Thread: Monster Mud question....

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Hello! Very new to this site and to crafting my own props...

Just wanted to know how well the monster mud holds up too moving the prop around or from location to location (such as by truck)

Mostly wondering about something big like the tall Monster Mud Reaper that jimmy made on here.

Thanks for any feedback.

I moved the Beloved tombstone I made about 15 miles on the freeway in the back of a truck and she held up perfectly.

Thanks for the reply. I was worried that it might crack.

My Christmas Reaper held up through several moves and staying outside for several years.

What is your mm ratio? Mine cracked and didn't adhere well.

vbpony.....are you asking me?

I read to use a 5:1 mixture, and to really squish the mud into the fabric (burlap or fleece)...something pourus to soak it up. If it's too much just on the surface I heard it can flake off more.

Hope this makes since. Haven't tried it yet...just researching the idea right now.

Thanks

I made 2 Monster Mud Reapers 2 yrs ago and I've moved them several times... no issues here.

Originally Posted by CampCrystalLake

vbpony.....are you asking me?

I read to use a 5:1 mixture, and to really squish the mud into the fabric (burlap or fleece)...something porous to soak it up. If it's too much just on the surface I heard it can flake off more.

Hope this makes since. Haven't tried it yet...just researching the idea right now.

Thanks

Yep, my Beloved and reaper tombstone hasn't cracked yet (60 days out in the elements). I did do 3 coats of Drylok and that stiffens it up A LOT! We moved them up and down stairs 4 times and held up great. We try not to grab her dress but am forced to occasionally and it survives. Here's a video of her where I'm banging on her to show how strong it is:

YouTube - Beloved Tombstone Tips

I used a 3 to 1 ratio of mm. It's thinner and makes it a bit easier to rub into the fabric. 5 to 1 would take a lot of effort. I would think 4 to 1 would still be fairly workable but leave a thicker coat but I haven't tried that yet.



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Thanks Terra. My reaper will probably be about 7 ft tall....thats one reason why I was concerned. I've read to coat with poly but you mentioned dryloc.... which do suggest.

Can you tell me what the over all look would be using these two materials?

Thanks so much!!!!

Never used poly for mm so I can't offer an opinion there. I like Drylok for many reasons. First, find the gray latex version or have the counter tint it for you. Now, you have an excellent base color so you don't have to worry about that step, it's waterproof and has sand-like particles in it which leaves behind a perfect stone-like texture. It really takes on a stone appearance when you drybrush it.

Here's a close-up of the texture: