Thread: Gothicy Gate Post W.I.P

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Well... this item is nearly done. Except for a few details.

Just a pic of the first coat of primer. For this post, you should count on at least 2 cans of primer. If you look closely, you can see dimples from where I countersunk the screws. I went back and filled those in with wood filler.



I used Valspar Stone paint. For those keeping track at home, the specific color is "ancient ruins", and it took 4 cans. At $9 each.. ouch. I have the post out back by my garden for the painting. Kinda like the look of it out by the corn stalks and such. Something fun about that. And yes, thats my lawn sloping, not poor craftsmanship







A nice closeup of the color and texture.



As you notice, its kinda plain. As I mentioned in my previous post, a topper was in the works..... Well, its done. I now present.....

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Mini Monster Mud Reaper!



I love the little guy, just perched up on the gate post. Spreading his creepy goodness for all to see. I deliberately left the skull and hand visible. Just thought it added to it. I decided that his base should look kinda like he is standing on some steps. Think flagstone steps. I decided to not document this feature.. cause there are plenty of threads on monster mud here.



For those who work with monster mud regularly, I now understand the appeal. There is just something about it. I plan to add a lantern to his hand.. and yes it will light up. Im thinking some moss up the sides.... who knows whats next for this easily adaptable item. Im thinking this will probably be the only one I get built this year, but thats ok. Im so happy with it right now. Just got to get about a dozen coats of varnish on it!

All thoughts and comments are welcome.

Wow, that looks amazing! I can't wait to see more.

I'm loving Mini Monster Mud Reaper (MMMR). The pillar is well thought out and executed. All around a good piece.

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it.

I havent had a chance this weekend to varnish the gate post. We have been working non stop, trying to finish up the siding on the house... so, im beat! Were almost there.

Hopefully this week coming I will varnish the gate post, build the lantern, and add some moss. At least I can standback at this point and see a sibilance of a finished product!

That looks really good. Great job.

Looks awesome great work!!!

Digging the MMMR. Not a fan of the colour though. Sand color doesn't really say HALLOWEEN to me, ya know? But to each their own, just so long as you enjoy it, that's what matters

Originally Posted by Crunch

Digging the MMMR. Not a fan of the colour though. Sand color doesn't really say HALLOWEEN to me, ya know? But to each their own, just so long as you enjoy it, that's what matters

Thank you for your input. This may surprise you, but I agree to a point. When I was actually putting the nose to the grind stone, so to speak, I had a major epiphany.

1. Make a super creepy, sharp angled, gothic, "gate way to hell", type of post.
2. Make a spooky, but some how realistic post that might actually be found in front of my home, considering the architecture of my home.

I leaned for number 2, obviously. I think letting the imagination get away from itself is far scarier then anything anyone can build. Nothing about the post says "boo". Instead, it sets quietly. Waiting, watching. Thats the type of stuff that I like, yet gives me the chills.

The color was picked to more or less, go along with our new siding, and some actual stone work that I did in the spring on the side of our porch. I haven't applied any varnish, as of yet, so I still have some options.

I am currently making a name plaque to go on the front. I also, just today, at Hobby Lobby found some nice realistic vine and moss products. I do plan to possibly distress some of the color.

All in all, bunch more work to go. I really do appreciate every bodies input and kind words. It makes the project worthwhile.

I think it is great, and depending on what color lights you use in your haunt, the "sand" color will absorb more of the light, and show a true color, which (in my opinion) is much creepier at night than a darker stone/mortar combination.

Sounds good. Again to each their own and if it works for you, even better