How to Make a Stuffed Boars Head

Here is a fairly inexpensive and neat way of creating a stuffed and mounted boars head prop.  Perfect for any creepy cabin in the woods scenario.

Go here for full tutorial.

Flocking Made Cheap

A example of flocking on a puppet

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For all of you puppet builders, miniature landscape artists, and prop makers out there who are in need to flock your project, I have found a handful of fantastic vids for you.  The best part is that they do not require the sometimes expensive equipment needed.


Warning: Since some flocking tutorials involve soldering and electricity build these at your own risk.

Inspiration: How to Build a Rusty Marquee Sign

I have seen many cool props and sets during my years doing this blog but hands down this Marquee Sign has to be in my top five fave.  It's really-really cool!

Go here to see how someone has built a cool rusty weatherworn marquee sign complete with a fake weathered concrete slab to hold it in place.

Cortec and the Wonders of Cardboard

If you're like me and are always looking for ways to save a few pennies on a prop or set build then this site was tailor made for you.  Cortec is a website which focuses on turning cardboard (which is mostly free from local dumpsters) into a wide array of amazing set pieces or props.  This even includes cardboard furniture. 

The best part of the site is the free two-part how-to manual which can be found here.  It's a awesome 32-page set of tutorials on crafting cardboard into said props and sets. 

Go here for more details.

Learn How to Build PVC Candles

Here is a neat video tutorial series on how to turn various sized PVC pipes into faux candles complete with a dripping wax effect.  They are safe and non-flameable and perfect for any home haunt or a film involving haunted houses.  The full how-to can be found here.