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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

Restraint Mask

DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost

Restraint Mask

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of an asylum-style restraint mask inspired by the iconic look made famous by Hannibal Lecter. The build is aimed at haunted house performers and costume enthusiasts looking for an impactful character piece without a large budget. Both genuine and faux leather options are discussed, making the project accessible to a wide range of crafters.

StiltbeastStudios· 29,662 views

Minimizing EVA Foam Seams #cosplaytips #cosplay #foamsmith #oblivionremastered

Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Minimizing EVA Foam Seams #cosplaytips #cosplay #foamsmith #oblivionremastered

This short-form tip video from SKS Props covers techniques for minimizing visible seams when building armor pieces from EVA foam, demonstrated through work on a prototype Legion armor set inspired by Oblivion Remastered. The creator shows practical approaches to cleaner foam joins that elevate the finished look of cosplay builds. Free PDF templates and a full build video for the armor set are promised in a future release.

SKS Props· 29,428 views

Silicone caulk and Naptha thinning tests

DIY PropsIntermediate

Silicone caulk and Naptha thinning tests

StiltbeastStudios walks through hands-on tests of silicone caulk thinned with naphtha, exploring how this versatile mixture can be tinted with oil paints to create glossy, skin-like finishes. The material proves useful for a wide range of prop effects including blood, vomit, and general grime. The driving motivation behind the tests was developing a flexible silicone paint to serve as a realistic skin layer for a Kraken creature build. The video offers practical insight into how the ratio and tinting process affect the final look and behavior of the material.

StiltbeastStudios· 29,259 views

How to Make a Two Piece Plaster Mold For Monster Hand Gloves | Monster Lab

DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Two Piece Plaster Mold For Monster Hand Gloves | Monster Lab

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, professional prop maker Ed Edmunds delivers a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough for creating a two-piece plaster mold intended for casting latex monster hand gloves. Ed covers every stage of the process — building the clay dam, mixing and applying plaster, reinforcing with hemp fiber, and finally separating and cleaning the finished mold. The tutorial is part of a larger multi-episode arc, following a previous episode focused on sculpting the original hand forms. Distortions Unlimited notes that home hobbyists should create two separate molds (one per hand) rather than a combined mold, which the studio uses for high-volume production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,210 views

How to Make Roots for Your Display fake roots diy

DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make Roots for Your Display fake roots diy

StiltbeastStudios walks through how to create convincing fake roots for use in haunted attractions, theatrical sets, or Halloween displays. The tutorial focuses on fabricating organic-looking prop roots that can enhance environmental storytelling and set design. This is a practical build video aimed at haunters and prop makers looking to add naturalistic detail to their scenes.

StiltbeastStudios· 29,199 views

Dollar store robot

DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $20

Dollar store robot

Allen from Stiltbeast Studios builds a creepy FNAF-inspired robot prop head using only dollar store finds for under $20. The build demonstrates how cheap, everyday toy robots and dollar tree materials can be kitbashed into a convincing haunted house-quality prop. The episode focuses on the head construction as a proof-of-concept for the technique, with a full-body build potentially to follow based on viewer interest.

StiltbeastStudios· 29,193 views

Giant deer skull

DIY PropsIntermediate

Giant deer skull

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a giant deer skull prop intended for haunted house or attraction use. Allen Hopps demonstrates his approach to building large-scale, detailed skull art with a focus on achieving a frightening, high-impact result. The build is geared toward haunt professionals and serious DIY enthusiasts looking to add impressive statement pieces to their sets.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,950 views

2 PART MOLD MAKING a Halloween Prop at Distortions Unlimited | Monster Lab

DIY PropsAdvanced

2 PART MOLD MAKING a Halloween Prop at Distortions Unlimited | Monster Lab

This behind-the-scenes Monster Lab tutorial from Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete 2-part plaster mold-making process for a Halloween prop called the Mutant Baby. Ed Edmunds seals the finished clay sculpture with spray paint, builds a clay dam to define the mold parting line, and hands off to Mondo who pours and completes the 2-piece plaster mold. The video explains how this plaster mold will be used to create a foam master, which then feeds into one-piece production molds — giving viewers a rare look at a professional prop pipeline from sculpt to production-ready tooling.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,898 views

easiest full cloaked figure tutorial-make for $23

DIY PropsBeginner~$23

easiest full cloaked figure tutorial-make for $23

StiltbeastStudios walks through an accessible, budget-friendly method for building a full cloaked figure prop for roughly $23. The tutorial is aimed at haunters who want a high-impact, eerie silhouette without a steep investment. At just three minutes, the guide is streamlined and beginner-friendly, making it easy to replicate for home haunts or haunted attractions.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,784 views

feegee mermaid

DIY PropsIntermediate

feegee mermaid

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a classic sideshow-style Feejee Mermaid prop using a small skeleton as the base. The build leans heavily on plastic corpsing techniques alongside a range of general prop-building skills to achieve a convincing, aged gaff look. At roughly 16 minutes, the video balances quick results with quality, making it accessible without sacrificing the eerie authenticity the piece demands.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,743 views

How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab

DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab

Monster Lab Episode 27 with Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the latex pouring and painting stages of making wearable monster gloves, picking up from earlier episodes that covered sculpting and mold-making. The tutorial applies to a broad range of character builds — Halloween costumes, cosplay, theater, and SFX work. Airbrushing techniques are demonstrated to bring the finished latex gloves to life with realistic monster coloring and detail. The series reflects the professional-grade methods used inside Distortions Unlimited's own production workflow.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,688 views

Making foam barrels

DIY PropsIntermediate

Making foam barrels

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing realistic-looking barrel props out of foam, a staple set-dressing piece for haunts, escape rooms, and Halloween displays. The video covers shaping and detailing foam to convincingly replicate the look of wooden barrels. At roughly 20 minutes, it offers a thorough look at the fabrication workflow from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,596 views

vampire killing kit

DIY PropsIntermediate

vampire killing kit

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a vampire killing kit prop, sharing the same process used to produce pieces sold at the creator's HuntMonsters museum. The build results in a display-quality prop with a gothic, antique aesthetic suited for haunted attractions, home haunts, or collector display. At roughly 24 minutes, the tutorial covers the full construction workflow from start to finished kit.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,539 views

Foam Mausoleum - Halloween Prop

DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Mausoleum - Halloween Prop

This video walks through the construction of a Halloween mausoleum prop built primarily from foam materials and basic lumber framing. The builder uses Foamular rigid foam, pipe insulation, and Great Stuff expanding foam to achieve realistic stone-like architectural details. It is a solid example of how common construction materials can be repurposed to create impressive graveyard set pieces for home haunts or professional attractions.

Hauntcast· 28,467 views

TNT Miner Crate

TNT Miner Crate

This short promotional video from Poison Props showcases their TNT Miner Crate, a themed Halloween prop available for purchase through their website. The piece appears to be a ready-made, mine-themed crate designed around a TNT aesthetic. With minimal runtime, the video functions primarily as a product spotlight directing viewers to the Poison Props online store.

POISON PROPS· 28,408 views

Lord of the Rings: How "Knowing Nothing" Won Oscars

Lord of the Rings: How "Knowing Nothing" Won Oscars

In this interview recorded at MegaCon Orlando, the Creative Geekery channel sits down with Weta Workshop luminaries Sir Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger, and Daniel Falconer to explore the philosophy behind one of Hollywood's most celebrated practical effects studios. The trio reflects on how Weta grew from humble bedroom builds to Oscar-winning productions, crediting a willingness to dive in without a roadmap as a core driver of their success. Key topics include how Weta evaluates creative talent, the importance of weathering and contextual storytelling in prop work, and why embracing failure is essential to any maker's growth. The conversation serves as an inspirational masterclass for anyone hesitant to start a creative project.

Creative Geekery· 28,399 views

www.monstertutorials.com - How to make realistic guts and intestines

DIY PropsBeginner

www.monstertutorials.com - How to make realistic guts and intestines

This tutorial walks viewers through creating convincingly realistic guts and intestines using accessible, easy-to-find materials anchored by liquid latex. The finished props are versatile enough for haunted house displays, Halloween decorating, or gore-heavy video productions. The channel emphasizes a straightforward process suited to crafters who want high-impact results without advanced skills.

Monster Tutorials· 28,371 views

Make a prop head from a mask

DIY PropsBeginner$10–$20

Make a prop head from a mask

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a straightforward technique for transforming a flexible Halloween mask into a solid, displayable prop head using expanding foam sealant. The creator fills the mask cavity with the foam, allowing it to cure into a rigid form that holds the mask's shape permanently. The same method is noted to work equally well for filling gloves to create prop hands. This is one of the simplest and most accessible prop-making techniques available to home haunters and attraction builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,284 views

plaster head form bust

DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost

plaster head form bust

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a straightforward method for casting a generic plaster head form bust from scratch. The resulting form is a versatile shop tool useful for fitting and finishing latex masks, shaping hats, and serving as a surface for Halloween projection mapping. The process is presented as accessible and affordable, making it ideal for FX artists at any level. Having a quality head form on hand is framed as one of the most practical assets an FX workspace can have.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,060 views

Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt. 2 | Monster Lab

DIY PropsIntermediate

Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt. 2 | Monster Lab

In this second part of the Monster Lab paint series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited completes the paint job on a latex Gremlin mask. The episode focuses on the rub out painting technique used to bring depth and dimension to the creature's surface. It continues the studio's ongoing mask making and haunt prop tutorials.

DistortionsUnlimited· 27,919 views

Fur suit Krampus part 1

Costume TutorialsAdvanced

Fur suit Krampus part 1

This is the first installment of a three-part Krampus costume build series from Stiltbeast Studios, focusing on constructing the fur suit body — specifically the chest and arms. The video walks viewers through the fabrication process for these core wearable sections of the creature costume. As part one of three, it lays the foundation for what promises to be a full, professional-quality Krampus build.

StiltbeastStudios· 27,814 views

awesome eyeball props

awesome eyeball props

Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps walks through the process of building striking eyeball props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The video showcases the creative craftsmanship behind monster-themed Halloween props. It is part of the channel's broader series focused on professional-quality DIY haunt building.

StiltbeastStudios· 27,601 views

5 DIY Pirate Themed Props for Halloween

DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly (specific prices not provided)

5 DIY Pirate Themed Props for Halloween

VanOaksProps presents a compilation of five pirate-themed DIY Halloween props, each originally covered in its own dedicated video and condensed here into a single 36-minute step-by-step guide. The five builds — a rum bottle, a haunt lantern, handcuff shackles, a treasure chest, and a junk-sourced oil lamp — are designed to be affordable and accessible for home haunters and party decorators alike. Each segment is timestamped, and links to the individual source videos (with full material lists) are provided in the description. Together the props create a cohesive high-seas atmosphere suitable for yard haunts, home haunts, or Halloween parties.

VanOaksProps· 27,471 views

Exploding Fuse Box with Sparks

Exploding Fuse Box with Sparks

FrightProps showcases their Exploding Fuse Box prop, a wall-mounted electrical panel that appears ordinary until triggered — at which point it bursts open and its fuses erupt in sparks and pops. The effect is powered by the brand's proprietary FLASH! cracker technology and runs on both air and electricity. The short clip highlights how convincingly the prop mimics a real electrical malfunction for maximum scare impact.

FrightProps· 27,425 views

Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe