My aim was to create flexible, paintable faux vines for Halloween that were easy to make without the mess and time-consuming methods often found online. I wanted the vines to have a natural, organic look with varied thicknesses and branching sections, enhancing their creepy, realistic appearance. To achieve this, I chose insulation spray foam, which, once dried, provided the flexibility and texture I desired. I laid out a plastic drop cloth and spontaneously crafted the vines, starting from a thick base and extending into smaller branches. After drying, I spray-painted them gloss black for a sci-fi aesthetic, though they could easily be customized with earthy tones or even a gory color palette for different effects. Finally, I used black panel nails to hang the vines, wrapping them around the nails to achieve the desired look.

My goal was to create a Halloween-themed faux neon sign inspired by the aesthetics of a popular Sci-Fi TV series, with the versatility to be part of a larger garage-sized display or function independently. The project involved designing the sign in Adobe Illustrator, cutting the shape from foam insulation board, and painting it for a sleek, black background. I meticulously planned the placement of El wire, routing it through holes in the board to achieve a realistic neon effect. After cutting and painting, I carefully attached the wire, ensuring each section was secure and touched up the final piece for a polished look.

I wanted to find a way to use affordable materials to save thousands of dollars compared to similar canopy beds and challenge myself to design one that struck a balance between masculine and refined, without professional knowledge or expensive equipment. I wanted to think outside of typical furniture construction and improvise with unconventional hardware intended for a different use while creating a functional rationale for the structure, add innovative features, and find a connection between with my personal appreciation for rock and metal music.