Well prop in the works...

**Trioxin Undead** · 01-30-2008,03:59 PM

... I decided to work on a faux well for a Samara/The Ring static prop for '08. I used a large round storage container from Wal-Mart as the supporting structure, I made the stones from styrofoam and filled in the gaps with great stuff and carved it down. Here's what I have so far...

I still have to add a layer of monster mud, paint the stones and build the armature for Samara.

**djm902** · 01-30-2008,04:22 PM

its looking great
cant wait to see the end product

**Spookzilla** · 01-30-2008,04:24 PM

Trioxin,

Looking good! Keep us all posted on your progress.

**childofthenight** · 01-30-2008,04:36 PM

looks great ,cant wait to see the pics, please keep us posted

**Brckee1** · 01-30-2008,05:05 PM

The well looks Great! I am wondering why you plan to coat it with MM? Seems to me that if you just paint and detail it as is, it would be easier, lighter and more weather resistant?

Really nice job
Jim H
Dark Raven Productions

**Trioxin Undead** · 01-30-2008,05:13 PM

Thanks guys!!

I'm happy with it so far. I've been using a tutorial for my guide in creating this. The person who made the tutorial used dark MM on their well and then lighter gray paint for the stones. I really like how the texture came out on their well, so I've just been pretty much following their example. I'm still new to prop building and have never used MM. I'm definately open to suggestions.

**Brckee1** · 01-30-2008,05:42 PM

I think the stones already have a lot of texture. If it were me, I would paint the whole thing flat black and then dry brush the stones with either browns or grays. Then airbrush the mortar joints either very light gray or off white. Air brush some shading and Finish with a few brushed on highlights. I just think that MM is not needed. It's heavy, can chip off and is not weather resistant.

MM is great for making fabric stiff, kind of like making a statue. I don't think it's good for covering foam. The small benefit of getting a little more texture is offset by less durability. It will get banged up and the MM will chip off easier than paint. It is not at all water proof and has to be sealed. Paint it up, if your not happy with it, base coat it black again and start over. You should still use a sealer but it will be more weather resistant this way.

You have plenty of depth in the stones now. If the paint gets damages or chipped, it's an easy fix.

Jim H
Dark Raven Productions