Off The Grid Makes 73 - How to Make Milk Bottle Skulls

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2022
  • My take on the re-purposing of plastic milk bottles to make decorative (and spooky) skulls.
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  • @HandbrakeBiscuit
    @HandbrakeBiscuit Před rokem +111

    Wow - you really can build bone mass quickly with milk!

  • @jayderunelore2617
    @jayderunelore2617 Před rokem +14

    cheers mate, that was awesome, and also "I made these skulls to decorate my pirate themed bar" didn't see that coming, very cool idea

  • @BLenz-114
    @BLenz-114 Před rokem +53

    I had no idea you could do this kind of thing with milk bottle plastic. That's fantastic!

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem +5

      Yep - it's the perfect material for this sort of thing

    • @WardNightstone
      @WardNightstone Před rokem

      if you are willing to take the time to prep it you can make it into 3d printer filament

    • @olivervision
      @olivervision Před rokem +3

      Incredibly awesome!.. Thank you for sharing.. but then to hear it's for a 'pirate themed bar'.. Blow me down and pick me up, sh!t just got real. Thank you again, this is the stuff [my] dreams are made of. Absolute magic! Off to search for any pirate bar videos you may have made.

    • @artkitectbeats1622
      @artkitectbeats1622 Před rokem

      Well to be fair you need milk bottle plastic, a skull replica, a heat gun, a vice, gorilla glue, a sponge, paint and a whole lot of patience. 🙂

  • @Denver_Risley
    @Denver_Risley Před rokem +17

    The tears and rips actually add a bit of realism. Super neeto!

  • @esschuele6336
    @esschuele6336 Před rokem +28

    Now this is the best Milk jug skull tutorial ever. Thank you

    • @juneritchie2498
      @juneritchie2498 Před rokem +2

      I agree 100% 💀

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem +6

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @esschuele6336
      @esschuele6336 Před rokem +1

      @@OfftheGridMakes extremely helpful

    • @THandP_org
      @THandP_org Před rokem +2

      @@OfftheGridMakes I'll add: you can generate a reasonable facsimile of a moving jaw if you use the elastic stretchy silicone cording (it comes in clear, as well as glow in the dark and other colors) and "sew" the bottom mandible to the skull following any Anatomy and Physiology showing how ligaments join in the human body.
      Nothing like a little wind making the skulls "speak"
      Without a larynx, poor things can't make any noise, lol!

  • @igobacktoblack2382
    @igobacktoblack2382 Před rokem +8

    I love the upcycling of milk jugs. It opens up a world of possibilities... ✨️

  • @cannz9134
    @cannz9134 Před rokem +6

    I like the reasons given at the end. Could have just told the audience that "so far I've filled an entire room with skulls, and I've no reason to stop now" 💀

  • @mrq6270
    @mrq6270 Před rokem +9

    Very clever! And good tutorial. I’m really grateful that you didn’t waste our time by including absolutely every second of your work! A mistake which ruins a lot of CZcams tutorials. You provided exactly what was needed!

  • @kareno8634
    @kareno8634 Před rokem

    When you mentioned *"Bar",* I realized this is *Quite THE MUST!* Thanks! *Cheers!*

  • @mysteriousghoul5918
    @mysteriousghoul5918 Před rokem +8

    they look really good! What a great idea.

  • @brianzielinski2495
    @brianzielinski2495 Před rokem +3

    I'm going to try this to make molds for concrete fire pit skulls.
    Bravo 👍

  • @82Heniu82
    @82Heniu82 Před rokem +5

    Brilliant idea. I knew it PET plastic are handy but never thought of using this way. Nice one!

  • @pamthompson3170
    @pamthompson3170 Před 8 měsíci

    Those are really neat. Love the clock tower.

  • @michaelfowler436
    @michaelfowler436 Před rokem

    Very Kool! Great idea and the skulls came out nice 👍

  • @terryh5677
    @terryh5677 Před rokem +4

    Wow !!! Great job brother. It really is cool to see all the things you did with the skulls too. Thanks for sharing. Of course I am going to do this in the next day or two.

  • @yourdriver4093
    @yourdriver4093 Před rokem +1

    Very cool brother!! Thanks for sharing

  • @catherinewilliams3850

    Very impressed they look fabulous!

  • @irish1209
    @irish1209 Před rokem

    Those look awesome! Great project!

  • @joytoyouandme4593
    @joytoyouandme4593 Před rokem +1

    What an amazing project. Never imagined you could make items like this from a milk jug. Thanks for sharing

  • @marleybu302
    @marleybu302 Před rokem

    This is fantastic! What a brilliant idea, love them 😀

  • @marcosargen3729
    @marcosargen3729 Před rokem

    Great work!!!! This technique is fantastic!!!!!

  • @TheFuzzypuddle
    @TheFuzzypuddle Před rokem +4

    this is my first introduction to milk jug plastic as a medium for molding. It looks simple enough to mold into just about any shape that isn't too small and intricately detailed. The patching technique expands the possibilities greatly. You could patch together the plastic from several jugs to create larger projects. With enough patience and human bones, a person could create an entire plastic skeleton.

  • @shawntafielding3862
    @shawntafielding3862 Před rokem

    That heat melting that plastic was satisfying 🙂👍

  • @lennytheleopard
    @lennytheleopard Před rokem

    The skulls look great, and you made an excellent video. Goodonya.

  • @shitmonkey
    @shitmonkey Před rokem +1

    WOW!! that is absolutely BRILLIANT,,,

  • @TheSkyHive
    @TheSkyHive Před rokem

    Awesome diy tutorial my friend! Cheers from the USA!

  • @vtbn53
    @vtbn53 Před rokem +1

    They turned out great!

  • @hope4ourfallen
    @hope4ourfallen Před rokem

    That was a really brilliant idea.. THANK YOU for sharing that with us all🙂🙂🙂

  • @robhead22
    @robhead22 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely great! Thank you!
    And, i went through your extensive list of projects that you feature on your channel! Im a member now! Enjoy your day!!

  • @willycastellanos4195
    @willycastellanos4195 Před rokem

    This is brilliant!! I love it!!

  • @vintagelady1
    @vintagelady1 Před 8 měsíci

    Super cool! I think leaving some holes & imperfections such as missing teeth, especially if you're doing a graveyard thing or putting lights behind them. Love your pirate bar, Arrrgh!

  • @sherrythebirthdayclown3634

    Oh my goodness I just loved your video

  • @unknown.existence
    @unknown.existence Před rokem

    Sir... this is an amzazing video.
    Every detail in you informatioms stepby step and reasons for your doings ..... just wow amazing.

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem +1

      Thank you. I do spend a fair bit of time editing my videos!

  • @rosascreativeworks5403
    @rosascreativeworks5403 Před rokem +4

    Sweet! I love it! I've got a small porcelain skull that I could use. Love it! Great for the season too! 💪

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem +2

      Hope porcelain doesn't crack with the heat. Be careful

    • @rosascreativeworks5403
      @rosascreativeworks5403 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes yes, good point. I do worry about that a bit. It is a nice skull.

  • @christopherckarkson5605

    Hello, nice project. Thanks for taking the time to film and show it.

  • @JungleJayAdventures
    @JungleJayAdventures Před rokem

    that is fantastic! Good show.

  • @boomstick4054
    @boomstick4054 Před rokem

    Many thanks on the other side to whoever donated the mold skull.

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      Some plastics factory I'm guessing

    • @boomstick4054
      @boomstick4054 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes ..in China. Great skill & great video! Not easy to accomplish this.

  • @writerinprogress
    @writerinprogress Před rokem +1

    I have no idea why I ended up watching this, but I'm very glad I did!

  • @oxyfee6486
    @oxyfee6486 Před rokem

    Incredible job my friend.👍

  • @louhortonsculpture
    @louhortonsculpture Před rokem

    This is awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @bluepumkin08
    @bluepumkin08 Před rokem

    Lov lov lov your tutorial. I was looking for this as we also only get the 3Ltr bottles in NZ. This is for my Halloweeen project. Cheers.

  • @soal3415
    @soal3415 Před rokem +1

    How fantastic! I love this kind of stuff...very unique!
    Will you be stopping at the finished skulls or will you use this concept in many other things?
    I think you should continue on.
    I love the idea of this project and my mind is running with ideas.
    Thank you
    for sharing with us ♡

  • @Pef273
    @Pef273 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience! Great attempt at gluing. My experience has been nothing does a good job at glueing #2 plastic.

  • @lihtan
    @lihtan Před rokem +1

    That's really dope! I've worked with HDPE before, but only using a torch. I'm impressed with the control you have using a heatgun and a damp sponge!

  • @steveb5195
    @steveb5195 Před rokem

    Very cool. Thanks for posting.

  • @survivingbraindonor
    @survivingbraindonor Před rokem

    Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

  • @pepejuan2924
    @pepejuan2924 Před rokem

    Pretty cool thanks for posting 👍

  • @davidlanier2290
    @davidlanier2290 Před rokem +2

    A bit of watered down dark varnish will make the skulls look very realistic.
    Great job.

    • @justinm2697
      @justinm2697 Před rokem +1

      Wood stain is even better. Brush on liberally then wipe.

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      Sounds like that might work - I'll give it a try at some stage

    • @justinm2697
      @justinm2697 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes Check out Stiltbeast Studios here on youtube. He has a lot of Halloweeny things to make, and more importantly techniques. Lots skeletons and skulls which fit into your pirate theme party.

  • @sandraclancy6221
    @sandraclancy6221 Před rokem

    That's amazing, love it.

  • @shufflerp3868
    @shufflerp3868 Před rokem

    Great idea!!

  • @brianmorris364
    @brianmorris364 Před rokem +1

    As so eone that enjoys making Halloween decorations, I thank you. I will pass this along to my buddy that runs haunted houses.

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      How do you run a haunted house?

    • @brianmorris364
      @brianmorris364 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes as in the commercial kind that aren't actually haunted and people line up to go through and get scared around Halloween? It's a pain in the butt. Lol
      But his 'haunted house's is actually haunted as well. You buy it, decorate it, get volunteers and actors trained and costumed, then you charge people money to come through. There's also a lot of codes to obey such as occupancy, fire codes(sprinklers, extinguishers, marked exits with lights, etc.and insurance stuff but it's worth it.

  • @misspriss7786
    @misspriss7786 Před rokem

    This is the coolest thing!

  • @MemoryException
    @MemoryException Před rokem

    They came out fantastically abhorrent. Wonderful job, Happy Halloween!

  • @theovl316
    @theovl316 Před rokem

    This is pretty brilliant!! Thanks!!

  • @davidstokes925
    @davidstokes925 Před rokem

    Awesome video and how-to, Thanks so much!

  • @williamgallaher4566
    @williamgallaher4566 Před rokem

    Awesome thank you for sharing.
    Stay strong and be safe.

  • @tonyrenouf7898
    @tonyrenouf7898 Před rokem +5

    ....a pile of skulls in my front yard just before tourists return after lockdown absence?.....priceless....thank you OTGM...(and thank you youtube algorithm!)....

  • @criddyboy1968
    @criddyboy1968 Před rokem

    i had no desire to do this or have this,NOW i must try and have this in my world thank you

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      Can't beat having a good skull to keep you company

    • @criddyboy1968
      @criddyboy1968 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes lol dont let the cops hear that

  • @juliogonzalez6370
    @juliogonzalez6370 Před rokem

    AWSOME Job‼️ from 🇺🇸🏴‍☠️

  • @raywilliam9001
    @raywilliam9001 Před rokem

    Nice job❣️💯❣️

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 Před rokem +1

    Super cool!

  • @genyoutube3828
    @genyoutube3828 Před rokem

    That was great thank you , they looked very effective. 👍

  • @monkeyzeetube
    @monkeyzeetube Před rokem

    well done mate!!

  • @tajhayes7841
    @tajhayes7841 Před rokem +2

    Freak'n AWESOME!! I LUV INNOVATIVE ppl, GREAT IDEA & GREAT job!! THNX 4 SHARING THIS!!

  • @julieamber3311
    @julieamber3311 Před rokem

    What a great idea thank you

  • @michaelgrabowski467
    @michaelgrabowski467 Před rokem

    Great tutorial and amazing idea. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and as you said you are not professional and a bit of trial by error going on, makes it even better. Bar looking great too, looking like all you need is some Sheila's to put on the barb! Lol. 🤪👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem +1

      Yep - still figuring it out as I go along!

    • @michaelgrabowski467
      @michaelgrabowski467 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes still figuring it out? Look like you conquered it 100% to me! Make me think very talented and like I said, the bar looking fantastic as well! Is it a garden bar or beach bar I wonder? Either way, look like a good place to have a cold one and a few shrimp on the bbq!😎👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @somentertainment
    @somentertainment Před rokem

    great tecnique, thanks for share!

  • @hopalstudiosjuliehattis

    Awesome idea! Thanks 😊👍

  • @rubixmantheshapeshifter1769

    creative stuff , needs more views

  • @FixitFingers
    @FixitFingers Před rokem +2

    Thought you were getting ready for a Halloween party early Chips! ;) That worked really well, great recycling too.

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      I sure am ready for next Halloween!

    • @FixitFingers
      @FixitFingers Před 9 měsíci

      I knew it was only a matter of time before of your great videos popped off! Just noticed this one has hit it out of the park, well done mate.@@OfftheGridMakes

  • @hdrjunkie
    @hdrjunkie Před rokem

    Very cool! Thanks!

  • @gliddy6282
    @gliddy6282 Před rokem

    I am liking this. Plus subbing. This is really well done.

  • @watchcityknives
    @watchcityknives Před rokem

    Wow this is the first I’ve ever heard about this process now that takes some serious talent HAPPY HALLOWEEN 👻 🎃

  • @marctiltman9555
    @marctiltman9555 Před rokem

    Brilliant! 😀...and great use of what would otherwise be rubbish. Painting the teeth, you could paint them entirely black, then quickly, but, gently, wipe off the wet paint, leaving the gaps black. I use this method for antiquing metal castings.

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      Yep - can't beat a black 'wash' to make things look old

    • @marctiltman9555
      @marctiltman9555 Před rokem

      @@OfftheGridMakes In this instance, using undiluted paint would paint the between-the-teeth black, rather than black washing them. Depending on the work, I use both methods. I should have clarified that.

  • @mikegamba580
    @mikegamba580 Před rokem

    So cool I'm going to try this tonight

  • @jpendowski7503
    @jpendowski7503 Před rokem +2

    Nice creativity, thanks for sharing the process, when each one is perfect we don’t get to see the patching or color tests.

  • @iknotlkuikatl815
    @iknotlkuikatl815 Před rokem

    No lo puedo creer! Genial!

  • @thorny3218
    @thorny3218 Před rokem

    Ingenious.

  • @minervagaraynieves7220
    @minervagaraynieves7220 Před rokem +1

    Great tip for recycle love it.

  • @danofiremano
    @danofiremano Před rokem

    Great Stuff, Thanks!

  • @jackiestan08
    @jackiestan08 Před 8 měsíci

    What would be a good material to look for, for the original skull that won't melt or crack? Thank you!

  • @rachealgetscreative
    @rachealgetscreative Před rokem +1

    These are great! Will try. And I subscribed at the words “pirate themed Easter egg hunt”! 💀🐇

  • @cab102361
    @cab102361 Před rokem

    I love Halloween wish I’d known about this years ago. Thanks.

  • @Killercustomstmnt.
    @Killercustomstmnt. Před rokem

    this is freakin awesome

  • @wadehadley6765
    @wadehadley6765 Před rokem

    It looks like the bottles you have do a better job than the ones we have . Maybe the ones here have too much plastic . Great video . Thumbs up . Subscribed .

    • @OfftheGridMakes
      @OfftheGridMakes  Před rokem

      Maybe true. I have found that the amount of heat you apply makes a bit of a difference to the result

  • @OldMotorbikeMan
    @OldMotorbikeMan Před rokem

    Now thats recycling aussie style mate👍,good way to make a bucket load of skulls for halloween deco's too

  • @mariamagdalenadelsagradoco4829

    Maravillosa idea
    Y súper ecológica
    Gracias por compartir y saludos desde México 🇲🇽 👍👍

  • @cab102361
    @cab102361 Před rokem

    Very clever.

  • @davidliddle7998
    @davidliddle7998 Před rokem

    They look brill

  • @lwentz5510
    @lwentz5510 Před rokem

    Of course, now I have to try this.

  • @elizavella
    @elizavella Před 8 měsíci

    Thats a great idea i have lots of milk jugs and now i know what to with them lol

  • @airbrushken5339
    @airbrushken5339 Před rokem

    Loved it ... thought about filling the skull with quick set cement and base them around my water meter and mail box pole... then maybe my neighbors will be a little more careful using my drive to turn around in... just a thought...

  • @juliopadilladelahoz416

    excellent video. the skull you are using as a base what material is it and where did you get it from. I'm from barranquilla -colombia

  • @minacapella8319
    @minacapella8319 Před rokem

    This would be kinda cool to make lights out of, with some of those colored flame bulbs in the light sockets.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před 8 měsíci

    [thank, you for sharing you're great video.] 💯 %

  • @StompingRabbits
    @StompingRabbits Před rokem +1

    You never know when a plastic skull will come in handy.

  • @landmark4928
    @landmark4928 Před rokem

    Hella hella cool

  • @BEDavisBrown
    @BEDavisBrown Před rokem +1

    Have you thought about how you could add different effects by cutting the eye and nose holes out? BTW I think the patching you came up with is brilliant and could give you the chance to simulate a cracked skull where you placed the patch, overall this a great project and one that can be customized many ways.

  • @Toby1kinobee
    @Toby1kinobee Před rokem

    Now I know what I'm doing tomorrow 🔥❤️

  • @gedhuffadine1873
    @gedhuffadine1873 Před rokem

    Good skulls