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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

NIGHTMARE CHICA Five Nights at Freddy's, Homemade Cosplay #fnaf #fivenightsatfreddys #chica #cosplay
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Costume Tutorials

NIGHTMARE CHICA Five Nights at Freddy's, Homemade Cosplay #fnaf #fivenightsatfreddys #chica #cosplay

This video showcases a homemade Nightmare Chica cosplay inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. The build appears to recreate the distressed, terrifying animatronic aesthetic from the popular horror game series. Given the Haunted Attraction Network channel, the costume likely reflects haunt-quality construction and detail.

Haunted Attraction Network· 27,399 views
Hand Painting a Punisher Skull at Comicon #punisher #daredevilbornagain #marvelcosplay
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Hand Painting a Punisher Skull at Comicon #punisher #daredevilbornagain #marvelcosplay

SKS Props previews a prototype Punisher Armored Vest built from lightweight HD foam, featuring a hand-painted Punisher skull logo demonstrated live at Planet Comicon. The video captures the painting process as a live demo rather than a full step-by-step tutorial, with a complete build video and free templates promised in a future upload. The vest is designed to be highly wearable due to the foam's low weight.

SKS Props· 27,310 views
Galactus Helmet Free Templates Fantastic Four Cosplay #fantasticfour #fantasticfourmovie #cosplay
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

Galactus Helmet Free Templates Fantastic Four Cosplay #fantasticfour #fantasticfourmovie #cosplay

SKS Props walks viewers through building a Galactus helmet inspired by the Fantastic Four movie using lightweight EVA foam and free downloadable templates. The helmet is finished with hand-painted Liquitex heavy body acrylics for a screen-accurate look. The project is positioned as approachable for beginners, whether for group cosplay or a fun trip to the cinema.

SKS Props· 27,302 views
posable body form
11:04
DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost

posable body form

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing a posable body form intended for haunted house use. The build relies on readily available, budget-friendly materials, making it accessible to haunters of all experience levels. The finished prop can be posed to suit a variety of scene setups, adding a convincing human-scale presence to any haunt environment.

StiltbeastStudios· 27,243 views
Trench Crusade Janissarie Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #cosplay #3dprinting
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Trench Crusade Janissarie Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #cosplay #3dprinting

This tutorial walks through the creation of a Trench Crusade Janissary cosplay helmet inspired by the grimdark tabletop game. The helmet model was designed by Galactic Armory and 3D printed on a Bambu X1C before being finished with real gold leaf and hand-painted with Liquitex heavy body acrylics. The result is a detailed, wearable prop faithful to the game's dark aesthetic. It serves as both a cosplay build guide and a showcase for high-end prop finishing techniques.

SKS Props· 27,175 views
Improving LED Candle Halloween Props
4:35
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (basic electronics components)

Improving LED Candle Halloween Props

VanOaksProps breaks down their refined approach to building and improving LED candle props for a home haunt, covering construction, wiring, and a key technique for making any LED candle look more realistic. The video focuses on using a flicker controller paired with Eagle Eye LEDs and RCA connections to distribute a convincing candlelight effect across multiple props. At under five minutes, it delivers practical, repeatable information in a tight format. The result is an inexpensive upgrade that can meaningfully elevate the atmosphere of any haunt or Halloween display.

VanOaksProps· 26,855 views
Turning a Home Depot Skeleton into a Star Wars Jawa Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediateunder $100

Turning a Home Depot Skeleton into a Star Wars Jawa Animatronic!

This step-by-step tutorial walks through converting a stock Home Depot dancing skeleton into a fully themed Star Wars Jawa animatronic for under $100. The build covers rewiring LEDs for glowing yellow eyes, installing a motion-triggered audio player, and crafting screen-inspired EVA foam bandoliers and weathered robes. Aging and texturing techniques using paint, grout, and spray paint give the costume an authentic, worn Tatooine look. The result is a display-ready character prop that blends Halloween animatronics with Star Wars fandom.

VanOaksProps· 26,839 views
DIY Halloween How-To ANIMATED POTION BOTTLE Magic Prop and Decoration
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween How-To ANIMATED POTION BOTTLE Magic Prop and Decoration

This tutorial walks viewers through creating an animated potion bottle prop suitable for Halloween table displays, haunted house scenes, or a witch's den setting. The channel specializes in step-by-step DIY Halloween builds aimed at helping home crafters achieve professional-looking results. The finished prop works as both a standalone decoration and as part of a larger themed vignette. It is part of a broader series of Halloween DIY projects from the same creator.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 26,749 views
Hot Glue Candelabra Prop
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DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Hot Glue Candelabra Prop

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a gothic candelabra prop built primarily from PVC pipe fittings, with hot glue serving as both a structural adhesive and a creative texturing agent to disguise the underlying framework. The real challenge — and the heart of the build — was finding an elegant way to conceal the pipe joints and make the piece read as a convincing ornate candelabra. Silicone molds, a Leviton lamp holder for functional candle sockets, and a multi-step paint finish using rubberized undercoat, Rub n Buff, and acrylic patina bring the prop to a polished, aged-metal look. The video is sponsored by Surebonder, whose tools are featured throughout the build.

VanOaksProps· 26,703 views
Horror Teddy Bear Tutorial Zombie Terror Plush - Dollar Store Prop Challenge
18:30
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $5

Horror Teddy Bear Tutorial Zombie Terror Plush - Dollar Store Prop Challenge

This beginner-friendly tutorial challenges viewers to transform a cheap dollar store teddy bear into a creepy zombie horror prop. Part of Monster Tutorials' Dollar Store Halloween Prop Challenge series, it demonstrates that convincing Halloween props don't require a big budget. The creator encourages the community to share their own results using a dedicated hashtag on social media.

Monster Tutorials· 26,694 views
How to Paint EVA Foam to Look Like Metal - Oblivion Knight Cosplay Chest Armor Tutorial Part 3
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Paint EVA Foam to Look Like Metal - Oblivion Knight Cosplay Chest Armor Tutorial Part 3

This tutorial — Part 3 of a multi-part series — focuses on texturing and painting EVA foam chest armor inspired by the knight designs of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. The creator walks through surface preparation using texture mediums and sealers, then demonstrates layered acrylic painting and graphite powder buffing techniques to achieve a convincing metallic finish. Free PDF templates for the armor are available on the creator's website. The video is pitched at beginners but contains enough detail to benefit intermediate builders as well.

SKS Props· 26,623 views
DIY Castle Wall StoneWork Out Of Foam Board Insulation
20:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Castle Wall StoneWork Out Of Foam Board Insulation

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating realistic castle stone wall panels using foam board insulation — a staple material in haunted attraction set building. The tutorial covers shaping and texturing the foam to mimic authentic stonework on a budget. At 21 minutes, the video provides enough depth to guide builders through the core techniques from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 26,503 views
Starship Troopers Cosplay Helmet and Armor #starshiptroopers #cosplay #3dprinting #movie
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers Cosplay Helmet and Armor #starshiptroopers #cosplay #3dprinting #movie

The creator prepares a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry helmet for a DragonCon group meetup by assembling a resin cast kit sourced from a fellow prop maker. The process covers removing flashing, wet sanding to reduce mold lines, painting to screen-accurate color, and applying clear coat to achieve the desired surface texture. The video offers a glimpse into working with resin versus foam fabrication, with the creator reflecting on their transition between the two materials over the years.

SKS Props· 26,318 views
"The Main Course" - S2:E3 (RJL Productions)
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Other

"The Main Course" - S2:E3 (RJL Productions)

'The Main Course' is the third episode of Season 2 from RJL Productions, a indie horror short film series featured on the Slash 'N Cast channel. The production features a small cast and crew including director Riley Lorden and writer Scott Helm. With a runtime of around seven minutes, it appears to be a Halloween-themed fictional narrative rather than a tutorial or instructional video.

Slash 'N Cast· 26,184 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Spray Foam Tutorial
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DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Spray Foam Tutorial

This beginner-friendly tutorial is the first in a three-part series on skull corpsing, focusing on transforming cheap dollar store skulls into convincingly decayed props. The technique is deliberately kept simple — just three steps and three materials — making it accessible to haunters of any experience level. Spray foam is used to build up organic texture, which is then finished with paint and stain to sell the rotted effect.

Monster Tutorials· 26,103 views
Carving Halloween Tombstones with Spray Paint?
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DIY PropsBeginner

Carving Halloween Tombstones with Spray Paint?

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to carve DIY Halloween tombstones from foam and finish them using spray paint, delivering a graveyard-ready prop on a budget. The short six-minute runtime suggests a streamlined, beginner-friendly workflow. Plaid Enterprises supplied product for the video, indicating at least some painting or finishing materials are featured. The result is a convincing cemetery prop suitable for yard haunts or home haunt displays.

VanOaksProps· 25,995 views
Halloween Pop-Up Skull with GLOWING Eyes!
7:43
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$70

Halloween Pop-Up Skull with GLOWING Eyes!

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a motorized pop-up skull prop featuring glowing red LED eyes, inspired by Eerie Acres Cemetery. The mechanism uses a reindeer motor paired with a full-extension drawer slide to drive the skull upward in a repeating motion. A wooden frame provides the structural base, while nylon balls act as eye sockets for the pre-wired LEDs, and a downloadable 3D-printed mount file is included for easier assembly. The result is an eye-catching, relatively affordable Halloween prop suitable for yard or haunt use.

VanOaksProps· 25,958 views
Fallout NCR Cosplay Armor - Adding Battle Damage #fallout #falloutcosplay #propmaker
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Fallout NCR Cosplay Armor - Adding Battle Damage #fallout #falloutcosplay #propmaker

This video from SKS Props covers the construction of Fallout NCR Ranger chest armor using HD foam, with a focus on adding realistic battle damage and weathering effects. The lightweight foam construction makes the finished piece comfortable to wear and move in. The creator also references a companion 3D-printed helmet and offers free PDF templates on their website for viewers who want to build their own version.

SKS Props· 25,950 views
Basic Silicone Mold Making & Casting
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DIY PropsBeginner

Basic Silicone Mold Making & Casting

VanOaksProps walks beginners through the fundamentals of silicone block mold making and resin casting as a practical way to duplicate hard-to-find Halloween prop parts. The tutorial uses Smooth-On Mold Star 15 Slow silicone and Smoothcast resin, with sulfur-free clay as a key supporting material. Despite the creator mistakenly calling it a two-part mold in the video, it is clarified to be a straightforward block mold — an ideal starting point for newcomers to prop replication.

VanOaksProps· 25,880 views
EASIEST Spooky Halloween Fence - Set this graveyard fence up in minutes!
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Yard HauntsBeginner

EASIEST Spooky Halloween Fence - Set this graveyard fence up in minutes!

This short tutorial from Monster Tutorials shows how to transform a standard garden fence into a spooky Halloween graveyard perimeter in just minutes. The approach centers on repurposing an off-the-shelf garden fence rather than building anything from scratch, making it one of the most accessible Halloween yard setups around. The video is aimed at haunters who want strong visual impact with minimal time and effort investment.

Monster Tutorials· 25,867 views
Adding hair to a latex mask
15:01
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Adding hair to a latex mask

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of applying hair to a custom-made latex werewolf mask. The tutorial focuses on the finishing and detailing stage of mask creation, showing how hair application transforms a raw latex piece into a convincing creature prop. This is a practical guide for haunt builders and mask makers looking to add realism to their latex work.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,807 views
Beholder Pumpkin Project WIP - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #halloween #craftmaterials
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Pumpkin Project WIP - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #halloween #craftmaterials

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-inspired foam pumpkin from start to finish. The build combines hot-knife foam cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a two-stage paint process using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout technique involves crafting detailed monster eyes from Christmas bulbs coated in foam clay, giving the prop a striking, creature-feature look.

SKS Props· 25,625 views
DIY Shrunken Heads - Part1
26:42
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Shrunken Heads - Part1

Part one of a two-part series from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the complete early-stage process of creating a realistic latex shrunken head prop. The tutorial covers clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring and pulling, foam filling for structure, and applying a base coat of paint. Inspired by real-world tsantsas, the project is aimed at producing a convincingly authentic-looking oddity or haunted attraction piece. Part two continues with finishing details including hair and final painting.

Monster Tutorials· 25,606 views
Making Cheapo Skulls
26:06
DIY PropsBeginner

Making Cheapo Skulls

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create inexpensive skull props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The tutorial focuses on accessible, budget-friendly methods for producing convincing skull decorations without a large financial investment. At 26 minutes, the video walks viewers through the process step by step, making it approachable for builders of all skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,543 views
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