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I first laid the pallets out and marked the first in each row at 30 inches.

Wood Pallet Graveyard Fence

Oct 25th

Posted by Scott in Graveyard

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My graveyard fence for this year was easy to make and free. A local classifieds site had a listing for free wood pallets from a company down the street from where I work, so I picked them up after work one day. It is super easy to make. Here’s how I did it.

I first laid the pallets out and marked the first in each row at 30 inches.

I first laid the pallets out and marked the first in each row at 30 inches.

I then attacked each row with the saw making sure to make the ends random and jagged.

I then attacked each row with the saw making sure to make the ends random and jagged.

I used some of the scap pieces of wood as stakes to prop the "fence" in place.

I used some of the scrap pieces of wood as stakes to prop the "fence" in place.

An over-exposed shot to show some of my test lighting. The fence throws some great shadows all around the yard and sidewalk.

An over-exposed shot to show some of my test lighting. The fence throws some great shadows all around the yard and sidewalk.

I’m happy with how this year’s fence turned out. I plan on getting rid of these after Halloween, so I don’t have to store them. They were easy enough to make that I could do the same thing for next year, but I have BIG plans for my fence for next year. Stay tuned. :)

I wrapped a foam skull with aluminum foil then applied the papier mache.

“Scaretaker” & Pumpkin Monster Head Bases

Oct 22nd

Posted by Scott in Characters

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“Scaretaker”

The “Scaretaker” will be a creepy old man standing ominously in my graveyard, leering at passersby. This is just the base of the head/face.

I wrapped a foam skull with aluminum foil then applied the papier mache.

I wrapped a foam skull with aluminum foil then applied the papier mache.

After 3 layers of papier mache I cut the paper and foil off and then put it together with tape and glue. I made the neck at this point too. I then applied 2 more layers of papier mache.

After 3 layers of papier mache I cut the paper and foil off and then put it together with tape and glue. I made the neck at this point too. I then applied 2 more layers of papier mache.

Pumpkin Monster

This creature will be emerging out of one of my papier mache pumpkins. This is just the base of the head/face.

Same process here. Wrap skull in foil, then apply layers of papier mache.

Same process here. Wrap skull in foil, then apply layers of papier mache.

An experiment in carving teeth from insulation foam.

An experiment in carving teeth from insulation foam.

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I used the wires from an old wire pantry shelf we took out a few years ago.

“Scaretaker” Hands

Oct 22nd

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I’ve been meaning to put a post or two on the progress of my “Scaretaker” of my graveyard. If I can find the pictures on my wife’s computer, I’ll post them. Last night I worked on the hands. They needed to be strong, so they will hold the weight of the lantern I got for it and maybe a shovel or other prop.

I used the wires from an old wire pantry shelf we took out a few years ago.

I used the wires from an old wire pantry shelf we took out a few years ago.

I made the palm out of cardboard and cut the fingers individually. I slid the wire down inside the cardboard and used hot glue to hold it in place.

I made the palm out of cardboard and cut the fingers individually. I slid the wire down inside the cardboard and used hot glue to hold it in place.

I shaped the cardboard a little and used hot glue to hold it in place.

I shaped the cardboard a little and used hot glue to hold it in place.

I used expanding foam to bulk up the fingers and hands.

I used expanding foam to bulk up the fingers and hands.

When they’re completely dry I will carve and sand the hands to shape them, then I will apply a few layers of papier mache to make them hard.

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