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  • How can I make a vintage dive helmet ?

    We will have a room in our Haunt this year with creepy mermaids and I would like a static old diver in the room.
    Any tips how to make this helmet?dive helmet.jpg

  • #2
    Buy this or similar
    http://www.superiorlighting.com/Plas...02024ca-16.htm

    Or if you have one of those animated taking witch heads in a crystal ball those globes work really great for this (how I made mine).
    Then watch this tutorial and apply the foam shaping and detailing to your helmet.


    Or buy a children's ball of the right size and paper mache that, then get your shapes that way, but I prefer working from the plastic sphere. If you want more specifics just shoot me an email-stiltbeast@gmail.com
    Allen H
    www.Stiltbeaststudios.com
    http://www.youtube.com/user/Stiltbea...s?feature=mhee

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    • #3
      Allen

      if i have never said it you are right on top of my hero list

      soo many details that they take it in as a whole and they don't focus on one little thing

      always fill the page

      hard angles are freaking more scary

      just a drop in the bucket
      to the amount of words of wisdom that are constantly coming out of your mouth
      it makes me always wanna listen to what the master has to say
      in order to see the orchestra ...you must turn your back on the crowd...



      www.HAUNTEDHOOCHIE.COM
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      • #4
        Badass,
        Thank you for your kind words. I feel like a student as opposed to a master though- I try to always learn. I am glad to share what I learn or what I know. I do not do it really for the thank yous, I just have a drive to create share and teach so other come by success easier than I did. It's pretty cool to be called a hero though- thank you.
        Allen H
        www.Stiltbeaststudios.com
        http://www.youtube.com/user/Stiltbea...s?feature=mhee

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        • #5
          Thank you Allen! I 've been going crazy making ( 6 already) static people after watching your packaging tape sculpture tutorial and made a few packaging tape mermaid tails ( can't take it off my daughter, she loves it) and was about to try a packaging tape diver's helmet. Ha ha . No one sits still too long in this house or they get taped!! I do have an old talking witch globe. I only need the foam!! These helmets were $2000 on ebay!

          You probably have lots great ideas for decorating my creepy mermaid room.

          Thank you!!

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          • #6
            When I read the topic and the question, I said, "Well, Allen will know what to do"!

            Allen is top self all the way.
            Ed Roberts
            Founder
            The Nightmare Factory
            www.nightmarefactorysalem.com
            www.westcoasthauntersconvention.com

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            • #7
              I always weigh out the time,materials to make one verses one that is already made.
              Pat Catans sells dive helmets like that....OR heres a ebay link....
              http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...at=0&_from=R40

              thanks
              Last edited by Darksidestew; 04-03-2012, 06:59 AM.

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              • #8
                Darkside, the ebay link is for a miniature helmet. it is $50 for a 1" decoration. I am pretty sure they need a full size one for an actor. Weighing the time and materials vs cost is always the way to go- but always read the fine print also.
                www.Stiltbeaststudios.com
                http://www.youtube.com/user/Stiltbea...s?feature=mhee

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                • #9
                  I believe if you scroll down you see all sizes, i will check it again.

                  thanks allen

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                  • #10
                    No worries, there are a few human sized ones, but none for under $250. I think making it is the way to go in this case. and the weight of a real one on an actor...yikes.
                    www.Stiltbeaststudios.com
                    http://www.youtube.com/user/Stiltbea...s?feature=mhee

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