Thread: I need someone to build a good tombstone

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I made alot last year they were by no means fancy.I used foam letters instead of engraving and mine had more of a realllllly old cemetery.Lots of flaws but after they were painted they were the look I wanted.You can get so creative.
I think tho the next time I make some I will buy the 3 inch styrofoam I had 7 come apart when I inserted the metal stands I used.But I have repaired and they are ready to be touch up painted.
With that said I have about 6 more from packaging styrofaom waiting to be painted.And I do want to buy a couple already built for variety.

Originally Posted by halloween71

I think tho the next time I make some I will buy the 3 inch styrofoam I had 7 come apart when I inserted the metal stands I used.But I have repaired and they are ready to be touch up painted.

I used Powergrab (It's like Liquid Nails but I was told liquid nails eats the foam) and glued pieces of PVC to the back of my tombstones. Then slid the PVC over rebar. Worked out great for me.

Originally Posted by halloween71

Check out scarytombstones.com I haven't bought from him yet but plan on buying some from him this year.I make most of mine but want to buy some of his obleski(sp).He is pricey but they look great on the website.
edited for correct webaddress.

I just checked that site, and yep, pricey, but I thought the wedge tombstone's with the light hidden in them were a pretty good idea. I set lights and fogmachines my behind tombstones, and I like their idea for not only concealing them, but to help protect the electonics from the weather

Originally Posted by partsman

Hey Zombie,
If you have a heat gun for paintremovale, you really get the same effect except you don't go up in flames, also add a drop of dish soap to your water for a wetting agent, it makes the effect much easier to produce, and if you use a heat gun remember water and electricity don't mix(those puddles can be hell!!)

So what is this water technique is there a tutorial about that?Haven't heard this one.

Originally Posted by daddywoofdawg@hotmail.com

So what is this water technique is there a tutorial about that?Haven't heard this one.

Sure there is, it's Keeba's tomstone technique, you can find it here:
Keebas tombstones
She doesn't use a heat gun, but a torch, but I found I had more control with a heat gun.
She also doesn't use the soap in the water, but again, I found that it really creates more control over the effect.

I've done the water and blow-torch technique and liked the effect. I used 1 in. blue foam and now plan to attach them to 2 in. bead foam for depth and to provide space for staking them.

1JimBeam, we are having a Make & Take in February and I'm sure Ghostess could do a demo of her tombstones. They are beautiful!
I more than likely will be offering my van for carpooling services if you want to meet me at the Wildwood exit on I-75. Or there are a few others in the Tampa Bay area you could get in contact with.