Haunted Tree (Step 1)

Well, in between working on the repair of the archway, I have started working on my haunted tree.  I started this project last year but it just didn't come together fast enough - I also started working on it too late.  So, I totally took it apart and have started again using a wood base this time.  It took a couple of hours to scrounge up the wood and then saw and screw it all together.  I then gorilla glued some of the joints I don't trust too much.  I will finish covering it with chicken wire once the glue dries. 

I believe that once it is entirely covered in paper mache, perhaps some monster mud, and sealant that it will be pretty solid and stay together and upright. 

Work in Progress - Stay Tuned . . .

Work in Progress

Well, I have gotten started on the repair of the pillars.  Luckily although the damage to one piece was pretty bad, most were intact.  As you can see this was before I started.  I thought that I had lost one panel during the spring storms but nope, it was right there.

 

So the building began.  I am using Gorilla glue to put the panels together.  I tried holding the pieces together using tape but nothing seemed to want to hold the Styrofoam together - not even duct tape.  I guess I should have grabbed the clamps.  Gorilla glue does recommend clamping.  I was just hurrying a bit and didn't want to go and look for the big clamps.  The smaller ones I had were too small.  (Well, it appears that one of the panels didn't glue properly so I will have to find the clamps after all.)

 

So here we are with three sides glued together.  Getting in the last side was a real pain.  It was easier to do the first time before the top had been put in place. 

 

So the pic below is how they are looking at the moment.  I am planning on cleaning up the seams with monster mud before painting.  After painting I will add the final details - moss, etc.

 

 

 

 



  Next - repair the arch!

Finally...

Yes, finally.  I think I have finally found a blog I can stick with.  A blog about Halloween/Samhain and everything I love about it and everything I do to celebrate it.  I will keep you updated with posts about my building activities and set up.  I might even add in recipes I have found to make the night complete.  Oh, of course that may include mulled wine or mead - but we will see I haven't quite decided which I will use this year! 

Now I am off to get set up to work on my archway and pillars.  They were damaged over the spring with the heavy rains we had.  I will post more about them later.