Ontario Haunters Club: Deluxe Tombstone Make & Take June 27, 2009

[Uruk-Hai]

DELUXE TOMBSTONES & FOAM CARVING/PAINTING TECHNIQUES MAKE & TAKE - June 27, 2009

Why buy your tombstones when you can make your own? Those store bought ones might look not bad but they're expensive and all seem to say "RIP". Learn how to carve your own custom tombstones and paint them to look like real stone for a fraction of the cost. In this seminar you'll learn advanced carving and painting techniques for creating realistic effects in foam.

This day-long seminar will be run a bit differently than most Make & Takes in that instead of starting one tombstone and completing it that day I plan on demonstrating a number of different techniques that can be used to create any number of props using easily available expanded foam insulation boards. The techniques to be covered will include different styles of lettering; cracks & weathering; carving stone & wood grain; along with easy painting effects to achieve the look of stone, brick or metal.

Each participant will be given a wood-burning tool along with a selection of tools and materials needed for the day's exercises. We will be working on small pieces of foam board for each of the techniques with the idea that they will form a reference palette that can be can be used to create a variety of effects and props, from tombstones to brickwork to wood signs.

Lunch (pizza & drinks) will be provided.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF ONLY 12 PEOPLE SO REGISTER EARLY.

LOCATION: 19 Rainforest Drive, Brampton ON

COST: $55/person for the day (includes lunch and all supplies)

REGISTRATION: Registration info on the Ontario Haunters Club website

DAY'S SCHEDULE:

10:00 am - Introduction
10:30 am - Tools & Safety
10:45 am - Carving & Epitaphs (how to transfer your design)
11:15 am - Positive Lettering
11:45 am - Negative (Raised) Lettering
12:15 pm - Base Painting

12:45 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - Cracks & Distressing
2:00 pm - Stone & Brick
2:30 pm - Wood Grain
3:00 pm - Finish Painting (sponge & dry-brush)
3:30 pm - Rusty Metal
4:00 pm - Wrap Up

[scream1973]

Love your tombstones Hector.. great job.. unfortunately cant make it that day..

[Uruk-Hai]

Just wanted to send out a quick reminder that the deadline for registrations is only one week away. We currently have only 6 people out of the 12 maximum signed up. If you've been waiting to get your in registration now is the time to do so! If we can not come up with at least 8 people for the seminar we will be forced to cancel. Registration is through the Ontario Haunters Club website.

[Shawna]

Hi,
I registered a while back and did not get a confirmation that you received it. Just want to know if I am one of the six already registered or should I try registering again.

[Uruk-Hai]

Originally Posted by Shawna

Hi,
I registered a while back and did not get a confirmation that you received it. Just want to know if I am one of the six already registered or should I try registering again.

Hi Shawna. Sorry, I think I got it but let me check when I get home tonight - I'll let you know then. Thanks, Hector

[Zombies Anonymous]

Can't wait. Can't wait.

1 more week...

I love make and takes.

[Uruk-Hai]

Originally Posted by Zombies Anonymous

1 more week...

I had been chanting the same thing but with a more panicked tone in my voice! It's down to the wire! I'm in the final stages of getting everything ready. Looking forward to it. See you on Saturday.

[Hellrazor]

It was great! You did a super job Hector! I cant wait to start working on a project tomorrow!

[Aelwyn]

Missed it! Will you have another one before Hallowe'en?

[Uruk-Hai]

Originally Posted by Aelwyn

Missed it! Will you have another one before Hallowe'en?

Hi Aelwyn. I don't think so. I had set the maximum number of people at 12 and we only got 9 so I don't think we could fill another class so soon. Also, I had wanted to run it before summer due to conflicts with vacations and the like. Once you get into September there wouldn't be enough time left to actually make anything.

The other reason would be it was also a lot of work! (fun but a lot to put together) I think I'll wait a bit before I put on another one. Have to leave room to get some of my own props done!

Were you at Scarefest this past weekend? I think I recognized you from your avatar but didn't get a chance to introduce myself.