SSWC: A blog created for lovers of skulls, curios, and obscura... For those who are drawn to all things eclectic, macabre, grotesque, bizarre, and beautiful. If you march to the beat of a different drum, you are most definitely welcome here.
Yes, those *are* wine bottles. :-) Check out the awesome display I helped make at work today with two other colleagues. We've got it all: witches, vampires, mummies, and Frankenstein himself! Not to mention the bats and creepy graveyard scene (Copper Moon trees included at no extra charge).
Only 12 more days until the High Holy Holiday is upon us! What are *you* going to dress up as???
This skull was reportedly found nailed shut in a wooden box in an attic in the 1950s. Read more about this, and other weird skulls at aquiziam.com [Link to aquiziam]
Need to stock up on a few bones? The Bone Room caters for all of your skeleton buying needs. The cute guy above sells for only $2,000. [Link to The Bone Room]
Time for another werewolf-related link. Have you heard of the Beast of Bray Road? It is a creature that has been spotted in the U.S. that by all accounts resembles a werewolf. Check out more information at the following links.
Have you been looking for that elusive cabinetry? Look no further...
The coffin breakfast bar
Part of the coffin kitchen collection at Coffin It Up. Check out photos of more of this wacky kitchen, and other coffin-related goodies on their website. Dead meat platter anyone? [Link to Coffin It Up]
Check out DragonWeave Jewelry after the jump to see more in their line of bracelets, chokers & chains, earrings & earcuffs, slave bracelets & handflowers, charms & pendants, rings, and of course finger armour! Shop now and get $5 off. [Link to DragonWeave Jewelry]
Okay, so technically this is a wedding cake. However, it's only got two tiers and it's super unique (just a bit dark...but not too dark). I'd have this as my birthday cake any year! Thank you, Cakeadelic, for dreaming up such an awesome cake. Mmmm...sugar butterflies!
Vitralucis pastafarensis ramen, by Dylan Kehde Roelofs.
Fellow Pastafarians: Our Noodly Master (may bouillon be upon Him) has graced us with His holy presence by transforming Himself into a glass sculpture! He has spoken through the prophet Dylan Kehde Roelofs, and utilized this master craftsman's talents to descend upon us in etherial form. Bless this holy day... Ramen.
Well, he's Canadian... that's for starters. Born and raised in Quebec, Rick started his tattoo journey at the age of 16. Now 26, he's spent $17,000 (and counting) on his body art, which now covers more than 80% of his body. His friends nick-named him "Zombie Boy" for obvious reasons.
In January 2011, Lady Gaga's personal stylist - and the creative director of famed Paris fashion house Thierry Mugler - Nicole Formichetti, came across a photo of Rick on the interwebz and the rest is history. She flew him out to Paris to model in the Mugler men's fashion show, and offered him a cameo spot in Lady Gaga's music video for "Born This Way".
Since then, Rick was awarded the Guinness Book of World Records for "the most insects tattooed on the human body (178)" and "the most bones inked on a human body (138)".
He is currently enjoying a bit of a cult following, but according to his website he has "very little desire for material wealth". Instead, he "believes in maintaining his strong relationships and hopes that one day he will be able to give back to his friends back home all that they have given him." Sounds like a decent bloke. :-) Check out Rick's website after the jump.
Greeting my fellow Wierdlings! It's been dreadfully quiet lately! Are you all dead? Why didn't you invite me?
Anyhow I watched a most interesting documentary about Maila Nurmi. One of the fascinating mentions was that in 1953 she based her 'Vampira' movie career and Horror Hostess character on the New Yorker cartoons of Charles Addams namely Morticia Addams. I have included the Wikipedia link but there is so much more and would encourage anyone interested in Horror History to Google a few of her images and videos. R.I.P. Malia.
I came across these beautiful spine candleholders while browsing Anatomology's shop on Etsy, which also has other anatomical pieces (jewelry, etc.). These resin candle holders are the perfect accessory for the dinner tables of chiropractors, human biologists, doctors of medicine, neurologists, and people who just love spines! Pictured above is the white version, but they can also come in an antique finish! Super cool!
Well, after living here for almost two years I have finally gotten around to building a unit upon which I can display my poison/narcotic bottle collection! Most of the bottles date back to the Victorian era and all are over 100 years old. One could purchase any of these notorious concoctions over the counter at any Apothecary store! Regards ... Ricvictorian. P.S. There is an open invitation to all Screaming Skulls members to visit my humble abode inspired by the ADDAMS FAMILY anytime!
Above is a video from BBC Earth that you may remember called The Secret Life of Plants. It features the Venus Fly Trap and also the Trumpet Pitcher Plant capturing and devouring their respective prey (unfortunately no time lapse insect digestion), while Sir David Attenborough narrates. You can visit the BBC Earth websites below for more stunning natural history videos!
My favourite Venus Fly Trap video is actually done by BBC One, and I've provided the link below as well for even more detailed, insectivorous glory!
Behold The Vampire's pumpkin carving endeavour from Hallowe'en 2010. Don't you just love the adorable little fangs?
The Vampire is currently accepting ideas for Hallowe'en Jack-o-Lantern 2011. Post your suggestions in the comments...your idea could inspire the next Vampire original pumpkin carving!
It's odd, but there is no rationale when it comes to things we really, really like or are passionate about. I have always been in love with rodents. I like things with fur on them. I am extremely fond of scissors. I can't pass up a good children's book. And I've always wanted a set of fangs.
It so happens that a very good friend of mine works in the lab for a denturist. My friend told me that she had a pair of fangs custom made for her a long time ago and that a few people (including a 'lady of the night') had since showed interest in getting 'vampire teeth'. Which also lead to an interesting discussion on 'entertainment names' where you use the name of your first pet as your first name and the first street you lived on as your last name (...hello BootsieCherrywood!) and 'voila'; there you have it. But I digress.
I went in to talk about a possible set of fangs and the next thing I knew I was gamely sitting in the denturist's chair getting impressions made, complete with a mouthful of goop. It was as simple as that. Two days later, I went in for my final fitting and I now have a set of fangs that I carry around in my purse in a pill bottle, ready to pop in my mouth on the slightest whim. They are coloured to match my teeth and are quite comfortable to wear.
I do have a slight lisp when I am wearing them. I am trying to teach myself to enunciate properly. I practice in the car. They are quite sharp and my husband keeps cautioning me that I might end up putting a fang through my lip or cheek.
I know we are in the 'Hallowe'en month', but... just like my skull ring and my rat skull necklace and my skeleton pendant, etal... I don't look at the calendar in order to wear and therefore get enjoyment from the stuff that I like. And I don't really think of them as vampire teeth, either. To me they are fangs. For any occassion.
Fashion Tuesday ain't over until 11:59 PM! So I'm gonna milk it for all it's worth... Black Milk, that is! If you can't tell already, they're my favorite company for leggings & more. Check it out:
From ranaway on Etsy comes this interesting, but not so practical, handbag. Also comes in Gothic Spider, Raven Bat, Gothic Skull, and Raven styles - to see these, after the jump click on the "this shop" link, then search for "hand bag" [Link to ranaway's vampire hand bag]
Want to immortalise your pet cow? Get inspiration from elpasorugs.com. Check out the variety of painted cow skulls through the link below. [Link to elpasorugs]
