EASY Smoldering Log Effect using a Foam Pool Noodle!

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If you've ever needed to create the look of a smoldering fire as it starts to burn out then look no further. This video will show you how to recreate the look with some low-cost items, many of which you can find at the local dollar store.
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@deathsythelui Год назад

Related tip: I've found using Christmas spray snow makes a pretty convincing ash coating. I usually dust it lightly, and give it multiple passes until I reach a good final look. And if it's too much once it dries, you can just brush it off (which creates lots of fine particles that'll float off and stick in really realistic ways, also).

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Interesting! I’ll have to test that out

@rach_just_rach Год назад

Awesome tip! I wonder if you could secure it with watered down PVA. Thanks.

@deathsythelui Год назад

@@rach_just_rach Probably could, but I've used this trick a few times now, and have never needed to, it adheres just fine. Besides, it being loose and particle-y is what really helps sell the ashen look. Gluing it into place may dampen that effect, literally and figuratively.

@dreamer91763 11 месяцев назад

Great idea !

@David-mp6vc Год назад

Like this. It can be paired up with a witches cooking cauldron or a base under a tortured skeleton! Great idea!

@pysankar Год назад

I was just thinking the same thing about the witches' cauldron. Was gonna comment on it but you beat me to it!

@smokey6034 Год назад

I could use this prop in my RV in my fake fireplace! No worries about burning it down. Thanks.

@VanOaksProps Год назад

That's right!

@chuckoslaboratory3451 7 дней назад

That's Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing.👍👍👍

@memecats5698 Год назад

I love this project it looks real and it’s something anybody can do and you really don’t need any special tools. Few more pool noodles and you could have a fire pit

@FabWorks80 Год назад

How did I miss this video!! I love this idea and technique!!! Thank you Derek!!!

@PMichaels Год назад

Unreal! I will never get tired of watching you make complex, visually stunning projects out of simple materials. When I saw the thumbnail, I thought "This is going to be WAY too difficult for me to do." Nope -- you showed how easy it can be. (Although you are still the master of the dry brush!) Thanks for sharing another great project! 👍🏼

@judichristopher4604 Год назад

This man is a GENIUS... Thank you for sharing this... SOOOOOOO COOOOLLL

@durandalroland7335 Год назад

If you use a heat gun, you can apply some slight bends and deformities into the shape of the noodle to make it a little more organic looking before you use the sculpting tool.

@Pippi-Longstocking Год назад

This is awesome. I need to know how you keep your nails so nice? Mine are a mess with all the crafts I do.

@VanOaksProps Год назад

I’m a little obsessive about keeping my hands clean. Especially under my fingernails.

@beckymurphy4714 Год назад

Cool effect! I bet this could be scaled down for a tabletop diorama by using the scraps and a tealight.

@jane.c.c Год назад

Amazing.. Thanks so much for sharing..

@VanOaksProps Год назад

My pleasure!

@LordHog Год назад

Nice! Adding the flickering module plus a very small smoke machine would be a fantastic prop

@arthurp4857 Год назад

I wasn’t too sure about the look at the beginning of the video, but like most projects, once paint is applied it really comes together!. Nicely done!

@judichristopher4604 Год назад

I have an idea... Paint the ORANGE with NEON Yellow paint is some of the places... Then put on the Black and then the highlight white/gray.

@AIM54A Год назад

Great idea. I might miter cut and re-glue a few at different angles to get various non linear shapes. Different flicker lights in each log would really pop.. Thanks for sharing.

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Great idea

@bitchenboutique6953 11 месяцев назад

Making my first pool noodle fire logs right now and I’m discovering this year that my favorite tool for foam (noodle and styro) is the mini-saw type knife that comes with pumpkin carving kits. I keep it in my kitchen knife drawer because it’s good for any hard squash but DANG when you need a little bitty saw in a pinch, it’s the BEST.

@vickiemullen660 Год назад

Thank you for always posting videos of things that regular people can do. I might try this this year.

@rtmsound1877 Год назад

Great idea. I'm going to use that for the logs under the witches calderon.

@costumesforalloccasions Год назад

Good job Derek!

@pamr3230 Год назад

Bobby pin scrapes the noodle pretty good too.

@brianlawson5044 Год назад

Thank you. Always enjoy and are applying what you teach to the projects for my haunt.

@sketchyguynv Год назад

Wow that was simple and realistic! I’m gonna find a way to use this!!!!

@TwoWheeledHepkat Год назад

I can’t believe how cool and simple this is. Why didn’t I ever think of doing this?

@norenemorrow6362 Год назад

Thanks for this! I need to made a somewhat realistic looking campfire for a play. This is easy, cheap, and looks great.

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Glad you like it!

@cindydavis1443 Год назад

Excellent! I have smoldering embers made with spray foam, I am definitely going to try this technique to take it up a notch.

@LtRee96se Год назад

I absolutely love this. Right now, I can't think what I can use this for, but I am going to find something! I've got to try this!!!!

@KrazeeKraftZ 6 месяцев назад

Looks awesome, great job. I may need to make some for my witches cauldron.

@lilpudd1 Год назад

That’s pretty cool thanks for sharing

@OjaiHaunt Год назад

Can’t wait to try this for the haunt this year. Thanks again 🔥

@aimeechas 24 дня назад

this is such a great idea! I can see myself lining my walkway like this!

@VanOaksProps 24 дня назад

Go for it!

@munkustrap2 Год назад

I love any pool noodle project!! Thank you 😊

@IvyGirl501 Год назад

I love this idea, Im going to add these to my fake fires I've built before ( I use spray foam, black spray paint, & orange lights for those, sometimes I add fake bones depending on the scene Im doing)!

@waltersworx Год назад

Thanx for sharing this Derek! I love using scraps from the garage workshop and always have odd bits of foam lying around so this was a fun way to use them up and get a little crafty in the process. Glad you were able to try it out for yourself.

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Thanks for sharing it with me!

@JD144- Год назад

That looks pretty dang good! Great project, gonna have to make some.

@M6Props Год назад

Thanks for the simple, but awesome prop! I am always amazed at the items you make!

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Thank you very much!

@LionTree Год назад

I love this! I literally needed it for my escape room.

@susanowen1709 Год назад

OK, last comment I promise! Spray paint absolutely works on a pool noodle if you can't find orange ones, and unlike styrofoam the noodles don't melt from it. The only issue I had was finding flat orange; both places I went to only had gloss or neon. I went with neon since we often have blacklights in our haunt. Lightly spraying wasn't an option as it wasn't getting in the carved grooves, but holding the can closer & spraying normally did the trick. Just waiting for the black acrylic to dry so I can get the grey onto it. I'm also playing around with adding/removing wedges from the noodles so there will be some variety in size and shape among the logs. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it :-)

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Good to know! Thanks for the update!!

@pikachen Год назад

Very cool! This gives me an idea for something like Top 10 Uses of Pool Noodles for Halloween! If you create that, I'll be the first to watch! lol

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Great idea!

@603VIL Год назад

Awesome technique! Would love to see the flickering or breathing module applied to it and how you do it. It truly is amazing how many different applications pool noodles serve for haunts and prop building. Thanks so much for sharing.

@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE Год назад

Cool I have to try that one

@kathleenswanson5750 Год назад

Mind "blown!"

@DroooooopDead 7 месяцев назад

That’s awesome

@susanowen1709 Год назад

We just happened to have an orange pool noodle kicking around, and I'm already working on the first log. Currently waiting for the black paint to dry (always a diffiicult part of any project, LOL) before adding in the grey. It's looking pretty darn good already if I do say so myself. Thank you for the great video, Mr Van Oaks :-)

@Tser Год назад

So easy and so fun. I might need to make a set to photograph my lizards on....

@Halloween_Enthusiast Год назад

This is great! I've been trying to make a witch cauldron and needed some logs underneath!

@jimadams4086 Год назад

As always, thank you! I think we all look forward to the time when you post your latest video! It may be Spring but it can always be Halloween Season!

@Luke-pc3nj Год назад

Great tip!

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Glad you think so!

@rcredmon Год назад

I guess I need to start stockpiling pool noodles when they're readily available. There's a bunch of Halloween and Christmas crafts that call for them, but by that time of the year you can't find them unless you're willing to pay through the nose online.

@nathanrussell-raby5460 Год назад

I paused your lightsaber video, then came back and hit play on this and was enthralled wondering when the pool noodle was gonna start resembling something from Star Wars. Took me way too long to realise.

@Jekyll-Labs Год назад

That log looks great. You totally nailed the look. I’ve been working on a flickering circuit that uses a mosfet and a couple resistors to amplify the signal from one of those flicker LEDs. It keeps everything low voltage and would work really nicely with that LED strip you have in the video.

@susanowen1709 Год назад

Second comment: I've made four of these so far; two using an orange noodle & two using red. The red looks good, and I'd be super happy with them if I didn't have the orange ones, which look soooo much better. I've got a bunch more of the red noodles (of course) so I'm going to try *lightly* spraying one with yellow or orange rattle can paint after carving but before using the black. Will keep y'all posted :-)

@BrainBendersBanter 26 дней назад

I love this! Amazing... Thank you for sharing.

@VanOaksProps 26 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Peter_Herrman Год назад

So simple and effective, great one, thanks! But I miss the old music. :(

@VanOaksProps Год назад

All good things must change 😃

@cwjonesII Год назад

Wow, that’s really great. Very realistic.

@horses2by Год назад

That’s a fantastic prop idea, thank you for sharing 💀🧟‍♂️🎃

@VanOaksProps Год назад

You are so welcome!

@chrisnupp7097 Год назад

can use this method to make the tip for like a fire staff for a wizard whose staff is always slightly burning/smoldering!

@VanOaksProps Год назад

That's a great idea!

@AnnetteSpillane 5 месяцев назад

I'm in Australia and our family does Halloween in June so the kids can have the experience in the dark.....I'm always looking for easy ways to create effects.....thanks so much for your great do-able ideas

@Fictionfactoryinc 8 дней назад

WOW! That looks amazing. I am interested in the flickering effect. Where do you purchase your electrons from ? Thank you for all you great content.

@VanOaksProps 8 дней назад

There’s links to everything in the description if you want to check them out

@maplegrovecemetery48317 Год назад

What a great easy prop! Thanks for sharing! One question, tho…how does the black acrylic paint hold up outside? Does it need some sort of protective coating? I’m in Michigan and there will be wind/rain and maybe snow in October!

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Acrylic paints are weather resistant, so they should be fine without any additional coating.

@leighdurrant9116 Год назад

Another Grate (pun intended) tutorial

@lawnmut81woo Год назад

Love all your work. I'm just starting this years Halloween project. Can you elaborate on the LED Flicker Module you mentioned? I need to create a fire effect. Thanks in advance!

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Sure! I talk about it more in this video and there’s a link to it in the video description. Improving LED Candle Halloween Props ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uC2WZ_T8ZyQ.html

@lawnmut81woo Год назад

@@VanOaksProps you are the man! I have 30 or so candles lining my roof along with Jack o lanterns so I remember that video well. I’ll go back and check it out. Thank you for responding.

@kurtkyre Год назад

Love this idea... I think I remember another video you did with spray foam over a PVC pipe to make a different sort of charred effect? These two combined will look fantastic 😍 edit: Dangit, all I have are blue and green pool noodles 😂

@user-yf9ro6yr3n 7 месяцев назад

Poseidon’s fire!

@kurtkyre 7 месяцев назад

@@user-yf9ro6yr3n Hmmm... That could be interesting!

@kurtkyre 6 месяцев назад

I got orange pool noodles!!

@katsumotoamaya6540 Год назад

🖤🖤🖤

@judichristopher4604 Год назад

Can these "LIGHTS" go inside the candles too (The PVC Candles)

@VanOaksProps Год назад

Absolutely

@soledude 7 месяцев назад

👌👌👌

@DARWINZOO 11 месяцев назад

❤❤❤

@carltd72 7 месяцев назад

I made these for a project last Halloween and they looked amazing! I do have 1 question though, if possible. I ised the acrylic paint, however found that we had some light rain (which became heavy soon after) on Halloween Night, and when I went to move these, I found the paint was coming off. Do you know of an alternative to acrylic that would be waterproof, or of a way i could waterproof what I had done? Thanks in advance

@VanOaksProps 7 месяцев назад

Not sure what happened in your case, since acrylic paints are water resistant when dry. You can always apply something like Mod Podge or PVA glue (white school glue) as an additional protective later, but it shouldn't need it.

@carltd72 7 месяцев назад

@@VanOaksProps Thanks for getting back! That's what I thought, and then assumed I'd done something wrong. Guess it may have been a bad batch

@DARWINZOO 11 месяцев назад

LIKES HELP!

@bitchenboutique6953 Год назад

Excellent!!! I had decided to “go easy on myself” this year by just having my skellie friends enjoy a simple picnic in my front yard cemetery on Halloween, but now I’m thinking a couple of them will be having a weenie roast off in a dark corner!