Author Topic: DOLLAR STORE DEATH!!! WOW!! (Read 22240 times)

Arsenal · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2008, 06:46:56 PM »

I have always wanted angels like that since I was a kid. So thanks for the wicked way to make my small kid dream come true.

Den · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2008, 07:59:12 PM »

I did a variation on the theme, in that I started with a blank ceramic angel...no paint or anything to worry about...the dove the angel was holding already had no head, so I just ran with it...>3

Will post pics when I go home.

Wendie · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2008, 10:44:47 PM »

I bought a couple angels last night at the Dollar store, now I gotta get the paint. I was hoping to find an angel tree topper but no luck on that.

Carin · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2008, 10:52:15 PM »

Oh, that would be so cool!

Hubby tells me Walgreens has clear acrylic angel "decor lamps." We're trying to figure out how to make one of those into a glowing-bones Death. How would you keep your brush strokes from showing in the backlight?

Sparrow · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2008, 10:55:52 PM »

Spray paint and a stencil/masking tape?

Wendie · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2008, 10:57:17 PM »

That might work.

The lamp would be a nice twist.

Wendie · « **Reply #26 on:** January 08, 2009, 01:42:39 AM »

I have all my supplies, now for the painting! I have one question. I bought several angels that I liked and my well meaning sister bought me a couple I'm not so keen on. They are sort of precious moments esk and all have halos. The ones I got didn't and I don't think the ones that Carin did either. Should I pretend the halo isn't there or try to make it look like a bandana or what? Any ideas?

Melankalia · « **Reply #27 on:** January 08, 2009, 01:58:49 AM »

Personally, I've always thought that what halos really need are just a bit of barbed wire.

Wendie · « **Reply #28 on:** January 08, 2009, 02:39:42 AM »

That could work.

rubytuesdaybaby · « **Reply #29 on:** January 08, 2009, 02:40:54 AM »

Chop their heads off - problem solved!

Carin · « **Reply #30 on:** January 08, 2009, 06:32:42 PM »

Actually, the angel with the roses had a wire halo stuck in her head originally. I was able to twist it loose, then I puttied the small hole it left with some wood filler, let it dry, and sanded it to match the lines in her hair. Then, it was spray paintin' time!

I've even used the wood putty to fill in and build up a chunk that broke out of another angel's floofy skirts. It works fine, if you're patient enough to let it dry thoroughly before trying to sand it.

Wendie · « **Reply #31 on:** January 08, 2009, 07:58:44 PM »

These halos are part of the cerramic head. No pulling them off. I might be able to build up the hair around the halos though. I will have to go hunting for my wood putty. Do you think the plaster stuff for drywalls would work instead? I have a five gallon bucket sitting in my bedroom.

Carin · « **Reply #32 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:11:02 PM »

I don't know about plaster for drywall, but get out a hunk of cardboard for a practice board, your plaster, and whatever tools you have, and see what you can do on the board. If that looks promising, have a go at one of the angels.

But really, death is sacred, too. If it were me, I'd paint the haloes to suit the subject matter. I love the barbed wire idea, and it'd be easy to paint with your 18/0 round brush.

Hee, Precious Death. I want to see pictures when they're done!

Wendie · « **Reply #33 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:16:56 PM »

I'm going to try them this weekend so I will post when I'm done. I'm NOT a painter so they may be a little wonky.

duh_com · « **Reply #34 on:** January 08, 2009, 10:16:38 PM »

Wendie, what the HELL is a 5 gal. bucket of drywall goop doing in your bedroom?
WHO did you wall up in your house????

I hafta be in your area next week, but I'm not gonna call.......

Wendie · « **Reply #35 on:** January 08, 2009, 11:17:01 PM »

There are soooo many answers to that question but if you ever see my trailer you would understand!

Sparrow · « **Reply #36 on:** January 09, 2009, 01:22:16 PM »

What, you guys haven't seen the artist guy who does 3-D murals out of drywall plaster?

Wendie · « **Reply #37 on:** January 09, 2009, 02:37:18 PM »

Quote from: duh_com on January 08, 2009, 10:16:38 PM

Wendie, what the HELL is a 5 gal. bucket of drywall goop doing in your bedroom?
WHO did you wall up in your house????

I hafta be in your area next week, but I'm not gonna call.......

You will be up here?? I promise not to plaster you into my walls!! They are pretty thin walls anyway, I don't think I could even get a 80 lb. supermodel in them.

duh_com · « **Reply #38 on:** January 09, 2009, 02:43:06 PM »

That's good, 'cause 80 lbs. I ain't.
Yawp, have to come up for a required meeting.....
What are ya doing Tues? Working??

Wendie · « **Reply #39 on:** January 09, 2009, 02:58:14 PM »

Yeah, until 3:30, but nothing to do after that.....

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