Before gluing the hips together, put a mark across the elbow and the T pieces to indicate the lean, that way you just line those back up when you glue and reassemble. Great build! I love that you left in the "mistakes" and helped others learn from them, too!
Talk about detail... its all in the details... and bud - you nailed it. Looking at your garage... or workshop... you obviously pay attention to details! Awesome, thank you. Perhaps after Halloween, you can show how you organized your garage? It looks great.
Who else was looking at his biceps when he was talking about attaching the arm! hahahaha. I was so distracted by the amazing muscles! anywho, I love this and will be making it!
Out of all the videos I've seen making or designing these props, THIS video, is by far, the most informative, easy to follow, well made video I've seen. Thank you kind sir, for a job well done. Just one thing (for other's information) when attaching the rib frame, getting the angle right in those few seconds before the cement hardens, before you put the cement in, determine the angle you want, then with a marker, draw a line on the connector, and then onto the leg, so that when you put the cemented pieces together.....BOOM...all you have to do is line up the line on both pieces. Then the teacher will give you an A+
Followed your tutorial for this past Halloween and it came out great!! Your instructions are just what I needed to feel like I could make my own. Thanks!!
I love that you did a parts list & blueprint, but I especially like that it can breakdown for storage... that kept going through my head. Awesome awesome job!
I’m having the same problem. I can’t get the deer motor to run smoothly. She falls back from the top. How far from the bottom of the spine did you attach the bracket?
Isaac thank you for an extremely clear easy to follow video. You took your time to explain every step so well. Just a suggestion when ever you need to make sure your pvc pieces line up at the correct angle you can use a magic marker and strike a line over the 2 parts to be glued together. When you take them apart to glue them when you put them back together just line up the marks again. Great video, keep up the good work.
First year building or attempting to build animated props. Going to use this build in an attempt to try my first one. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
I have a tip for you. When you set any PVC joints, pipe etc. to where you think it is set for the angle you want etc. Before they are glued, take a sharpie and put a line on every joint and a line on the pipe, That is where the two should meet, then when you take it apart and go back and glue it.... it will be simple to align . I do this in intricate plumbing like for sprinkler systems.
New subscriber here. Thanks so much! My 8 yr old.loves animatronics. We are building this. I cut the pieces and He loved following your diagram. He said it was better than Legos! Thanks for the detailed information!
JR, this message made my night. So happy y’all are building it! So happy your 8 year old loves it! Y’all better take awesome pics. Let me know if you have questions about the build.
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY we will! Wish there was a way to send you a video. I cut out the pipe lengths and gave him the diagram. He went at it aned said it was way more fun than Legos and did a great job! Thanks for inspiring another generation!
Definitely do! In hindsight, that’s what I should’ve done to ensure that I got the proper angles. It would’ve made it so much easier when it came to the right posture for gluing instead of guessing
@@littlemissmandabear I’m horrible when it comes to reading instructions or following complex things (too much ADHD lol) so I try to make videos broken down in a way that would be super easy for someone like me to follow and hopefully be super easy for others.
Wow that is an epic cauldron stirring witch very Hallows like I love it it's very well done plus love the ending part which was the epic display for it good job on it
The only thing I would suggest is to use 1/2” screws to connect everything. That way you can make any adjustments you might want. Once it’s glued there is no moving it
Thanks for the detailed plans and walkthrough that prompted me to give animatronics a try. I did have to tweak the works a bit. Found that JBWelding the Hurricane Tie to the motor post added a lot more stability than just attachiing it with the bolt. I decided to go with a D&D Lich theme for mine, so I call him The Cauldron King. I posted a video of him in all his glory on my channel.
As huge Halloween fans, we always like to make our own Halloween customize decorations………I wish we would if seen this two years ago. My husband and I attempted to do a witch prop very similar to this, but we couldn’t figure out the reindeer motor part. Whoever thought all you had to do was remove that little arm part.. We thought if we removed that piece it would break the mechanism of it. Great job! already liked and subscribed .. thank you for sharing your step-by-step details. Now we gotta go look for the reindeer motor that we purchased and never got to actually use it Lol.
A possible little tip for gluing the angle of the torso, find the position you want it in, then draw a line across it so you have a marker for positioning. Could be used for really any angled pvc gluing really.
Love the way she moves ... beautiful work and easy instructions .. also thanks for showing how to face the issues that sprang up by trying different things. - Halloween is my favorite time of the year .. You are inspiring.
Thank you so much for this awesome comment. I think part of any good tutorial is showing what didn’t work and how we fixed it. Halloween is my favorite time as well. I have two projects coming out every single week in September so I hope you’re ready
When you're gluing pieces together that need to be at specific angles, prop them up without glue and then draw a line with a sharpie across both pieces so that when you put them together with glue, you just line up the marks to maintenance whatever angle you wanted.
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I do!! His original: ruclips.net/video/iiJOaa5Llgk/видео.html and he did an updated design in 2011! Thanks for sharing yours, that spinning surface is genius and I'm totally adding it to mine this year. I'll be sure to credit you for the idea in my vlogs!
This is a great build. I would use a different mask/face and hands. All in all, fantastic build and well taught. Thank you for creating this instruction for us.
This is fantastic, great job on the build with such clear instructions. An awesome video all the way around. I will probably be up until 4:00 in the morning watching all you other videos. You should try using spherical rod ends and 1/4 inch all thread for linkages instead of those stub out brackets. They may add 5 or 10 bucks to the build, but the smooth, almost friction-less movement they provide is well worth it.
I'm guessing that you have a warehouse or large storage unit for all these clever, BEAUTIFUL items? I love Halloween and I really enjoy seeing how much effort you put into decorating your yard!!
Whats better than PVC glue are screws. This way it makes it easier to store. I have been doing special effects for over 20 years. Keep up the good work.
About 6:30 little tid bit, before gluing, get the pipe right where you want it, mark lines with a permanent marker to line up pipes right where you wanted, this way when you glue it you line it up right where you planned.
The only things I would change is to 1) wrap the fingers around the stick - or get hands that allow that and 2) the face seemed to point too far down - so either add a 45 bend to the neck of have the hole into the mask angle from bottom front to upper back. Great tutorial though!
Both pieces are a fantastic build! New sub here, for sure. Can you ballpark the cost of the witch and full cauldron please? Going to start binge watching your other projects!
Thank you and welcome to my channel 😃 I would say that the wage was between 200 and $300. The motor itself was a bit expensive but there are cheaper options out there. The cauldron build was about $50-$70
@@1uncheels I used zip ties. You want the staff to be able to be freely movable versus stationary so I drilled a hole into her hand, and a hole into the staff and used a big zip tie to allow free movement
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Isaac, super helpful. Are there additional photos for the chicken wire set up? My “cage” makes her hump-backed and pregnant. Okay with the back, the front not so much. Considered cutting off the excess pipe below the connection to the motor but it’s pretty sensitive and I’m afraid it’s that length for a reason and I’m afraid it will stop operating properly. Thanks again!
@@1uncheels I actually ended up cutting the excess pipe as well so that her stomach cage area wouldn’t be so pronounced. Did you use the same reindeer motor that I used? I would suggest cutting the excess pipe off
Thank you so much for making this. I had nearly the same exact idea and have wanted to make it for years but didn't really know how to go about it. I'm gonna totally make it this year!
If you want to secure the joins but be able to still take it apart, you can use 1/2 inch wood screws. I like to use rhos for added rigidity but still have breakdown capability.
Does the mechanism you used just spin. I already have a spinning mechanism, wondering if I could use it for this. BTW awesome tutorial, and amazing animatronic.
Wow 🤩 your amazing - you can make so much money 💰 this is actually way better than the ones at the stores ❤️❤️ congratulations your so smart n talented 🥳👍🏽❤️
This is absolutely the best one by far. Things like these can only be found at the stores for hundreds of dollars!
Before gluing the hips together, put a mark across the elbow and the T pieces to indicate the lean, that way you just line those back up when you glue and reassemble. Great build! I love that you left in the "mistakes" and helped others learn from them, too!
What a great tip! Thank you for that. Glad you love the build
Talk about detail... its all in the details... and bud - you nailed it. Looking at your garage... or workshop... you obviously pay attention to details! Awesome, thank you. Perhaps after Halloween, you can show how you organized your garage? It looks great.
Thank you Tony! Yea that might be a good video to make!
Who else was looking at his biceps when he was talking about attaching the arm! hahahaha. I was so distracted by the amazing muscles! anywho, I love this and will be making it!
Haha thank you! I workout often while not building props 😆
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY You replied! lol Well now I have to sub, hehe. This Texan girl already bought a bunch of deer motors, thanks!!
@@chazcantoo1580 win win! Haha
If you do need help or get stuck with any process while building it, let me know and I’ll help
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Will do! :)
I was distracted too! Great video!
I'm staring at his garage set up and being very envious of his garage and all the tools
We love making our own props and this one is so simple and one of the smoothest I’ve seen! Great job!
Thank you for such an awesome comment!
Out of all the videos I've seen making or designing these props, THIS video, is by far, the most informative, easy to follow, well made video I've seen. Thank you kind sir, for a job well done. Just one thing (for other's information) when attaching the rib frame, getting the angle right in those few seconds before the cement hardens, before you put the cement in, determine the angle you want, then with a marker, draw a line on the connector, and then onto the leg, so that when you put the cemented pieces together.....BOOM...all you have to do is line up the line on both pieces. Then the teacher will give you an A+
DUDE!!!!! AMAZING!!! Watched your cauldron build too!!! Subscribed!!
Thank you! So glad you did
Followed your tutorial for this past Halloween and it came out great!! Your instructions are just what I needed to feel like I could make my own. Thanks!!
I'm speechless! The most amazing DIY animatronic witch I have ever seen. I don't have the talent for this, but boy, I wish I did!
Thank you so much man! It was a fun project and came out so good!
I love that you did a parts list & blueprint, but I especially like that it can breakdown for storage... that kept going through my head. Awesome awesome job!
Thank you! I wanted to make it as easy as possible (cause I’m not a technical guy lol). So I wanted to make sure anyone could follow along
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I’m having massive trouble getting this motor to run in a circle properly. It keeps getting stuck mid way
@@leeachenbach4768 Is there a way I can message you on Facebook or Instagram so you can show me video and see if I can give you some resolution?
I’m having the same problem. I can’t get the deer motor to run smoothly. She falls back from the top. How far from the bottom of the spine did you attach the bracket?
@@christopherturner5490 send me a video on Facebook so I can see the problem better. Search Isaac Alexander DIY
Every time i think you can't come out with a better project you do! this has blown me away! so incredible
Thanks for this.
Isaac thank you for an extremely clear easy to follow video. You took your time to explain every step so well. Just a suggestion when ever you need to make sure your pvc pieces line up at the correct angle you can use a magic marker and strike a line over the 2 parts to be glued together. When you take them apart to glue them when you put them back together just line up the marks again. Great video, keep up the good work.
Absolutely spot on with the supplies list and measurements. Easy to follow and pleasant to watch. Excellent video.
Thank you so much Laura
Thank you for giving dimensions!! I told my wife with these detailed instructions I can do this. She is stoked.
You're awesome! Thank you for providing all the measurements and materials! I really appreciate it!
This one really gives you chills!!! Love love love your creation!!! I'm amazed at what you keep coming up with!!!
So glad you love it!
I love this one! This really is the best so far.
Thank you!
Can you make a video on how you disassemble and store your creations?
First year building or attempting to build animated props. Going to use this build in an attempt to try my first one. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
You’ve got this, good luck, I hope my video helps! 😀
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY it should. I may not be an engineer but this should be great help. Thanks again for the great work.
I have a tip for you. When you set any PVC joints, pipe etc. to where you think it is set for the angle you want etc. Before they are glued, take a sharpie and put a line on every joint and a line on the pipe, That is where the two should meet, then when you take it apart and go back and glue it.... it will be simple to align . I do this in intricate plumbing like for sprinkler systems.
The only thing I can say is "FANTASTIC, AMAZING, and REALLY SPOOKY!"
i have to say this is simple and so dramatic. great job
Use a Sharpie to mark the alinement of the pipes before glue-up an old plumbers hack, saves a lot of tears!
That’s actually a great tip! Wish I had thought of that before! Thank you
The witch and the cauldron are both awesome. Thanks for the videos.
beautiful touch with the cauldron. ive made the witch before but that caudron is sweet.
A good tip is draw a line across two pieces being glued to provide an alignment mark
Amazing!!!!! Better than store bought for sure. Super creepy!!
Thank you Tammy!
New subscriber here. Thanks so much! My 8 yr old.loves animatronics. We are building this. I cut the pieces and He loved following your diagram. He said it was better than Legos! Thanks for the detailed information!
JR, this message made my night. So happy y’all are building it! So happy your 8 year old loves it! Y’all better take awesome pics. Let me know if you have questions about the build.
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY we will! Wish there was a way to send you a video. I cut out the pipe lengths and gave him the diagram. He went at it aned said it was way more fun than Legos and did a great job!
Thanks for inspiring another generation!
@@jrsugalski5983 you can send it via Facebook!
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You are definitely a very impressive individual!
Thank you so much Dino Daze !
This is a FANTASTIC video how-to! Thank you for the info!
Thank you so much Mike!
Hi Isaac thanks for your advice the other day so far i got the frame done tomorrow i hope to get the motor attached and pray it works
Awesome! So happy you’re building it. Let me know if you need assistance with anything or get stuck
Instead of glueing the joints, you can use sheet metal screws to secure the joints. This allows more compact storage options!
And the possibility of changing the pose!
Excited to try this. I thinki would mark the joints with a marker so they are easy to put in the perfect posture for gluing
Definitely do! In hindsight, that’s what I should’ve done to ensure that I got the proper angles. It would’ve made it so much easier when it came to the right posture for gluing instead of guessing
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY fantastic of you to spend the time to do this!
@@littlemissmandabear I’m horrible when it comes to reading instructions or following complex things (too much ADHD lol) so I try to make videos broken down in a way that would be super easy for someone like me to follow and hopefully be super easy for others.
Wow that is an epic cauldron stirring witch very Hallows like I love it it's very well done plus love the ending part which was the epic display for it good job on it
The only thing I would suggest is to use 1/2” screws to connect everything. That way you can make any adjustments you might want. Once it’s glued there is no moving it
Great video. Keep it up I’ll be looking forward to seeing your videos
Thanks for the detailed plans and walkthrough that prompted me to give animatronics a try. I did have to tweak the works a bit. Found that JBWelding the Hurricane Tie to the motor post added a lot more stability than just attachiing it with the bolt. I decided to go with a D&D Lich theme for mine, so I call him The Cauldron King. I posted a video of him in all his glory on my channel.
As huge Halloween fans, we always like to make our own Halloween customize decorations………I wish we would if seen this two years ago. My husband and I attempted to do a witch prop very similar to this, but we couldn’t figure out the reindeer motor part. Whoever thought all you had to do was remove that little arm part.. We thought if we removed that piece it would break the mechanism of it. Great job! already liked and subscribed .. thank you for sharing your step-by-step details. Now we gotta go look for the reindeer motor that we purchased and never got to actually use it Lol.
You are too kind! Thank you Jeniffer
A possible little tip for gluing the angle of the torso, find the position you want it in, then draw a line across it so you have a marker for positioning. Could be used for really any angled pvc gluing really.
I am specifically taking about 6:46
This is a great tip! Thank you!
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY No problem, great video by the way, seems fun to try.
She was creepy!!! Just looking at her (in person) I had chills!!! Nice job
My FAVORITE creation. You are a master conjurer 🤯🥰🖤🖤🖤🖤
Thank you! ❤️
Love the way she moves ... beautiful work and easy instructions .. also thanks for showing how to face the issues that sprang up by trying different things. - Halloween is my favorite time of the year .. You are inspiring.
Thank you so much for this awesome comment. I think part of any good tutorial is showing what didn’t work and how we fixed it. Halloween is my favorite time as well. I have two projects coming out every single week in September so I hope you’re ready
Pretty cool stuff - I would have liked to see the motor motion in action before the clothing - Piece of Mind
Wow! Had to subscribe! I've never made anything like this but I'm going to attempt it!
Do it! It’s so fun and the step-by-step guide should make it easier than it was for me. Let me know if you have any questions
When you're gluing pieces together that need to be at specific angles, prop them up without glue and then draw a line with a sharpie across both pieces so that when you put them together with glue, you just line up the marks to maintenance whatever angle you wanted.
Great tip! Thank you!
I was thinking the same thing. :)
This is the most awesome DIY I've seen on RUclips! I definitely will have one in my yard for Halloween this year.
Thank you so much Rebecca!
I like how you avoided drilling through your finger on that shoulder hole!
Great version of the Calderon Creep and shout out to some of the original DIY inventors like Craig Schreiber!
Thank you! Do you have a RUclips link to his? I can’t seem to find his video
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I do!! His original: ruclips.net/video/iiJOaa5Llgk/видео.html and he did an updated design in 2011!
Thanks for sharing yours, that spinning surface is genius and I'm totally adding it to mine this year. I'll be sure to credit you for the idea in my vlogs!
@@coastercreature9695 thank you for the link! I couldn’t find it before. Love how he did his. Hope you get to make one as well!
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY It's on the Haunt plan and your design upgrades are going to make it even more amazing. THANK YOU!!
@@coastercreature9695 awesome! Glad it’s ok the plan! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy Haunting
The witch is pretty cool!
Thank you! 🧙
This is a great build. I would use a different mask/face and hands. All in all, fantastic build and well taught. Thank you for creating this instruction for us.
No problem
Awesome build! I am definitely going to do this for Halloween!!
Would be awesome if you did!
This is fantastic, great job on the build with such clear instructions. An awesome video all the way around. I will probably be up until 4:00 in the morning watching all you other videos. You should try using spherical rod ends and 1/4 inch all thread for linkages instead of those stub out brackets. They may add 5 or 10 bucks to the build, but the smooth, almost friction-less movement they provide is well worth it.
Thank you for this ! Appreciate the support, where can I find this spherical rod end?
@@ChristianLappinOFFICIAL Thank you so much Christian, I appreciate that so much.
Another fantastic video!!!!
Love how you explain every step so clearly.
And glad you’re back!! I’ve missed seeing new videos 👻
So glad I found your channel! This is awesome! I might give this a try
There’s still time to give it a try this year. I’m here if you need any help with the build 😊
Awesome job and fantastic camera work! Love the zoom in shots.
I love your detailed video !!! makes anyone feel they can do it too!
Thank you!
This is my time making one . Your diy plan was very easy and helpful. Thank you !
I'm guessing that you have a warehouse or large storage unit for all these clever, BEAUTIFUL items?
I love Halloween and I really enjoy seeing how much effort you put into decorating your yard!!
Wow! What a awesome project and a awesome job. thank you
Thank you so much Jackson !
Nicely done. I'm a big fan of PVC armatures and Dewalt tools. :D
Thanks Mark!
This video is great, all your videos are great. Please do more of them, I learn a lot from watching them.
Thank you Greg! Will do more
Whats better than PVC glue are screws. This way it makes it easier to store. I have been doing special effects for over 20 years. Keep up the good work.
Awesome. You’re instructions were nicely detailed and thorough. Love it ❤️🤗
Thanks Jane!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 😱😍
Thank you Edith!
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY
You’re very welcome sweetie! 🤗
About 6:30 little tid bit, before gluing, get the pipe right where you want it, mark lines with a permanent marker to line up pipes right where you wanted, this way when you glue it you line it up right where you planned.
Killer work!
Very cool and inspiring idea. Easy to understand instructions!
Thank you David!
I Am making this, i have needed a simpler technique to make custom halloween props. I sometimes use wood but it doesnt normally work very well
Fannnnnnntastic! Totally going to make her!! You did a great job explaining how to do it! Ty! I’m following you for more ideas!! Ty!!
Thank you so much Tracy! Glad you love her! And thanks for becoming a new subscriber
This totally awesome,,love it
use screws instead of glue on joints. can change if not glued!
I was thinking of some kind of joint to allow articulation and pose changes but until I can find that video I am using screws on my build
You might be able to use shower heads for the joints. Nearly full range of motion.
The only things I would change is to 1) wrap the fingers around the stick - or get hands that allow that and 2) the face seemed to point too far down - so either add a 45 bend to the neck of have the hole into the mask angle from bottom front to upper back. Great tutorial though!
Amazing 🎃👻🕷️💀❤️
Wow, awesome 👏🏻 …. I’m new on your channel a few days, and I’m absolutely fascinated… Greetz from Munich, Mario
Danke schön! Glad to have you here! Hope you enjoy all future projects
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I will enjoy it … and your German is better than my English 🤣
Both pieces are a fantastic build! New sub here, for sure. Can you ballpark the cost of the witch and full cauldron please? Going to start binge watching your other projects!
Thank you and welcome to my channel 😃
I would say that the wage was between 200 and $300. The motor itself was a bit expensive but there are cheaper options out there.
The cauldron build was about $50-$70
This is the best Halloween project I've seen!! So great!!🎃👻💀
Thank you so much !
You should do work for different Movies 🎥 🍿🎬 you do amazing work 💜
This is incredible . , really nice work ~
Thanks Joe!
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY how did you attach the stick to the hands? Thanks
@@1uncheels
I used zip ties. You want the staff to be able to be freely movable versus stationary so I drilled a hole into her hand, and a hole into the staff and used a big zip tie to allow free movement
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Isaac, super helpful. Are there additional photos for the chicken wire set up? My “cage” makes her hump-backed and pregnant. Okay with the back, the front not so much. Considered cutting off the excess pipe below the connection to the motor but it’s pretty sensitive and I’m afraid it’s that length for a reason and I’m afraid it will stop operating properly. Thanks again!
@@1uncheels I actually ended up cutting the excess pipe as well so that her stomach cage area wouldn’t be so pronounced. Did you use the same reindeer motor that I used? I would suggest cutting the excess pipe off
OK, you're bad ass. This thing you created came to life. I'm creeped out! WOW 👌 👏 😍 👍
Haha thank you! It was one of my favorite projects to do
This is Awesome!
Wow this is amazing and info is so detailed, thank you
Trying to make it super easy for anyone to follow 😃
Spooky LOVE IT ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for making this. I had nearly the same exact idea and have wanted to make it for years but didn't really know how to go about it. I'm gonna totally make it this year!
Lmaoooo the witches laugh 😆 love it.
This is freaking cool! 😍😍😍
Thank you Jerome
This one literally gave me chills!!!!
Mission accomplished
Thank you for sharing! Love your channel!
So glad to have you here, Ally!
Really cool
If you want to secure the joins but be able to still take it apart, you can use 1/2 inch wood screws. I like to use rhos for added rigidity but still have breakdown capability.
Thanks for that tip!
Love this! After looking into purchasing I notice both motors are sold out. Hoping they come back to stock soon 😢
Thanks for the instructions, very helpful!!
You’re very welcome !
Does the mechanism you used just spin. I already have a spinning mechanism, wondering if I could use it for this. BTW awesome tutorial, and amazing animatronic.
Yes, the only thing it does is spin so if you already have one I’m sure you can make that work
Did you operate her before adding the wire and clothing?
Thank you thank you thank you I'm so happy I wanted this so bad ! My Halloween is going up you did a beautiful job explaining and a great prop!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Great video. Really well made
Thank you Paul!
Amazing!!! Look little complicated for me, but maybe I will build this for my next Halloween 🎃. Thank you so much, you so much inspired me👏
It looks complicated but when it gets down to it, it’s not that difficult. You should definitely try it next year :)
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I will and I will write here how it’s become. How much $ you spent on this project?
Thank you excellent tutorial. Also thanks for showing your missteps. Showing your mistakes means I won't make the the same.
Wow 🤩 your amazing - you can make so much money 💰 this is actually way better than the ones at the stores ❤️❤️ congratulations your so smart n talented 🥳👍🏽❤️
Thank you so much! It was great making it
Thanks for the video. Took a reference from your video to build something similar for this halloween
Absolutely amazing!!!!!
Thanks! You were the first to see the preview 😎