A few new stones I'm working on. WIP

**jdubbya** · 10-01-2011,04:54 PM

I'm making a few new stones this year for the graveyard. Three are on the smaller side as I don't have a lot more space. I used the scrap foam pieces I had laying around the garage and came up with these three. Still need to paint the cracks, and finish coat them. I picked up a couple foam skulls and cut them in half to add some detail.
The black is where the epitaphs have been painted in

This one will be one of the showy monuments. It stands just over 5 feet tall with the decorative finial. I filled in the seams with joint compound today and hope to have it finished by the end of next week.

I'll post pics of them once they're done but got antsy tonight so decided to put these up!

**annamarykahn** · 10-01-2011,04:57 PM

gr8 job

this is going to look amazing

amk

**jdubbya** · 10-01-2011,05:00 PM

Thanks! I like the scale of the big one and it will go with a few of the more ornate markers I have. The smaller ones are essentially for fillers and it was good to use the foam scraps as opposd to throwing them out. I truly am out of space though! We have a small yard!!!

**RedThreadDIY** · 10-01-2011,05:16 PM

These look amazing so far. I can't wait to see the finished pieces!

**jdubbya** · 10-01-2011,06:12 PM

Originally Posted by RedThreadDIY

These look amazing so far. I can't wait to see the finished pieces!

Thanks. I'm anxious to get them done so I can move on to some other projects. The weather looks good for next week so I can sand/paint them outdoors.

**Rynnye** · 10-01-2011,09:44 PM

They look great so far! I can't wait to see them finished. I think they will look awesome in your cemetery.

**DannyK** · 10-01-2011,10:21 PM

I really like the tall one with that finial on top!! Tried my hand a a few new stones and used construction adhesive on them to glue the two halves together...I REALLY should have read the tube on that stuff...especially the part where it says "contains mineral spirits, do not use on polystyrene foam"...now I still have two tombstone halves that look like ant farms....hope you have better luck than I!!!

dK

**Wyatt Furr** · 10-01-2011,11:39 PM

Great work. Big Fan of your stones. Love the overall look of your yard anyway, so I might be bias......

**oaklawn Crematory** · 10-02-2011,01:01 AM

Man those look great.....

**jdubbya** · 10-02-2011,03:55 AM

Originally Posted by Rynnye

They look great so far! I can't wait to see them finished. I think they will look awesome in your cemetery.

Thanks Rynne! The tall stone was largely inspired by the beautiful monument you made. I really liked the design of it!

Originally Posted by DannyK

I really like the tall one with that finial on top!! Tried my hand a a few new stones and used construction adhesive on them to glue the two halves together...I REALLY should have read the tube on that stuff...especially the part where it says "contains mineral spirits, do not use on polystyrene foam"...now I still have two tombstone halves that look like ant farms....hope you have better luck than I!!!

dK

Sorry to hear that. I've always used Liquid Nails Heavy Duty Construction adhesive and have had great results.

Originally Posted by Wyatt Furr

Great work. Big Fan of your stones. Love the overall look of your yard anyway, so I might be bias......

Thank WF! Appreciate that. I honestly can't pack much more into our ittle space but really wanted another taller stone. I think it will fit nicely.

Originally Posted by oaklawn Crematory

Man those look great.....

Thanks!