DIY Foam Axe Prop!

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Күн бұрын

One of the most iconic props from a horror movie is Jack Torrance's axe from #TheShining. So in this video, I'm going to make my own version from foam that's safe for Halloween and conventions!
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@susanowen1709 Жыл бұрын

I am in LOVE with that wood grain effect on the handle.

@teresa6775 Жыл бұрын

YOU, dear sir, are a pure work of genius when making these props !

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE Жыл бұрын

I like how the ax head turned out. You could see what looks like pitting in the metal.

@cindydavis1443 Жыл бұрын

That turned out really well! I will definitely keep the graphite and shellac trick in my back pocket for future builds.

@shadowops62 Жыл бұрын

Amazing as always, graphite and shellac, who knew 😊

@MrMonteG_ Жыл бұрын

Woah I did not expect to see this!! The Shining is my favorite horror movie and I've been wanting to do a screen accurate Jack cosplay for awhile so this is very handy. Great work as usual! :D

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Me too! Thank you.

@vickiemullen660 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I would have never thought of graphite and shellac. Great texture, especially after you sanded it.

@horses2by Жыл бұрын

Wow that Axe looks so real, amazing work 👏💀☠️🎃🎈

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@scottmiller260 Жыл бұрын

I’m always blown away by your creativity and talent. I always look forward to your Saturday video uploads. Thanks, Derek!

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@adamacedo3124 Ай бұрын

Helped me out a lot with a Jason Voorhees cosplay, much appreciated and awesome work!!

@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын

Excellent!

@HollywoodHaunter Жыл бұрын

Little pig, little pig, let me in... That axe turned out great

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!!

@DKLEIN71 2 ай бұрын

that looks convincing love it

@theloststoryteller9288 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you cast and mold a tool.... Like a large wrench or sledge hammer. Super awesome Axe!

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

I do have molding videos, although not of wrenches or hammers.

@melissasmith7069 Жыл бұрын

That looks fantastic!!!

@sonic_gloom Жыл бұрын

Love watching your stuff. Thanks again for another great video!

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AB-nu5we Жыл бұрын

That axe head looks just like 'em after years of neglect. The handle looks great too. Very nice.

@GoreGirlFX 10 ай бұрын

So glad I caught the premiere!! PERFECT project for my mausoleums this year. THANK YOU!!!

@williamcox955 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always!

@teresa6775 Жыл бұрын

What I wouldn't give to have you come "DO" my medieval bedroom I'm trying to build !!

@raypierce5818 9 ай бұрын

You are SO much more of an artist then I can ever aspire to be! Thank you for your constant inspiration.

@markah910 Жыл бұрын

It looks so amazing

@scarezone2559 11 ай бұрын

If Hollywood ever decides to make a docudrama about Casey Kasem's life or bring back the top ten countdown... Make sure you throw your name into the hate for voice-over actor. As always, excellent job.

@double_digit_life.9268 Жыл бұрын

I made this out of foam a few years ago. Didn't come out this cool!

@3218675309 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you’re making but it reminds me of an old hatchet, like something you’d use in a horror flick or the like. All that to say, “Thank you” and “Well done” sir.

@603VIL Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! I see what you mean about the handle's placement on axe head. I honestly didn't even catch it, though, until you mentioned it. Once you stated it, It became more noticeable. I think it turned out great. Love the use of the driveway marker. It always seems like prop making demands the use of products to be used in unconventional ways. It's kind of comical but also satisfying. As always, thanks for sharing! 🤘💀

@Frankgutz 12 күн бұрын

Hello there Mr. VanOaks. First of all I’d like to thank you for all of your wonderful work. You always continue to amaze me. I’ve seen almost all of the Halloween videos, I’m on video number 74. I just love your work. But, I thought I noticed something about your build with this one. If I’m not mistaken, I believe you placed the axe head on backwards. Not that it matters, it looks absolutely beautiful, but I thought I’d mention it.

@VanOaksProps 12 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! You're right. It should've been much further back on the axe head.

@Frankgutz 11 күн бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Well, I actually meant that the axe head is rotated 180 degrees the wrong way. No matter sir, it looks fantastic and you are an amazing prop builder.

@VanOaksProps 11 күн бұрын

@@Frankgutz yes! That too. There’s been a few builds over the years where I’ve somehow managed to install something backwards. lol

@MrDkjz28 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ashleyaustin8532 Жыл бұрын

My mouth was like this: 😮 the whole time! You, sir, are a creative GENIUS! I am always mesmerized by your work. On to watch the next new video!

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lawrencekoprowski6480 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@jane.c.c Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent. Adding blood on the axe would've got this vid demonetized lol, so realistic..

@Stiff_Richards Жыл бұрын

🔥

@Finthefish-hr8ky 7 ай бұрын

It's lining up the channels that does me in

@VanOaksProps 7 ай бұрын

practice makes perfect.

@Finthefish-hr8ky 7 ай бұрын

@@VanOaksProps ☺️

@philipwhichard8197 Күн бұрын

why not use whatever Adhesive you like...leaving matching bare spots each piece then CA glue + accelerator appropriately?

@VanOaksProps Күн бұрын

You absolutely could. This was just the approach I used.

@camfightme2417 9 ай бұрын

This is really cool! Just curious though, how many inches is the width of handle?

@VanOaksProps 9 ай бұрын

Two, I believe. I don’t recall the exact width. You might be able to find replacement axe handles online to get more exact measurements.

@ldburgie Жыл бұрын

Did you have this when you built the shining door photo op?

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Nope. I made it last week.

@m.s.dpropsbristol7357 Жыл бұрын

can build a evil dead ash shotgun plz

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

I’ll add it to the list.

@AllSeasonsCrafted Жыл бұрын

Could you make a large faux rock?

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

I’ll add it to the list of possible future builds. How large of a rock?

@AllSeasonsCrafted Жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps a 3 footer. If possible! Thank you! Love your work!

@karolinakiwicreations5738 4 ай бұрын

How big/long/wide is the axe head?

@VanOaksProps 4 ай бұрын

I don't recall the specific dimension, but I want to say 7-8"

@gamerzblueduck6293 5 ай бұрын

Sir, can u share the blueprints?

@VanOaksProps 5 ай бұрын

I no longer have them, but there's some great high resolution photos of the movie prop online that you could enlarge to make one.