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What a great find, please let me know how it turns out. BTW, thanks for watching!

Hi Refurbished, yes you can certainly do this in a window. It might take a bit to get the right light intensity campared to how dark it is outside the window, but that is all the typical trial and error that it takes to set up an effect. Let me know how it turns and and thanks for watching!

I'm glad that you like jollyrodge. Have fun with the build, let me know how it turns out... and thanks for watching!

Hey CFAO, boy that year rolled around fast! Yes I do have some projects in the works, but it looks like it will be a particularly late release date for me. Sorry for that...life gets in the way of run sometime. It is always great to hear from you!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms can't wait Paul!

Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I don't do parts lists, mostly because products and their avalibilty change often, making parts lists quickly outdated. I do however try to find parts and pieces that are off-the-shelf and/or found on the internet. Additionally, many items can be substituted with similar items that you might be able to find in your area.

Thank you and thanks for watching.

Thank you I appreciate the nice comment.

Thank you so much and thanks for hanging in there with me.

Thanks, I'm glad that you like and I hope that you find it helpful.

Thanks and thanks for watching.

Thank you so much for the nice comment and thanks for watching.

Hi Bill. First, let me apologize for not replying to you in a timely manner. Second, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. You have obviously taken the time to watch many of my videos which I appreciate. Decades ago I stumbled my way through an educational system that relentlessly told me I was deficient. As it turns out, I just learn and think differently. Perhaps that is why I try to teach others in a way that would have been more beneficial to me way back then. Whatever the reason, I am glad that you and others appreciate how I present my videos. Everything happens for a reason.

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 0 seconds ago @HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Your sharing caused me an "ah ha" moment. I am "on the spectrum, and ADHD. So I process information differently than do many others. Turns out that your teaching method syncs very well with my learning method. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

You are most welcome Bill!

I visit thrift stores and keep my eyes peeled for artificial plants and trees at a fraction of the cost. Thanks for asking.

I'm glad that you liked my design for this animated prop. Thanks also for watching and commenting.

I'm so glad that you appreciate me going through all the details and I hope that you do give this prop a try. Thank you so much for taking the time to not only watch, but to also leave a comment.

Hi and thanks for taking the time to watch and ask questions. The width of the fan is about 7", the important thing to keep in mind is finding one that the ribcage of the skeleton (that you use) can fit over. As far as the baby swing, I have not seen any other product similar, probably because they have a patent on it. As suggested in my videos where this is used, look for a used one and pay a fraction of the cost. Good luck and keep your eyes peeled for bargains!

Hi Sarah, wow that sounds like a great application for this prop. I am so glad that it was a success and thanks for watching.

It was actually one that I purchased a few years ago and had on hand. Halloween merchandise changes every year, so sometimes finding the exact same thing is difficult from year to year. The good news is that there are many very similar skeletons out there, both in retail stores and on-line. Keep in mind some adjustments to my instructions may have to take place in order to accommodate the style/model that you find. Thanks for watching Sacha.

Thanks Sacha!

Thanks David! Happy Belated Halloween to you too.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Thanks Paul!

Yes, that is a great alternative. I always like it when viewers customize my props ideas to make them their own. Thanks for watching and for commenting.

Just gave it a look. Seems pretty cool. I do wonder why you didn’t glue the bottle to the book, however. Your thoughts?

It can be glued, your call. I just find that for packing things away, it is sometimes easier when props breakdown to smaller components. Additionally, it is easier to change, fill & empty the colored water without it bing glued down. Thanks for asking and for watching.

Thanks for asking Bobbijean. The head movment is an unintended "happy accident" at the coupling located where the push-pull rod exits from the top of the perch and joins right under the raven's tail. The push-pull connector moves the Raven's connector up and down but also causes a slight rotation when doing so. This in-turn causes the head to rotate.

You are welcome Jack, thanks for watching and for commenting.

That looks great Ray! Very clean application and I like the direct drive option that you installed. You took my idea and improved upon it, bravo and thanks for sharing.

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Thanks, I learned from the best 😃

Thanks Tracy!

Hi Marta and thanks for asking. Actually they are not hanging, insted they are connected to a motorized and balanced armature that is hidden form view. Here is the complete How-To video: ua-cam.com/video/ACiCzAIJigI/v-deo.html

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms wow now that is another level!! Thanks for your answer. Mine managed to hold on fine with some tape🤷🏼‍♀️🤭👻

Hi Susan, thanks for tackeling this build and bravo for making the necessary adjustment on it. Many supplies and models very and change, so I was happy to hear that you were able to adjust the instructions to make everything work. I will look for that Insta post, I'm very curious to see your finished product!

Hi and thanks for asking. I would try attaching 4 wire tethers up at the waist, under the skirt and evenly spaced around the circumferance of the waist. Have those then come down and attach to the oval ring, using additional claps. Those claps should also be evenly spaced and corresponding with where each wire connects to the waist directly above them. The wires should angel out as they connect to the oval ring, giving the dressform more stability. Additionally make sure that your swing's base is sitting on a level and sound surface. Placing a weight or weights (such as a theatrical sandbag) on the base can also help with it's stability. I hope that those suggestions help.

Thank You so much for your quick response, I will try the wire tethers, I think that should do the trick, I will let you know. Again Thank You so much. 😊

The added support from the waist helped along with adjusting the swing a bit back vs forward. She still tends to "lean" but not nearly as bad and the swing is running normal (no loud knocking noise).

Thanks Arlen. Yes, I do try to mix things up with both easy and advanced prop builds. Thanks for noticing and for your thoughful comment, they are always appreciated.

Thanks Dawn, I'm glad that you like it... and that you took the time to leave such a nice comment.

You will need to be creative when it comes to weather proofing where this prop will reside, such as having it under a covered area made to look like an old crypt or even turning a patio umbrella into and old tree and have it sit under it.

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and commenting on my videos.

Great idea for a much larger cage! FYI - You can still add the animator to show off the skelton.

Thanks everfree, I appreciate you saying that.

I prefer to call them crawdads.

My bad

LOL, thanks Cory!

Time constraints limits just how many I can produce each year... but I was able to get one more out. Thanks Susan for your continued interest and support, it is much appreciated..

Thanks so much Beth, I had one more in me for this year. Have a fun Halloween!

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms awesome!!! I look forward to your videos every year! I love the unique things you make. Hope you have a great Halloween also! And thanks again for the amazing tutorials.

I'm glad I sparked your imagination on how these little gizmos can be used in other props. Thanks Bob for your support, it is always appreciated.

Your wish is my command. I'm glad that you liked it and thanks for your support.

This! I do follow other prop channels, but you are a true home DIY'er. Your breakdowns are detailed and easy to follow. I SUPER appreciate this channel.

You hit the nail on the head as to my approach. This is what I have been doing all my life... making cool things out of ordinary objects. Thanks for watching and for your very insightful comment.

Thanks whytewaive, I appreciate your appreciation!

Thanks CFAO, I always appreciate your comments and support.

Thanks... and it's just around the corner.

I tried to give you a heads up....

Thanks Ray, I always appreciate your comments! Many years ago I had a flat lid crypt prop for the front yard. It was about 12" high and the stone lid (faux of course) was around 2' x 5'. It was animated to lift open slightly and then go back down. The fog machine was located inside with a timer for it to go off every few minutes, for a few seconds. I hung one of these things on the inside of the lid and every time the fog machine went off so would this thing making the weird noise and the flasing green light would color the fog as it came spewing out of the partially open lid. It was very effective and very easy to accomplish. Yep, never say never cause they are actually very versatile.

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms ... yes, exactly, it's ideas like that!

You are welcome! I hope to inspire others and their imagination. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.