DIY ULTRA Realistic Halloween Tombstones!
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2 ай бұрынIn this Halloween how-to I'll show you how to make an ULTRA realistic Halloween tombstone from foam. Learn all my secrets to creating the most believable tombstones around.
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@gregoryleuelling3826 Ай бұрын
There will never ever be too many tutorials on tombstone carving. Each stone build is unique, and something new is learned every time.
@lindaxwrenoh 2 ай бұрын
such a criminally underrated channel, gatdang
@brianahawkins8124 2 ай бұрын
That looks so awesomely real.
@christinadavison2783 2 ай бұрын
Nice stone! One of my favorite techniques is using water and a blowtorch. I tend to get a little heavy handed as I enjoy it a little too much, ha ha! Your paint staining looks great. Thanks for sharing!
@ImNotBoredImCreative Ай бұрын
The water and blowtorch touch is amazing!
@torsloke 2 ай бұрын
That looks amazing. I’m inspired to try something based on something you said. I’m going to do the spray paint on the stencils, but intentionally too close. It might make a cool effect if the tombstone is so old that that aging has crumbled where the letters were carved.
@MadMagicianGaming Ай бұрын
It looks so good! I'm glad the two washes were slightly different colors. I think that's important with aging. I also think it could have used a small spritzing of a lighter color because sometimes aged stone has some light spots. That or a small amount of light colored dry brushing. But that's just a small nitpick. The finished result looks incredible
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thank you! I used to dry brush over the top but found that it really muted the weathering. Plus I’ve never really seen a similar look on real tombstones.
@space65_72 2 ай бұрын
And this is why we are friends! Outstanding as always!
@Jeff_M_1969 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, you’re that guy all right… I thought I’d seen it all where these are concerned, yet you somehow managed to improve upon the process IMO. Final look is pretty amazing and I definitely took some notes. 😬 Cheers, Mr Van Oaks!
@horses2by 2 ай бұрын
Wow fantastic 🪦 awesome job
@michaelmeneghetti5794 2 ай бұрын
Great stuff, as usual. I like the lettering enhancement.
@ellasscraps7734 2 ай бұрын
Love it blessings from Australia
@kurtkyre 2 ай бұрын
Man, I always love your tutorial vids! I need to get back to my workshop...
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@costumesforalloccasions Ай бұрын
Awesome job, Derek!
@ResinBelle Ай бұрын
That is deliciously good! Thanks for sharing!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
My pleasure
@HotPawsCreations 2 ай бұрын
Love the design and epitaph! Thanks again
@cem1838 2 ай бұрын
Another great project! Your weathering skills are amazing. Thanks for posting!
@pennst1179 2 ай бұрын
Super cool design and I love the epitaph!
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@pam78burden60 Ай бұрын
That turned out awesome!!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tjkoker 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding work! Keep at it. Cheers!
@Ron-zu3qp Күн бұрын
Dude that's awesome!! You've got a new subscription for this.. 👊🏼😎🤘🏼
@VanOaksProps Күн бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@TheSmugglersRoom Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff as always bro!!
@meloneeleddington7664 2 ай бұрын
Looks amazing, you are so talented.
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@theloststoryteller9288 2 ай бұрын
Just wow. You make it look easy. :)
@gunnarbiker Ай бұрын
I'm late to the part but love the final product, as always!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@colemyst 2 ай бұрын
Perfect!
@juneritchie2498 2 ай бұрын
Such great techniques. Many thanks for sharing your secrets! 👏
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thechurchofdave Ай бұрын
Well done man. Good voice work as well.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@davidshareefChTPhD 2 ай бұрын
That looks amazing😊
@Skoden_lures 2 ай бұрын
Stupendous as always!!
@SoulofHalloween 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for coming home to Halloween.
@rexcowart7420 2 ай бұрын
Great job as always!
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zeusgyd422 2 ай бұрын
Looks awesome!
@ashleya8532 Ай бұрын
Looks so good! The detail! UGH! I wish! haha. You really do inspire and make me feel like I wanna get up and make something cool. Thanks for sharing!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
You can do it!
@mikesando7766 27 күн бұрын
Great tutorial, going to try this paint wash. I had trouble getting greens and browna to show on mine.
@JohnnyQuaykersBelmont Ай бұрын
Another great looking prop! Thanks again!
@scottlymbery7948 2 ай бұрын
Another great video, cheers!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@kenmadland8910 Ай бұрын
Excellent video as always. Thank you!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@rcredmon 2 ай бұрын
Looks great. I really need to make some new ones. I made a few several years ago but they didn't last the season, due to heavy wind and the wrong kind of glue.
@wolfman75 Ай бұрын
Awesome Job!!! That's Amazing Details!!!! Thank You For Showing A Different Way Of Making Tombstones!!! 👏👍💯😃👊😎
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
My pleasure!!
@crocholiday Ай бұрын
Hands down the best DIY tombstone tutorials out there. I followed this method a few times now with amazing results. Another great paint to use for the base sealing coat is masonry / foundation paint. Many brands are tintable and you can get them sand already added which adds to the stone look. Not sure how cost effective it is vs. tinting and sanding yourself. It had me at open can, stir and apply haha. Texturing is the fun part for me. I've been applying my aging with sponge brushes and will usually layer the colors several times and dry brush over that with a lighter color to give a sun bleached marble kind of look. Last is hitting it with a clear sealer to protect the colors. This year I plan to do a few new ones as well as redo some of my favorite store bought ones including thickening them and adding PVC sleeves for rebar stakes. So much fun.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@gregorymotta3296 2 ай бұрын
NOICE!
@brianmoeller3539 Ай бұрын
Always make sure to use acrylic or latex based paints. Early in my tombstone making career I made the mistake once of grabbing an oil based paint in my collection because I needed the color. I was using it for weathering, which goes on fine. The problem is any additional paint over it after it dries, does not adhere. So areas that were not touched by the oil paint would get darker and more weathered, while the areas that had oil paint remained the same color.
@ZenHulk 26 күн бұрын
You just referred me to this video from instagram, i watched this and missed the rotory shield, because sometimes in my workshop i listen while working, thanks, buying.
@VanOaksProps 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the order!
@AuntieVeraCharles50 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see it in person on our annual pilgrimage to see your decorations each Halloween. It's a good excuse to make the trek from Woodland Hills out there so we can see your house and then get ribs from Doctor Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas BBQ! ;-)
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
This one is for a subscriber, so it won’t be at our place. But you’re welcome to come by to see the “regulars” in our cemetery.
@OakLaneCemetery Ай бұрын
Might have to make me one of those plexiglass plates for my Dremel. I find myself having to bridge large gaps sometimes and that would really help out vs doing it with just the router guide like I do now.
@MROC66 2 ай бұрын
I think you being "THAT GUY" is why we all watch your videos. that attention to detail if what separates you from the pack.
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@_Studio184_ Ай бұрын
The next time you're doing an aged tombstone use some cheap black spray paint, but spray it super close. The solvents will eat away the foam and also leave the letters black. The errosion lightly affects the letterform edges, but just enough to look old. Then you can skip all the work of routing, sanding and painting and do something else with those 8 hours. We did a series of 77 numbered tombstones using the spray paint to chemically etch the foam and it saved a weeks worth of time. If you do a lot of aged tombstones and have a sprayer, you can spray your own paint/acetone ratio to tweak the amount of etching. For an alternate look, you can also use the vinyl letters as a mask rather than a stencil. If you place the vinyl letters inside of a taped area and spray the whole area, you get raised leters against a textured relief which works really well even on tombstones not meant to be look old. Another thing you can try if you are texturing a large number of tombstones or wall flats is to mix some acetone into your base coat so you skip the heat texturing, which can be slow for larger areas. If you have to use propane for larger areas, a weed burner attachment lets you cover a lot of ground much faster.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Great tips.
@webzterd 2 ай бұрын
Always inspired by these, but struggle with fhe closed cell foam supply in the UK. Best availability seems to be foil backed and more costly than habing another child.😊
@603VIL Ай бұрын
I never get tired of seeing Tombstone videos. I was surprised that you went with a different brand of masonry sealer. Normally, I've seen you use Drylock. Also, what do you recommend for weatherproofing the finish? And, did you add PVC to the base for mounting over rebar? Thanks for sharing.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
If you’re using drylok or latex paint you don’t need an additional sealer. As for mounting, this tombstone is going to have some additional animatronics and so the base & installation will be a bit different.
@montibass Ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video. Have you ever made a video about making the rotary base plate? I feel like, while not a spectacular, crowd pleasing piece of information, this would be a game changer. I'd love to make one....or if you sell them, buy one. :)
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thank you! I do sell them in my etsy shop and there's a link to them in the video description.
@vectorwolf 2 ай бұрын
If you don't have a dremel/routing tool, you can 'engrave' an epitaph by using a stick on stencil that covers the 'high' areas and spraying it with spray paint, intentionally letting it eat away what's uncovered. This gives a more rounded depression, but it's good for very old looking stones. This method is also extremely good for making large faux brick walls because the 'grout' is very realistic.
@joen8529 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Unfortunately I missed the live… if you actually see this… Why masonry sealer and not just latex paint?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Because of the texture & body of the paint. You could use latex paint too, I just prefer the Drylok
@joen8529 2 ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps Oh, nice! That’s great thinking. Thanks for the response man, I appreciate it!
@kjohnsonleedap 2 ай бұрын
Great tutorial as usual! Wondering if you have any tips on creating realistic lichen to add to a tombstone?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
I’ve been meaning to try this idea I had where you’d put a drop of acrylic paint on the tombstone and then blow on it through a straw to get it to fan out. I haven’t tried it but I think it could work with some practice.
@BellaRigelOrion 2 ай бұрын
I came for the props, but damn, do you have a great voice! I imagine people tell you that all the time-curious if you do voice acting.
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m not a voice actor but I’m open to the opportunity.
@NOYFB982 2 ай бұрын
It would great if you could let us also know things like which glue you use.
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Links in the video description.
@NOYFB982 2 ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps You rock! Thank you!! Love your work.
@TheDarthBobul 2 ай бұрын
As always, amazing. What is the width dimensions on your vinyl cutter?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
12 inch
@bascodelagamma 2 ай бұрын
👍
@brbailey 2 ай бұрын
I was expecting the white dry brush at the end.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
That's how I'd done it in the past, but I've stopped because it takes away all the characters in the paint wash
@prothrotom Ай бұрын
Very nice. I get so many great tips here. I thought you had an X-Carve, why use the Dremel instead of the X-Carve?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
The dremel is faster for me.
@jessicarawlings1993 Ай бұрын
Do you have instructions on how you made your guide for your dremmel?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
I don’t. But they’re available in my Etsy store. Https://vanoaksprops.etsy.com
@rickarchambault4756 Ай бұрын
Instead of a dedicated palm router, could you use your Dremel with the plunger router attachment to cut in those base pieces?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
I don’t think they make decorative bits like those for rotary tools, but if you had the desire to create that look using a rotary tool you absolutely could.
@rickarchambault4756 Ай бұрын
They do have some smaller decorative bits on Amazon but I'm not sure they'd be as good.
@MichelleL1st Ай бұрын
That is amazing. What do you recommend to stake the tombstone into the ground? October in Southern Alberta, Canada can be extremely windy. Thank you.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Thanks! Here's how I stake my tombstones: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otupndOJmsiZoIU.html
@MichelleL1st Ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps Thank you so much for sharing the link.
@cameronwiemerslage 14 күн бұрын
What vinyl plotter do you use? And have you used a cricut or is it easier with the bigger plotter?
@VanOaksProps 14 күн бұрын
I use the Silhouette Cameo, which is very similar to the Cricut. It's got a 12" wide cutting area, but if my epitaph is too big to fit I'll rotate it 90° and make multiple stencils.
@tammyh8694 2 ай бұрын
When will you have the 5” carving plate back in stock?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Just updated the listing. They’re back in stock.
@chasehalloween9 24 күн бұрын
i’d love to start this, can i use a air brush instead of paint tho?
@VanOaksProps 24 күн бұрын
Sure, although the airbrush paints won't run in the same way that spraying them on with a bottle will.
@rcjgku 2 ай бұрын
Curious about the hot wire table. Did you make that or buy it?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
I won it from the nice folks at hotwirefoamfactory.com
@lawnmut81woo Ай бұрын
@vanoaksprops. Are you running workshops at Mid Summer Scream again?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Yep! The workshop classes & schedule will be announced soon.
@lawnmut81woo Ай бұрын
Awesome. Looking forward to the show. Let me know if you need help with any of the workshops.
@toowace01 7 күн бұрын
What make of vinyl cutter is that? Thank you
@VanOaksProps 7 күн бұрын
It’s a silhouette cameo
@TonyBullard Ай бұрын
What is the typeface you're using? I'm always on the hunt for good looking tombstone typefaces (not the cheesy "creepy" ones)
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
I don’t recall but it’s nothing fancy.
@darenprescott1145 Ай бұрын
I'm also in Southern CA and I am having a hard time finding the pink insulation sheets. Where do you get yours?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
Both Home Depot and Lowe’s have it near me.
@stalker42 2 ай бұрын
What size Dremel bit did you use for carving?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
It’s the #194
@nategeorgenson5179 19 күн бұрын
After the acrylic paint dries, is it essentially waterproof? I plan to make some tombstones for outdoor decorations and I didn't know if the design needed to be sealed afterwards to be kept outside
@VanOaksProps 19 күн бұрын
Yes. It’s actually weather resistant after the masonry paint. The acrylic is a bonus layer of protection.
@hardiehardley Ай бұрын
Boss man Oaks. Can you recommend a UK alternative for Drylok?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
If it's just for coating tombstones, you can use exterior house paint with a bit of sand mixed into it for texture.
@hardiehardley Ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps Cheers bud! We don't have latex based sealers here.
@Bigworm928311 2 ай бұрын
Would you be so kind to tell me where I can buy the foam to make these tombstones. I looked at HomeDepot and can’t seem to find. Can you provide information please. Love your work
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
I’d check Lowe’s. They had it near me.
@SCG99 2 ай бұрын
Would a heat gun work instead of the blowtorch?
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
It can, but it may take a bit longer. You’ll definitely want to test it out first.
@603VIL Ай бұрын
So I'm looking to make a wall in my room to replicate the look of a Galaxy's Edge stone wall. I'm thinking of using this method. However, I'm curious to know if this method with give the foam a solid coat that feels like stone. Ive heard tile mortar works great for hardcoating foam, but i also dont want to lose any of that stone detail that comes from the water and torch method. Any recommendations? Thanks for sharing.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
You could follow this exact method and use the same masonry sealer (Drylok Original) to paint it and give it that stone-like texture. Plus you can have the Drylok tinted to a sandy color of your choosing.
@603VIL Ай бұрын
@VanOaksProps Looking into this as we speak. Yeah, I'm seeing that it comes in a sand or beige color. I think the sand color will be a perfect color for the base. Thanks a ton!
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
@@603VIL or you can just get white and pick a color swatch from the wall and they’ll tint it for you.
@QUEERPASSBAYERN 2 ай бұрын
Hello, great job - I like your 👓Brille - what model and Brand is it? Cheers Mario
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! They're from Fytoo and the style is called "noyes." Here's a link: shrsl.com/4kikp
@QUEERPASSBAYERN 2 ай бұрын
Thanx - ordered 2 🤓😉
@pecktox 2 ай бұрын
Like it..! ! Pewq
@glennharris5043 2 ай бұрын
Do sell the epitaphs cut in the vinyl? Or do I have the files so we can download them and print them ourselves? You know give back to the community.
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
I don’t currently.
@glennharris5043 Ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps what brand vinyl cutter are you using so I can buy one?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
@@glennharris5043 I really like the Silhouette Cameo. I bought it over 10 years ago and use it a ton and it’s still working flawlessly.
@glennharris5043 Ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps I can only find the cameo 5 so it will have to do. Thank you.
@gravemarker 2 ай бұрын
I thought you used dryloc to paint with.
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
That’s correct
@deadmansgully9789 Ай бұрын
What size width is your cutter 12” 24”?
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
It’s the 16” hotwirefoamfactory.com/K03DPV-16in_Pro_Vari_HeatKit.html
@deadmansgully9789 Ай бұрын
@@VanOaksProps lol I meant the vinyl cutter width. But thanks for the foam cutter information.
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
@@deadmansgully9789 ahh. It’s the 12” silhouette cameo
@LordHog Ай бұрын
Waiting for the day when you get a CnC for efficiency
@VanOaksProps Ай бұрын
I had one, but I didn’t find it to be as efficient as just hand carving with a rotary tool.
@shannonstewart1271 Күн бұрын
What are the dimensions of the tombstone?
@VanOaksProps Күн бұрын
I don't recall exactly, but I want to say roughly 16" wide by 26" tall
@shannonstewart1271 Күн бұрын
@@VanOaksProps Thank you!
@SummersideDiver 2 ай бұрын
I’m also the guy who likes to over think the details, and should consider the 10’ rule, but often focuses on the 10” instead.
@GaryGreenway 2 ай бұрын
Happy to see you back in Halloween mode
@VanOaksProps 2 ай бұрын
Gotta change it up so that I don’t get burnt out on either of my favorites.
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