Scarecrow in Progress
Submitted by Ghoul Friday on October 8, 2009 - 10:13am.
In between working on 28 Peek-A-Boo Plants, I've been trying to bring a scarecrow to life. I've never made one before, and I wanted him to look different from any other I've seen.
He's still a work in progress. I'll be writing a how-to soon.
Wooden whittled (not "widdled") teeth. Small branches woven together in a circle for the eyes.
I'm working on the shading and colours of his burlap skin, and then it's off to work on the body.
That's pretty awesome, but even more terrifying. Is this a "good" scarecrow or one that's plotting to tear my arms off?
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Submitted by Emily (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 10:56am.He is a good scarecrow in transformation to a bad one. He wasn't built bad. He slowly turned. Teeth sprouted and tore the burlap. The smile remained but it was no longer reassuring.
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Submitted by Ghoul Friday on October 8, 2009 - 12:10pm.Great, that is too good....I am going to have to redo mine again :D
Looks scary, I love it!!
Cheers!
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Submitted by The Frog Queen (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 11:57am.... a wonderful job on this one. It does have a different feel to it that draws you closer. Like he wants you to step closer and then GOT YA! Looking forward to seeing what's next. :)
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Submitted by aSmarterU (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 12:43pm.That, my dear, is creepy as hell.
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Submitted by Cranky Amy (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 12:57pm.I cannot wait to see his completion...at which time I will probably hide under the bed.
He is awesome, and I'll bow down to you (as long as you promise not to sick him on me).
:-)
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Submitted by Peanutgnome (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 1:18pm.Oh, such a creative idea. I just love him. I made my first scarecrow about 20 years ago, when the kiddos were little. He was cute and friendly. I'm ready for the darkside.
BTW I just discovered your site recently. Love it. You are very creative. Thanks for sharing.
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Submitted by Maureen in IL (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 4:08pm.*I think you meant "whittled".... carved wood.....
yes?
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Submitted by A Nameless Minion (not verified) on October 8, 2009 - 11:49pm.Pfister: Is he still married?
Larry Abbot: Widower.
Pfister: Widower than what?
Larry Abbot: What do you mean "Widower than what"?
Pfister: You said he was widower.
Larry Abbot: He is.
Pfister: Widower than what?
Larry Abbot: I don't know what you're talking about. He isn't widower than anything.
Pfister: You mean he's just a "wittle" man.
Larry Abbot: That's right.
Pfister: That's all I was asking.
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Submitted by Ghoul Friday on October 9, 2009 - 8:38am.. . . it looks like he may or may not be turned to the dark side. "I'll be watching (his) career with great interest."
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Submitted by halloween spirit (not verified) on October 9, 2009 - 6:42am.I know there are going to be lots of splinters to pull out. Nothing with a grin that large and excited is good. Especially when the teeth are made of wood. Let's do the numbers:
1. Clowns? Check.
2. Dragons? Check.
3. Creepy Uncle Maurice (with his belt-slung jar of lollipops for the kids)? Check.
Will he have strands of stringy hair or a hat for his head?
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Submitted by KingUnicorn (not verified) on October 9, 2009 - 9:33am.KingUnicorn: He has a hat (beaten up and aged since that pic). I think he would look good with hair, but I'm undecided. Was thinking of playing with the raffia (maybe soaked in paint). But I don't know.
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Submitted by Ghoul Friday on October 9, 2009 - 9:57am.That looks amazing. I really love that.
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