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!
