[icemanfred]

Well its a work in progress.
not sure how to proceed with the arms i made of branches.
i figure I'll shred the burlap a bit.
I want to add corn stalks to the base when they are available.
maybe a bit more of those thin branch like stuff in front I got from michaels.

I tried the plastic dropcloth and heatgun method of corpsing.
I did it over a plastic skeleton ribcage.
didnt have very pronounced ribs. so i got the idea to put a small light behind it.
I am not usually a big fan of things lighting up. I may try to tone down the brightness.the pic is straight on the hotspot of the llight. but i like that you can see the ribs now.

will add uplighting on the cornstalks when the time comes.

any feedback, ideas for improvement are very welcome

 

[icemanfred]

I used the adjustable flag pole, so he will be leaning forward more when on display. since he is in my garage I have him more upright to conserve space.

 

[zero]

hmmmm, interesting never seen a prop on a bike..

 

[Tha_liks]

Where did you purchase the Pumpkin ? Last i searched the funkins that size were long discontinued

 

[TheHalloweenKing]

Great job, Icemanfred. I wish I had time to make myself one.

 

[Oak Lane Cemetery]

When you distress the burlap grab a strand here and there and pull it out. It will leave a gap in the weave everywhere you do it and adds to the distressed look. You can pull some out part way and leave them hanging too. I like to mist it with stain in a spray bottle to dirty it up too.

 

[SavageEye]

The head turned out GREAT!

 

[icemanfred]

I got the pumpkin from contacting funkins via e mail.
I went this route because they were out of stock here...but they are back in stock now:
http://www.mrlight.com/products/Halloween/Funkins/15_x_11_Mac_Funkin.html

 

[icemanfred]

very good tips nightfisher, thanks.

 

[punkineater]

Whatever painting or technique you did to his head~it's smashing! He will look even more
menacing when he's leaning forward. Great job!

 

[Zombie-Mombie]

I really like him - you did a great job. And although you weren't crazy about the lighting I bet it looks great in the dark. Thanks for sharing!