Posts tagged: fake
Fake Trees Go MCM
By lilybee
I am a big fan of real Christmas trees (see here for an article about real V fake) but I could be swayed by something that looks like this:
Charles Eames' Chair Leg Christmas tree (check out the man himself hanging out beside it) the picture's from here.
Or this fellow, The Possibilitree, by Richard Babcock is $360 (yikes) from DWR.
They beat green plastic any day!
How to Fake a Clean House
By DIY Maven
The holidays are right around the corner, which means you might have last minute guests delivering good cheer. If they happen to catch you between cleaning days, don’t worry. With just a few minutes, you can fake a clean house!
1. Control Odor! That means investing in a good air freshener, opening a window or turning on a fan or air conditioner. If you don’t have room spray, pop a piece of toast into the toaster (but don’t burn it!) or put o » READ MORE
‘Boulder’ Disguises
By DIY Maven
Now that the snow has melted where I live, unsightly utility paraphernalia has come back into view. Planting some pretty foliage to hide junction boxes and pipes and such is always a good idea, but for immediate and complete disguise-ification we can always purchase some Mock Rocks®. Durable yet lightweight, the hollowed-out rocks can cover up a multitude of yard sins. Available in various sizes costing between 50 and 350 bucks at Plow and Hea » READ MORE
Bring the outdoors in-Easy Project!
By beccajo
Hey folks, hope the Easter Bunny found you this morning!
I had promised to bring the centerpiece to my family's dinner today, but I forgot to get the flowers last night. All the grocery stores were closed this AM, so I came up with another solution.
My dad cut a few branches off an apple tree my folks have growing in their yard, and I gathered scissors, a wire cutter, a pin, some different pink construction paper, and some thin wire (I think ab » READ MORE
Fake a green lawn
By beccajoArtificial grass has come a long way. Behold, the Heavenly Greens company of northern Cali.
When you factor in your own environmental costs, time, and labor, (using their handy calculator), you may find this is the right solution for you. You can even install your very own maintenance-free putting green.
Hey-if it's good enough for the Minnesota Twins, it's good enough for me.
Oh wait, I don't have a lawn. Yet.........
How to Make a Fake Hand
By indymogulPreviously on Indy Mogul, we showed you how to make a fake head for your indie filmmaking needs. This week we have the recipe for a fake hand! We are always looking for new projects like these at Indy Mogul, so send in your ideas! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.
Shopping List
- 16 lbs. plaster of paris.
(8 lbs for the top half, 8 for the bottom. ) - BFX ballistics gel.
(Check out this Weekend Extra for more details.) - Liquid lat » READ MORE
How to Make Fake Heads
By indymogulHey, everyone, and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul's Episode#14 (fake heads).This build was a lot of fun and I hope you guys enjoy the episode. Send in your fake head videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
Shopping List
- Styrofoam head.
(Many different websites sell these, but the cheapest I found were at www.valuedisplay.com ) - Flesh colored spray paint.
(T » READ MORE
How to make a blood shooter
By indymogulBackyard FX
"Blood Shooter Build"
By: Erik Beck
Hey everyone, below are the detailed plans on how to make a bloodshooter for your indie film. Remember that none of these plans are set in stone. Be creative and improvise if necessary. If you figure out a better way to build this rig, send us an email or submit a video.
Remember to subscribe to our weekly show, Backyard FX on iTunes and stop by our website, Indy Mogul for other great ideas.
Here's the c » READ MORE
How to make a blood shooter
By indymogulBackyard FX
"Blood Shooter Build"
By: Erik Beck
Hey everyone, below are the detailed plans on how to make a bloodshooter for your indie film. Remember that none of these plans are set in stone. Be creative and improvise if necessary. If you figure out a better way to build this rig, send us an email or submit a video.
Remember to subscribe to our weekly show, Backyard FX on iTunes and stop by our website, Indy Mogul for other great ideas.
Here's the c » READ MORE
What’s Your Knock-Off Story?
By DIY Maven
A few years back, Herman Miller launched their "Get Real" campaign in an effort to "promote the genuine articles." It’s completely understandable that designers and artists go to great lengths trying to prevent others from profiting off their intellectual property.
However, the world being what it is, we probably all know where we can buy knock-off Ray-Bans, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton handbags. But the question is, should we buy them? And if we d » READ MORE
Fake Books for Fake Readers
By DIY MavenThe Original Book Works produces fake, excuse me, "faux", books to make you seem well-read. Of course there are other reasons for putting fake, I mean, "faux", "authentic resin reproductions of real leather books" in your library. You may want to cover a door with them, creating a Double-Oh-Seven escape route to your Aston Martin parked out back. Or maybe you just want the look of a library without the tedious job of accumulating books, not to me » READ MORE
