Ep.27 Meet The Man Behind The Coveralls. Gristle Box PART 2 Creating Realistic Wounds on Coveralls

Meet Us In The Man Cave

Summary

In this conversation, Howie Feltersnatch and Brad Sterling discuss the process of creating weathered and stained coveralls for Michael Myers cosplay. Brad explains his passion for independent artists and the attention to detail he puts into his work. They also touch on the importance of finding the right size and fit for coveralls, as well as the different color options available. Brad emphasizes the importance of customer satisfaction and the unique offerings he provides compared to other coverall makers in the community. In this part of the conversation, Brad and Howie discuss the accuracy and variations of coveralls in horror movies, particularly in the Halloween and Friday the 13th franchises. They touch on the challenges of replicating screen-accurate costumes, the importance of attention to detail, and the different preferences of fans. They also talk about the differences between coveralls and jumpsuits, and the misconceptions surrounding these terms. Brad shares his experiences in creating coveralls and masks, and the process of weathering and staining them to achieve a realistic look. They briefly mention their interest in creating their own masks and props in the future. In this part of the conversation, Brad and Howie discuss the importance of presentation in selling products. Brad explains how he uses creative photography techniques to make his coveralls stand out and look appealing to customers. He emphasizes the importance of proper lighting and angles to showcase the features of the coveralls. They also discuss the process of creating realistic wounds on the coveralls and the materials used to achieve the desired effects. They touch on the possibility of collaborations with other artists and the challenges of catering to different preferences in the horror community. In this final part of the conversation, Brad Sterling discusses the origin of the name 'Gristlebox' and his love for classic rock music and muscle cars. He also emphasizes the importance of customer service and finding the right fit when ordering coveralls. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the current state of the country and the need for competition in the market.

Keywords

coveralls, Michael Myers, cosplay, weathering, staining, independent artists, size, fit, color options, customer satisfaction, coveralls, accuracy, variations, horror movies, Halloween, Friday the 13th, screen-accurate, costumes, attention to detail, preferences, fans, jumpsuits, misconceptions, weathering, staining, realistic look, masks, props, presentation, photography, coveralls, lighting, angles, wounds, collaboration, horror community, Gristlebox, classic rock, muscle cars, customer service, fit, competition

Takeaways

Brad Sterling is passionate about creating weathered and stained coveralls for Michael Myers cosplay.
He emphasizes the importance of attention to detail and the quality of materials used in his work.
Finding the right size and fit for coveralls is crucial for a realistic and comfortable cosplay experience.
Brad offers unique options and services compared to other coverall makers in the community.
Customer satisfaction is a top priority for Brad, and he is dedicated to providing a high-quality product. Replicating screen-accurate costumes can be challenging due to variations in the original props and the limitations of production
Attention to detail is important in creating realistic coveralls and masks
There are different preferences among fans regarding the accuracy and weathering of costumes
Coveralls and jumpsuits are not the same, and it's important to use the correct terminology
Creating masks and props requires experimentation and attention to detail The presentation of a product is crucial in attracting customers and making sales.
Creative photography techniques, such as proper lighting and angles, can make a product stand out and look appealing.
Creating realistic wounds on coveralls involves using specific materials and techniques.
Collaborations with other artists can be beneficial for promoting products and reaching a wider audience.
Catering to different preferences in the horror community can be challenging but important for success. The name 'Gristlebox' was inspired by a conversation Brad had with a coworker and has nothing to do with coveralls.
Brad is a fan of classic rock music, particularly from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
He used to be into muscle cars and had a 69 Firebird, but now drives a regular car.
Customer service is important to Brad, and he believes that competition can be beneficial for customers.
Finding the right fit is crucial when ordering coveralls, and Brad recommends trying on cheap coveralls to determine the best size.
Brad encourages customers to plan ahead and order coveralls early, especially during the busy Halloween season.
He emphasizes the importance of comfort and natural-looking distressing in his coveralls.
Brad expresses his concerns about the current state of the country.
The conversation ends with a reminder to follow, like, and subscribe to the podcast.

Sound Bites

"Some of these indie masks are probably better than any of the ones that were ever used in the movie."
"I use distilled water because you want things to have a shelf life."
"If you're not an economy, if you don't want to spend a lot of money, you want to get a red cap charcoal gray, it's fine."
"I always hate the term goat. I always, uh, or, you know, it really seriously really bothers me."
"Not to plug, meet us in the man cave, but I got to say, I forgot to say it in our last part, but Chris, I really like the green on your shirt."
"I didn't even think about the smells, the odors and all that. That is, wow."
"It just, when you scroll through, there's something about the images there. And, and there's just, they look, when you look at it, it sells."
"So if I'm trying to buy something and it looks like garbage, I don't think they're gonna be too enthused about it, right?"
"I have a lot of brushes in Photoshop and I just dab my brush around it in instant fog."
"I'm going to make a name out of that. And I'm going to make it a little side business."
"I want more for my money. So that's awesome. You've explained it from the very get go."
"Where can people find Gristlebox?"