If you’re building any type of body form PVC is ultimately going to be the best framing option. Wood is good, but PVC is worry free (I want credit for that phrase if it catches on). Anyway, if you like the Movable PVC Joints tutorial then you’re really going to like this one. The Bride of Articulation tutorial that Beelce over at HauntForum has provided us is an incredible example of how to create the skeleton for any form you’re creating. You can literally create any pose that you want, and then cover it in any fashion you see fit. This is not a difficult tutorial, and allows for incredibly detailed forms. Items needed to complete this include (but will need to be calculated per joint): 1″ PVC (for the bones) 1″ PVC coupling Post caps for each joint Flat washers Lock washers Bolts Lock nuts Drywall / Deck screws ...
Faux Fire Basket
posted by Tony
I know Beelce’s tutorial on how to build a Faux Fire Basket has been featured on a ton of home haunting how-to sites, but it really is one of the best tutorials for this effect that I’ve run across so it would be hard not to feature it on HauntersList. It’s a very simple effect to create and will set the right mood for any scene that requires flames. If you’re going to be using the wicker basket make sure that you’re extra careful with the power cords as you don’t want to turn this faux fire into a real fire. Items needed to create this include: Wicker basket Electrical wire Assorted holiday light strings (for embers) LED spotlights for flames Silk like fabric 12″ high velocity 3 speed fan 3M High performance 2mil decal material (or equivalent heavy duty tape) ...