Link-O-Rama Tuesday!

Here are some very cool links you may have missed from the Lost in Schlock Facebook page:

A neat tutorial that can be utilized in the creation of other animal or creature props:  make your own fake wolf prop 

From the same site that shows you how to make a fake wolf is a how-to on making pillars for your next home haunt or film set:  cemetery pillars 

Here is a fantastic primer on adhesives and epoxies which includes a handy guide that you can print or download to your tablet or smart phone for future reference:  adhesives and epoxies.  (h/t Proplandia)

Here is a perfect tutorial on making a fake shrunken head prop.  Just in time for the Halloween season which is shambling its way around the corner:  shrunken head tutorial.

WARNING:  Kids get your parents permission before building this and everyone build this at your own risk.  I don't want anyone getting the shop nickname "Stubs" out there somewhere.

Here is a cool tutorial on turning a rotary Dremel into a mini tablesaw which is actually a brilliant contraption to have for anyone interested in making miniature props or just small prop work that needs a smaller saw to work with.

Full details here.

How To Build A Budget Vacuum Former Using A Toaster Oven

Volpin Props has a fantastic how-to on building a vacuum former which uses the heating elements from a toaster oven to heat the plastic. 

It also has to be one of the more complicated vacuum form tables I have seen, however, it is the best one out there, in my opinion. 

Go here to see the full details on how you can build your own.

WARNING:  Not to be a downer or anything; since this tutorial involves heating elements, wiring know-how, and electricity, I feel that I should say, build this at your own risk.

BUILD A PVC LIGHT STAND FOR $5

From the Frugal Filmmaker - a great site for anyone looking for low budget tips for their own films.

NOTE: As always with anything involving lights, cameras, or electricity build this at your own risk.

BUILD A DIY TELEPROMPTER FOR YOUR VIDEO CAMERA

Here is a neat tutorial on turning a video camera and a few Apple store items into a teleprompter. Full details can be found here. (found via Make.Blog )

For those not interested in turning their video camera into a teleprompter. No problem, Instructables has other tutorials on the subject. Here is one that was a featured tutorial on the site.

DIY FOAM INJECTION GUN

Here is a cool tutorial on how to build your own latex foam injection gun which is a tool that you will need sooner or later when dealing with latex and molds.

They are crazy expensive with some going going between $70 to $245.00 or more plus shipping. So it's a good thing to know how to build your own and save yourself some bucks. Go here to learn how to build your own.