I like the $5 ones from Target or Walgreen's. They look reasonably realistic once you replace the teeth with acrylic ones and stain them. Some pose n stays come with this type, others (Home Depot and Spirit) are pretty bad with flat eye sockets & nose and undersized jaws. Best overall are the bucky skulls or the ones from the Lindberg kits, but the Lindbergs are few and far between any more. The bucky skulls are a bit pricy at $20 to $50 depending on the quality and where you buy from. I may start doing future projects with entire bucky skeletons for a better look and better quality.
@@OakLaneCemetery that’s good to know, I’ve been close to buying some from Spirit but now I’ll wait and get some Buckys , my first animatronic is going to be your Cauldron Creep
Not that I know of. The vinyl gloves are cheaper though so you can throw away more without it getting too expensive. I never wear them for latex. I just peel and rub it off of my hands into a baggie that I save for using to add texture. same for the bit that dries to the lid and sides of the bucket. I used a TON of those scraps on the burnt corpse project. I roll it off my fingers a lot and toss it right onto my projects while I'm working sometimes too.
@@OakLaneCemetery That's pretty cool. The main reason I asked about gloves is because I'm using liquid latex and kleenex to corpse a dragon skull and I'm getting a bunch of the smaller bits of paper wanting to stick to my fingers rather than the project. I appreciate your time though.
Try using a damp brush instead of fingers to move things around if you aren't already. I've never used tissue. I always use plain, unembossed (no texture on it) shop towels to make skin and goo with. It's a lot thicker and longer lasting than tissue, though it does not give the wrinkly texture as easily. I can see how tissue would stick to your fingers a lot. Maybe try wetting your fingers when you have to touch something with them? The latex will probably still stick, but the wetness might keep the tissue from clinging so much.
@@OakLaneCemetery You rock. I have so many skeletons (human, alien, various animals and one mermaid) that I will likely be busy until Halloween. I'm looking forward to more videos.
Should have plenty. I got 3 full sets for $8 from Ebay seller Easyinsmile. Their ordering setup is a bit confusing so I included the information on the options I selected in the material list at the beginning of the video.
I make most of my props with weatherproof materials such as plastic and foam and use exterior paints and clear coats to protect the finishes. I also try to engineer shelter for the motors and electronics into my props. Wiper motors and reindeer motors are fairly weather resistant, but the power sources and wiring needs to be protected inside of a watertight box or something. Currently I have only one prop that comes in if it rains, a paper mache pumpkin made by Steve Blumke that I won in a contest a few years back. Even it could probably stand all but a heavy soaking, but I don't want to take any chances with it so I have standing orders to bring it in if weather hits. Sun is more of an issue than rain on certain props. I have to repaint all of the pumpkins and the arch every couple of years due to fading from the sun.
I used it to age the skull (brushed on then blotted some off) then applied it very lightly over the latex as well. Just to knock down the color some, highlight the wrinkles, and make it so the bone and the flesh don't contrast so much.
Impressive…… and now I’m subscribed
Amazing work!!! Keep up the great videos!
That is freaking wicked
Watch everyday , in your opinion what is the best skull replacement for the pose n play skeletons?
I like the $5 ones from Target or Walgreen's. They look reasonably realistic once you replace the teeth with acrylic ones and stain them. Some pose n stays come with this type, others (Home Depot and Spirit) are pretty bad with flat eye sockets & nose and undersized jaws. Best overall are the bucky skulls or the ones from the Lindberg kits, but the Lindbergs are few and far between any more. The bucky skulls are a bit pricy at $20 to $50 depending on the quality and where you buy from. I may start doing future projects with entire bucky skeletons for a better look and better quality.
@@OakLaneCemetery that’s good to know, I’ve been close to buying some from Spirit but now I’ll wait and get some Buckys , my first animatronic is going to be your Cauldron Creep
Very cool corpsing, I love the bone sticking through. Excellent Idea, one day I will have to try something as good as this.
That's pretty inspiring... I need to get back into this.
Fantastic job! Love the teeth and the details around the eye.
Awesome man!!!
Good vid! Do you know if there are any gloves that do not stick to liquid latex?
Not that I know of. The vinyl gloves are cheaper though so you can throw away more without it getting too expensive. I never wear them for latex. I just peel and rub it off of my hands into a baggie that I save for using to add texture. same for the bit that dries to the lid and sides of the bucket. I used a TON of those scraps on the burnt corpse project. I roll it off my fingers a lot and toss it right onto my projects while I'm working sometimes too.
@@OakLaneCemetery That's pretty cool. The main reason I asked about gloves is because I'm using liquid latex and kleenex to corpse a dragon skull and I'm getting a bunch of the smaller bits of paper wanting to stick to my fingers rather than the project. I appreciate your time though.
Try using a damp brush instead of fingers to move things around if you aren't already. I've never used tissue. I always use plain, unembossed (no texture on it) shop towels to make skin and goo with. It's a lot thicker and longer lasting than tissue, though it does not give the wrinkly texture as easily. I can see how tissue would stick to your fingers a lot. Maybe try wetting your fingers when you have to touch something with them? The latex will probably still stick, but the wetness might keep the tissue from clinging so much.
@@OakLaneCemetery You rock. I have so many skeletons (human, alien, various animals and one mermaid) that I will likely be busy until Halloween. I'm looking forward to more videos.
Great job!! Thanks for the tutorial!
thats Fantastic work !! HFL!!
That turned out great. Thank you for the great tutorial.
Do you know if the ebay seller has more teeth like that? What did you search under? Love this!
Should have plenty. I got 3 full sets for $8 from Ebay seller Easyinsmile. Their ordering setup is a bit confusing so I included the information on the options I selected in the material list at the beginning of the video.
@@OakLaneCemetery thank you so much!
Quick question pal, what do you do with your haunt if it rains? Do you get certain things under cover or something?
I make most of my props with weatherproof materials such as plastic and foam and use exterior paints and clear coats to protect the finishes. I also try to engineer shelter for the motors and electronics into my props. Wiper motors and reindeer motors are fairly weather resistant, but the power sources and wiring needs to be protected inside of a watertight box or something. Currently I have only one prop that comes in if it rains, a paper mache pumpkin made by Steve Blumke that I won in a contest a few years back. Even it could probably stand all but a heavy soaking, but I don't want to take any chances with it so I have standing orders to bring it in if weather hits. Sun is more of an issue than rain on certain props. I have to repaint all of the pumpkins and the arch every couple of years due to fading from the sun.
So is stain on skull only
I used it to age the skull (brushed on then blotted some off) then applied it very lightly over the latex as well. Just to knock down the color some, highlight the wrinkles, and make it so the bone and the flesh don't contrast so much.