Formenting...

I have been looking at lots of blogs, websites, etc with a Halloween slant and many of these inspirations have a 'theme' to them. Whether it be their creations and how they make them, their style, their voice...

As I said, my inspiration... Which has me thinking about what would/could define me.

I don't know if anyone else is reading any of this, but if there is someone I have to ask. Is this something you think about? Do you work to shape that image or does it naturally define itself?

I don't know, but it's something to consider. You would think at almost 40 I would have already moved beyond this. But when I cannot sleep, these things come to me.

Sleep tight.

...And another project to add to the list

Axeworthy flying ghost. It seems pretty simple to make with an interesting effect, I have been looking into the many different versions and it appears to have the added advantage of being inexpensive.

I think this blog is becoming my 'Halloween props for 2010 wishlist'. Which isn't a bad idea, since it will then have value to me for keeping all of my ideas, etc in one place.

Here are some examples that I found and will consider in my version:

Spinman1949 over at Hauntforum has a pretty nice idea for a small motor/pulley system.

Hauntproject has a bunch of ideas/implementations all in one place.

Hauntforum has so many great ideas, I get the feeling I'll have to start putting off projects to 2011 after another month looking at stuff over there.

Now the next step is to get some of these design ideas down on paper, get some of the specs together and start prototyping. Let the fun begin.

New Header...

Well, it's been a while since I created a web graphic... But it appears I can still do it, somewhat.

I'm a big fan of Dragons, so I wanted to figure out a way to get something in there. I'm working on getting a decent graphic of my tattoo, when that is done I think I'll change this out.

Tombstones

I have been evaluating DIY tombstones for a while now... I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of most of them since they are pretty flimsy, blow away easy and aren't 'real enough'. I have considered just creating cement tombstones, but I don't know that I want to have to deal with the weight, and they would break pretty easy unless they are solid (which is more weight).

Then I thought... How about casting in foam/resin/etc for something that is solid and not so flimsy but also doesn't weigh 40 lbs. I've looked for forms/molds and I haven't found much, if anything. I'm also considering making my own and casting those...

But, then I found these. Looking pretty promising:

http://www.mostlydead.com/Tombstone-props/c1/index.html?osCsid=522b509cc0debae84b7fca097505b7c0

Not outrageously expensive, they are even 15% till the end of the week... I might give one of these a try.

Look out Halloween 2010!

I think I have a strong lead on my #1 Halloween project for this winter...

Just totally AWESOME. I've never done anything like it, but I've got time and inclination.

Now I just need to figure it out, get a prototype together to make sure I figured it right...

Changing gears... It was warm this weekend, so lights went up. I
don't think I'll regret putting them up so early, but I don't think
I'm 'in the Christmas mood' quite yet.

Early version of my scarecrow.

Fun Photos

Whipped these up real quick right before Halloween...

Mornings are tough... Never enough sleep.

Post Halloween 2009

Kids had a great party, decorated the garage like a carnival tent. I've got some pictures I'll put up soon.

I'm going to use this blog to document my future Halloween exploits, and other tidbits.