Making Prop DYNAMITE!

[@Peter_Herrman]

I think Wile E. Coyote would have suggested using ACME EXPLOSIVES as the company name. But well done anyway. :o)

[@sjdesign6575]

As someone who is using these techniques as well, different teas work well. I work for an arcade/playhall and used these techniques for an escape room

[@blizatrex]

This is great. Rusty vinegar is my favorite way to weather wood; I like to sand it some after to remove the slight chocolate color.

[@VanOaksProps]

Great tip!

[@diydaddoes9710]

How do you make rusty vinegar? I’m building some wooden coffins and want that more aged look

[@VanOaksProps]

@@diydaddoes9710 add rusty hardware to vinegar and let it sit for a few weeks. The faster way is to use steel wool. Add a few pieces to some vinegar and let it sit for 24-48 hours. Hollywood Haunter has a great video on how to make it.

[@VanOaksProps]

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[@blizatrex]

@@diydaddoes9710 place vinegar in a glass jar add steel wool, and give that a few days to dissolve; brush onto your wood and then let it dry. the metal particles rust in the wood giving it that aged look.

[@susanowen1709]

These turned out great! Love the rusty-vinegar stain; we'll have to set up a jar of this. And it never even occured to me that you could remove the print from PVC. It would be fun to wire in a small, flickering LED in one of the fuses to give the illusion of it being lit.

[@VanOaksProps]

I had a similar thought as I was installing the fuses. It wouldn’t be hard to do with a cell battery and flickering led.

[@susanowen1709]

@@VanOaksProps I'll have you know, we've completely changed our plans this year based on this video. We were going to do pirates, but now it's gonna be cowboys 🙂We weren't thrilled with the pirate idea since it's kinda overdone. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@GregPackard]

Just now you tell me that acetone takes the print off of PVC pipe! OMG how much paint that would have saved lol! Great video

[@VanOaksProps]

I thought you knew!

[@jssherrard]

I've always sanded off the PVC. Labor intensive, messy, and a pain in the tushy! I wish I'd thought to try acetone. So grateful to Derek for this!!!

[@evoFTMFW]

These came out great Derek!

[@torsloke]

This project was redundant. But only because all your props are dynamite! Super fun build, thanks for sharing!

[@VanOaksProps]

🤣

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

Amazing! Every bit of this is so cool and educational. I love it!

[@AnthonySherritt]

Thanks!

[@johnmcpherson3661]

When painting on stencils I find a 3 inch foam roller from the craft store gives a much better impression of stencil brushing than spray paint. Use thick craft paints and not too much. To avoid unwanted questions, foam tubes can be found in the correct diameter, as I have made similar props, and the light weight shows that it is a prop. Dynamite does not explode using a fuse, it requires a blasting cap, which can be made from a short length (3in or o) of aluminum tubing. Fuse can be made using cotton cord sash dipped in melted red or green was and wiped off quickly. The fuse is then crimped into one end of the aluminum tubing. Enjoy your work, and I do make a lot of things.

[@HMFan2010]

Wonderful propping as always. It’s that attention to detail which lifts a “ho-hum” prop to a “that’s REALLY cool” or (even better) “is that REAL?” prop.

[@cem1838]

Amazing as always! I love watching you create! This project was da bomb... Well, the dynamite!!👍

[@lurchie]

I LOVE the steel wool / vinegar stain idea!

[@DoktorHalloween]

This looked like a lot of fun. LOVE that instant espresso trick.

[@davidjones8070]

So very cool..making some fun projects with pink foam on my bandsaw…this gives me more ideas. Thanks

[@nriqueog]

A little warning: Mog Podge yellows with age in the sun. So you might want to spray it with a Clear Acrylic coating with UV protection to prevent yellowing. Another GREAT Video!

[@ggdail]

Fun Fact: despite the danger, billy goats love using sticks of dynamite as chew toys. Oh, and hang on to them hats & glasses!

[@margaritagerman]

You are one talented man. Every video is a treat and a lesson in one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@forestpkguy]

Looks great

[@horses2by]

Awesome prop

[@bonedada909]

Awesome vid brotha! They turned out amazing as always!🤘

[@mertz7305]

NICE. You know when I was a kid I had an alarm clock that looked like a bundle of dynamite with a timer. The alarm was a guy counting down from 10 and the sound of an explosion. Might use your technique to re-create a more realistic looking version of that!

[@space65_72]

Well done Master VanOaks!

[@steveadonis]

They look great!

[@MicaMakes]

Nice build! Have used the steel wool and vinegar stain before on some projects. Works really well but I had to blow torch treated wood before it would take affect

[@RSpudieD]

They turned out really good! The weathering really sells the age!

[@GrimwoodHollow]

Super fun prop Derek, I love it! It turned out so cool, and for under $10 bucks, wow! Love all your weathering techniques, thanks for sharing buddy! Hope all is well with you both! Cheers🎃😄👍

[@vickiemullen660]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to share your talent with us. I love your videos.

[@davidross4496]

Great looking prop! Thanks for the idea!

[@VanOaksProps]

You bet!

[@FabWorks80]

Love this prop!! They look amazing Derek!!!

[@jssherrard]

Love this!!! And the box can hide small audio, lighting, or show-control hardware! Now craving espresso... ;)

[@mark.nelson1]

Outstanding as I'm looking at an Armory, Ammo storage facility theme for my workshop/shed/mancave. Thanks for creating and sharing.

[@AdventureUntamed23]

Rusty hardware and vinegar?! Brilliant!

[@larryhughes5319]

Thanks for the info sir !! Quick diy

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well done!

[@didjbusker]

I'm planning a Wednesday and Pugsley's dynamite explosion prop this year. Now I HAVE to add these to help sell the effect. These look amazing! Thanks!

[@ricaurandt6713]

Love the aging with rusty hardware n vinegar mix, it should work really well for my guitar project. Not to be a stickler for details but for future reference, dynamite wasn't packaged with fuse material, they were added later by the user.

[@VanOaksProps]

True. Some creative license definitely needs to be taken to help people understand what they’re looking at with minimal reading, so they got added.

[@Stiff_Richards]

Man. You are sooooo damn creative.

[@Hot88s]

Love the aging lessons!

[@peterjhartvideo]

Twine-wrapped floral wire! Perfect-I have been wondering how to make a fuse for something else, but I need it to hold a shape. Thanks!

[@m.maclellan7147]

LOVE THIS ! Thanks for sharing !

[@m.maclellan7147]

Could you use regular "instant" coffee, or does it have to be the finer ground coffee ?! Guess I could try it ! Lol ! I am itching to start this..... 😉

[@sergioalvescordeiro9495]

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[@warlockcommandcenter]

A very light spray of salad oil will make your sticks look weepy, also the box, will get weepy nitro on it .

[@VanOaksProps]

Interesting. I didn't know that dynamite weeps.

[@bob14072]

Awesome Job! Very cool.

[@Foxxy999]

On the East Coast since we are lacking the Knott's Scary Farm influence the ghost town aesthetic is very rare in home haunts, however it seems to me that a spooky mine shaft is the perfect solution for a space-constrained walkthrough!

[@ScottKraft]

This is fantastic!

[@bradleymarks]

Could also take a Roman candle. And wrap it as well for effect...

[@OCLVIG]

Looks great!

[@double_digit_life.9268]

This year, we're doing carnEVIL, but next year, is deadwood. This will be so helpful! My fav part- I was born and raised in Wilmington, DE, (known as the murder capital of the world- because your murder likely won't be solved if it happened there)

[@haynerbass]

Nice job man,

[@m.maclellan7147]

While rewatching this, to take notes, realized that the RED "butcher paper" you use on your table would be Perfect for the dynamite I want to make, lol ! Do you buy that in a roll, & do you remember where you got it from ? Please & thank you ! 😊

[@VanOaksProps]

It’s waxed construction paper that comes on a roll. Most hardware stores sell it.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@VanOaksProps PERFECT ! Thank you ! ;)

[@kensmith5694]

If you want to make it even scarier to those who know, add some clear drops to the outside of the dynamite. Extremely clear RTV calking will work. When dynamite is stored too long in a closed container the nitroglycerine that is is inside of it outgasses a bit on condenses on the outside surface. Such dynamite is not safe to handle.

[@Dandoright82]

AWESOME WORK AS ALWAYS!!! P.s. I’m from Wilmington, DE 😂

[@TrueBrit1]

As usual, some great new tips and techniques. I will be very, very, very, VERY disappointed if future videos don't show me at least ONE new skill I've not seen before. No pressure though Derek. No pressure at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 😄

[@VanOaksProps]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GarlandLym]

Very cool, time for me to start making an Indiana Jones prop set playlist, step 1 …dynamite

[@VanOaksProps]

There you go!!

[@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE]

Cool

[@JRMaster4000]

Goddamn awesum. Instant subscription.

[@EmranKhan-gu3ig]

Fantastic..

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much

[@gravemarker]

I have to quibble with you on something. Dynamite is 8 inches long and 1 1/4 inch in diameter. I have made a bunch of prop dynamite in my time. Also, dark green para cord makes good looking fuse.

[@susanowen1709]

That would not be very visible from a distance, though.

[@VanOaksProps]

Consider it creative license then. 🤣

[@doraran2138]

Quite nice, however in real usage not every stick had a fuse, only one usually in the bundle. If you can get a copy of the 1903 Sears Catalogue reprint (they are around from use book sellers usually in $10-20 dollar range, and probably give you good prop ideas for other era items) good description on actual use. A fuse was generally crimped in to a blasting cap and that fused cap set into a stick and others either place in same bore hole (like to shear rock) or bundles like to blow stumps.

[@susanowen1709]

Dynamite bundles - yes, hadn't thought of bundling them. Thanks for the idea! We only decided to switch from pirates to ghost town about an hour ago, and a couple bundles next to the box will look great!

[@lauraandedwardcannon8861]

Great entry level build. Just remember to use laser printed or photocopied paper. Most ink jet prints will run when they get wet.

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes! Thank you for the reminder!!

[@lancer525]

@@VanOaksProps Unless, of course, you go to a copy place and have them photocopied there. Then it's mostly okay.

[@michaelbeem1737]

I see an over sized stick that has the word ACME in my future....

[@mattzelonka1189]

Jar of rusty nails will eat a hole through the lid. Just found mine like that from over the winter. lol😀

[@VanOaksProps]

Good to know!

[@matthewgordon799]

That is amazing! I don’t know why I thought of this but with the packing materials and the stained wood it makes me think of a Starbucks container that would have water bottles in it lol. Also what do you do with all the props? I imagine it’s a good conversation starter if you store them in a space that your guests can see them in 😂. Will this be used for Halloween? Or just a fun prop to make

[@VanOaksProps]

This one has a new home that it’s going to. Other props either stay in my collection or get sold.

[@guillaumehabert4154]

I'm sorry, i'm french, but i don't understand the dimensions of the stick. 9 inch must be the lenght, so around 23 cm, but what means 3/4? Is it 3/4 from an inch? It's a standard dimension for a pvc tube?

[@VanOaksProps]

That’s correct. 3/4 of an inch or .75” is a standard size in the US.

[@guillaumehabert4154]

@@VanOaksProps thank you!

[@stevethomas-cc5lz]

thanks for sharing the label as i dont know how to use the illustrator. im going to make some

[@AdventureUntamed23]

Another sublime project!

[@VRplay86]

First 🥇 good lesson 👍🤓

[@WickerManor]

Love me a haunted mineshaft. Hahaha

[@VanOaksProps]

I thought you might

[@peterjones3757]

do you have a pdf file for that dynamite label?

[@VanOaksProps]

In the video description 👍🏻

[@peterjones3757]

Many thanks. :)

[@Bobcat1950]

Great job! If you put some paraffin on them, you would make an explosive expert do a double take.

[@pixelmator]

too bad you couldn't have one with an led at the end of the fuse to make it look like it was lit...that would really sell it.

[@VanOaksProps]

I know. Time is always an issue when cranking out a new video every week. But it’s a great idea for a future version

[@davidcase4600]

Better option for removing pvc print is to use a paint scraper bit on a drill.

[@VanOaksProps]

Interesting. I’ll have to look into that.

[@jimbobjones9330]

I've found the best way to make prop dynamite is to make real dynamite and be very careful

[@VanOaksProps]

I wouldn't recommend it. lol

[@jimbobjones9330]

@@VanOaksProps Well, if you always want to do things half-assed 😀... I'm just saying that your props get so much scarier once the potential for actual death is introduced.

[@David-mp6vc]

These are very cool. When my son was little we'd make a form of these and chase each other around the house throwing at each other and the dog! I know, not accepted behavior these days but it was alot of laughes back when you could act silly!

[@HobbyHalloween]

First of all... a great build and excellent techniques as always. There was something running through my mind when I see that kind of prop... and I think nervously to myself: if someone sees that and believes that it is real and scared they call the authorities. Hopefully the authorities understand that it's just a prop and might check into that given the context of the display... but in these days it seems they like to overrespond, I can imaging the bomb squad coming out and they render the prop "safe" and you have to explain why you made a fake "bomb" and hope you're not charged for making fake explosives, even though CLEARLY the intent was in the context of a wild-west display, but it's stupid drama like that I'd want to avoid so as much as I'd like to include something like that in a display. I know you can't fix everything stupid, but is there any precautions a prop maker should know / be aware of when making props that could be mistaken for something dangerous... for example a case of dynamite? If you put the words "FAKE" or "PROP" it takes away from the display. Sorry for the long worded question... Am I right to be paranoid?

[@VanOaksProps]

You could always hide some text on the prop stating it’s fake. I don’t know that it would be a problem in a themed environment.

[@HobbyHalloween]

@@VanOaksProps Like I said, I'm a bit paranoid about trouble, but you're right... We use dangerous looking weapons likes knives/blades and have dead zombie bodies and monsters and (so far) nobody confuses that with real weapons and dead people... I guess I watch too much news as see stupid things happen and it feeds my paranoia, LOL Have a great weekend and see you on the next video.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Maybe get all your neighbors Involved whilst making it ? Start chatting with them as they walk by (say you're outside working on it?!) Education & friendliness go a long way in neighborhoods !

[@HobbyHalloween]

@@m.maclellan7147 Well my neighbors are all nice and that's not where my worry would come from on my Halloween Haunt night I have kids from all over, It can be a lot over the 3 hours 100+ show up. Your advice is good, and I do that, over the years I ask what they've got in store for Halloween. Several haunters moved out of the area, so there's only really the guy next door that makes any effort at all. One or two others have small yard displays... at least they made an effort.

[@ellasscraps7734]

Cleaver

[@vendright]

You Sir, are quite the master

[@NoelRyan01]

The thumbnail scared me, bud. Just don’t scare me like that. You almost got yourself wanted by the C.I.A

[@VanOaksProps]

🤣

[@juliettehotel]

You do great work and you seem eminently likeable, but your videos have become irrelevant to me. You said “For under $10...”, but that is on top of several thousands of dollars of hardware and software I will never own. Show me something I can make in MY garage.

[@VanOaksProps]

I hear what you’re saying, but I think you’re getting caught up on parts that aren’t critical to the project. Pvc pipe, printer paper, twine, aluminum foil, and espresso power are all very affordable. If you don’t have design software, you can use the free label I made available and stencils can be cut by hand, but are not completely necessary for a successful build. This project can be absolutely be accomplished with minimal tools and supplies.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@VanOaksProps Yeah, an exacto knife would take maybe 20 minutes to cut out a stencil. Glowforge is nice, but not going to stop you. Imagination and "making do" with what you have, are KEY to being a creative. And, to be honest, sometimes you get even BETTER results using different materials. (And, I am planning on just going to a Kinkos to have things printed ! ) Derrick is nice enough to share his time & expertise, I don't think he's monetized (yet!), so maybe stop being so negative ?