Ever make a prop and think to yourself, I’m never going to get the second one to look that good? Have you ever settled for one skull when you really think five (10, 100?) would have taken the design/room/cemetery over the top? Have you ever run out of heads to corpse? Well not anymore!

In this class we will explore mold making utilizing common and readily available materials. Examples include silicone, latex, alginate and plaster to create and recreate items for props, costumes and decoration for a haunt.

Some basic sculpting techniques for creating items to mold will be covered as well as issues to watch out for on the various materials. Cost effective alternatives to more expensive materials will be highlighted for attendees and several techniques will be demonstrated for different types of molds. Some attendees will be able to participate in making a mold. Molds or castings made during the class will be given away to participants at the end of the class for personal use.

Mike is a home haunter and has been making his neighbors wonder about what is going on in his garage for years. Over his time haunting he has focused on various aspects of prop construction and began focusing on molding creations a few years ago. His drive to discover low cost alternatives to more expensive methods has him haunting local discount and big box stores all year long in preparation for the coming October show season. Mike has had the opportunity to present on numerous topics over the years to a wide variety of audiences and has an informal, collaborative style and encourages audience participation.