Clear Skull Sconce

I modified plans from http://www.griplipproductions.homestead.com/skullight5.html to create a wall sconce using a clear skull and 1 left arm from ACC.

Materials

The modifications included using a pre-cut sign plaque to mount the sconce with a layer of monster mud, shading and highlighting.
Attach picture mounting hardware (>5lbs)on the back of the plaque or drill a shallow hole (do not go thru to the front) in the top center to mount the sconce on a nail.
Apply a coating of walnut Minwax gel stain to the entire arm with a rag or paper towel and removed the excess, this gives it a nice aged look.
When dry pre-drill a hole at the bottom of the arm just above the elbow with a 7/64 drill bit.
The arm is then screwed directly to the plaque at the top (thru the existing hole) and the bottom with (1) 3in and (1) 1-1/4in drywall screw respectively in the center of the plaque.
Tighten the small joint screws at the elbow to increase the tension and then add some clear hot glue to fill the joints for additional support.

Position the skull to sit on the wrist and pre-drill two holes in the back of the bottom half of the skull and into the top of the arm with a 5/64 drill bit. Attach the skull to the arm with 2 small #6 screws.
The hand and fingers are positioned to grip the mouth in the open position. There is a small coil of wire at the end of each finger to secure the finger bones to the hand. Carefully unwind the coil with the needle-nose pliers and use the wire as a hook to keep the fingers in place while you hot glue and/or epoxy them to the jaw bone.

For a final touch I used a red 7W bulb and connected it to a Flicker cord (optional).

This provides just enough light so people will not stumble in the darkness but not enough to wash out any of your other effects.

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