Was sent here by my cohorts on in Halloween Forum. One of the best foam pumpkin builds I've seen. I am definitely going to try this out. Will see how well it carves when I'm done. Looking to make about 24" head for my 'walking scarecrow' want something that will last from year to to year.
I did a successful build and carve of a pmpkin using this method, although I should have used more foam to start, had to touch up after the fact. Made an excellent head for my walking scarecrow beast
Wow Allen, you are such a genius. Just think of all of the ideas running through all of the haunters brains after watching this! Thank you for your awesome videos and for sharing them with us. I am going to go make stuff. (I love the longer more detailed videos and nice music on this one too!)
As if I didn't already had enough decorations going through my mind, you just had to show me this!!! Thanks a lot..... looking forward to making a few of these.
Omg!! Just found this video. Awesome. Just tried my first one lol What a mess. Had everything ready. Who knew putting the spray head would be my problem. Never used spray foam....live and learn. Will try again for sure. Need a bunch for church trunk or treat. Can you sand the foam if has bumps you don't want?
Awesome technique! I can't wait to make some. My main complaint with the Micheals pumpkins are that they are all too similar. Doing a bunch of these will add a lot of character into the pumpkin patch. Thanks!!
This is awesome ! I am going to use the great stuff to make creepy trees for a Halloween display at work. In competition with other teams. Wish us luck cause I have never done this before! EEK!!!
Great Idea!! I throw a huge Halloween party every year and I start making Halloween crafts early. I just came across your UA-cam channel and I’m so excited to see all the awesome stuff you make! I can’t wait to get to the hardware store to buy some supplies!! Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques. Your Awesome! & Much Appreciated!!
I'm circling back to this six years later, and wondered if you'd still recommend using Great Stuff, or would you use Loctite foam instead? Would this work using a 48" beach ball to make a HUGE pumpkin??? Thanks
@@lucifers_clit which loctite? I see several..... I made many like these with different foams and it does matter. Still not sure which one worked best. It was all cheap, like $5 for a large can
I absolutely love your work. I made my first eyeballs with the stems still attached and scared the crap outta my sister.(I’m still giving her peace offerings) I loved what you did with the pumpkins. Can I carve a face once the whole pumpkin is cured? Or just add on pieces of foam to make a face? Thanks again for sharing and always looking forward to your next videos ❤️
Thank you! for sharing your expertise and frugal creativity:) Love your can do attitude and imagination. By far my favorite Haunter....can't wait to see more.
Great idea one of the best One question whats the purpose of the first material over the beach ball ? much much faster than paper meshe.. Now could you do a video on how to make a life size spooky Halloween tree made out of insulation tubing ..
newvictim lol, I get that a lot. I tend to paint bright then let the show lights make stuff look dingy other wise its all brown mess- but yes, paint your pumpkin how you like ;)
Excellent video. Wondered if the fabric was wet before removing it, if it wouldn't come off easier. Pumpkin turned out wonderfully! Thank you for sharing with us.
NG B The fabric is wet the whole time, thats key to this working. It is wet when I remove it because I put it on wet, great stuff is very grabby so it will be a bear to get off but thats just part of the process.
This is much quicker than paper mache. Never thought of using the Great Stuff for a whole pumpkin, although I have used ti to make a stem on one of my paper mache pumpkins. Thanks for posting this! Great video as always.
Chason Harrell If you watch the short version, thats a different pumpkin that I was able to get in one can, so its cost was like $4. I love the speed of them.
Do you use the Fire Great Stuff strictly because of the color or does it fair better than the other types of Great Stuff? I used the regular Great Stuff on my Cauldron Creep to make it look like the cauldron was bubbling over but have noticed it tends to break off.
I prefer the regular great stuff, I just happened to have a few cans of the fire type laying around. the foam tends to be a bit weak, so coat it if you need strength.
A new subscriberjust found yr channel. AWESOME!!!!! Now a question I understand TEXAS weather I also live in TEXAS I would like to know if y have a video on how to make skull (s) ? I’m a skull Finatticz big time! Am choosy about what I like if y know what I mean. If y could let me know I sure would appreciate it. Happy Halloween to y & the Misses ☠️👻💀🎃
Is there anything you could recommend to water proof Polystyrene Insulation board ? Wanting to do some Yard art working with the Insulation board but not sure what to water proof it with. thank you again and love the channel and content.
Store bought foam pumpkin $40 bones Saving by making your own $30 bones Commentary and awesomeness by Allen - PRICELESS! THANKS for the awesome tutorial !
StiltbeastStudios, Thank You. I think that I will. I need to go buy some of that expanding foam, and some electrical tape. I don’t think that mine will turn out as well as Yours but I cannot get better at something if I don’t try, right?!
Another great vid Allen - not only do you come up with original ideas, but you give all of us other ideas to use the same technique on. My mind is already working away........................ I liked the strategic placement of the axe - nothing at all to do with this video, yet it was there, to hand, in case you needed it lol!
LOVE your videos man.. You have the best ideals. Great Stuff and Harbor Freight should send you some free stuff since you keep them in business lol... Keep up the awesome videos
I'm trying to think of ways to make large pumpkins. Around 36 to 42 inches. Then I have to figure out where I can store them. I want to make a giants garden in my front yard for Halloween.
Wow that was very creative. Nice work and thanks for sharing. My kids are going bananas wanting making one of these lol what kind of latex brush paint?
Asking from an auzzie at the top of Australia... why fabric over plastic pls?? We have huge humidity here💞 ..and pool noodles have been recalled 😔 sooo 8m looking to u for more options 👍😉🥰💞
Well I just tried it finally. It didn't turn out so great, the great stuff, I used the regular since it was what I had on hand, a punchball balloon, and an old top sheet for the fabric. The problem was that the great stuff stuck to the sheet and I don't think I used enough great stuff because it was really thin at the top and tore.
LOL I was just going to say why isnt he wearing gloves? I didnt read the directions on the tube once and wow does that stuff burn. You captioned the fact that you didnt wear gloves later on. I learned my lesson the hard way with that product.
Wow that was fantastic I will be doing that this Halloween. Question I live in Arizona and in October it is still 90 with a lot of sun shine so what can I use to protect my pumpkin from UV.?
Thanks for this. I want to hollow the pumpkin for a carved face and electric candle light inside. Can this foam carve ? What glue do you recommend to glue this kind of cured foam together if it's been cut in half ?
Great process! Always enjoy the how to videos, and glad to see UA-cam Wednesday is back! Question... is the fabric on the inside necessary? Wondering if it could be eliminated to make them able to be carved easier when done.
Tayman Graveyard Haunted Theme Park Yes, it is necessary. the interior fabric allows you to apply moisture to both sides so the foam cures faster. The fabric also helps hold the pumpkin together when the creases go deep on the pumpkin. iit will not stand up to a sharp blade though so they are still carve-able.
Awesome tutorial! Just waiting for my first attempt to set. The nerves are strained. Trying not to touch. Gah. Expanding foam is so much dearer in Australia.
Anyone have any ideas of what foam equivalent is available in the UK? I’m a Texpatriate (Texan expat lol) living in England and would be so grateful for any advice you can give me. Thanks!
I tried using this method and it turned to look like a giant brain. The foam didn't blend all together it got bigger but kept the worm look like it has when it comes out of the can.. Have you ever had this happen?
thats Awesome how do you come up with this shit LOL!! what was the over all time from foam to right before paint ? and do you think it could be carved like jack-o-lantern HFL!!
maybe...yes for balloons, maybe on the no fabric inside. the foam needs moisture to cure without exposure to air, so the fabric is a means of holding moisture inside for the foam to use. thinner than 3/4" you should be fine, but thats tough to manage.
not really- the wet fabric inside helps the foam cure from both sides. it will take a really long time to cure if you only have the fabric on the outside because as the outside cures it seals off the inner foam from the moisture it needs to cure.
You Sir, are a genius. And I thank you for all your wisdom :) Also, you are entertaining without going ... "overly" overboard. or is that "way" overboard ... maybe it's "too" overboard. I'll shut up now.
Q; Why not a garbage bag vs cloth on top? And why not string vs elec tape? Since you don't take out the beach ball why wrap it in cloth? If it grabs the foam better wouldn't a primer coat work just as well?
Because the foam needs moisture to cure and the cloth holds moisture for the foam to use, a garbage bag would contain, but not keep an even level of moisture. I used e tape because I feared string would be covered over by the foam as it expanded around and over it. Again the fabric inside is necessary for the foam to get moisture as it cures.
I love your projects. I was wondering with this project could you deflate the ball and carve a face into it? If so, at what stage of the curring would you do that. Im trying to make a corn scarecrow and paper mache would be more difficult.
Hey Cory, yes you can remove the ball (easier if you carve it) and do your carving last- I accentuate the carving with a bit of sculpted detail with locktite foam.
Love Love Love your creativity.....question...you mentioned that you can reuse the outside cloth to cut down on cost...do you clean the foam remnants that are stuck to the cloth, if so how do you go this? Thanks so much!
GREAT job! I couldn't stop watching your spray foam leak out tho 🙈🙊
That’s what she said... lol
Was sent here by my cohorts on in Halloween Forum. One of the best foam pumpkin builds I've seen. I am definitely going to try this out. Will see how well it carves when I'm done. Looking to make about 24" head for my 'walking scarecrow' want something that will last from year to to year.
Cool, I havent carved one yet, but its possible in theory.
I did a successful build and carve of a pmpkin using this method, although I should have used more foam to start, had to touch up after the fact. Made an excellent head for my walking scarecrow beast
drive.google.com/open?id=1g9M7TsLuOaQ2TW9Fm5aN-tcO1u7ZQaSozg
Wow Allen, you are such a genius. Just think of all of the ideas running through all of the haunters brains after watching this! Thank you for your awesome videos and for sharing them with us. I am going to go make stuff.
(I love the longer more detailed videos and nice music on this one too!)
bransonhauntedhills I love that people are seeing the technique as a jumping off point-"From one thing, know ten thousand things"
~Musashi~
Your a genius, your designs are great to watch you create👍🏻🎃
I'm huge fan and finding the older tutorial is my luck day pumpkins in my wkend thanks !
Wow how wonderful 🤗 did not know spray foam would be such a good thing to use for creating! Thanks for the show 😆
🐾🐾 😎 - Texas
Did you see the one I posted last week with making a pumpkin with spray foam? It is a different and easier technique. And thanks for watching!
As if I didn't already had enough decorations going through my mind, you just had to show me this!!! Thanks a lot..... looking forward to making a few of these.
+Sean Cunningham we just knocked out 10 more for Dark hour here in Texas!
Both of the pumpkins are awesome!! 😁
Omg!! Just found this video. Awesome. Just tried my first one lol What a mess. Had everything ready. Who knew putting the spray head would be my problem. Never used spray foam....live and learn. Will try again for sure. Need a bunch for church trunk or treat. Can you sand the foam if has bumps you don't want?
Mr. Hopps, you are like the MacGyver of the haunt world! I can't wait to try this out!
Lydia Rossi thats great as long as I dont have to wear the mullet!
Absolute brilliance as always, Allen! Thank you!!! Frugal, fast, and fabulous! 'No more paper maché for me, Mom!'
darkrosemanor They are a touch stylized, but you have a lot of options to vary the look of them. Glad you like it!
Awesome technique! I can't wait to make some. My main complaint with the Micheals pumpkins are that they are all too similar. Doing a bunch of these will add a lot of character into the pumpkin patch. Thanks!!
Hector Turner yeah, a lot of pumpkins are kinda ugly- this does help for variety. Thanks for watching!
Holy crap, what a great technique!
My head it going nuts with the possibilities.
Thanks as always!
***** Im not "I will wait on paper mache" kinda guy.
I did one the first way you described... it turned out but it was a lot of work. The method you used is clever.
one of my favorite ways to make a pumpkin!
This is awesome ! I am going to use the great stuff to make creepy trees for a Halloween display at work. In competition with other teams. Wish us luck cause I have never done this before! EEK!!!
Did you win?
Great Idea!! I throw a huge Halloween party every year and I start making Halloween crafts early. I just came across your UA-cam channel and I’m so excited to see all the awesome stuff you make! I can’t wait to get to the hardware store to buy some supplies!! Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques. Your Awesome! & Much Appreciated!!
That's awesome- hope it is an amazing Halloween!
I'm circling back to this six years later, and wondered if you'd still recommend using Great Stuff, or would you use Loctite foam instead? Would this work using a 48" beach ball to make a HUGE pumpkin??? Thanks
I would definitely recommend loctite foam. As for the sphere base, I found 18” balloons at dollar tree !!
@@lucifers_clit which loctite? I see several..... I made many like these with different foams and it does matter. Still not sure which one worked best. It was all cheap, like $5 for a large can
that pumpkin looks like it should have a scary face...
love this... I'm out t the door to buy my supplies... pumpkins here we come
+Latoya Sea Go make stuff!
Great instruction, and very cool pumpkin.
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome! Now that is one more thing I want on my to do list.
Genius!!!! I LOVE this!! I’ve made different kinds of pumpkins, but I’m definitely going to try this!! This made my day...thank you Allen!!
making pumpkins is a big challenge for haunters. we need them and they are pricey.
I absolutely love your work. I made my first eyeballs with the stems still attached and scared the crap outta my sister.(I’m still giving her peace offerings) I loved what you did with the pumpkins. Can I carve a face once the whole pumpkin is cured? Or just add on pieces of foam to make a face?
Thanks again for sharing and always looking forward to your next videos ❤️
yes, you can absolutely carve these once they cure.
I love Love LOVE Great Stuff but I’ve never ‘created’ with it! Thanks for showing this!!
try locktite spray foam sometime, its even better for creating in my opinion.
@@StiltbeastStudios would you be able to carve a face in this pumpkin or would the beach ball stick on the inside?
This came out great! The commentary was gold😂
It's cute. It looks like a cartoon pumpkin almost. You could make giant pumpkins using those really big yoga balls.
you can- it looks like my favorite kind called a fairytale pumpkin
Thank you! for sharing your expertise and frugal creativity:) Love your can do attitude and imagination. By far my favorite Haunter....can't wait to see more.
I love it! They don't look like regular pumpkins, especially the leaves. They look like something out of Dr. Frankenstein's lab. Very cool.
yeah, they have a cartoony quality
Great idea one of the best
One question whats the purpose of the first material over the beach ball ? much much faster than paper meshe.. Now could you do a video on how to make a life size spooky Halloween tree made out of insulation tubing ..
Awesomeness! I'm in Texas too, so can totally relate to the heat and humidity!
Can you make another pumpkin tutorial for this year :) . One with a carved face if possible ?
lets see how time works out!
came out better then I expected. I think the orange could be a little more dinghy. But that is your pumpkin. I still like it.
newvictim lol, I get that a lot. I tend to paint bright then let the show lights make stuff look dingy other wise its all brown mess- but yes, paint your pumpkin how you like ;)
Excellent video. Wondered if the fabric was wet before removing it, if it wouldn't come off easier. Pumpkin turned out wonderfully! Thank you for sharing with us.
NG B The fabric is wet the whole time, thats key to this working. It is wet when I remove it because I put it on wet, great stuff is very grabby so it will be a bear to get off but thats just part of the process.
This is GREAT!!, I'm so glad I found your video, my mind is racing with ideas!!! Thank you for sharing, and you're fun to watch too!
thanks for watching!
This is much quicker than paper mache. Never thought of using the Great Stuff for a whole pumpkin, although I have used ti to make a stem on one of my paper mache pumpkins. Thanks for posting this! Great video as always.
Chason Harrell If you watch the short version, thats a different pumpkin that I was able to get in one can, so its cost was like $4. I love the speed of them.
Do you use the Fire Great Stuff strictly because of the color or does it fair better than the other types of Great Stuff? I used the regular Great Stuff on my Cauldron Creep to make it look like the cauldron was bubbling over but have noticed it tends to break off.
I prefer the regular great stuff, I just happened to have a few cans of the fire type laying around. the foam tends to be a bit weak, so coat it if you need strength.
Thanks Allen... Looks like our witches hut will have a small garden of pumpkins this year...
Triangle Haunter Sweet!
You always make it look easy and awesome
its cause Im having fun!
Love the commentary and the pumpkins
A new subscriberjust found yr channel. AWESOME!!!!! Now a question I understand TEXAS weather I also live in TEXAS I would like to know if y have a video on how to make skull (s) ? I’m a skull Finatticz big time! Am choosy about what I like if y know what I mean. If y could let me know I sure would appreciate it. Happy Halloween to y & the Misses ☠️👻💀🎃
I did this one!
ua-cam.com/video/VteszSk5hUI/v-deo.html
I'm relocating to Texas soon. I foresee a lot of sweaty pumpkin making in my future.
gozgal Sweet!
Is there anything you could recommend to water proof Polystyrene Insulation board ? Wanting to do some Yard art working with the Insulation board but not sure what to water proof it with. thank you again and love the channel and content.
Thumbs up at 9.00 before video ended... simple and effective. Thanks.
Store bought foam pumpkin $40 bones
Saving by making your own $30 bones
Commentary and awesomeness by Allen - PRICELESS! THANKS for the awesome tutorial !
Are you able to remove the fabric and beach ball from the inside?
+David Arndt (DiscoZombie) yes, with care- certainly the beach ball and the fabric with more finesse and some cussing.
This is really cool!!! I like it. Thank You, for sharing this with Us. I am going to try this myself.
give it a shot!
StiltbeastStudios,
Thank You. I think that I will. I need to go buy some of that expanding foam, and some electrical tape. I don’t think that mine will turn out as well as Yours but I cannot get better at something if I don’t try, right?!
Just made a couple ghoullish pumpkins...thanks for inspiration
Wonderful!
Another great vid Allen - not only do you come up with original ideas, but you give all of us other ideas to use the same technique on. My mind is already working away........................
I liked the strategic placement of the axe - nothing at all to do with this video, yet it was there, to hand, in case you needed it lol!
True Brit Im trying to show techniques as opposed to specific projects. I tend to keep an axe in every room of my house lol. Go make stuff!
I love your Pumpkin!
I love your comment!
Mind blowing, cheap, easy and another reason to have electrical tape!
so many reasons for electrical tape.
This would be an especially great technique for making heirloom style pumpkins!
+VIGILANTE Yes it would, depending on what you put inside and how you tape it you can get all kinds of looks.
Once again great ideas.
Thank you! Cheers!
LOVE your videos man.. You have the best ideals. Great Stuff and Harbor Freight should send you some free stuff since you keep them in business lol... Keep up the awesome videos
I'm trying to think of ways to make large pumpkins. Around 36 to 42 inches. Then I have to figure out where I can store them. I want to make a giants garden in my front yard for Halloween.
Maybe add large bones and a skull sticking out of the dirt.
Wow that was very creative. Nice work and thanks for sharing. My kids are going bananas wanting making one of these lol what kind of latex brush paint?
I bet you could remove the beach ball and inside fabric if you were careful. Make a lid for the top and glue it to cover the opening.
Fantastic! I’m going to make some this year. Thank you for the tutorial. I have a question pertaining to fabric would cheese cloth work? Thanks
Asking from an auzzie at the top of Australia... why fabric over plastic pls??
We have huge humidity here💞 ..and pool noodles have been recalled 😔 sooo 8m looking to u for more options 👍😉🥰💞
Not too bad. With similar technique and a little improvisation you could make a great gluteus maximus to stickinous.
+bigcrackrock I don't like that kind of language in my comments please, and silicone would be a better choice of materials.
Again my bad, I was a bit slap happy this morning but I made an edit....oh and noted
What a great solution!
These are awesome, I definitely want to make some. Thanks for the video.
Bevey Hawco glad you likethem, send me pics of yours!
Thanks so much for this, I really can't say how much I've been looking for a video like this.
EGriff Me too! I have been on a quest for inexpensive pumpkins for a long time now.
Well I just tried it finally. It didn't turn out so great, the great stuff, I used the regular since it was what I had on hand, a punchball balloon, and an old top sheet for the fabric. The problem was that the great stuff stuck to the sheet and I don't think I used enough great stuff because it was really thin at the top and tore.
Great job, I would like to try this. I see you made it 6 years ago, would you do anything differently now? Thanks for posting.
Im not even sure, pretty much I do them the same way but now I prefer locktite foam over great stuff for almost everything
@@StiltbeastStudios Thank You! Thats good to know. Wish me luck!
This is freaking sweet. I'm definitely making one of these next weekend for sure!
Love.Love.🎃
brilliant, thank you for sharing your knowledge and ideas.
love your videos they are hilarious
+Alynzl awesome, thanks for watching!
I paint a lot with my Airbrush. You could do some really cool stuff airbrushing.
yeah, I airbrush pretty much everyday myself. I do limit my projects to what most people have on occasion for more mass appeal.
Awesome job
I love this.
it has strong feeling for you as well....
Thank you! You answered so many questions for a project I have planned!
Glad it was helpful!
LOL I was just going to say why isnt he wearing gloves? I didnt read the directions on the tube once and wow does that stuff burn. You captioned the fact that you didnt wear gloves later on. I learned my lesson the hard way with that product.
+oddsource I often have to say do as I say dont do what I do lol.
Nice!! I'm going to try this. Thankyou Allen 👍
let me know how they turn out!
Wow that was fantastic I will be doing that this Halloween. Question I live in Arizona and in October it is still 90 with a lot of sun shine so what can I use to protect my pumpkin from UV.?
your creativity always amazes me thanks!
Thank you! Now... Go make stuff!
you got it sensei! ha
You did an awesome job thank you for sharing totally enjoy your videos you are funny
Thank you so much!
Thanks for this. I want to hollow the pumpkin for a carved face and electric candle light inside. Can this foam carve ? What glue do you recommend to glue this kind of cured foam together if it's been cut in half ?
This was interesting and unexpected. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great process! Always enjoy the how to videos, and glad to see UA-cam Wednesday is back! Question... is the fabric on the inside necessary? Wondering if it could be eliminated to make them able to be carved easier when done.
Tayman Graveyard Haunted Theme Park Yes, it is necessary. the interior fabric allows you to apply moisture to both sides so the foam cures faster. The fabric also helps hold the pumpkin together when the creases go deep on the pumpkin. iit will not stand up to a sharp blade though so they are still carve-able.
Will a balloon work instead of a beach ball? I only have 24" beach balls.
Awesome tutorial! Just waiting for my first attempt to set. The nerves are strained. Trying not to touch. Gah. Expanding foam is so much dearer in Australia.
+Maleah Schepemaker awesome, I hope it turns out great!
Anyone have any ideas of what foam equivalent is available in the UK? I’m a Texpatriate (Texan expat lol) living in England and would be so grateful for any advice you can give me. Thanks!
Awesome pumpkin.....
+Shannon Salser Thank you! I like the finished products.
Awesome tips, love it'
Glad it was helpful! And thanks for tuning in!
I tried using this method and it turned to look like a giant brain. The foam didn't blend all together it got bigger but kept the worm look like it has when it comes out of the can.. Have you ever had this happen?
Did you do any smooshing to make the "ropes" form together? I have not had that issue
SWEEEEET JUDY BLUE EYES !!!! Impressed !!!
+chivone21 cool, glad you liked the video!
How have I not found your channel until now?! I feel like I have a bro in Texas!!
+Darcey Mussey Invite me for Thanksgiving! Im your bro!
+StiltbeastStudios haha you're welcome here but you'd have to come all the way to New Hampshire! :D
thats Awesome how do you come up with this shit LOL!! what was the over all time from foam to right before paint ? and do you think it could be carved like jack-o-lantern HFL!!
deoblo85 about an hour, it sets up really fast- because of the water. I think it could be carved.
StiltbeastStudios ok could be a good activity at my campground for the Halloween weekend ..Thanks !!
they are pretty awesome, I have to make about 50 of them.
+StiltbeastStudios I love your Pumpkin Patches. I hope to see it at Dark Hour or Screams Park! :)
Im working on something...
This is GREAT! I have a question. I live in a SUPER windy spot. What do you suggest for weighting this down?
you could add a few rocks inside, or you could pin them to the ground with landscaping staples.
@@StiltbeastStudios Perfect! I am thinking inside the 2nd the layer of fabric?
I LOVE this! What a super easy technique! Can you carve it? I'm assuming that you could! Fantastic video as always!
culinarygirl3 yeah, go right ahead!
Oh for the love of Halloween!! This is brilliant!!
Thank you. Again.
Angel Grant Thank you- Go make stuff!
grate job love it.
Thank you! Cheers!
Could you do this but with balloons on the inside (to make them smaller) and only "wrap" the outside layer?
maybe...yes for balloons, maybe on the no fabric inside. the foam needs moisture to cure without exposure to air, so the fabric is a means of holding moisture inside for the foam to use. thinner than 3/4" you should be fine, but thats tough to manage.
Is there a specific reason for the need to cover the ball with fabric first? Could you skip this step and spray the foam directly onto the ball?
not really- the wet fabric inside helps the foam cure from both sides. it will take a really long time to cure if you only have the fabric on the outside because as the outside cures it seals off the inner foam from the moisture it needs to cure.
@@StiltbeastStudios Ahhh, makes sense. Thank you!
You Sir, are a genius. And I thank you for all your wisdom :) Also, you are entertaining without going ... "overly" overboard. or is that "way" overboard ... maybe it's "too" overboard. I'll shut up now.
+Allirog Gorilla I dont feel like a genius, but thank you for taking the time to comment.
This is the best!! I cannot wait to start!!!! 🎃🧡🖤
Do it!
Q; Why not a garbage bag vs cloth on top? And why not string vs elec tape? Since you don't take out the beach ball why wrap it in cloth? If it grabs the foam better wouldn't a primer coat work just as well?
Because the foam needs moisture to cure and the cloth holds moisture for the foam to use, a garbage bag would contain, but not keep an even level of moisture.
I used e tape because I feared string would be covered over by the foam as it expanded around and over it.
Again the fabric inside is necessary for the foam to get moisture as it cures.
Good to know. Thank's for the reply.
What are the sizes of cloth you use?
I love your projects. I was wondering with this project could you deflate the ball and carve a face into it? If so, at what stage of the curring would you do that. Im trying to make a corn scarecrow and paper mache would be more difficult.
Hey Cory, yes you can remove the ball (easier if you carve it) and do your carving last- I accentuate the carving with a bit of sculpted detail with locktite foam.
You are a freaking genius! We should be neighbors and build stuff together.
Trish Redding I think there is a house open near me! come on!
You've done fake pumpkins, corn, steaks... we need dessert! ;-)
Thanks again for another great tutorial.
Brad Goodspeed Yu can use wet fabric to smooth the spray foam and lose that lumpy texture. I use that a lot- but pumpkins are a great example.
Love Love Love your creativity.....question...you mentioned that you can reuse the outside cloth to cut down on cost...do you clean the foam remnants that are stuck to the cloth, if so how do you go this? Thanks so much!
I dont, I just make sure they are moist when I use it again, I just pick offf the big chunks.
Very creative
Thank you! Cheers!