Thread: Axe in the back

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Hi guys. I have searched around the internet this morning and keep coming up empty. For one of the scares in my haunt, I need a live person to pop out and then fall to the floor with an axe in his/her back. I can't find intructions for making the axe appaer as though it is stuck in the person's back. Any ideas or links? I figure it has to be some sort of strap (just a cheap belt) but I don't know how I can attach the axe. The axe is going to be made of cardboard for safety. Thanks

Just a couple belt holes in the cardboard that have been reinforced and add shoulder straps so the axe cannot slide down; alternatively you could put a single strap over one shoulder and under the opposite arm. If you want the straps to be real safe from tearing out, coat the holes and surrounding area with epoxy, you could also add scrap fabric to the outside to further reinforce it. Then add a foam pad to the end of the blade for the actor's comfort, especially if you used the epoxy. You will probably want to secure the pad with hot glue to prevent it from falling off during the event.

Thanks Death, I will get to work on this either later today or over the weekend after we finish building the walls

Glad to help. Good luck with it.