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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

We made a NIGHTMARE TRAIN! Choo Choo Charles Animatronic
19:03
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a NIGHTMARE TRAIN! Choo Choo Charles Animatronic

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a remote-controlled spider toy into a moving, sculpted replica of Choo Choo Charles — the spider-legged train monster from the indie horror game of the same name. The build combines a balsa wood and recycled-container body shell with 3D-printed components, while the iconic face is hand-sculpted using Apoxy Sculpt and Sculpey clay. Foam Clay gives the articulated legs their textured, creepy finish. The result is a fully mobile animatronic prop that captures the game's unsettling cursed-Thomas aesthetic.

Wicked Makers· 2,453,815 views
Making a Giant Spider! 🕷 DIY Halloween Props
10:52
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$70

Making a Giant Spider! 🕷 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build 'Gertie,' a giant Halloween spider prop using chicken wire as a structural armature, pipe insulation for the legs, and expanding spray foam for the body texture. The build is designed to be approachable for beginners, relying on materials readily available at hardware stores. Painting and decorative detailing bring the oversized arachnid to life as a dramatic yard haunt centerpiece. The creators note that the chicken-wire-plus-foam technique is highly adaptable for many other DIY Halloween props.

Wicked Makers· 2,446,616 views
We made a realistic SCREAM Animatronic!
17:30
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a realistic SCREAM Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween pop-out animatronic called The Hauntress into a screen-accurate Ghostface character from Scream 6. The centerpiece of the build is a heavily weathered mask makeover using Apoxie Sculpt for sculpted cracks, crackle medium for texture, and airbrushed acrylic paint for a dirty, aged finish. The completed animatronic is dressed in a full Ghostface costume and prop knife, ready to deliver jump scares in a home haunt setting.

Wicked Makers· 2,423,270 views
Real Poppy Playtime ESCAPE ROOM! 😱 #poppyplaytime
0:28
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

Real Poppy Playtime ESCAPE ROOM! 😱 #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers built a fully interactive DogDay animatronic from the Poppy Playtime franchise and placed it at the center of a live escape room challenge. Two participants were locked in and had to contend with the character as part of the experience. The build appears to combine 3D printing and pneumatic mechanisms to bring the Smiling Critters character to life. It showcases how DIY creators can merge prop-building skills with immersive game design.

Wicked Makers· 2,418,415 views
We made a real DEMENTOR Animatronic! (HARRY POTTER)
23:31
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a real DEMENTOR Animatronic! (HARRY POTTER)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a commercial Spirit Halloween 'Harvester of Souls' animatronic into a screen-accurate Harry Potter Dementor. The build involves repositioning the figure for a flying pose, sculpting the iconic Dementor's Kiss mouth using Apoxie Sculpt, and adding a tattered cheesecloth-and-chicken-wire costume. A companion child figure is reworked into a soul-drained Harry Potter, complete with scar, glasses, and robes, creating a dramatic diorama-style display piece.

Wicked Makers· 2,342,671 views
The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts
1:01
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's Darling Dolly animatronic into the Other Mother (the Beldam) from the film Coraline. The makeover involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt, rebuilding the arms in foam clay, crafting a new costume from fabric and EVA foam, and finishing with button eyes, oversized needle fingers, a new wig, and strategic paintwork. This short-form video showcases the completed result of a more detailed full-length build. The finished prop captures the skeletal, spider-like silhouette of the Coraline villain convincingly.

Wicked Makers· 2,236,800 views
We made Shin Sonic real! (Animatronic)
22:02
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made Shin Sonic real! (Animatronic)

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay bring the analog horror character Shin Sonic — a nightmarish, distorted version of Sonic the Hedgehog from 'The Sonic Tapes' — to life as a full-scale DIY animatronic. They gut and modify a donor Christmas animatronic, welding on custom limb extensions to match the character's unnaturally elongated proportions. A massive, double-rowed-teeth head is 3D modeled, printed over roughly a week, and painted, while the body is sculpted from foam and pool noodles before everything is finished in blue fur fabric. The finished build is a striking, genuinely unsettling practical animatronic that joins their growing collection of DIY horror figures.

Wicked Makers· 2,222,456 views
Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
15:16
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building 'Barty,' a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired pirate skeleton prop that appears to endlessly drink from a bottle using a hidden recirculating fountain pump. The build centers on a life-sized skeleton dressed in thrift-store pirate gear posed over a barrel, with colored water looping invisibly through vinyl tubing. The hosts also highlight how the same fountain-pump trick can be adapted to other Halloween themes — vampires, zombies, witches — making the core technique highly reusable. Goodwill is a featured sponsor, reinforcing the budget-friendly, thrift-forward approach to costuming the character.

Wicked Makers· 2,079,740 views
Dandadan Okarun’s Mask Cosplay WIP #dandadan #dandadancosplay #okaruncosplay
0:09
Costume Tutorials

Dandadan Okarun’s Mask Cosplay WIP #dandadan #dandadancosplay #okaruncosplay

This short work-in-progress clip showcases an in-progress cosplay mask of Okarun from the anime and manga series Dandadan, constructed from EVA foam for a lightweight result. The creator hints that a full step-by-step build tutorial and free foam templates are coming soon to the channel. No finished piece or detailed build steps are shown in this teaser clip.

SKS Props· 1,912,316 views
How to Make a Halloween Mask "Sculpting" | Monster Lab
29:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Mask "Sculpting" | Monster Lab

In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds walks through the first stage of building a custom Halloween mask: sculpting the design in clay. He covers tool selection, clay choices, and core sculpting techniques used to shape a monster face before molding. This is Part 1 of a multi-part mask-making process focused on the foundational sculpt.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,910,380 views
We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!
19:19
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$50–$150 (plus cost of base animatronic)

We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween 'Darling Dolly' animatronic into a screen-accurate Other Mother (The Beldam) from Coraline. The build involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt for cracked, angular features, replacing fingers with oversized sewing needle props, and crafting a full costume from fabric and EVA foam. Foam clay, paint, button eyes, and a new wig tie the character together into a striking animatronic centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,823,289 views
Real FOXY Animatronic?! 😱 #fnaf
1:01
DIY Animatronics

Real FOXY Animatronic?! 😱 #fnaf

This short-form video from Wicked Makers showcases what appears to be a Foxy animatronic build inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. The clip is designed to grab attention and highlight the impressive, lifelike quality of the creation. Given the one-minute runtime and lack of a provided description, specific build details are not available.

Wicked Makers· 1,813,456 views
DIY Halloween Props - Realistic Fake Fire Special Effects
10:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

DIY Halloween Props - Realistic Fake Fire Special Effects

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to build a convincing fake fire effect inspired by the flaming windows in Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The technique relies on lightweight fabric strips billowing over a box fan, illuminated from below by red, orange, and yellow LED bulbs to mimic realistic flickering flames. No power tools are required, making this one of the most accessible Halloween prop builds available. The finished effect works beautifully in windows, doorways, or as a scene centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,792,386 views
We made a real LAST OF US Animatronic!
21:19
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$50–$150 (excluding base animatronic)

We made a real LAST OF US Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween Night Crawler animatronic into a screen-accurate Clicker from The Last of Us by sculpting a cordyceps mushroom bloom over the existing head. The build relies on EVA foam and foam clay for the distinctive fungal petals, with a guest airbrushing lesson adding realistic color depth. Thrifted clothing and careful gap-filling complete the creature makeover. The result is an impressive, character-specific animatronic upgrade achieved with widely available materials.

Wicked Makers· 1,765,004 views
We made this CHUCKY Animatronic WAY BETTER...
12:26
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made this CHUCKY Animatronic WAY BETTER...

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform a store-bought Chucky animatronic into a far more menacing version by overhauling its appearance from the ground up. The upgrade includes a replacement wig, hand-sculpted scars and stitches, a reworked facial expression, and a fresh coat of latex paint. The result is a retail prop elevated to look like the iconic killer doll from Child's Play. The video is part of their ongoing series dedicated to making off-the-shelf Halloween animatronics significantly scarier.

Wicked Makers· 1,668,937 views
This Spirit Halloween Scarecrow Makeover will Haunt Your Dreams
20:12
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 (plus cost of base animatronic)

This Spirit Halloween Scarecrow Makeover will Haunt Your Dreams

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay take a Spirit Halloween sitting scarecrow animatronic and overhaul it into a DC Comics-inspired nightmare creature. After unboxing and weathering the existing costume, they remove the original burlap mask to reveal a hidden plastic head, which they use as a form for a new hand-stitched burlap mask featuring glowing red LED eyes and a sinister stitched smile. The build combines fabric work, painting, and basic electronics to dramatically elevate a store-bought prop into a custom haunted-house centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,619,183 views
InstaGlam Zombie Makeup Tutorial (Part 2 of InstaGlam) (CC)
7:15
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

InstaGlam Zombie Makeup Tutorial (Part 2 of InstaGlam) (CC)

This is Part 2 of Madeyewlook's 'InstaGlam Zombie' series, completing a glamour-meets-undead SFX makeup look using body paint, scar wax, and stage blood. Creator Alexys Fleming combines theatrical prosthetic techniques with vibrant face paints and conventional eyeshadows to achieve a stylized zombie aesthetic. The video uses products from professional SFX brands alongside mainstream cosmetics, making the look aspirational but approachable for intermediate makeup enthusiasts. It follows up on Part 1, which established the base of the look.

Madeyewlook· 1,512,802 views
Rebuilding Our HUGGY WUGGY Animatronic (3 Years Later)
28:49
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

Rebuilding Our HUGGY WUGGY Animatronic (3 Years Later)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay revisit their very first DIY animatronic — a full-size Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime — and rebuild it from the ground up three years later. The original build, constructed from PVC pipe, a wiper motor, and blue fur, suffered from balance issues, a loose head, and overall fragility. Drawing on lessons learned from numerous animatronic builds since then, the duo overhauls Huggy's structure, stability, and appearance. The result is a dramatically improved version that reflects how far their skills have progressed.

Wicked Makers· 1,509,231 views
Fear of Holes Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series (CC)
5:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Fear of Holes Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series (CC)

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) demonstrates how to create a disturbing trypophobia-inspired skin effect using special effects products. The look simulates clusters of holes or wounds on the skin using modeling wax, adhesive, and alcohol-activated paints. At roughly six minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through product application and painting steps. A content warning is prominently issued for viewers sensitive to hole-pattern imagery or mild gore.

Madeyewlook· 1,473,640 views
We gave this Halloween Witch Animatronic a Terrifying Makeover
16:51
DIY AnimatronicsBeginnerlow (primarily secondhand/dollar-store materials)

We gave this Halloween Witch Animatronic a Terrifying Makeover

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie transform a stock Home Depot rocking chair witch animatronic into a menacing forest hag through budget-friendly, beginner-accessible upgrades. The build walks through unboxing and assembly of the original prop, then covers painting, fabric weathering, body padding, and layering on thrifted clothing and accessories sourced from Goodwill. The finished witch retains her original LED eyes, motion sensor, and rocking animation while looking dramatically more sinister and custom.

Wicked Makers· 1,416,934 views
DIY Halloween Props - Bubbling Witch's Cauldron with Glowing Coals
10:35
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

DIY Halloween Props - Bubbling Witch's Cauldron with Glowing Coals

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through a beginner-friendly Halloween build that transforms a large plastic cauldron into a dramatic bubbling brew scene complete with glowing coal effects. The project combines an ultrasonic pond fogger for rising mist with orange string lights and textured spray-foam coals to simulate a fire beneath the pot. Despite involving several components, each step is designed to be approachable and tackled in stages, making it a solid weekend project. The finished prop works equally well for yard haunts or front-porch Halloween displays.

Wicked Makers· 1,393,708 views
Keep your EYES PEELED | Special FX Series Tutorial
6:20
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Keep your EYES PEELED | Special FX Series Tutorial

This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks through a zipper-eyes special effects look in which the skin around the eyes appears peeled back and rolled away. The technique combines modeling wax, liquid latex, and alcohol-activated paints to create a convincing, gory illusion. At roughly six minutes, the video moves quickly and is aimed at viewers who already have some SFX makeup experience. A blood and gore warning is included given the realistic wound simulation.

Madeyewlook· 1,359,667 views
Our SCARIEST Halloween Animatronic Builds! (Compilation)
1:59:52
DIY Animatronics

Our SCARIEST Halloween Animatronic Builds! (Compilation)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay present a feature-length compilation of their most frightening Halloween animatronic makeover projects. The collection showcases dramatic transformations of store-bought animatronics — including scarecrow, Pennywise, and witch builds — into far scarier, custom creations. Released ahead of Halloween 2023, the video serves as both a showcase of the duo's best work and inspiration for haunters looking to level up their own props.

Wicked Makers· 1,328,925 views
Shattered Glass FX | Special FX Makeup Tutorial
7:33
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Shattered Glass FX | Special FX Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming walks through a special effects makeup look that simulates shattered glass embedded in the face, complete with realistic wounds and blood. The tutorial uses Mehron SFX products including Extra Flesh and Fixative A to build convincing lacerated skin around actual decorative glass pieces. Fake coagulated blood and red body paint add gory depth and realism to the finished look. The result is a striking, gore-forward Halloween costume makeup effect.

Madeyewlook· 1,298,158 views
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