Following Bust Halloween Prop - Part 2
by VanOaksProps
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What this video covers
Part 2 of VanOaksProps' following bust monument series focuses on the finishing stages: applying paint, faux marble effects, and a Drylok texture base coat before adding craft paint layers via airbrush. LED strip lighting and decorative faux ivy are incorporated to complete the eerie cemetery monument look. The build is sponsored by ChickenProps, whose staring statue mechanisms power the 'following' eye effect. This episode bridges the gap between raw prop construction and a polished, display-ready Halloween centerpiece.
Key takeaways
- ◆Drylok is used as a textured base coat to mimic aged stone surfaces
- ◆Airbrushing with a limited palette of black, white, ochre, and burnt umber creates a convincing faux marble or granite finish
- ◆LED strip lighting is embedded in the monument for dramatic nighttime display
- ◆Faux ivy adds weathered, overgrown cemetery atmosphere with minimal effort
- ◆The 'following' eye effect is driven by a ChickenProps staring statue mechanism
Who this is for
Halloween prop builders who have completed Part 1 of this series and are ready to paint, light, and detail their following bust cemetery monument.
Tools mentioned
- • airbrush
- • air compressor
- • X-Acto knife
- • chip brushes
- • mini cordless glue gun
- • spray bottles
Materials mentioned
- • Plasti-Dip
- • Gorilla Glue
- • LED strip lights
- • Drylok Original
- • craft paint (black, white, yellow ochre, burnt umber)
- • faux ivy
- • glue sticks
⚠ Safety notes
Use Plasti-Dip and Drylok in a well-ventilated area. Exercise caution with X-Acto knives during foam carving.
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