Thread: When do you build your props for your yard haunt?

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I am stoked about Next years Halloween and it will last till about Christmas when I get in the Christmas mood. But I reflect back to this year and what a blow mother nature was to me. First we had the huricane and that ruined almost 90% of my foam props from all the years from coffins to tombstunes etc. unrepairable water damage. Also during that huricane I had a leak in my house not a big one just a drip and where did it drip on a stack of 30 of my drawings of this years display ideas and I drew them in non waterproof markers so when I got home everypage was washed away. Next we had rain and winds followed by snow that just stopped everything.

I really have to start making props earlier then October. Every year my family says why dont you build your stuff in the summer. I just get pumped up in October. When do you guys build your props.

I build all year long except October. I have a year-long(OPEN) haunted house. Of course DURING October I will always have things that will need fixing as the season unfolds which is not as much fun as building but can sure be stressful!
I try to make building easier on myself by not trying to go against the weather just because I Want to do a certain thing on a certain day, this helps some too.
My "Building" usually involves working with steel and paint, drilling, welding, not things done in a workshop full of sawdust.

My goal is to have all props done by summer. Then from there I just "tinker" with them and fine tune the whole thing.

I am usually building now.But this year don't have alot to build and cant repair tombstones till weather warms.I am right now thinking about what all I need to do/buy/repair/find make a list and check it off when done.
I sometimes put out christmas lights but not much.

Originally Posted by jollygorilla

I really have to start making props earlier then October. Every year my family says why dont you build your stuff in the summer. I just get pumped up in October. When do you guys build your props.

I'm a horrible procrastinator so... October 20th or later.

I really need to stop being that way, I need to clean up my garage and workroom and be ready to do things by the summer.

I'm terribly methodical. I start conceptualizing in July, collect materials in August, build in September, and fine tune in October. I use pretty much the same approach as I do with my gardening. Kind of like Zen. Of course, throughout the year I'm always on the prowl for new stuff!

I build a little at a time thorughout the entire year. My office allows me to use a little space in the warehouse for building and storing supplies. Once mid October runs around I bring all the new items home.

Theres no time like the present! Im already working on a full size character. Been sculpting his noggin.. started painting today. But I have also been drawing out some plans and putting together ideas. The sooner you start, the more relaxed you will be. No need to worry about being rushed.

Years ago I would just make random pieces and parts of things then have a flash a year or two later as to what to actually make out of them and together they would go, odd fun, huh?

I'm a horrible procrastinator so... October 20th or later.

I really need to stop being that way, I need to clean up my garage and workroom and be ready to do things by the summer.

This is ME! I conceptualize year 'round, but I have a hard time getting started to actually DO stuff. I'm planning to organize my tools and stuff over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.

This year, however, I plan on getting things in gear much earlier.