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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.

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EVA Foam Mari Lwyd Horse Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #furry
0:18
DIY PropsIntermediate

EVA Foam Mari Lwyd Horse Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #furry

This progress update from SKS Props shows early-stage construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull mask built from EVA foam. The base shapes have been assembled and the build is heading toward a detailed, wearable skull mask with a moving jaw. Further sanding, detailing, and a craft store run for accessories are planned before the piece is complete. The Mari Lwyd is a Welsh folk tradition featuring a horse skull carried door-to-door during the winter season.

SKS Props· 14,580 views
Creepy Wilting Flower Prop for Halloween
8:05
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$50

Creepy Wilting Flower Prop for Halloween

VanOaksProps walks through building a mesmerizing wilting flower Halloween prop that slowly droops and recovers using a low-RPM synchronous motor. The mechanism relies on a cam-and-follower system, magnets, and closet door rollers to produce smooth, eerie movement. Downloadable 3D print files are available through the creator's Etsy shop, making replication straightforward for builders with access to a printer.

VanOaksProps· 14,553 views
Axworthy Ghost Kit
1:00
DIY PropsBeginner

Axworthy Ghost Kit

FrightProps showcases their ready-to-use Axworthy Ghost Kit, designed to take the guesswork out of building a classic flying ghost effect. The kit packages industrial-grade components together, eliminating the need to cobble together makeshift parts. It's pitched as a reliable, high-quality solution for home haunters and yard haunt enthusiasts who want a polished flying ghost without the DIY headache.

FrightProps· 14,516 views
scenic painting 2
6:39
Set DesignBeginnerlow (basic house paint and spray paint)

scenic painting 2

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast scenic painting technique to transform plain wall panels into convincing faux house-exterior siding for a black-and-white themed haunt set. Using everyday tools like a yardstick and square alongside spray paint and house paint, the entire process wraps up in roughly 45 minutes. The result is a striking architectural illusion achieved with minimal materials and cost.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,509 views
Bone Chandelier tutorial, super easy bonedelier
16:44
DIY PropsBeginner

Bone Chandelier tutorial, super easy bonedelier

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a 'bonedelier' — a chandelier crafted from bones and skulls — described as a straightforward project suitable for haunters and home decorators alike. The finished piece works especially well as a centerpiece for a serial killer-themed haunt room. The creator also references a companion fake rust tutorial to help with finishing and aging the prop. At 17 minutes, the build is kept accessible for makers of all experience levels.

Monster Tutorials· 14,452 views
Ghost Town Grave Marker / Wooden Cross for Halloween
6:42
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

Ghost Town Grave Marker / Wooden Cross for Halloween

VanOaksProps walks through how to turn a standard 2x4 into a convincingly aged, sun-bleached wooden cross grave marker suited for ghost town or wild west themed haunts. The build relies on a wire wheel, torch, and craft paint to achieve a weathered, distressed look without expensive materials. The result is a low-cost prop that reads well in cemetery or frontier-style display settings.

VanOaksProps· 14,383 views
Part 2 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Water, Wait 10 Mins! Workshop Secret REVEALED! #sculpture #Loctite
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 2 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Water, Wait 10 Mins! Workshop Secret REVEALED! #sculpture #Loctite

StiltbeastStudios shares a quick workshop tip in this short-form video focused on building a DIY graveyard bust prop. The clip teases a specific spray-water technique and its timed waiting process as a key step in the sculpting workflow. It appears to be the second part of an ongoing series covering this cemetery-themed prop build.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,380 views
Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 4: Adding a Projection Effect feat. AAXA HP3 Projector
6:37
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 4: Adding a Projection Effect feat. AAXA HP3 Projector

This fourth and final installment of VanOaksProps' Halloween crypt build series covers the finishing stages of the prop, including painting, brick mortar texturing, and weathering to achieve a realistic stone appearance. The episode's standout addition is the integration of the AAXA HP3 projector to cast a special projection effect onto or within the crypt structure. The video was produced in partnership with AAXA Technologies, who supplied the projector at no cost to the creator.

VanOaksProps· 14,363 views
Coffin Pop Up Halloween Prop
4:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

Coffin Pop Up Halloween Prop

This short Hauntcast video showcases a coffin pop-up prop built largely from reclaimed pallet wood, housing a store-bought skeleton that launches upright to startle guests. The pop-up mechanism draws from a published prop-building reference, and the whole system is tied together with a commercial prop controller and a break beam sensor for hands-free triggering. It's a tidy blend of low-cost materials and off-the-shelf electronics that delivers a reliable interactive scare.

Hauntcast· 14,325 views
SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office - Blast-Up Ghost
9:33
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$50

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office - Blast-Up Ghost

VanOaksProps builds a replica blast-up ghost prop inspired by the classic Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction, adding it to an ongoing Haunted Mansion-themed home office collection. The build relies on accessible craft materials, acrylic paints, and airbrushing to achieve the signature look of the iconic ride prop. It sits between larger room builds as a satisfying, focused side project. The finished piece is intended as a display collectible that deepens the immersive theming of the space.

VanOaksProps· 14,319 views
How to Paint a Fallout NCR Cosplay Helmet - Weathering A 3D Printed Prop Using Paints and Metallics
15:04
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Paint a Fallout NCR Cosplay Helmet - Weathering A 3D Printed Prop Using Paints and Metallics

SKS Props walks through the full painting and finishing process for a 3D-printed Fallout NCR Ranger helmet, transforming a raw print into a battle-worn wasteland prop. The tutorial covers base coating, layered weathering with rust effects and metallic powders, and the addition of practical details including LED lights, a metal antenna, resin-cast accessories, and tinted lenses. Techniques are clearly demonstrated and applicable to both printed and fabricated helmet builds. Free chest-armor PDF templates are also offered via the creator's website for viewers wanting to extend the build.

SKS Props· 14,303 views
Starship Troopers Morita 3D Printed Cosplay Prop #3dprinting #diycosplay #cosplay
0:24
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers Morita 3D Printed Cosplay Prop #3dprinting #diycosplay #cosplay

This short-form video documents the finishing process for a resin-cast Morita rifle prop from Starship Troopers, built for a DragonCon group cosplay. The creator received the resin kit from a fellow prop maker and walked through removing flashing, wet sanding to reduce mold lines, painting, and applying a clear coat to achieve the desired surface texture. The build reflects a blend of classic resin casting skills and refined finishing techniques.

SKS Props· 14,260 views
DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!
11:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Star Wars-inspired data panel as a personal display piece, centered around a 10-inch digital photo frame that plays looping video content. The build layers laser-cut panels, EVA foam details, split loom and drain hose greeblies, and LEDs to achieve an authentic sci-fi control panel aesthetic. Airbrushing and oil paint weathering give the finished piece a battle-worn, screen-accurate look. SVG and 3D files for the panel design are available through the creator's Etsy shop.

VanOaksProps· 14,245 views
Zombird - How to corpse a bird skeleton and make a zombie bird
16:54
DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost / budget-friendly

Zombird - How to corpse a bird skeleton and make a zombie bird

This Monster Tutorials video walks viewers through the process of corpsing a bird skeleton to create a creepy zombie bird prop — dubbed the 'Zombird.' The technique is described as beginner-friendly and inexpensive, making it accessible to haunters of all experience levels. The build incorporates liquid latex to simulate rotting flesh over the skeletal form, with additional linked resources covering related skills like foam work and latex flesh-making.

Monster Tutorials· 14,207 views
Gold Leaf Added to Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #3dprinting #goldleafpainting
0:21
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Gold Leaf Added to Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #3dprinting #goldleafpainting

This tutorial walks through the creation of a Trench Crusade Janissary-style cosplay helmet, combining 3D-printed parts with real gold leaf and hand-painted acrylic details. The helmet model was provided by Galactic Armory and printed on a Bambu X1C. The creator applies gold leaf over the printed surface and finishes it with heavy body Liquitex acrylics to achieve a grimdark aesthetic faithful to the Trench Crusade universe.

SKS Props· 14,205 views
Cadian Cosplay Group at DragonCon #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity #3dprinting
0:21
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Cadian Cosplay Group at DragonCon #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity #3dprinting

SKS Props previews an ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard group cosplay project being assembled for DragonCon, teasing free STL files and foam templates for a lasrifle, laspistol, and frag grenades. A full multi-part tutorial series is planned, with Part 1 already available covering upper-body armor including chest, shoulders, and forearms. The creator shares links to free downloadable foam templates and 3D-printable STL files for key armor components. Future installments will address lower-body armor, painting, and weapons builds.

SKS Props· 14,124 views
Make a latex and foam master in the mold
36:47
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a latex and foam master in the mold

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the complete process of creating a latex and foam master inside a mold — useful both for producing additional molds and for creating standalone foam-filled busts. The session was recorded live, so viewer questions are addressed in real time, adding extra instructional depth. Materials used include mask latex and an expanding rigid foam, both sourced from BITY Mold Supply.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,119 views
Cemetery Columns Halloween Prop
3:41
DIY PropsIntermediate

Cemetery Columns Halloween Prop

This short build video walks through the construction of decorative cemetery columns for the Village Mire Yard Haunt in South Yarmouth, MA. The columns are built using a simple wood frame of 2x3s, skinned with luan, and detailed with Foamular foam for a convincing stone-column look. The result is a sturdy, weather-suitable outdoor prop well suited for graveyard-themed yard displays.

Hauntcast· 14,114 views
Giant Alligator Prop Being Painted!
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DIY Props

Giant Alligator Prop Being Painted!

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases Ed crafting and painting a large latex alligator prop. Viewers get a look at how the reptile sculpt is brought to life with realistic paintwork and detailing. It functions as a showcase of the studio's prop-making process rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,104 views
Self-Contained Floating Lantern Upgrades
7:53
DIY PropsBeginner

Self-Contained Floating Lantern Upgrades

VanOaks Props walks through upgrades to a self-contained floating lantern prop suitable for Halloween or Star Wars-themed displays. The focus is on making the lantern more convincing and easier to use without relying on external power or rigging. At roughly eight minutes, the video is accessible to makers at most skill levels looking for an affordable decorating win.

VanOaksProps· 14,076 views
Creating a aged metal finish using rubberized spray #vanoaksprops #halloween
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DIY PropsBeginner

Creating a aged metal finish using rubberized spray #vanoaksprops #halloween

VanOaks Props demonstrates a quick technique for achieving a convincing aged metal finish using rubberized spray paint. The one-minute clip focuses on the finishing process, making it accessible for prop builders of any skill level. The method is applicable to Halloween props as well as cosplay and replica builds such as Star Wars pieces.

VanOaksProps· 13,999 views
The ULTIMATE Haunt Lantern!
8:43
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate$20–$50

The ULTIMATE Haunt Lantern!

VanOaksProps upgrades an existing haunt lantern by integrating an Arduino Nano and a Neopixel LED ring to create dynamic, programmable lighting effects. The build includes a 3D-printed controller box and custom Arduino code, both available as free downloads. Frost effect paint is applied to diffuse and soften the LED output for a more atmospheric look. The result is a polished, convincing lantern prop suited for haunted environments.

VanOaksProps· 13,972 views
Vfx scare box #Halloween #scary
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DIY Props

Vfx scare box #Halloween #scary

This short-form video from Horror 365 showcases a VFX scare box Halloween prop. Based on the title, it likely demonstrates a visual-effects-driven device designed to startle viewers or trick-or-treaters. No source description was provided, so details about construction or components are unknown.

Horror 365· 13,968 views
The Secret to Making LOTS Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited
7:45
Professional Haunted Attractions

The Secret to Making LOTS Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited follows founder Ed Edmunds as he paints a Bound Corpse prop while sharing production secrets for manufacturing Halloween props at volume. Team members Tom and Trevor also weigh in with practical tips for maintaining consistent paint quality across large runs of animatronics like the Xenovore. The video offers a rare insider glimpse into the workflow and craft philosophy of one of the haunt industry's most recognized prop studios.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,951 views
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