Gothic Entry 08

**Eerie** · 10-14-2008,12:52 PM

OK here is the project I am working on now. I was supposed to be done by now but I hurt my back in September and lost that month.

I need a new entryway for the front of the house. As you can see from my sketch I want a Gothic church design. Construction is the same as the one last year. The wood frame is riped down 2x4's and it is designed to be light. I strategically place solid wood where you will place your hands to pick it up.

Both columns will have a shelf with Terra's flicker candle's and if I have time it will have an illuminated stained glass feature in the center.

Second pic is the steeple construction. It is a pumpkin from a Halloween tiki torch that i bought some time ago because I knew I could use that cool pumpkin for something. It sits on a turned wood bun and I am using a resin garden cross from Lowe's (they are on sale, half price right now!)

**Eerie** · 10-14-2008,07:48 PM

Parts list for frame and basic construction

8ea 2x4x8
2ea 2x4x10
7 sheets of 1/2" foam board
1 sheet 1 1/2" foam board
2ea 4x8' 1/2" thick plywood
10 tubes of foam board adhesive
6 tubes of construction adhesive

all wood joints are screwed together and construction adhesive is used for added strength.

**DeadTed** · 10-14-2008,08:47 PM

Bitchin'

You are definitely one of my favorite creators. I'm looking forward to the painting. You design these in any CAD programs or anything? Just sketch out the dimensions?

**Junit** · 10-15-2008,08:38 AM

Holy cow that's gonna be crazy!!

**Eerie** · 10-15-2008,03:35 PM

Thx Deadted.
I just sketch out the dimensions and go from there. I always seen to alter things as I go along and sometimes add or change stuff once I see it in person.
Here is todays work. also there is a pic of the small skull on the lower section of column. it is a $1.99 foam skull from the Halloween store near me that I cut down. It is with some misc scroll work from Lowe's.
I will try and go into some detail with the painting technique when I get there.

**Terra** · 10-15-2008,05:28 PM

Another killer prop! As another previous poster said, you are one of my favorites. Looking very gothic and is perfect for my cemetery. WHEN ARE YOU DELIVERING IT? lol!