Lantern Post: a work of many hands

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solgrundy

Discussion Starter · Sep 5, 2015

It is with a little trepidation I share my first complete prop build since joining this forum.

And I consider it a work of many hands because of the generosity of this forum -- so much knowledge being shared.

Because of you guys my lantern post is done: papermache-ed, dry locked, painted, waterproofed and ready for ...

... how is it only September??

Here is the inspiration, from marrowhouse.blogspot.com

Branch Tree Wire Twig Plant

And here is my finished interpretation:

Tree Iron Grass Plant Garden

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Boone6666

· #2 · Sep 5, 2015

that's great several of those along the walkway would have such atmosphere

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Intellagirl

· #3 · Sep 5, 2015

That's awesome! It's so organic and twisted. Well done!

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Gym Whourlfeld

· #4 · Sep 5, 2015

Very NICE! Was this creature an extra for "Blair Witch?" (Joking)

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annamarykahn

· #5 · Sep 5, 2015

luv the burtonesque curl!

nice glow, when turned on ... looks natural, not like fake illumination ...

amk

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Shadow Panther

· #6 · Sep 5, 2015

I love your version!!

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Leif Swenson

· #7 · Sep 5, 2015

Very nice. It can really add to any atmosphere, too bad you dont have a tutorial on how to do this.

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solgrundy

Discussion Starter · #8 · Sep 5, 2015

Thanks all - this was a test and now that I know what I'm doing (ish), I will be making more and I'll photograph the process if people are interested.

It was a pretty quick build so I'll be doing a few at the same time.

And Annamarykahn, I was hoping for more Burtonesque, so glad that reads in the photo.

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matrixmom

· #9 · Sep 5, 2015

Did you use a shepards hook as a base??? Looks fantastic. I have been wanting to make one. Thanks for your post!!

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solgrundy

Discussion Starter · #10 · Sep 5, 2015

Thanks Matrixmom - It looks like it, but it's tomato stakes + dowel rods + quarter-inch wire rope, and paper-mache. And sticks from my yard.

Neuf350Z

· #11 · Sep 5, 2015

Love it! Great job!

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bobzilla

· #12 · Sep 5, 2015

Love it!
so very organic, and creepy!

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Skelly215

· #13 · Sep 5, 2015

That's so cool! Really great job!

Greenwick

· #14 · Sep 6, 2015

Very gorgeous! I look forward to seeing the process if you do photograph it!

Shadow Panther

· #15 · Sep 6, 2015

Yes, a tutorial would be great. Again I LOVE your version

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