Monday, August 3, 2015

Nibbler Plant How To

Here is a jpg of the instruction sheet should you choose to make your own. Watch your fingers!



Ok so here is my latest creation! A few years ago I made an eyeball plant that was huge and I love it. (I'll post it soon). Then I made small little eyeball plants. I called the big plant "Eyegor". Ever since, i've wanted to make a plant with teeth. Well, i recently watched a youtube from Stiltbeast Studios on how to make teeth using Hot Glue! Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtpoCzC5qRY

After watching that, I knew I had to begin my creation! Here is how my teeth turned out. I wanted to make sure I had a recognizable teeth pattern so I made two big front teeth, small bottom teeth and some incisors.

Next, I began with a tennis ball size styrofoam ball. I cut a wedge out of it with a hot wire but you could use a knife i'm sure. Then I cut a groove where I was going to insert the roots of my teeth. I ran some glue in there and placed the teeth.



Then, using an elmers glue and water mixture, I took paper towel pieces and dipped them in the mixture and covered the entire ball. Using a wire I made a stem and wrapped that as well. I would roll the wet paper towel like a worm and create lips and veins. I would also leave pieces hanging away from the ball to act as leaves. 

Next came painting. I began with a dark green color and painted everything. Then I did a dark brown and black inside the mouth. 

Then came a few rounds of dry brushing lighter shades until i got the look i wanted. I would then go back and highlight the veins and pop the lips to stand out more. 


Then I added some moss to the pot and distressed it some. I love how it turned out!




15 comments:

  1. Mason that is awesome, I'm so making one. I love Halloween!

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    1. Thanks! Have fun with it! I'd love to see how it turns out.

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  2. I have a whole witch theme planned this year for Halloweem and so plan to make this guy a part of it. Will definitely have to share the pictures

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    1. Awesome! Would love to see how they turn out. Good luck.

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  3. I realize this is an older post, but just saw it shared in a Facebook group and this came out awesome! I'd love to see the eyeball plants, I noticed they weren't posted.

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    1. I edited the post and added the picture of the eyeball plant. I've also made eyeball plants with just two in a pot. so fun! Thanks for the comment.

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  4. Hi Amasonsayswhat, I was wondering if you would be okay with me doing a virtual tutorial of this at my library. I really think my tweens and teens would love this for our Summer Reading Program. Please let me know if you are interested in talking about this, and I will give you more information! -Leah

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  5. CAn you purchase these? Not a crafty bone in my body!

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  6. Boa tarde. Que massa usou para fazer os dentes.ta lindo adoraria fazer.

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    1. The teeth are made of hot glue. But I used a fabric glue stick. its white in color.

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  7. So Awesome. You are one Talented Soul !

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  8. Unreal..love love love thanku 😅

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  9. Wow just awesome and the details is the best!

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