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For the Pirate Theme this year - we needed a wicked Mermaid to be one of the key props on the porch. This prop is an inspiration from a couple of key posts from fellow haunters!
Props out to 4mygirls and her Sirena Mermaid: http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/109273-mermaid-sea-creature-sirena.html
And Haunt On a Dime with the following thread: http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-and-step-by-step/142690-packing-tape-ghosts.html
Key Materials:
- Plastic Packing Tape
- Plastic Food wrap
- Foam Head
- Finishing Materials
I debated using the chicken wire technique to make the form, like with the Kraken/Sea Monsters, but for such a small body, I opted to go with the packing tape ghost concept.
She shall be known as "Marina" the evil Mermaid.
Step 1:
Simply wrap your subject in plastic wrap then start layering tape over them. I created 5 body components: torso, right arm, left arm, right hand, left hand. Have your model actually hold their body in the position you want and tape away! Fill the void with plastic trash bags. The entire body weighs less than 5 lbs.
Props out to 4mygirls and her Sirena Mermaid: http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/109273-mermaid-sea-creature-sirena.html
And Haunt On a Dime with the following thread: http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-and-step-by-step/142690-packing-tape-ghosts.html
Key Materials:
- Plastic Packing Tape
- Plastic Food wrap
- Foam Head
- Finishing Materials
I debated using the chicken wire technique to make the form, like with the Kraken/Sea Monsters, but for such a small body, I opted to go with the packing tape ghost concept.
She shall be known as "Marina" the evil Mermaid.
Step 1:
Simply wrap your subject in plastic wrap then start layering tape over them. I created 5 body components: torso, right arm, left arm, right hand, left hand. Have your model actually hold their body in the position you want and tape away! Fill the void with plastic trash bags. The entire body weighs less than 5 lbs.