Thread: Beloved Tombstone

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This is a amazing piece, the time and quality you put in to this shows your skills and interest. I can't wait to try to do something like this, im sure it wont even come close to your work...Kuddos on a job well done

Originally Posted by Terra

Thank you Thud (I love your name). I used two coats of Drylok on all my tombstones. What was a very happy accident was that it has sand in the paint (didn't expect that). That really helped add the perfect stone look. I was going to just do the latex myself but after seeing the texture and color of the gray Drylok, I realized that I was only going to need the latex for the accents (epitaphs, dark crevices, tea-staining, dry-brushing and sponging.

Ha! Thanks, old nickname that has served its purpose well. Thanks for the 411 on the Drylok, I'll have to give it a whirl next season. Less than 2 weeks until our party and still soooo much little stuff to do. My wife has banned me from any new props until all the little stuff is done. *bleh* *heh*

Terra, you rock! I'm amazed at how creative you were at constructing and explaining all of this. Great pics to illustrate. Thanks so much for the excellent tutorial on this amazing looking prop.

Thanks everyone. It was my pleasure to provide the tutorial

Terra You Rule!

Terra, I bow to your genius (and those that influnced your creation)! Thanks for the detailed tutorial!

I'm in utter awe. This is amazing and so simple! I'm also looking to recreate the Winged Death Statue from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie. That, is amazing. Would you just dip everything in Monster Mud the same way and lay over the pre-fabricated frame? Still in awe.

Originally Posted by Mr.PumpkinGrin

I'm in utter awe. This is amazing and so simple! I'm also looking to recreate the Winged Death Statue from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie. That, is amazing. Would you just dip everything in Monster Mud the same way and lay over the pre-fabricated frame? Still in awe.

Yeah, monster mud leaves incredible effects. Do you have a picture of the statue you are talking about? I can't remember it. Jimmyzdc made a terrific reaper by draping monster mud over a frame. Here's a link to his great tutorial: Monster Mud Reaper

By the way, I'm currently hosting a thread answering loads of questions about how I made Beloved in the Prop Building Group. Just put up a new video of her too: Project 3 Terra's Beloved Tombstone Students Thread

My God that is awesome. When I grow up I am going to be just like you.

That is the greatest tombstone evah! I love your process, very smart and very thorough