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Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Tombstone

Eduardo Talbert of Monster Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w998su4HBs

Eduardo Talbert of Monster Tutorials made this in-depth video on how to create your own Zero tombstone from The Nightmare Before Christmas using insulation foam.

nightmare before christmas zero tombstone

He started by gathering reference images and making measurements based off initial sketches.

nightmare before christmas zero tombstone

He then cut the shapes out using the Industrial 6-Inch Hot Knife and glued the pieces together with silicone, using toothpicks to hold everything in place.

nightmare before christmas zero tombstone
in progress zero tombstone

He cut out the details on the door using the 4-Inch Hot Knife.

in progress zero tombstone

Next, he cut strips of foam for the roof paneling and used the Industrial Sled Guide to cut the strips in half, then used the 4-Inch Hot Knife to carve out the details of the panels.

zero tombstone roof paneling
zero tombstone roof tiles

He texturized it using water and a heat gun, then applied paint using an airbrush.

zero tombstone painting

The end result came out incredible, looking like it came right out of the movie:

zero 14

Check out the video here:


Suggested tools/materials for this project:

Industrial Hot Knife Kit • 4-Inch Hot Knife