Mark's Haunted Garage news http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/index.php This feed will notify you when there are updates to the Mark's Haunted Garage web site. Outlet/relay page created http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/techinfo/outlet_relay_module.php I have created a text-only version of my how-to on creating an outlet/relay module. Outlet/relay page updated http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/techinfo/outlet_relay_module I have expanded the outlet/relay module how-to. I have changed the layout, added a number of pictures, and added about 30 minutes of video. Experimenting with Celluclay part 1 http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/celluclay1.php I tested out a product called Celluclay to put a face on a Bucky skull. Experimenting with Celluclay part 2 http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/celluclay2.php The Celluclay has had a chance to dry, and I have now sanded it to remove the excess texture. Airbrushing the Celluclay part 1 http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/airbrushing_skull1.php I'm let the Celluclay sit for a few weeks, so it is now time to airbrush it. Turning head mechanism for a Bucky skull http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/2009/turning_head1.php While waiting for the Celluclay to dry, I decided to build a turning head mechanism for a Bucky skull out of PVC. Airbrushing the Celluclay part 2 http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/airbrushing_skull2.php I was finally able to mix a color for the face that I didn't hate, so I was able to put the final coat of paint on the Celluclay-faced Bucky skull. Leering prop http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/2009/leerer1.php I put together a leering prop that I had seen in other people's videos. This blog entry isn't complete, but is enough to get started. I will add more detail and pictures in the near-future. Pirate cannon http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/2009/cannon1.php For my pirate theme at Spooktacular this year, I built a cannon to "fire" at the victims. Turning head mechanism for a Bucky skull part 3 http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/2009/turning_head3.php I replaced the servo with a more powerful standard motor. Experimenting with papier mache http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/2009/papiermache.php I decided to try making a skin over top of chickenwire using papier mache. Turning head mechanism for a wig head http://MarksHauntedGarage.com/halloween/blog/2010/turning_head2.php A turning head mechanism using a wood frame and a bicycle hub instead of the PVC frame I used for the mechanism last year.