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Every diy props video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

2314 videos

Corpsing with caulk.wmv
13:07
DIY PropsIntermediate

Corpsing with caulk.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to achieve convincing corpsing results using latex acrylic caulk as a cost-effective alternative to traditional latex. The video walks through the application technique step by step, showing how caulk can mimic the wrinkled, dried-skin texture associated with professional prop corpsing. Finished results are shown so viewers can judge the quality for themselves.

StiltbeastStudios· 75,652 views
How to make a human skull with milk jugs and a vacuum cleaner
13:49
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / near zero (uses recycled milk jugs)

How to make a human skull with milk jugs and a vacuum cleaner

Monster Tutorials demonstrates a budget-friendly method for crafting realistic human skull props using empty plastic milk jugs shaped with a heat gun and vacuum cleaner. This is a follow-up to the creator's earlier milk jug skull video, refining the technique for better results. The approach turns everyday recycled materials into convincing haunted house or yard haunt skulls at minimal cost. Optional acrylic teeth can be added for extra realism.

Monster Tutorials· 75,630 views
Scarecrow Tutorial - JackOLantern Makeover and Upgrade
12:25
DIY PropsBeginner

Scarecrow Tutorial - JackOLantern Makeover and Upgrade

This tutorial walks through refreshing and upgrading a scarecrow prop by giving its jack-o-lantern head a makeover and swapping in a flame LED bulb for a convincing flickering fire effect. The upgrade is straightforward and accessible, requiring minimal materials. The result is a more dramatic, atmospheric Halloween display piece suitable for home haunts or yard decorations.

Monster Tutorials· 73,772 views
Controlling a Cylinder with a Solenoid using a Hook-Up Starter Kit from FrightProps
14:35
PneumaticsBeginner

Controlling a Cylinder with a Solenoid using a Hook-Up Starter Kit from FrightProps

This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through connecting a pneumatic cylinder to a solenoid valve using their Cylinder Hook-Up Starter Kit. It explains how a solenoid acts as an electronically controlled air valve, and how pairing it with a controller like the PicoBoo enables programmable prop movements. Both single-acting and double-acting cylinder kit options are covered, with a helpful clarification on NPT fitting sizing that often trips up newcomers to pneumatics.

FrightProps· 73,470 views
DIY Tusken Raider Helmet
10:41
Costume TutorialsIntermediate$30–$80

DIY Tusken Raider Helmet

This tutorial from VanOaksProps walks through building a wearable Tusken Raider helmet using duck canvas, faux leather, and hot glue as the primary construction method, with a Thingiverse 3D model as a reference or base. The build incorporates fabric shaping, leather detailing, and a multi-step paint and weathering process to achieve an authentic, battle-worn look. The video is sponsored by Surebonder, whose cordless glue gun and Cosplay Stik adhesive are featured throughout. The finished prop is suited for Star Wars cosplay or Halloween costume use.

VanOaksProps· 73,232 views
Make ANYTHING look like metal!
6:25
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Make ANYTHING look like metal!

VanOaksProps demonstrates a quick two-step faux metal technique that transforms everyday materials — cardboard, plastic, wood, or virtually anything else — into convincing metal-looking props. The process relies on shellac and graphite powder, applied and buffed to create a realistic metallic sheen. At just six minutes, the tutorial is concise and immediately actionable for prop builders at any skill level. Credit is given to Vaughan Baker for originating the technique.

VanOaksProps· 73,129 views
Make a Halloween Ghost prop
23:09
DIY PropsBeginner~$30

Make a Halloween Ghost prop

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a roughly 5-foot Halloween ghost prop suitable for yards or haunts using polyethylene foam underlayment and a heat gun. The build is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly, coming in around $30 in materials. The video focuses on core shaping techniques that can be repeated and varied to create a whole crowd of ghost figures with distinct character.

StiltbeastStudios· 72,975 views
Zombie Monkey Taxidermy - Fauxidermy Tutorial DIY
40:32
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Zombie Monkey Taxidermy - Fauxidermy Tutorial DIY

This tutorial walks viewers through building a zombie monkey fauxidermy piece using accessible materials, resulting in a wall-mountable horror prop. The build incorporates a paper mache skull as the foundation and references a companion follow-me eyes technique for added creep factor. The finished piece is designed to hang on a wall as a disturbing decorative accent for haunts or Halloween displays. The project is approachable for beginners with no advanced sculpting skills required.

Monster Tutorials· 72,772 views
LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks
7:24
Prop Reviews

LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited and AJ Good of House of Masks team up to trace the origins and production history of the iconic Liar Mask, most widely recognized through its association with Slipknot members Chris Fehn and Brandon Darner. Ed walks viewers through Distortions' in-house latex manufacturing process — from pouring and pulling to cutting and painting — while AJ brings deep expertise on Slipknot mask history and the specialized conversion techniques used to customize the Liar Mask. Distortions Unlimited is introduced as a veteran Halloween manufacturer with over four decades of experience in latex masks, props, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 72,724 views
Build the Ultimate Halloween Cemetery: My 10 Favorite Detail Projects
52:56
Yard HauntsBeginner

Build the Ultimate Halloween Cemetery: My 10 Favorite Detail Projects

VanOaksProps compiles ten of his favorite detail-oriented prop projects specifically chosen to elevate a DIY Halloween cemetery display. The compilation spans a wide range of builds — from PVC fencing and weathered tombstones to faux cast-iron locks, distressed signage, and atmospheric cobwebs — with each segment linking back to a full standalone tutorial. The focus throughout is on affordable, achievable techniques that add realism and cinematic atmosphere to a yard graveyard scene.

VanOaksProps· 72,585 views
DIY Halloween Monument Prop from Foam!
11:01
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

DIY Halloween Monument Prop from Foam!

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to build a cemetery monument prop using a foam dome, a plastic garden urn, and a crow decoy — a creative alternative to standard foam tombstones. The build incorporates carving, shaping, and a multi-step faux bronze painting technique inspired by a published Instructables project. Drylok is used as a hardening base coat before layering acrylic paints to achieve an aged, patinated bronze look. The finished piece adds impressive height and visual variety to a home graveyard display.

VanOaksProps· 72,153 views
HOW-TO: Realistic Faux Patina Painting with Spray Paint & Craft Paint
2:31
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $10

HOW-TO: Realistic Faux Patina Painting with Spray Paint & Craft Paint

VanOaksProps delivers a fast, beginner-friendly tutorial on creating a convincing faux patina finish using spray paint and acrylic craft paint. The technique mimics aged copper or oxidized metal and is aimed at Halloween prop builders who need quick, realistic results. At just three minutes, it's an efficient overview of a versatile scenic painting skill applicable to a wide range of props and decorations.

VanOaksProps· 71,488 views
How to make a moving floor for your home haunted house / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects
1:22
DIY PropsBeginner

How to make a moving floor for your home haunted house / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates how to build a simple moving floor or bridge effect for a home haunt. The unsteady surface unsettles guests as they walk across it, adding a tactile scare to a walkthrough. It's pitched as an easy, beginner-friendly upgrade for DIY haunters.

The Frightmare Compound· 71,061 views
DIY ANIMATED COFFIN - Best HALLOWEEN Spooky Prop!!
11:03
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY ANIMATED COFFIN - Best HALLOWEEN Spooky Prop!!

This tutorial walks through building a self-opening and self-closing animated coffin prop for Halloween. A slow-rotating electric motor drives the lid mechanism, and a motion sensor is integrated so the prop activates automatically when guests approach. The creator also references a companion foam coffin build tutorial for constructing the base prop itself. The result is an interactive, trigger-based yard scare suitable for greeting trick-or-treaters.

Monster Tutorials· 68,766 views
DIY Medieval Torch Prop
11:44
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$40

DIY Medieval Torch Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a one-day scratch build of a medieval-style torch prop using PVC pipe, craft foam, and an LED flame bulb. The build relies on accessible hardware and craft supplies, with a free downloadable template provided to guide shaping. Painting and weathering steps give the finished piece a convincing aged-iron look suitable for costumes, cosplay, or haunted displays. The project is sponsored in part by Surebonder, whose cosplay hot glue sticks are used throughout.

VanOaksProps· 68,498 views
Wednesday Mask Paint A Thon!
3:26:34
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Wednesday Mask Paint A Thon!

Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended paint-a-thon session focused on painting a Halloween mask, streamed in a marathon-length format. The session appears to walk viewers through the process of bringing a mask to life with paint and detail work. Given the channel's professional haunt background, techniques are likely geared toward achieving high-quality, haunt-ready results.

StiltbeastStudios· 67,673 views
Creepy Halloween Candles with a Twist!
6:13
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (materials primarily PVC pipe and hot glue)

Creepy Halloween Candles with a Twist!

VanOaksProps puts a fresh spin on the classic DIY Halloween candle build, using PVC pipe instead of the commonly used pool noodle approach. Hot glue is applied to simulate realistic dripping wax, while moving-flame LED candles add a convincing flickering glow. The result is a durable, creepy candelabra-style prop that can elevate any Halloween display. The tutorial is concise and beginner-friendly at under 10 minutes.

VanOaksProps· 66,664 views
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Yellow Puppet Build | Part 1
9:17
DIY PropsIntermediate

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Yellow Puppet Build | Part 1

This is Part 1 of a build series recreating the iconic Yellow Guy (nicknamed Denny or Manny) from the unsettling web series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. The creator walks viewers through the early stages of constructing a wearable or display puppet replica as a Halloween prop. The DHMIS series, created by Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling, serves as the visual reference throughout the build. The project blends pop-culture fandom with Halloween prop-making craftsmanship.

Haunt Former· 65,104 views
The ULTIMATE DIY Halloween Tombstone Marathon!
1:19:27
DIY PropsIntermediate

The ULTIMATE DIY Halloween Tombstone Marathon!

This feature-length compilation from VanOaksProps collects multiple tombstone tutorials into a single marathon session, covering everything from basic foam carving to ultra-realistic aged gravestones. Projects range in complexity, including a replica Haunted Mansion tombstone, a projector-housing tombstone, broken and distressed styles, and techniques for adding memorial portraits and lichen. It's designed both as a complete learning resource and as companionable background viewing while you work on your own props. The chapter-based structure makes it easy to jump to the specific technique you need.

VanOaksProps· 65,004 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Illuminati Spellbook Tutorial
14:03
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

www.monstertutorials.com - Illuminati Spellbook Tutorial

This tutorial walks viewers through building a creepy illuminati-themed spellbook prop featuring an all-seeing eye design and a hidden LED votive that makes the eye glow ominously in the dark. The project uses easy-to-find materials and is pitched as accessible for beginners. It doubles as both a haunted house prop and a Halloween home decoration. Corpsing techniques are referenced as part of the build process.

Monster Tutorials· 64,613 views
dementor build Halloween
6:11
DIY PropsBeginner

dementor build Halloween

Stiltbeast Studios teams up with Wizarding World and Warner Bros. to present a family-friendly DIY Dementor prop build inspired by Harry Potter. The roughly six-minute tutorial guides viewers through recreating the iconic dark creature as a Halloween decoration for the home. The project was created as part of a broader Harry Potter Halloween initiative centered around the #DarkArtsMonth campaign.

StiltbeastStudios· 63,676 views
Creepy Halloween Crypt from Foam!
10:46
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Creepy Halloween Crypt from Foam!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.

VanOaksProps· 63,599 views
How to assemble the X-Carve CNC machine from Inventables
10:00
OtherIntermediate

How to assemble the X-Carve CNC machine from Inventables

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through their first-time assembly experience of the 1000mm X-Carve CNC router kit from Inventables. The video documents the build process as a beginner-friendly overview rather than a strict step-by-step tutorial. The creators highlight planned future uses including sign-making, detailed part batching, pattern drawing, and a potential laser engraving add-on.

Wicked Makers· 62,742 views
Easy Cob webs
7:04
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$20

Easy Cob webs

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for creating realistic cobwebs using an inexpensive airbrush and contact cement readily available at hardware stores. The technique eliminates the need for specialty glue-web guns or rubber-cement web guns, making it accessible to haunters of any experience level. Convincing webs can be produced in just minutes, ideal for dressing haunted attractions or home haunts quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 62,607 views
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