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Foam Cemetary Tombstones Use in a garden, small area of your Home, or establish a full theme - essential for the morbid Goth... Materials: * Sheets of foam insulation * Utility knife * Spray paint * Craft paint * Stencils for Lettering Visit a local graveyard to inspire you with ideas for decorating. Early carved images in stones may have been caused from the attitudes towards death, so be creative. Some of the older tombstones were less than a foot tall made in marble, or tall and thin granite but plain in design. Others were stone inscriptions flat on the ground, with or without a header. Phrases in the early 1700's included "here lyeth", "ye" instead of the word "the", and dated as "AEt. 30" or in the "30th of his/her age". Create half stones that look like they fell down with pieces missing. For the more adventurous, you could also create a raised tomb, complete with boxed in sides and a top that slides off or the unusual table-top style with 4 legs. There are also pillars, statues, markers, the possibilities are endless... You can purchase foam insulation sheets at most hardware store. Cut out tombstone shapes from the foam, as described above using your original designs. Cut out shapes or designs to glue onto your stone for 3d effects, or scrape designs into your stone before painting. Lettering can be done with stencils, or hand-print if you dare. Prime the stone. You can use a gray shade of choice, but there are also stone, marble, and granite spray paints available that make them look more realistic. Use craft paints to age your stone with dark lines, age spots, or detail features. Finish with a semi-gloss sealer to give it some shine, and protect it from the weather if using outdoors. Back to Full List of Articles |
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