Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Iä! Iä! Cthulhu Fhtagn!

Kronos the Mad brings us this stylish ensemble, a Cthulhu cultist costume. The quality of the fabric, particularly the sleeves, gives it the feel of real vestments.


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Round and Round She Goes

Artist Jeremy Johnson brings us this spectacular crank-driven skull display. The hand-crafted hexagonal case features matched veneers of burled Olive Ash.


Monday, October 29, 2012

I Saw the Sign

Another nice piece from artist Stuart Williams. This time he brings us an Elder Sign amulet.


Sunday, October 28, 2012

Faux Sea Weed

Myke124 brings us this tutorial on making faux sea weed with trash bags and some paint. The end results are perfect for a bit of that decayed seaside Innsmouth look.


Saturday, October 27, 2012

Friday, October 26, 2012

It Squirts

DecoWorks, an Australian prop company, brings us this tutorial on making latex bladders. Wait. I know the natural reaction to that dry description is a big ol' "Meh", but this is a really useful bit of old school propmaking. Few things compare with leaving a bleeding wound when you cut someone with a prop knife. It produces an instant visceral reaction, and latex bladders make it possible.


Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Riddle of Steel

Harrison Krix once again brings the world of Skyrim to life, this time with a beautiful steel axe. The final product is an amazing piece of work, but he also details each and every step in sculpting the original master and then casting the parts with resin. Reading through the whole process is effectively a master class in prop creation.