6000...

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Id sew or zip tie it on, fun idea!

[@williameleftheriou164]

I am thinking about doing this to my back yard fence. Make the vines “blend” into old dying trees just beyond my fence that are covered in cudzo. Didnt want to use foam noodles for entire fence. Maybe rotate random props caught up in the vines. Watch it from the pool! Thanks for the technique on how to paint and make the vines. 2/3d

[@kimberlyperona1254]

I love all your videos I have learned so much thank you thank you thank you Halloween is my holiday and I have an amazing Halloween party yearly

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Wonderful!

[@melodymedlock160]

Will the Loctite hold up well outside in the elements? I love watching you create.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

it does once you paint it. pretty well

[@melodymedlock160]

@@StiltbeastStudios Awesome! Thanks so much for the reply and for sharing your artistry with us. You've taught me a lot.

[@LinecookThorJamiethaxton]

Awesome work as always thank you for your videos

[@StiltbeastStudios]

My pleasure!

[@Hugojosecor]

Very creative and extremely low cost!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@taraoakes7010]

Could you use vegetable spray (like for cooking) instead of water to keep it from sticking? Also, I LOVE this and I'm going to teach kids how to do it!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

the water is not to keep it from sticking, the water helps it cure faster. Im afraid oil would work against painting it down the road.

[@taraoakes7010]

@@StiltbeastStudios Duh! That makes sense. Thx for getting back to me!

[@notsure5702]

This stuff has great potential

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Indeed!

[@JohnMassaglia]

Does the nozzle get ruined if you don't use the can all at once or can you finish of the can on a later date?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

sometimes yes, its so useful I just make skulls or something with whatever is left over.

[@picadilly3184]

Great talent and a nice sense of humor. I love your channel. 💀❤

[@StiltbeastStudios]

glad ya like it!

[@kathrynnsteele7662]

How far does this stuff go? How many cans did it take for a full skeleton?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

three cans for a full skeleton, so about $20

[@kathrynnsteele7662]

This is the most amazing stuff I've ever seen! I can't wait to make a skeleton forearm, stick it in the ground in front of one of those headstones with some funny saying on it.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yeah! go make stuff!

[@SPCLPONY]

I already had a pair of plastic store bought skeleton forearms with hands. I made a headstone out of an old flat stepping stone with rough chipped edges. The epitaph reads: Here lie Bonnie and Clyde Hand in hand in crime... and in death. May 23 1934 I stuck the pair of arms out of the ground side by side with the hands holding onto each other. Thanks for this informative video! I have a project idea requiring a dozen or so skeleton arms and hands. Possibly a few upper torso and heads as well. I'll have to subscribe and review more of your videos. Hopefully I'll find a simple skull project??

[@lindaraphael2636]

Your videos are fabulous!! Thanks for sharing, mistakes and fixes. Starting my hands using gloves tomorrow. Took your advice, Go make something. 🤣

[@janefowler9365]

Could I use this to make a skeletal dragon spine and tail as a costume? And do you have any ideas how I could do it?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

exactly the same way i did it here;

[@GieshaEyed]

SO WHEN I FOLLOW YOUR LINK TO THE HOME DEPOT SITE... IT TAKES ME TO A BLACK CAN WITH A RED LID... IN THE VIDEO YOU USE A BLUE CAN WITH A RED CAP... IS THERE A DIFFRENCE?? BTW.... I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

same basic stuff- as long as its Locktite!

[@adayinthelife8646]

Dude your stuff is awesome, simple yet effective. thanks for the info

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@raysmotherman9797]

Would you PLEASE stop setting timers on my Alexa??? XD Fun stuff though. Thanks for all your vids

[@primezilla5891]

These projects are great, i’ll maybe try some for Halloween. Thanks!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

please do!

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Great project. Thanks

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you too!

[@georgebrouder8160]

Absolutely fantastic 😱👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

That’s a great way to incorporate a pile of bones into one of those ember piles made from expandable foam & lights.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yes it is!

[@leoliguez8833]

That was pretty cool

[@StiltbeastStudios]

this comment is pretty nice.

[@lddcavalry]

Amazing. Always needing hands and this is perfect.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@XDeelanRatsegg]

I actually never considered the idea of making a skeleton out of spray foam, but you can!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Yes you can!

[@laurahubbard9470]

OMG!!!! I love your Buc-ee's shirt!!! 👻

[@darnellcarver3987]

Cool technique !

[@deoblo85]

Hahaha Thats Genius ... now I have another way to make skeletons when i run out of Romex ..thanks for sharing as always HFL!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

My pleasure!

[@100mphClub]

Just found your channel... as I've been going through your videos... I have to constantly tell Alexa to stop the timers. lol

[@StiltbeastStudios]

consider them to be interactive videos lol.

[@GreenLadyDV]

Love it! 💚💚💚

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

You give me hope

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Go make stuff!

[@RS-xo7jv]

“Vairdeee interestding Allen vairdeee interestding” lol love it I’m gonna experiment !!👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Hope you like it!

[@shayinla1942]

I absolutely love your vids! You inspire me to take the chance and try to make my own props! Thank you!

[@richardmarroni-kd9eo]

Allen, could spray foam be put into a 1/2 mold made from a plastic skeleton?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yes.....if you use release to keep it from sticking, and if you spray water in as you fill so it all cures- too thick and it will not cure as it seals itself off from moisture in the air. also lock tite is way better than great stuff

[@Raynestorm1968]

Any chance you could do a DIY mannequin made out of pvc and spray foam? I saw a video about this somewhere else, but they didn't show how they made it.....only all the things they used a cheap mannequin for. Many thanks if you would do this for us! I would love to find a cheap, easy mannequin (full body) build to use for Halloween props, or to make a life sized nativity scene. And store bought mannequins are just way too expensive.

[@pauloinventostube7533]

baie geluk goeie werk 👏👍👈 sukses daar familie 🤝

[@StiltbeastStudios]

dankie dat jy na die video gekyk het!

[@HollywoodColt]

2 ?s, when that cures/hardens is it similar to pva foam in texture and squishyness? Can you use a xacto knife or another razor blade to tidy it up a bit? Thanks big guy!

[@TheJoeFletch]

Is the locktite foam different from other spray foams where the skin forms and it allows you to handle it? Or do all spray foams work this way?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yes, its very different- not sure of exactly why

[@sk8sbowlingreviews]

This tutorial could easily become the Face Hugger from Alien as well, just skipping the sternum step! Great work.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

That's true!

[@jessierognon3588]

So fricking cool. Game changer for me

[@StiltbeastStudios]

awesome!

[@romanticone23]

How many cans of foam did you end up using??

[@StiltbeastStudios]

they are just lines mostly so less than three cans of foam.

[@taracappis5236]

I am going to try this for sure

[@StiltbeastStudios]

do it!

[@andyferguson8032]

Great stuff

[@LinecookThorJamiethaxton]

No it is not

[@StacyHawkins]

The project is great, the foam is Loctite. 🤣

[@MrBaltimoreJoe]

Is there a limit on how large you can make a hand? I'd like to make a very large scarecrow.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Id go to pool noodles if its going to be really large. Im doing a scarecrow next week as a video, that might give you some ideas.

[@webmaster90]

always full of new easy ideas, love this. What could you use to build a skull ? a balloon or bowl?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

sure, but sometimes skulls are reasonably priced.

[@webmaster90]

@@StiltbeastStudios found some syrafoam ones at Micheal's that look like they would work. Just being a cheap @$$

[@rodrich1644]

What is the purpose of spraying foam down with water afterwards?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Hey there! It just aids in the curing process, and makes it easier to work with!

[@scottyyena9521]

I love the subtitle commentary lol! Also i need that glue gun!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@HollywoodColt]

HOW DO YOU KNOW ALL THIS STUFF!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I experiment!

[@abrahambaker5085]

I love your shirt.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Hey thanks!

[@leticiaflores-zamarron3339]

I LOVE THIS!!!! Thank you!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I'm so glad!

[@ToddB987]

Very cool! I’m thinking this might work to apply to zombie chest for zombie costume. When the foam is completely dry.. is it still a little pliable?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yes, enough for a costume for sure.

[@loriraye9449]

I think you do awesome work! I would love to work with you love Halloween

[@USMCdad470]

Going to try this one. Body at least. I have a skull, hand and black cloth

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yeah! go make stuff!

[@tcan4959]

I find you humorous

[@casketdriver1]

My Alexa kept replying to you and starting 5 min timer

[@DigitalSkyline]

Yeap... did the same from another room with the door shut.

[@RGun90]

I ended up changing my wake word for this exact reason lol. So many channels love saying the "A" word

[@StiltbeastStudios]

lol... yeah sorry!

[@RGun90]

@@StiltbeastStudios All good :) at least yours was accidental lmao www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/business/burger-king-tv-ad-google-home.html

[@CrazyOldFart66]

@@StiltbeastStudios That's OK. Give me a chuckle as I keep telling her to cancel that timer.

[@onebourbononescotch]

This is really amazing. Just curious, how many cans of the foam did it take to make those parts?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I think it was only three cans

[@onebourbononescotch]

@@StiltbeastStudios awesome. Love your videos!