DIY Project: Creating Extra-Large Prop Tombstones out of Styrofoam

We love store-bought tombstones to fill out a home haunt or decorate for Halloween, but there are times when a larger size prop is needed. If you need to hide fog machines, lights, or photograph a model with a prop, having an extra-large tombstone is very handy. A Styrofoam 4x8 foot sheet can make four extra-large tombstones for under $30. These are free standing when used indoors or can be staked for outdoor use. With a little creative time, custom detailing these sturdy headstones... you will have the perfect graveyard props that will last for years! SECTIONS: 0:14 You Will Need 0:14 Paper Pattern 0:54 Cut Wood Backing 1:15 Sand Wood 1:24 Peel off plastic from Styrofoam 2:18 Cut Styrofoam out 3:05 Glue Styrofoam and wood together 3:18 Screw to secure wood 3:30 Add Wood Support to back 3:48 Punch Holes to trace pattern onto Styrofoam 4:09 Trace pattern with marker 5:23 Carve out pattern with Hot Tool 6:02 Use Propane Torch and water to add texture to stone 7:26 Cover Styrofoam with Monster Mud 8:15 Paint with Gray Craft Paint 9:04 Paint Lower Details with Black Craft Paint 10:09 Paint High Details with White Craft Paint 11:15 Final Extra-Large Tombstones ………………………. DOWNLOAD Patterns: https://howtohauntyourhouse.com/index... ………………………. Tools/Supplies used / Affiliate Link: -Thick Styrofoam (4x8 foot sheet) -Lauan Plywood (4x8 foot sheet) -Paper Pattern printed to size Hot Tool (for carving WINONS Hot Knife Foam Cutter, WFC-0001 Styrofoam Cutter Same as a Hot Wire Foam Cutter, Electric Carving Knife-Kit of 3 Tools) https://amzn.to/339tJwV -Black Marker & tool to punch holes -Monster Mud -Craft Paints (black, white, brown) -Propane Torch & spray bottle of water -Corner L Brackets -Jigsaw & Drill -Screws, Sandpaper, Serrated Knife -Paint brushes (wide & detail) -Styrofoam Glue, Hole Cutter 3/4 thick 3.5 x 24-inch wood support …………………………. AVAILABLE BOOKS: How to Haunt Your House Halloween Craft Fun https://amzn.to/3MYOnqv Best of How to Haunt Your House, Volume 1 https://amzn.to/3qD93Nz Best of How to Haunt Your House, Volume 2 https://amzn.to/3qGJeMf How to Haunt Your House- Haunted Coloring Book, Volume 1 https://amzn.to/42E113X Coloring Robots, by Elijah Mitchell https://amzn.to/3P3Lkjy FOLLOW US on Social Media: Website – http://www.howtohauntyourhouse.com Instagram –   / howtohaunt   Twitter –   / lynnem888   Pinterest -   / howtohaunt   …………………………. MUSIC Licenses: Licenses are through motionarray.com as seen here for the following pieces of media: Halloween Kids - Andy Warner MA https://motionarray.com/royalty-free-... Spooky And Funny - AwesomeMusic https://motionarray.com/royalty-free-... #Halloween #Props #DIY