Thread: Wolf from an animated Christmas deer

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YHJ,

That is really nice. And I don't think it is a bad picture either. I am impressed you made his mouth move. I cannot do that yet. I want to learn this year how to make mouths move, how to do pneumatics, and sound chips (?). Your monster in a box looks great too. Thanks for sharing that with us.

I broke my camera before Halloween and the video we took Halloween night is great on the camera but we couldn't get it onto the computer. Only the sound. I am kind of a frugal guy so my wolf was made basically for free, just payed 5 bucks for fur at the fabric store. The lights in the eyes and mouth were from a kitchen stove. The frame was wooden and the cranks for the motor were from aluminum I scrounged and we just had a looped wolf growling on the I-pod. So for 6 bucks (5 for the fur and 99 cents for the growl download) I think it is pretty cool. The only mods I think I will do this year is ad teeth and paws. I am going to put him in a dog house this year so I don't really have to add a tail. Originally he was going to have a tail that wagged too.

My Monster in a box was free(well I did pay for a red light bulb). I used a surge protector as the switch for it last year, but I got some wireless remote plug ins for Christmas, so I can turn it on from anywhere this year!!! I am going to most likely build it as a coffin this year to fit in better with our theme.

This just became my new project! Where did you get the mask? I couldn't find one like that.

Thanks for the tutorial JustWhisper. I had planned on doing this last year and never got to it, now I have somewhat of a pattern to follow. I'm also wanting to make a bat out of a Xmas angel.

Originally Posted by Dragonomine

This just became my new project! Where did you get the mask? I couldn't find one like that.

Hmmmm...not really sure where I got the mask. I think the only places I have ever bought Halloween masks would be WalMart, Spirit, or Spencer Gift. I am pretty sure I got that one at Spencer a couple years ago when it was 50% off.


maleficent, the bat sounds like a cool project. If you get around to making it be sure to post a pic for us.

YHJ, what kind of motor did you use to make the wolf's mouth move?

"YHJ, what kind of motor did you use to make the wolf's mouth move?"

Every haunter has a few things they keep secret, but lets just say it came out of an appliance.

How many yards of fur did you buy?

Originally Posted by Dragonomine

How many yards of fur did you buy?

I personally bought 1 yard, but I am assuming that it would take a little more if you were actually going to cover a reindeer.

Dragon, I think I actually bought 2 yards, but I didn't use it all. I just wanted to make sure I had plenty. Just measure your deer from nose to tail and see how wide the fabric is too. If it is wide enough to go around his middle with overlap, then probably just a little more than his length will do. Most of those fabrics are really wide. I always err on the side of too much.

YHJ, actually most of us reveal all our secrets on here. It is kind of the point of the forum. I will respect your right to keep it a secret. But I bet it was a lawn mower motor wasn't it? Ha Ha I am just kidding.

Originally Posted by JustWhisper

Dragon, I think I actually bought 2 yards, but I didn't use it all. I just wanted to make sure I had plenty. Just measure your deer from nose to tail and see how wide the fabric is too. If it is wide enough to go around his middle with overlap, then probably just a little more than his length will do. Most of those fabrics are really wide. I always err on the side of too much.

YHJ, actually most of us reveal all our secrets on here. It is kind of the point of the forum. I will respect your right to keep it a secret. But I bet it was a lawn mower motor wasn't it? Ha Ha I am just kidding.

Thanks! I ordered the wolf mask yesterday and I have a 40% coupon for Joann Fabrics! And I've even got the reindeer. lol We had one that had a ton of lights out so the hubby let me have it. I'm ready to go!!!! Oh wait...I might need some more hot glue.