#PracticalProps

[muthur9000]

I got the chance to hold one of the Engineer helmets @odd_studio This was from the statues in the dreadnought which crashed on planet 4 in Alien: Covenant. Created by Odd Creatures ( Odd Studio + @creaturesincltd ) Make sure you don't go outside without your mask on, strict quarantine protocols! Stay safe, Frosty and Alert 💚🤖 posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/398GuJm

[emilyedithdesign-blog]

The Living/Kitchen Transition Shot Always an optimist at the outset, I remember loving all the light the house got and the fact that it had some hardwood floors. It’s funny how the lens changes the day after you’ve signed all the papers. 

The before picture doesn’t do it justice.  Unfortunately I didn’t take many pictures from this angle.  You can see the small opening to the dining “area” (to call it a room would be a MASSIVE overstatement), the gross tile and sconce.  I guess tiling directly over original hardwood was a thing at some point. We had extensive termite damage from water damage that had occurred because of faulty installation of the roof 7 years prior. New roof? You betcha. TWO actually. We were actually able to repair most of the hardwood and I went with a darker stain to mask any irregularities. Cost of two flat rolled roofs you ask?? $15,000. --newbie stylist diary moment: Something I remember clearly, is working on a shoot with Emily Henderson the day they wanted me to choose a stain. If you have done a reno before, you’ll know this, but contractors don’t need anything from you until THEY F*%&ING DO. All of a sudden, your contractor will call you and be like - “I need an answer and decision on this thing you thought you had two more weeks to think about right at this very moment and it cannot wait”. I was so stressed because it was maybe the second shoot I had ever worked on with Emily? Here I am, probably already pretty stressed about trying to impress everyone and not let them see I am a completely and utterly in over my head (more on this later) and my contractor is sending me blurry text message pictures of options that all looked the same but OF COURSE I KNEW THEY WERE NOT. But alas, if I had to have ugly floors for the rest of my life to keep this job I had been very, very lucky to land, I guess that was the price I had to pay. Ultimately, my contractor was texting so much I felt I had to mention the situation over lunch so everyone didn’t just think I was instagramming on set (big no-no) and THANK GOD Emily is like, “uh, you need to go right now and look at that”. PRAISE BE. Anyway, continuing my thoughts on the actual reno...The entire front unit had cloth wiring, so an electrical update was necessary. The sconces obviously had to be replaced and there are five of them in the living room. It is AMAZING how much lighting fixtures add up even when you go the simple route. I got these from Practical Props in NoHo, I’m sure I have the receipt somewhere but I don’t think I spent more than $50/each? I can’t recommend that place enough, most of our simple lighting came from them, although they have great statement pieces as well.  Speaking of lights, I am IN LOVE with both of the ceiling lights pictured here. The black one in the living room is from The Maison Craft (https://www.etsy.com/shop/themaisoncraft) and made by hand in Thailand. the one in the dining is made by hand in Mexico and I got it for a deal at the Rose Bowl Flea. When I bought it, it was because I liked the shape and texture. I also just *knew* it would make pretty shapes on the wall and ceiling when lit up. True to form, the fact that it was just a cord, abruptly cut, didn’t bother me at all. Optimist at the outset, remember? “Everything will be fine” is my mantra. It sat on the floor in the dining room for probably 4 months before Andrew and I took the time to figure out. We are V proud of ourselves for that one. I even used the ceiling plate to the old light to attach it to the ceiling - also something overlooked while making googly heart eyes at it at the flea market months prior. That said, we still don’t trust it enough to leave it lit if we aren’t home, haha.

I was hoping to remove the entire wall between dining and living, there is a HUGE window in the dining room that you can’t see here and I wanted more of that light coming into the living room. It ended up that they couldn’t do it without doing major (read expensive) construction, but we were able to open it up a little, another 18 inches or so, which does help.  The “after” picture is in no way a completely finished, styled area (is it ever, really?) but it’s a HUGE improvement and I have to remind myself of that daily. I am still searching for art for the dining room. I really want to do a corner banquette so that the table will be a little more out of the way (have to walk past it to get to our kitchen). but otherwise happy for a lot of our old furniture fitting in nicely.  Chair: craigslist, reupholstered by me. I documented it so a how-to post is in the future. 

Pillow: Target 

Coffee table: craigslist. in. love.

Dresser/entry table: Rose bowl

Rug: West Elm #basic but I still love it

Wooden hand: Etsy. No, I will NEVER part with it.

Floral rug thing: It’s a rug, from the flea market, laid over an Ikea alseda stool (best ikea product ever?) The cats love it and seconds as extra seating

Table: 100 year old craftsman table from craigslist. It’s a jewel. It’s on rollers and also came with 3 leaves (not that I will ever be able to use them in this house). It desperately needs a sanding and stain job.  I’ll document when it happens.

Tolix chairs: ripoff from Industry West.  I have 2 more outside.  These will join when I do the banquette and find 2 more comfortable grown up chairs. 

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Praetomoph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd ) Smile for the camera 📷 FYI Praetomoph nomenclature appears in the Alien RPG which is out now. . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/38MayLV

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Praetomoph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) Before the dome was added. FYI Praetomoph nomenclature appears in the Alien RPG which is out now. . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/34sOORV

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Praetomoph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) Before the dome was added. FYI Praetomoph nomenclature appears in the Alien RPG which is out now. . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/38GjBOg

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Praetomoph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) Oram's or Lopé's chest prosthetic 🤔 . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/2Mce4pc

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Adolescent Neomorph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) Blood test . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2L7qhvu

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Neomorph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) The pallor of the Neomorphs skin was inspired by a dirty coffee cup, or so I have heard 🤔 @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2MOeg0s

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Xenomorph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) The Xenomorph, Ledward bust and Ovomorph. So much awesome in one picture. . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2XhXAT7

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, David's Lab for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) Billy Crudup/Oram takes a seat in David's Lab as they set up for the discussion about the Pathogen. So much work goes on behind the scenes for films. @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2F45Yet

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Adolescent Neomorph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) Look at his little teeth, great for ripping flesh 🤖 . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2Xq4zcO

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, David's Lab for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) The Super Facehugger is the name I believe @dominic_hailstone_ gave to this particular Proto-Facehugger. @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2ML5C2M

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Adolescent Neomorph for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) This little guy is so cute :3 . . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2WXvAoj

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Facehugger for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) The Facehugger part way through sculpting. . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/31EMO8Y

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Egg Slice for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) The Egg Slice at [REDACTED] production studio in the UK. Image C/O @gregdraven . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2XVc9Jm

[muthur9000]

From the Muthur9000 archives, Egg Slice for Alien: Covenant by Odd Creatures (@odd_studio + @creaturesincltd) The eggs were sculpted digitally then 3D printed and hand painted, these ended up in an [REDACTED] production studio in the UK. . @alienanthology posted on Instagram - http://bit.ly/2WLzyeP