First groundbeaker - used pool noodles

**Miss Phantom** · 10-01-2011,03:44 PM

Hi All, here is my first groundbreaker. I followed Rynne's Tut, also inspired by Spooky Blue and Pumpkin Rot, but I used pool noodles instead of garden hose. Please give me any tips for improvement...paint, sealing, lighting...anything. I did not use dripping cheesecloth but am considering it for the next one. I named him Zack by the way. Thanks for looking

**Rynnye** · 10-01-2011,04:16 PM

Wow, Zack looks fantastic!

I love the idea of using pool noodles and the texturing came out perfect. What did you use to corpse it with? Great work!!

**kprimm** · 10-01-2011,04:56 PM

Nice work! And unbelievable for a first try also. You have this skill down pretty good already.

**Miss Phantom** · 10-01-2011,05:06 PM

Thanks, Rynnye and kprimm. Rynnye, I used paper towels as the first layer of mache, then kleenex and the cheap toilet paper. I stained it, layered with watery black and then dry brushed dark gray and a beige for highlights.