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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.

Where did you get the little hand?

What an amazing display! Your work is amazing. I have loved watching these videos!!

It looks a lot more floaty and not jerky. I wish my brain worked like yours it flabbergastes me how people can execute things like this. My brain is like how the heck did you understand how to even go about making this. I would never know where to even start. I love Halloween and I love your props,and watching you make things. Thank you for the time spent in enjoyment of Halloween and prop making you’ve upped my tombstone game by millions 🧡🖤🧡🖤🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦

Mistake people make is they have light source “hitting” the face like it’s headlights on a wall….sun/moon light is always above so keep that in mind

I haven't been getting notices about nee videos you posted....

Man you sound like Casey Kasem. That’s a huge compliment great information and narration, thank you.

Our haunt has a floating candlestick and a hovering ghost that both use very similar designs and I’ve gone through several of the trials and tribulations that you just described. I really like the counterweight, that’s a technique I have not tried before but will keep in mind. As always, great video

Looks fantastic! Possibly dusting the barrel and swivel hardware with a little matte black spray paint might help camouflage them better.

Hi, Just watched your video and wanted to see if you’re interested in making some parts for me similar to what you’re doing here. Let me know and I can email you a pic of the part and details. Thanks

Where do you get your powders from? Looking for copper, gold, bronze and a more shiny silver than this aluminum.

That is deliciously good! Thanks for sharing!

Instead of a dedicated palm router, could you use your Dremel with the plunger router attachment to cut in those base pieces?

What size width is your cutter 12” 24”?

I think that was Really Good 👍

Excellent video as always. Thank you!

Pro tip on levitations. Use Berkley Fireline.

I find this happens with all my cup turner / rotating things… have burnt through ten or so motors 😮

Always reaching for the ideal! I love this. Also, love the railings that enclose this effect. And, if you ever need photo references or measurements from anything here in New Orleans, I'd be more than happy to assist! I love spending time in our Cities of the Dead, and would be happy to assist on any future projects.!

As a cake decorator, l offen use food colouring for my props black is really good❤

That’s looking awesome, still!!! I would wonder, also unscientifically, if flywheels instead of crank arms at the motors would help?

It's too close to the ground.

Would that last of spray varnished?

Thanks for the update and sharing your process! You mentioned lightening the weight of the lantern. I build a square lantern last year out of EVA foam and very thin acrylic for glass panes. Keep up the great work and content!

Is it odd to say..that is beautiful!!!😍🧡🖤🧡

I listened to your Hauntcast interview from May and you spoke of your frustration with this particular prop. I think many of us are similar in that we are always examining our props to see if somehow we can make it better.

I don't know how I missed the original first video but this looks awesome. I love these self-contained yard scenes like this. Keep up the great work!!!

I've always had problems with FCG mechanisms--they rarely survive one night. A problem you didn't mention but I've seen is the fishing line wearing out and breaking from rubbing against various parts of the mechanism. I'd be interested to hear if yours does the same after a few days of running.

I'd be tempted to try this one with a scotch yoke mechanism, but I'd probably try to conceal it and have all the movement handled vertically. Stiltbeast Studio has a video of a mechanism using one motor that provides three separate movements.

THAT is brilliant! No suggestions, no notes. 5 stars!

love the idea. Was wondering if where your fishing line passes into the posts if you actually extended the tubing slightly further out and then bent to the direction the fishing line is going it might give it a smoother transition and maybe avoid the cutting in. cheers again for another great video

To reduce weight of lantern it could be 3d printed as well. Glass could be replaced with blister packaging or clear PET

Bearings on the pivot points would help immensely. Also for any holes the line is passing through, those brass compression fittings have a perfectly flanged brass tube that can be glued into place and creates a smooth rounded edge for the line to ride on. Also, look into abrasion resistant line like dyneema or spectra. It is the strongest line you'll find. It even has a higher tensile strength than steel braided cable

Question: Wat if it was suspended from a "hangman's tree" instead? Too much work?

Awesome job, Derek!

The washers that are on the pitman arms of your motor are most likely getting in a bind and locking up momentarily thus causing the line(s) to get tangled. They need a more positive free movement such as a bearing. Also, really good fishermen are very particular about how they tie fishing line to things such as hooks to prevent breakage. There are several ways they do their knots and even use lubricant to tie them so as not to jeopardize the strength of the line when pulled tight.

You are always brilliant with your videos .. thank you very much!

Is it sticky though?

Hi Derek, thank you for your tutelage! I will add this to my “Must make” list. Can you tell me more about the fencing? I really like the decorative “pickets” that fill in the frames. Thanks again!

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

You really had to put on your thinking cap for this one! The finished movement looks great.