Every home deserves an over sized spider hanging around on the roof, and if you can blow up a balloon you might just be able to create your own. Dano from Dano’s Spider House has a tutorial on how to create some really good looking paper mache spiders that are worthy of any haunt. The good news is they’re easy to create and you can make them as large as you want since all of the parts used are sizable based on your needs. It”ll help if you’ve got some experience creating with paper mache, but even if you don’t you should still be able to create these awesome arachnids. Dano’s even got a great single bodied option using PVC legs that’s worth trying as well! Items needed to complete this include: Balloons Water Flour PVC connectors Foam pipe insulation Indoor/Outdoor lights Plastic semi-transparent ball Black tempera paint Waterproof sealer Coffee grounds for texture...
Frankenstein Plans
posted by Tony
Dano’s Spider House has what is probably the easiest set of plans I’ve ever seen to make an 8′ Frankenstein prop. The design doesn’t account for much flexibility after you create it because the PVC frame is not jointed, but if you need a prop that doesn’t require any movement, you’re all set. And if you’ve got the chops to deviate from these plans, you can add whatever flexibility you may need to your design. You’ll need to create a PVC frame, have plenty of bubble wrap, a set of hands, and a mask, but that’s pretty much it. This thing is easy to build and offers a life sized prop at barely any cost! ...