tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post3678220472751112423..comments2023-10-21T08:17:24.906-07:00Comments on Frog on the Pumpkin: To glue or not glue?Chris 'Frog Queen' Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080568376145572154noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-88222138530746209542009-09-04T10:38:52.868-07:002009-09-04T10:38:52.868-07:00Once the props are sealed using a good urethane, t...Once the props are sealed using a good urethane, they are pretty much indestructible from most elements. I've recently started sealing them both before and after I paint them. Probably overkill, but it gives me peace of mind. Scott mentioned sealing the inside of a prop. Definitely do this! We lost a few pumpkins this year because we didn't seal the inside. They have been inside of our storage building since last Halloween. I pulled them out this past weekend and discovered that mice had eaten them from the inside out. Strangest looking pumpkin you ever did see! They are still intact on the outside, but the inside is gone so they collapsed on top themselves. Makes them look old and rotten. Kinda cool actually.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187099811504209813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-83410042856091284162009-08-30T10:06:16.870-07:002009-08-30T10:06:16.870-07:00I tried a lot of glue recipe recently. The recipe...I tried a lot of glue recipe recently. The recipe from Stolloween do a great job! But my preference have gone with a very simple recipe:<br /><br />2 part water for one part Elmer wood glue.<br /><br />If I had more time to play with paper mache I would use Stolloween recipe but because I can be several days without doing any paper mache, I need a glue that will not mold. This is why I am using the water and wood glue recipe.<br /><br />Have fun with paper mache, it is a great medium.PumpkinBrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269326854512137532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-26507263840908629062009-08-28T20:24:00.870-07:002009-08-28T20:24:00.870-07:00I don't think I sealed mine, but it was only f...I don't think I sealed mine, but it was only for a weekend/party. Stolloween's recipe sounds great and solid! I'm learning so much since I found this blog ;)K0damahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059516677312793937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-6126480432498342072009-08-28T17:55:20.314-07:002009-08-28T17:55:20.314-07:00To the best of my knowledge most modern white glue...To the best of my knowledge most modern white glues do not contain animal products, except for specialty glues. White glues or PVA's (polyvinyl acetate) do not contain animal products<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_glue<br /><br />In my previous recipe you can substitute the joint compound for one cup of PVA or White glue. . . just an FYISTOLLOWEENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668765882353743782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-39932176820365215062009-08-28T17:44:43.721-07:002009-08-28T17:44:43.721-07:00Stolloween...but your stuff is so cool....I read y...Stolloween...but your stuff is so cool....I read your instructions and thought....they cannot be right, I am sure he uses magic or something :D<br /><br />I did read a lot of your stuff....must have just missed it. Thanks. Your receipe sounds good. I am going to give it a shot.<br /><br />I am so stealing...right from your instructions the plans to make a frog! I am really looking forward to that one.<br /><br />I love the Halloween community. You are the coolest people!Chris 'Frog Queen' Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080568376145572154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-28912069397316226732009-08-28T16:33:44.576-07:002009-08-28T16:33:44.576-07:00should have read my stuff has been out in heavy ra...should have read my stuff has been out in heavy rains, etc.STOLLOWEENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668765882353743782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-82761673986025905782009-08-28T16:32:21.621-07:002009-08-28T16:32:21.621-07:00One of my favorite mache paste recipes is (all mea...One of my favorite mache paste recipes is (all measurements approximate...it aint't rocket science) 6 cups flour + 1 cup liquid starch + 1 cup drywall joint compound.....add enough warm tap water and mix with a hand mixer to a thin pancake batter consistency. I've used this method for years without any problems...the secret is properly sealing....using a good quality urethane such as Spar Urethane prevents damage from moisture and deters critters from chewing..make sure you coat all exposed surfaces..if your prop is hollow such as a pumpkin or skull make sure you seal the inside...my stuff has been our heavy rains and is still ticking strongSTOLLOWEENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668765882353743782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-67300012132264259002009-08-28T15:06:17.206-07:002009-08-28T15:06:17.206-07:00Thanks Rot! You are the best!!
The Frog Queen is...Thanks Rot! You are the best!!<br /><br />The Frog Queen is officially out of excuses....so papier mache it is!!! <br /><br />Cheers!Chris 'Frog Queen' Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080568376145572154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-88368273204105954632009-08-28T14:53:10.616-07:002009-08-28T14:53:10.616-07:00From the Elmer's Glue site (if they're not...From the Elmer's Glue site (if they're not lying, this is pretty good):<br /><br />Do you use animals when making glue?<br />No, Elmer's does not use animals or animal parts to make glue. Our products are made from synthetic materials and are not derived from processing horses, cows or any other animals.Rothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11329750481399948095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-82382093353051974722009-08-28T14:37:11.104-07:002009-08-28T14:37:11.104-07:00YOU GO Vegan girl...I had no idea! I think that is...YOU GO Vegan girl...I had no idea! I think that is admiral in this world of McDonald's & "Go Meat" ads. '-)<br /><br />BTW: I use CelluClay and it has binders (glue) in it that makes it near impervious...BUT you need a belt-sander to smooth it! '-)<br /><br />PS: Your angel (& wings) were BOO-tiful!!!<br /><br />Friday Hugs,<br />mE ((-'Christopher A. Klinglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384617417653615448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-61910294986737821812009-08-28T14:30:35.917-07:002009-08-28T14:30:35.917-07:00Really!? I saw starch as on of the ingredients, d...Really!? I saw starch as on of the ingredients, do you think it would be enough?<br /><br />What do you seal your stuff with....I think one of my other posts had a recomendation...I a gotta find it. I will learn to tag my blog posts one day!!<br />Cheers!Chris 'Frog Queen' Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080568376145572154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070009520447499812.post-88892267969094034662009-08-28T14:28:30.307-07:002009-08-28T14:28:30.307-07:00how about using liquid starch? I made giant eyebal...how about using liquid starch? I made giant eyeballs using balloons, newspaper and that stuff and it worked pretty well in humid Florida!K0damahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059516677312793937noreply@blogger.com