Carved Tibetan Skulls

Check out this amazing carved Tibetan skull, found on my new favourite website: Skull Appreciation Society. 

Does anyone out there know the history behind Tibetan skull carving? If so, please leave a comment on this post, or drop us a line at screamingskullsweirdclub.blogspot.ca.

Williams Sonoma Hallowe'en Items at Yorkdale, Toronto

Just wanted to share these awesome Hallowe'en finds I came across while shopping at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto the other day. 

Williams Sonoma has their Hallowe'en collection out right now, and it's pretty nice. I especially love their "Hallowe'en Potions" plate set that includes 'Hemlock Root', 'Wool of Bat', 'Witches' Brew', and 'Toe of Frog'. This design can also be found on a coaster set.  Click here to check out more Williams Sonoma Hallowe'en items. 

The last photo in this post is a pair of skull & cross-bone shoes available for purchase at Town Shoes. They're really cute, but I did find them a tad expensive at $140. :-S

Amazing Liquor Bottles - October 2012 Edition

'Crystal Head Vodka' bottles.

It's been awhile since I posted photos of the interesting liquor bottles and packaging I've come across during my travels... Many readers have asked if this series would be continued and as such, 'Amazing Liquor Bottles' is now back by popular demand!!! 

I'm also asking *you* to submit your photos...  Any cool bottle, packaging, or concept you personally come across (or find on the internet) is fair game. Please send your submissions to: 

screamingskullsweirdclub@gmail.com 

...(or post a link in the comments section) and Screaming Skulls will happily share your finds on the blog! For submission inspiration, check out the links below, and enjoy the photos accompanying this post! 

[Amazing Liquor Bottles, Part I]

[Amazing Liquor Bottles, Part II]

Delicious Canadian beer: Nasty Habit (QC), Boneshaker & Red Racer (ON).

The photos below were taken by misspulga during a trip to Northville, Michigan... in a grocery store. Love how our American neighbours can do that!!! :-)

Other cool links to check out:

[Crystal Head Vodka]
[Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. - Nasty Habit]
[Amsterdam Beer]
[Red Racer Beer]
[BeerAdvocate website]
[TorontoBeerBlog website]

misspulga's New Skull Clutch

Check out this awesome skull clutch recently acquired by misspulga!!! It's in the Alexander McQueen style, but made by Baci Couture. The construction is solid, and it comes with two straps of varying lengths that you can switch or remove depending on your outfit/mood. Perfect for a night out on the town... Hallowe'en, New Year's Eve... or just any day of the week (if you're like me).

I had seen these online in various colours, but didn't know where to purchase one until I stumbled across them at The Shoe Company... while hunting for glow-in-the-dark zombie pumps (which sadly, they did not have).

As a side note, if anyone knows where to purchase zombie pumps in Toronto, please leave me a comment... I would purchase them online, except I want to be able to try them on first to make sure they fit! >:-)

A Quick Trip to The Junction in Toronto

This weekend, my Dad and brother and I went to The Junction - a neighborhood in Toronto located at Keele & Dundas. For those of you who aren't familiar with the area, check out this map of The Junction => Google Maps in order to situate yourselves. Even after living in the city as an adult for the past 10 years, I never realized that such a place existed in Toronto! It's eclectic and cool with a touch of the macabre - every bit the ideal Planet Obscura neighborhood. Below are some photos I took of shops and sights during the trip, featuring the following: Metropolis Living, Post and Beam Reclamation, The Rue Morgue House of Horror, and Smash.

Phrenology Busts @Metropolis Living

Eclectic Industrial Display @Metropolis Living

More Phrenology Busts @Metropolis Living

Close-Up of Display @Post and Beam

Window Display @Post and Beam

Inside Post and Beam

English Pub Window @Post and Beam

Forlorn Bench @Post and Beam

The Rue Morgue House of Horror

Epic Sugar Skull Display inside Smash

"Circulation" Anatomy Chart @Smash

"Nervous System" Anatomy Chart @Smash

Authentic Vintage Crime Scene Photos @Smash

Crime Scene 2

Crime Scene 1

Crime Scene 3

More Vintage Crime Scene Photos @Smash

Epic Skull Pendants by John Willers

Beautiful skull pendants in 10K gold and sterling silver, created by John Willers of the Sturgis Jewelry Company.  Adorned with perfect laboratory grown rubies and emeralds. Check out these pendants and other skull-related items created by this company at the link below (yes, these pendants are available as rings)!

[Link to the Sturgis Jewelry Company website - Skulls Catalog]

Abstract Video by Inamoto Shinji

"motion feel" by Inamoto Shinji and Okada Hironari

There are days when I feel exactly what this video depicts. Abstract chaos. And yet somehow, despite the randomness, it all makes perfect sense...

[Link to video on vimeo]

Baby skulls!

Sometimes things can get a little too cutesy, but I just couldn't resist posting another skull related entry.  What do you think of these cute baby skulls?

 Baby Human Skulls (reproductions)

 Angelique's Painted Baby Skulls

Buy the reproductions or just check out either skulls at one of the following links.

[Link to Delicious Boutique] 

[Link to Angelique's skulls on Flickr]

Death in your living room?

I've featured one of Tom Spina's statues before (and that werewolf is still my favourite) and was back at the site browsing today when I saw this little beauty, which I think you will agree is appropriate for the SSWC blog.

Death on a Horse

This statue is life-sized and stands an imposing 8 feet tall.  Purchase it, or your own custom version, for a mere US$4999 through the link below.

[Link to Tom Spina Designs]

Skull / Witch Family

This is such a strange, old photo. I just HAD to share it.

Cyborg Rat for el Presidente

Sculpture métallique by jOh'.

I thought of our esteemed member el Presidente when
I saw this awsome rat skull art by sculptor jOh' so thought
I'd post it for her and everyone else's viewing pleasure.
Kinda reminds me of a Tim Burton character.
I wonder what 'eP' would name him?


[Link to amazing art by jOh']

Skull Bento Lunches

Lunches I wish I had when I was a kid.... Follow the link to see more of these awesomely artistic edible creations!

[Link to Skull Bento Lunches]

[via Cakehead Loves Evil]

Screaming (Saber Tooth) Skulls

Many Moons ago I thought about what an epic addition a Saber Tooth Cat Skull would be to my Victorian / Steam Punk themed curio collection. Alas, I could never afford a real fossil (2.5 Mil to 10,000 Yrs) skull until I stumbled upon a company who made life sized, quality molds of various Pleistocene age fossils. They are used for study in major colleges, universities and to be displayed in museums or private collections. These anchient mammal bones are extracted from the La Brea Tar Pits in California. When it arrived in the mail the only dissappointment was that the impressive skull was all one colour white. I proceeded to hand paint it to depict contrast between the softer bone and the enamel teeth as an original fossil would appear.

Narwhal Tusk next?

Epic: Black Diamond Skull Ring

And yet another epic ring to add to your dark jewelry box. This black diamond skull ring was created by Mastermind and CORE Jewels, a Japanese jewelry company. They make a lot of other cool jewel-embellished items! I'm really loving the angular shape of this ring. Totally unique!

[Link to Core Jewels]

Priceless!

This skull is priceless. I'm not sure if I'd like my skull bejeweled in that manner, especially if I were still alive during the process.

The Damien Hirst diamond encrusted skull.

Check out the full article after the jump

[Link to Anthropology.net]

Mmmmm.... brains!

Desserts for zombies. Hmmm, I might even eat this.

Since when do brains resemble cake?

Click on the following links to see more skull cakes. Growlingbelly gives quick access to other skull cake photos, but the images were originally compiled by Skulls and Bacon.

[Link to Growlingbelly.com]

[Link to the Skulls and Bacon blog]

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