Madame Leota Tombstone inspired Tombstone

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Josh Mueller

Discussion Starter · Oct 6, 2015

I bought an animated bust a year ago (you might have seen it at Spirit) planning to use it on a grave like the others. Initially I pictured using it placed on top of a column grave but as I've done a few of those like that already I thought I'd get adventurous and try a Leota like grave. There were a few points I was concerned with it but I think it came out pretty good,

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matrixmom

· #2 · Oct 6, 2015

Wow looks like the real thing. Outstanding.

Tannasgach

· #3 · Oct 6, 2015

Amazing! Great job!

SavageEye

· #4 · Oct 6, 2015

Beautiful!!

bobzilla

· #5 · Oct 6, 2015

WOWZA!!!
Pretty dang great!

DaveintheGrave

· #6 · Oct 6, 2015

Fantastic job on that! Looks awesome.

scary dad

· #7 · Oct 6, 2015

Awesome job!!!!

Neuf350Z

· #8 · Oct 6, 2015

This looks fantastic! Question...how do you get in there to change the batteries?

Josh Mueller

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 7, 2015

I should have shown the back to explain that. The back has a removable door get in there when I need to. I also added a long hole from there to the base to add the wire for the step pad. I wish they had put the speaker pointed towards her mouth rather then on the back because in order for it to be loud I have to leave the door ajar. I did make the cuts all at a steep angle just in case of rain so none will seep in.

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Zombiegrl

· #10 · Oct 7, 2015

Great job! Looks fabulous!

Moxiemoth

· #11 · Oct 7, 2015

Absolutely stunning prop, I love it so much!

The Halloween Lady

· #12 · Oct 7, 2015

Wow you really did a stellar job!

cricket515

· #13 · Oct 7, 2015

So impressive! I love it!

Mr Grimsley

· #14 · Oct 7, 2015

This is absolutely fabulous! Josh, would you be willing to describe your painting process? It's just stunning!

Josh Mueller

Discussion Starter · #15 · Oct 8, 2015

Sure it basically a base paint for both. Whatever color you use for the stone, I now use a shade or two lighter for the second coat, as it make it look a lot more realistic. For a second coat I use natural sponges and blot it on a paper towel until it's light then use it. then a much darker color for the staining and that I do a dry rub with brushes. The plaque I used a coppery color as the base then sponged on a green patina making it heavier in areas where rain would have ran down more (looking at photos of this very thing helps.) then I added a turquoise paint with a fine tip brush to finish the detail.

Mr Grimsley

· #16 · Oct 8, 2015

Josh Mueller said:
Sure it basically a base paint for both. Whatever color you use for the stone, I now use a shade or two lighter for the second coat, as it make it look a lot more realistic. For a second coat I use natural sponges and blot it on a paper towel until it's light then use it. then a much darker color for the staining and that I do a dry rub with brushes. The plaque I used a coppery color as the base then sponged on a green patina making it heavier in areas where rain would have ran down more (looking at photos of this very thing helps.) then I added a turquoise paint with a fine tip brush to finish the detail.

Much appreciated! Again, fabulous job!

FascinatinatedFright

· #17 · Oct 12, 2015

That's fantastic! I don't much care for the bust herself (her voice is a bit grating), but what you've done with her is absolutely amazing. Could you please take a video of the whole thing in action?

Zombiegrl

· #18 · Oct 12, 2015

yes, I second a video....

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