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| In ''03 we realized that many, many people drive by and slow down to look at our display, but they don't get out of the car. We wanted to add a sign to entice them to get out and see what happens when you walk down the sidewalk. The Monster Mud monster was born. Monster Mud is a developed used by Terror Syndicate. It is simply a mixture of drywall joint compound and latex paint. For the recipe, history, and application try visiting their site: Terror Syndicate. | |||
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Here is the 3/4" pvc frame I made to support the Mud Monster. He was pretty weak so I added 2"x3" "L" supports screwed to a 3/4" plywood base. I cable tied the pvc to the 2"x3" boards and it got quite a bit stronger. I added a latex skull for a head (that I cast myself) and bone arms and hands from The Anatomical Chart Co. | |
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Shot of the "L" supports I added. They are
simply 2"x3" screwed together with a plywood triangle added for rigidity.
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| I am missing the photo, but I next took chicken wire and made a wire body for the Mud Monster. Nothing special, just wrapped some chicken wire around his body and arms. I then added my sign. The sign was carved like I carve my tombstones, painted and added to the monster. | |||
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I then used spray glue (Super 77) and added an initial layer of burlap. I mixed up my Monster Mud and hand applied the first layer to the burlap that was already on the form. After dry (about 24 hours with a space heater blowing on it) I added a 2nd layer. This time, I dipped pieces of burlap into the mud and applied these to the monster. |
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A few days of dry time, several layers of Spar outdoor varnish, some rusty chains and he is complete. Here is a front and rear shot. Ignore the cable, it is simply a security device to make sure he doesn't walk off. | |
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