[scream1973]

These are nothing special but since i just finished building them i figured why not.

Built from ScareFXs plans http://64.226.23.133/woodycarr/scarefx/project_coffin_2.html

Parts list (per coffin) ( Pricing in CAD)
15 x 1"x6"x6' Fence Boards 2.50 a piece = 37.50
1 lbs of 1.25" floor screws -$4.99 lbs
4 x Chest Pulls - $5.00 each = $20.00 (Used on one coffin)
4 x Ring Pulls - $3.00 Each = $12.00 ( Used on other coffin)

Total for 1 Coffin - $62.50
Total for Other - $54.49


Pics of the Build

 

[scream1973]

Actually thats a great thought to age the handles. Hadn't really given it much thought but I think thats a great idea to give it some extra ummff..

Actually yes they are his and hers so to speak. lol.. some people looked at me strange when they asked what i did on the weekend and i said built the wife a coffin ..

 

[scream1973]

Thanks for the idea Dionica

Heres what they look like now ( sorry about the size)

 

[scream1973]

Yeah i usually just resize them in Photoshop but i got lazy and just wanted to get them posted since i liked the way the aging turned out..

 

[scream1973]

Thanks i am happy how they turned out. I think the sand is actually the thing that had the most impact because before i added the sand to give it some texture it just didn't look as good. The sand just finished it

 

[scream1973]

I love it. What did you use to age the handles?

The aging process is simply spray paint and sand.

I started with a base coat of a gloss black paint then did an overspray of red oxide primer , sprinkled some sand onto the handles while the paint was wet and then did a light overspray with bronze , black and red oxide again until i had he look i was looking for. I have to say it turned out better than i had expected it to ..

Until i added the sand it just didnt have the umff that i was looking for it . i think the sand just gave it the texture of rust to make it more believable.

 

[scream1973]

I think the only reason i thought about it actually was because i was in the process of the honey do list of spring time chores and was actually grinding rust off the fire pit so i had a bunch of rust particles on the ground so i really had a feel for the texture and then there was some sand left in a bucket from firing fireworks off last year and i just kinda figure i would give it a try with great results