Circles of Power

We've discussed before how difficult it is to craft a prop tome. Actually binding the book isn't that difficult, but getting to that point requires collecting a huge amount of material to fill the pages. That's why I was so happy to get an email from Nick Storm pointing me toward Clint Warlick's collection of summoning circles. They're a great resource for anyone crafting eldritch scrolls or tomes. Because of the clean presentation they can be used as-is as book plates or processed with some erosion filters for a more rustic appearance.

Cthulhu Fhtagn! Woit Edition.

Martin Woit was kind enough to send over some shots of this outstanding Cthulhu idol. I wish I had half his sculpting talent.

Dead Fairy Pupa

Dale Bigford was kind enough to send over some shots of his latest effort- a cased fairy pupa.

"Here's a project I made a few months ago: A dead fairy specimen in a display case. It was "collected" by the "theoretical anthropology dept" of Aberystwyth University, Wales in 1932. The fairy never hatched as it was killed in its cocoon by a late frost that year. The cocoon itself is comprised of a natural gum-like substance shrouded with leaves and filled with the silk of the pupa."

It's an absolutely brilliant concept that builds on the equally clever idea of insectile fae.

The Sign of Shub-Niggurath

Our sponsor Cryptocurium brings us this icky cult fetish of Shub-Niggurath, available in a limited edition. And I mean icky in the very best way.

Brothers

Autumn's Oddities brings us this well done polycephalic fetus gaff.

The Leprechaun

Jacob Petersson brings us this intriguing specimen discovered at Carrigaphooka Castle. It's a beautiful piece of work.

Remember, the fae are not your friends. They are capricious monsters that should be avoided at all costs. All those cute little butterfly-winged fairies are a clever effort to make people forget that.

The Hand of Glory

David G delves into matters best left unexplored with this Hand of Glory. The finished prop and it's mounted display is well done, but I think you'll find the extensive build notes equally entertaining.

The first part of the build, where a package of cheap magic markers are transformed into finger bones, is over here.