Upgrade Your Fake Pumpkin's Stem!

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Upgrade Your Fake Pumpkin's Stem!

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Күн бұрын

If you're anything like me you own a bunch of fake pumpkins that you use for your Halloween display, but they all suffer from the same problem. The stems look awful. They lack character and make all of your pumpkins look fake.
So in this video, I'm going to show you a quick way to upgrade your fake pumpkin's stem using some wire, aluminum foil, and epoxy putty.
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@andyt1313 2 жыл бұрын

That electric drill/wire trick alone was worth the price of admission.

@lauratalbott4376 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@cindydavis1443 Жыл бұрын

Game changer!

@KerriGilpin 2 жыл бұрын

I do love a good wire armature covered in foil- such a versatile and forgiving sculpt base!

@blizatrex 2 жыл бұрын

Aves putty is my favorite for all sorts of weird things. keep it in the freezer to extend it's unmixed life.

@TonyBullard 2 жыл бұрын

2:25 That's just a different way of saying "until I achieved the desired look"!

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Now you’ve made me self conscious. 🤣🤣

@TonyBullard 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Hey, we all need a catch phrase!

@susanowen1709 2 жыл бұрын

This really made a great difference to the pumpkin! And it's great that it uses materials that either people are likely to already have, or can easily find.

@alli_mode 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to put a light in it. Idky. This is awesome, dare i say makes more sense. Thanks for sharing!

@raymitchell9736 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out great, very realistic. I liked the speckling of orange and green paint, but I wonder if it shows in haunt lighting? Not that minor detail would prevent me from doing small details like that. Presently. I don't have pumpkins in my haunt, hmmm... maybe I should have some. Thanks a bunch for the ideas!

@caseycercone4717 2 жыл бұрын

Literally got a giant pumpkin from Joanns that I wasn't pleased with the stem. Thank you so much for this idea!!!

@Vro- 2 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your new videos & techniques and this was no different, turned out awesome!

@GravelyMacCabre 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. A bit more pro than my usual paper towel and latex method lol

@scottmiller260 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your attention to detail, Derek. Your videos are always something to look forward to every Saturday. Thanks!

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott!

@wdwnutjm Жыл бұрын

so nice!!!!! I have about 30 fake ones scattered in the front yard. I carved them all with Jack-o-Lantern faces and I took the extra step of slicing off the top of the pumpkin (like you would with a real one) so you can see the crack of light when I put it back on there. That (plus the obviously hand made faces, that are FAR from symmetrical) makes it definitely not look store bought - people always ask me if I carved them all (to wish I answer YES). I only display them on Halloween night so you can't even see the stem but I love this technique.

@603VIL 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Love working with fake pumpkins. For the stem, I recommend following up with a wood stain of your choice once the paint dries. All those grains will pop even more. Thanks for sharing 🤘💀

@82hypnotoad 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Im definitely doing this. Keep it spooky!

@izzpop781 2 жыл бұрын

Was enjoying the video & had just thought to myself 'mmmm, I don't have epoxy, I wonder if air dry clay is ok instead' and within a split second you started to say 'if you didn't want to use epoxy putty....' 👀👀 as if you'd answered I looked around and said "er...ok, thanks" 😄😄

@costumesforalloccasions 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea Derek!

@MROC66 2 жыл бұрын

I bet the clay/foam would be excellent for this application too.

@carolinedunlap1359 2 жыл бұрын

PUMPKINS, and they look so good :0 ! I love it, spooky-season can’t come fast enough. Great video! ❤️✨

@123mvsmith Жыл бұрын

Looks great! I've used armature wire like you did, but I've used caulk, the hand-held tube kind. I squeeze it on to create the ribbing. I've also used a chip brush to add texture. It's paintable when it's dry...

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@sharonwarren8717 2 жыл бұрын

I love you it's haunt season comment.......and every minute counts!! Love your ideas and creativity. Please keep it up. Sharon W.

@wolfman75 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool!!!! Great work!!!!! Excellent tips & info!!!!! Thank You!!!! 🎃👍😎😃🤘

@ResinBelle 2 жыл бұрын

Nice easy project!

@edielynch7819 2 жыл бұрын

I was referred to your channel by Wicked Makers! You have interesting ideas and new ways to do them...enjoying this! Thank you!

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@cessers 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@mikec2810 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thanks Derek!

@torsloke 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I’m definitely going to try. I need a break from the larger scale project I’ve been working on the last couple weeks. For keeping the foil closed, those rubberized wire ties might do well, also giving the look of that ribbing you mentioned.

@horses2by 2 жыл бұрын

That Pumpkin definitely looks much better thank you so much for sharing 🎃💀🧙‍♀️

@ldburgie Жыл бұрын

Very Cool! Thanks Derek!

@VanOaksProps Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@pyc1959 Жыл бұрын

Well said and well done👍🏼🌻

@statesrights01 Жыл бұрын

Using a drill to twist wire.. 😯😃👍👍

@trytofinishsomething 2 жыл бұрын

This was great ... maybe a small wire brush for the texture? Love this idea!

@barbaraintihar1114 10 ай бұрын

Quite creative,

@markpotenza1894 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Derek, looks great!

@stellav45 11 ай бұрын

So very cool!!!

@dianavasile8067 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@mikesmith7989 9 ай бұрын

Hey Derek, just recently came across your channel. Enjoy watching all your projects. Was wondering if you have a video on making the pumpkin? Can't wait to try some of your techniques out. Thanks

@VanOaksProps 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching. I don’t have any videos on making the pumpkin since it’s just one of the carvable foam ones. But I may do a carving video in the future if that’s what you’re looking for.

@vickiemullen660 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanations are very clear. Appreciate that. Is the Apoxie Sculpt weather proof or do you have to seal it?

@conradcanderle3600 2 жыл бұрын

Apoxie Sculpt hardens like a rock. So it is as weatherproof as a rock 😊

@vickiemullen660 2 жыл бұрын

@@conradcanderle3600 Good to know. Thank you!

@marychampion8716 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 😀

@droidmandan148 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you touch the hot glue with your finger? My wife saw that and said "See, he can touch it without cussing and doing a hot potato dance!" LOL Seriously though, great idea!

@susanowen1709 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of another prop maker video I saw, where the youtuber referred to hot glue as "burn your fingers glue."

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t exactly touch it. It was underneath the aluminum foil 🤣

@isometrixk 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I've been looking around for faux pumpkins that are life-sized, do you have any recommendations? Thanks!

@VanOaksProps 2 жыл бұрын

Most fake pumpkins are pretty close to life-size (because pumpkins come in a variety of shapes and sizes). There's definitely some that look more realistic than others, like Funkins brand.