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The Heart, She Holler – Magical Walnut

Posted: November 9, 2011-Likes: 0-Comments: 1-Categories: Propmaking, The Heart She Holler

I made this magically-opening walnut for the Adult Swim mini-series “The Heart, She Holler.” It works in a way that is similar to the old springy toy animals made out of beads that droop when you press on their plastic base.

For my version, I made a new base out of plastic tube, springs, and washers. Next I carefully cut a walnut into quarters and made tiny wire hinges so that it would flop open when the spring was discreetly pressed. It is almost impossible to get the meat out of a walnut without breaking it, so I needed to epoxy mine back together!

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Comments (1)
  • Ed - June 3, 2013 -

    Looked kinda freaky and gross
    on the show.

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