Prop Building 101 – How To Build A Tombstone

Posted by on Mar 28, 2010 in Props | 0 comments

In doing some research to build some tombstones for Halloween we came across this video of a low budget tombstone construction video. The video covers where to get the materials, what tools are needed and then walks you through the entire process of building the tombstone. We are in the planning stages of doing some more in depth video tutorials on more...

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How To Start A Haunted House Business Series Resources

Posted by on Mar 23, 2010 in Props | 0 comments

So if you have read the second part of the How to Start a Haunted House Business you may be asking a common question where can I get more information. Maybe you do not want to wait and want to get ahead on the business plan now. I am gonna give you the resources. Below you will find a couple links to various online and hardcopy book resources on the business...

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How To Start A Haunted House Business Part 2

Posted by on Mar 23, 2010 in Operation, Startup | 0 comments

In the previous post on How To Start A Haunted House Business I gave a overview and an exercise for you to do that had the sole purpose of getting your brain turning. The brief overview and exercise should have gotten you thinking outside of the build a maze and scare people realm and into the business perspective of running a large haunt operation or even a...

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Prop Building 101 – PVC 101 Part 3

Posted by on Mar 21, 2010 in Props | 0 comments

So in the previous part of the PVC 101 series we saw the start of working with fiberglass to coat a skeleton for a barrel pop up prop and in this final part of that 3 part series we see the details on finishing up the fiberglass and learn some tips and tricks of working with it like the fact it soaks through just about everything. Then we see how the use of a...

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How To Start A Haunted House Business

Posted by on Mar 17, 2010 in Operation, Startup | 20 comments

So you have a great idea that will scare the life right out of your victims. Rather it be clowns, zombies or monsters whatever your idea is will take a lot of work to bring to life. In this series we will cover the steps that will have to be completed and the hurdles you will have to overcome to get your haunt off the ground and to run a haunted house...

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