HOW-TO: Creepy Vines DIY

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3 жыл бұрын

If you've ever needed to create the look of creepy vines for a jungle scene or a pumpkin patch you'll want to check out this simple DIY. With only a few common items you'll be able to set the perfect scene for your Halloween display, haunted house, or escape room.
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@TLOEric 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel this week, and just want to say, thank you so much for sharing your talents and knowledge. I'm a huge Haunted Mansion fan, and your tips are invaluable. Keep it up dude.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thanks for the kind words!

@halstaff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time out of your Saturday to share with us.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching

@mattsakevitz6831 3 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Great post, where is the Haunted Mansion sign from?

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it on ebay years ago and then gave it a new paint job (the one it came with was horrible).

@KerriGilpin 3 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this one?! An ode: Blue Shop Towels, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, Your texture is unmatched, Your strength is unwavering, Your grace in mistakes is only Matched by your beauty in tearing. (I love using shop towels!)

@DrPanda-sp4vu 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've seen the face of this wonderful artist. Amazing.😊

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bailey. I've been appearing in more of the videos lately.

@donnabesley1956 3 жыл бұрын

Such great timing! I'll be doing a voodoo swamp theme for Halloween this year and these vines will be a perfect addition!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

@kinginthenorf3034 Жыл бұрын

This year I'm making a bunch to hand around the entry way of my house and the pillars to look like an overgrown pumpkin patch. And I'm hanging some foam pumpkins and jack o lanterns to give it a spooky aura

@NelsonReyesJr 2 жыл бұрын

I used this technique in a Halloween Mausoleum that I constructed in my cubicle at work. One wall had crypts with your vines growing in and out of the tombs. Thank you!

@Braedenfish 2 жыл бұрын

I used it for a wedding arch in the country! TSMFS!

@lynngordon5901 Жыл бұрын

Just started this process today. Using a vine to wrap around a sign post later. It’s in the drying stage before painting, at the moment. Worked just as you showed all the way through. You give fantastic instructions. Thanks again.

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it’s working for you!

@ajjohnkay5793 Жыл бұрын

I have watched this video over and over. Love this look.

@angesoie 7 ай бұрын

can't wait to use this technique for next year

@spacecaptain9188 11 ай бұрын

I'd like to make a circle of Roman or Greek columns, and cover them in vines (and maybe flowers), to make a sort of lost ancient garden... in the front yard. I'd put a faux stone reclined bench in the center, for real life relaxing.

@VanOaksProps 11 ай бұрын

You should do it!

@costumesforalloccasions 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Derek!

@jasoncarbone5553 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video as usual. Keep them coming sir!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

You got it!

@johnboulton1109 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great effect! Looks brilliant!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@macEboy 3 жыл бұрын

I'll say it again... Mad skills you have Sir! Thank you.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidhollenbeck9227 2 жыл бұрын

I like the end results but kinda feel you could substitute the paper towel part in favor of plastic wrap and a heat gun to make it faster and get the same results

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Painting plastic wrap might not last, since it isn't porous, but I know people have had success using plastic wrap for corpsing plastic skeletons and have been able to paint it. I'm just not sure about its longevity.

@davidhollenbeck9227 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps From what I have seen if you use a latex watered down it should hold up well. That is if its not gonna be taken up and down a lot. I would think you should get a couple of years worth of use out of it. And that is all you really need as your displays morph and change over the years and do not stay stagnant.

@kenminney9461 3 жыл бұрын

Always Great Videos

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@TheSmugglersRoom 3 жыл бұрын

Super great technique! Mod Podge and Blue shop towels to the rescue!!!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

I’d be lying if I didn’t say I followed your lead.

@ericwebber8125 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting this one done. Much appreciated.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to share it. Thanks for watching.

@connorandrews2859 3 жыл бұрын

I have to state, I startet watching this channel just recently, and I TOTALLY LOVE all of this stuff. ^_^

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Connor! I love hearing that.

@checkersjjify 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like the narrator from how's it made??? Absolutely love your videos!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, but thanks for watching!

@Joseph.A.Creations 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful tip and I love how you used the same background music with a twist.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, although the background music is completely different. I was shooting for an Indiana Jones feel, since the topic was vines.

@WolfTenor 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great and is super easy! One can never have to many vines.. I always look forward to Saturday Mornings now!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! See you next Saturday

@jasonbeavers9337 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, can’t wait to make some for my Halloween display 👍🏻🎃

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck and thanks for watching

@Icelandlover Жыл бұрын

So awesome and simple!

@Pollypole 3 жыл бұрын

It turned out great! Do you have any tips for weatherproofing them for an outdoor scene? Thanks!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

The mod podge and acrylic paint with both work for making them weather resistant. If you want to be absolutely sure, I’d swap the spray paint with exterior latex paint for even more weather resistance.

@Pollypole 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh thank you! I didn't realize those already weather proofed it! 💙

@GregPackard 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video as usual Derek! One thing about vines, volume sells the look Using a few different sizes and techniques helps add texture and bumps believability too...

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I absolutely agree.

@jennifertaylor7784 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool and not too hard to doN. Thank you for sharing! You always have the coolest tutorials! You rock! ⭐️

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@playtownau Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. What size the backer rod used in the video? Thanks!

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m using 1/2”

@playtownau Жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Perfect, thanks for taking the time to respond.

@austinsurge 3 жыл бұрын

I have absolutely no need for creepy vines but now I want to make some.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

HA! It's fun, although a bit messy.

@adamczarnik8833 3 жыл бұрын

I think adding this to a cemetery fence would really help add a nice finishing touch!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@georgemartinez1720 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TrickrTerrorhaunt 3 жыл бұрын

Digging this! 🙌💀

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MichelleSchulte1964 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate this...I have a bayou themed section and a voodoo shack that is for photo opps...def going to get busy on this application!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@MONSTERMISFITS 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video thanks.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

@OjaiHaunt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank You!! I can’t wait to make these!!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

@pauldinehart9059 3 жыл бұрын

Really love this video. I've always been kicking around the idea of adding Vines to my cemetery fence line for several years now, and this is my ticket to get it done. What would be the best way to waterproof this and still keep it flexible?

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul! Between the glue (regardless of which kind you use) and the acrylic paint I think you'd be alright on both points. The glue & paint both allow for some flex to the vine. The biggest challenge would be making sure that you've really coated every piece of towel when you apply the glue.

@donnabesley1956 3 жыл бұрын

I saw somewhere that there is dishwasher safe modge podge...maybe that will work for outdoor water proofing?

@menace4607 2 жыл бұрын

not sure if it would ruin the texture created by the paper towels but you could try plasti dip?

@beckymurphy4714 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnabesley1956 They make outdoor Mod Podge.

@howtohaunt 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I will have to try this in a future prop setup.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@603VIL 3 жыл бұрын

Badass, man. And super easy. Thanks for sharing.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@ronaldmartin6486 3 жыл бұрын

You instructions are so clear and easy to follow! Thank you.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ronald!

@carolynmcpherson2667 2 жыл бұрын

Plus they're fun to watch being made!

@ajjohnkay5793 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. It's the go to for me for anything props. For the thinner parts of the vine I used hockey tape... twisting it in the same way.

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@ChaosgoblinOG 11 күн бұрын

Would you be able to do a video on how to make some fake hanging spanish moss?

@VanOaksProps 11 күн бұрын

Your best option is real spanish moss. You can find it from time to time at the Dollar Tree.

@devilsgatecemetery 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen them made that way.. You inspire me to give something a try that popped in my head when watching your video..!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Do it.

@pumpkinheadghoul Жыл бұрын

How in HELL am I just now discovering your channel? I mean, I've been at this for about 15 years, and a member of Halloween Forum since 2009, so not sure how I overlooked your youtube channel, but so glad to have finally found it.

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

It’s never too late for now! Welcome!!!

@Jack-xc4ir 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I did this a while ago but I used paper towels dipped in paint. Your method looks a bit less messy

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@jackdabeanstock3230 Жыл бұрын

Good idea but what can you use to help the vines from deteriorate from rain or moisture

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Between the Mod Podge & the acrylic paint they should be pretty weatherproof.

@karawalkerdesigns167 3 жыл бұрын

Great technique, I’ll have to try it

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kara! We need more videos from you.

@horses2by Жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas, thanks for sharing 🎃💀🧙‍♀️👻

@blayd1021 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I am redoing my yard haunt. It will be a witches garden and I need vines and now I can make them

@JorgeMaura 2 жыл бұрын

If I am going for the pumpkin vine look, would I still use the faded jade after the medium green? Or would you recommend a different color choice in place of that?

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

I’d go with the faded jade.

@SenetTheSnek Жыл бұрын

If it wasn't addressed you can also go for expanding foam to make it a more corpsey pumpkin vine. Just be sure to wear gloves cause you smear it on with your hands.

@lynngordon5901 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Demon666x3 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thankful that I don't need to use this since I have an ivy bush out back, but this will come in handy if I ever need to do this for a party or something.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@Braedenfish 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps You may be horrified or over joyed to hear we did these for a wedding arch and they were beautiful. Doing another one in November! Thanks for sharing your time n talents! Just ordered 250 feet of 1/2 off Amazon for 16 bucks!🙂

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

@@Braedenfish I love that!

@matthewwashkuch1965 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea. I want to make a swamp monster that would go outside by the creek next to my house. Would packaging plastic work instead if papertowel? I feel the paper towel would deteriorate over time with rain and the plastic would hold up longer with the elements and still melt and adhere with the heat gun.

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. My concern would be how well the paint would bond to the plastic.

@WhiteysWickedWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Your so cool and make this all look so easy!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Callmenobody174 2 жыл бұрын

nice!

@acarguycandreamright634 3 жыл бұрын

I knew you would make something I could use in my tiki bar!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad I was FINALLY able to contribute LOL

@xXDarkRedRoseXx Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great tutorial. I will give it a try! And btw I love the lamp in the background, while you are in camera. Where did you get it from? Many greetings from Germany

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The lamp is a vintage floor lamp that I modified with new glass to look similar to the floor lamps inside of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. So, it's a 1 of 1 creation.

@Doodleducky 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried mixing acrylic paint with the mod podge to save a step?

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

I have not, but I’m going to test it out and see what happens.

@Doodleducky 3 жыл бұрын

It works well!! Saves a step!! I'm making a ton of these at the moment, thank you!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

@@Doodleducky Good to know!

@outdooroutfitters3658 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video! Thank you for sharing.

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chestergonzalex4966 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see how it would come out with plain oll news paper probs have to get it really soaked to get the texture to come out tho

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

It might be easier than the shop towels since newspaper would absorb the glue faster due to how thin it is. Getting texture would be about the same though. Just wrinkle is as you apply it.

@kenminney9461 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work ,But isnt the backer rod expensive?

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Not really.

@TheKDodd1785 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I wish you would have demonstrated it on a longer vine.

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Next time

@Craftlngo 3 жыл бұрын

instead of the compressed air (hold upside down) you can use _freeze spray_ from the sports supply

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I've never heard of that product.

@ggdail 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to save this for when we build our backyard Tiki Bar

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@LordHog 3 жыл бұрын

Would the glue and paint help it survive being outside in the rain? I wouldn't think so off the top of my head, but perhaps

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to both, actually. Mod Podge/PVA glues are water resistant, as is acrylic craft paint. If you really wanted extra protection you could paint the base color with acrylic paint or exterior latex paint.

@AndrewZona 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of wetting the towels, what if I water down the glue a little bit to get it saturated?

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it, but I could see it working.

@RosieRoars 2 жыл бұрын

I would use this to dangle from the natural trees I have that just do happen to be in my faux graveyard 🪦

@magillavanzeppelin 9 ай бұрын

If I wanted to make longer vines, do you just marry two of those rods up together with paper towels?

@VanOaksProps 9 ай бұрын

That’s correct.

@fordguyfordguy 3 жыл бұрын

Great! But you changed the music!!! I liked the old music.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yep, I went with music that was more with the theme of the video. I was shooting for an Indiana Jones feel, since the topic was vines.

@Peter_Herrman 3 жыл бұрын

Looks better than the real thing! Great work! I love this channel.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@caleriasand8237 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to know if anyone else was yelling like Tarzan in their head while watching? ..or is that just me

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA

@kenminney9461 3 жыл бұрын

Actually backer rod isnt to expensive u can even getit in 5gal buckets ,So 4 get my Question..

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

No worries.

@insanehauntproductions7656 3 жыл бұрын

Flux snow!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Flux snow?

@insanehauntproductions7656 3 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps like fake snow on like tombstones and rocks, or even fake ice or icicles.

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

@@insanehauntproductions7656 Oh, you mean faux snow.

@insanehauntproductions7656 3 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps hahah opps😂 ya that.

@kmarch6630 3 жыл бұрын

Why dont you go out in your yard or woods and get real vines?

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. The short answer is that it's not an option for many people. I don't have vines in my yard and live hours from any kind of wooded area that would have real vines, so if I needed some for a project, this would be a good option.

@kmarch6630 3 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Good point. Thanks