Thread: Corn Witch

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Does anyone here know how to make the type of costume that's in the Corn Witch video on Pumpkin rots site . It's a very short shot at the beginning , then at the middle and once more , even more briefly , at the end .

YouTube- Pumpkinrot Yard Haunt 2009: The Corn Witch

It looks to be based on some type of Brazilian Carnival costume trick . At least that's the way I'm researching it now but so far no luck .

The closest thing I can find is this Gore Galore lurker . What I really need to know is how the framing is constructed for the hump shaped upper part . Looks to me to be a wire frame with a sheer fabric to see through . I'd like to know how "THIS" head is attached to the front . Seems the head of the Corn Witch is hand and arm controlled . Some pics of the inside of this prop would be very useful .




Any direction would be appreciated .

I can't believe all the people who have viewed this question with no responses! I want to know, too. I'm thinking of designing one myself - I tried to find plans, too, but with no success. My first thought is putting the head cantilevered on a frame to balance weight, using two latch hooks with clips that rotate. this would give smooth movement. Anyone else have a thought?

Me again ... I got lucky and figured out the corn witch is a modified lurker costume. Make one arm static, mount the head in the middle of the overhead horizontal support (shoulders), and don't put a "head" on top of the shoulders. If I don't have time to make one this year, I'm SOOOOO making one next year!!!!! Glad you posted that video.

FINALLY...

Thank you for responding . I too am quite surprised at having NO response till now .

I've done more research and drawing and I'm quite sure I can duplicate the Corn Witch design .

Here's a quick drawing of the frame I think will work .




Now this is just a quick sketch and not very detailed .

2 arms reacher style that hang from shoulder arches and the head is hand controlled like a puppet . That hangs from an extension ( not pictured ) ...

Frame is bent to allow a nice curve to the back and shoulder area .

NOTE: To bend PVC pipe , First fill with sand , plug ends and heat . The sand will keep the pipe from collapsing on itself . After cooling dump the sand .

I would still love to see the insides to the aboved pictured Lurker though .

Hope to hear from you again . Just about to give up on this site when I saw your response .

PS Pumpkin Rot

I can understand you don't like to give away your secrets BUT why don't you do a book ?

I'd buy it !!!

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
I've got no ideas for you sorry.