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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.

2315 videos

molding the brain part 4.wmv
9:39
DIY PropsIntermediate

molding the brain part 4.wmv

Part four of Stiltbeast Studios' brain series covers the complete mold-making workflow: cleaning the mold after pulling it from the sculpt and then pouring it up to produce a finished casting. The video is part of an ongoing multi-episode series walking viewers through professional-level creature-effects techniques. Stiltbeast Studios is known for high-quality special effects instruction aimed at aspiring prop and prosthetic makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,090 views
Motor Driven Halloween Swaying Zombie Prop PVC Kit
1:06
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Motor Driven Halloween Swaying Zombie Prop PVC Kit

FrightProps showcases a motor-driven animated zombie prop built on a PVC frame that produces a realistic swaying motion. The kit is available in two configurations — a basic kit and a complete kit — giving builders flexibility based on their budget and existing parts. This short video serves as a product demonstration for the mechanism in action.

FrightProps· 10,036 views
EASY Way to Add Sounds to Halloween Props!
6:46
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

EASY Way to Add Sounds to Halloween Props!

VanOaksProps walks through an accessible method for adding motion-triggered sound effects to Halloween props using an audio player module and an exciter speaker. The build relies on minimal tools and simple wiring techniques, making it approachable for beginners. Free 3D-printable project box files are offered to house the electronics neatly. The result is a compact, self-contained sound solution that can be integrated into virtually any prop.

VanOaksProps· 10,002 views
Toxic Barrel Blaster
0:14
Prop Reviews

Toxic Barrel Blaster

This video showcases the Toxic Barrel Blaster, a commercial haunt prop from Poison Props. The prop appears to be a barrel-themed air blaster designed to startle guests in haunted attractions or home haunt setups. Based on the available metadata, this is primarily a product showcase with a direct purchase link to the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 10,002 views
Can I Make This Ghostbusters Trap Toy into a REAL Movie Prop? #ghostbusters #prop #howto
0:32
DIY Props

Can I Make This Ghostbusters Trap Toy into a REAL Movie Prop? #ghostbusters #prop #howto

This short-form video explores whether a commercially available Ghostbusters trap toy can be transformed into a screen-accurate movie prop replica. The creator examines the toy's potential as a starting point for a higher-quality build or conversion. With no source description provided, specific techniques and materials used remain unclear.

Creative Geekery· 9,978 views
I Built Severance’s Speaker – And It Actually Works!
16:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Built Severance’s Speaker – And It Actually Works!

A passionate Severance fan builds a fully functional replica of the iconic Lumon boardroom speaker from scratch, walking viewers through every stage from 3D printing and laser cutting to painting, texturing, and wiring in real audio electronics. The build uses a mix of digital fabrication and hands-on finishing techniques to closely match the on-screen prop. As a fun finale, the creator takes the finished piece to Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ — the real-world filming location for Lumon HQ — to gauge reactions. The video also honestly covers what went wrong during the build and how the replica compares to the actual show prop.

Creative Geekery· 9,975 views
Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes
6:11
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,955 views
DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind
32:50
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,944 views
Dollar Store Halloween Prop Challenge Vlog
7:58
DIY Props

Dollar Store Halloween Prop Challenge Vlog

Monster Tutorials launches a community challenge daring viewers to build Halloween props using only dollar store finds. The vlog format takes viewers along for the shopping and creative process on a tight budget. Participants are encouraged to share their own creations via Instagram and Facebook using a dedicated hashtag, making it an interactive, community-driven event.

Monster Tutorials· 9,835 views
What creepy structure are we building now? #music
0:10
DIY Props

What creepy structure are we building now? #music

This appears to be a short teaser or reel from the Horror 365 channel hinting at an upcoming creepy structure build. With no description or meaningful duration, very little detail is available about the project's scope, materials, or techniques. The music hashtag suggests the clip may be set to atmospheric audio for mood effect.

Horror 365· 9,826 views
Half mask mold.wmv
13:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Half mask mold.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of molding an original sculpture to produce a wearable half mask, emphasizing how approachable the workflow is for newcomers to mask making. The video covers the key steps involved in taking a sculpt and converting it into a functional half-mask mold. It appears to be part of the studio's broader series on special effects prop and costume fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,795 views
Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room
0:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room

In this quick tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's Frightmare Compound demonstrates a simple live wire effect using electric firecracker props to create a reliable jump scare. It's pitched as an easy, high-impact addition for an electric-themed room in a home haunt. The short runtime keeps the focus on the basic concept rather than a detailed step-by-step build.

The Frightmare Compound· 9,780 views
Sculpting Tips for Large Sculptures Using Armature, Anatomy and Tools | Monster Lab
11:51
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Tips for Large Sculptures Using Armature, Anatomy and Tools | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab tutorial series, veteran sculptor Tom Cassidy of Distortions Unlimited shares practical tips for tackling large-scale clay sculptures, covering armature construction, anatomical considerations, and tool selection. A high-speed sculpting demo gives viewers a real-world look at his workflow in action. The episode is part of an ongoing series aimed at helping DIY enthusiasts build professional-quality Halloween props and masks. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known professional prop and costume house, lending the instruction credibility and depth.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,744 views
Her eyes keep following me! #shorts
0:24
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Her eyes keep following me! #shorts

A Spirit Halloween Rat Girl animatronic gets a creative makeover to transform it into a Wednesday Addams character prop. The creator describes the process as relatively straightforward, resulting in a recognizable Wednesday Addams figure that retains the animatronic's original singing function. This short-form video showcases the finished prop rather than offering a detailed step-by-step tutorial.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,727 views
two part mask mold- live full process
2:54:46
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

two part mask mold- live full process

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the complete two-part mask mold process in an extended, nearly three-hour live session. The video covers every stage from setup to pull, giving aspiring mask makers and haunt prop builders a thorough look at professional-level mold fabrication techniques. Allen Hopps, known for his work in haunted attraction design, leads the demonstration with the depth and candor typical of a live-format build. This is an unedited, real-time walkthrough rather than a condensed tutorial, making it especially valuable for those who want to see the full workflow without cuts.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,701 views
Make Something Just For Fun Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay
0:37
Costume Tutorials

Make Something Just For Fun Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay

This short-form video showcases a hand-stitched leather pouch crafted as an accessory for a Warhammer 40K Cadian armor cosplay build. The creator shares a candid, reflective take on the leatherworking process, noting it was their first leather project. A full multi-part Cadian build series is available on the channel, along with free foam templates and STL files for those wanting to recreate the armor.

SKS Props· 9,682 views
Making a C-3PO Bust for New York Comic Con #nycc
9:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a C-3PO Bust for New York Comic Con #nycc

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a display-quality C-3PO bust built from 3D-printed parts sourced from free Thingiverse models. The build covers surface prep with filler primer and multi-stage sanding, a multi-layer metallic paint finish, and the integration of acrylic light-panel material and LEDs for glowing eye inserts. Beacon Adhesives products are used throughout for assembly, with the finished piece destined for display at New York Comic Con.

VanOaksProps· 9,619 views
sock mask tutorial part 2.wmv
10:01
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

sock mask tutorial part 2.wmv

In this follow-up tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios, Allen Hopps walks through the painting phase of constructing a sock mask. The primary technique featured is drybrushing, used to pull out surface details and add depth to the finished piece. This concise ten-minute video focuses entirely on the paint application stage rather than the initial construction covered in Part 1.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,617 views
DIY Monster Eyeball Prototypes - Help Me Choose!
8:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Monster Eyeball Prototypes - Help Me Choose!

The creator showcases multiple handcrafted eyeball prototypes made during quarantine, exploring different approaches to achieve the best result for an upcoming latex mask project. Viewers are invited to weigh in and help select which prototype design moves forward to full production. A separate dedicated eyeball tutorial is referenced for those wanting step-by-step guidance. The video serves as both a creative preview and a community engagement piece.

Monster Tutorials· 9,563 views
Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Updates #cosplay #cosplayer #diycosplay
0:21
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Updates #cosplay #cosplayer #diycosplay

This is part three of an ongoing series walking viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses specifically on helmet construction, using downloadable foam templates and optional 3D-printed accessories such as the Imperial Aquila and other Cadian gear. The creator is organizing a group cosplay for Dragon Con and encourages viewers to build their own suits and join the squad.

SKS Props· 9,561 views
latch mechanism
0:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

latch mechanism

This short follow-up clip from StiltbeastStudios focuses on the latch mechanism used in a previously shown drop window prop. The video breaks down how the latch functions as a key component of the drop window's release system. At just one minute, it serves as a focused companion piece for builders already familiar with the base build.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,547 views
spirit buy
10:30
Prop Reviews

spirit buy

StiltbeastStudios shares a haul of Spirit Halloween purchases, explaining their personal buying philosophy: skip the big-ticket items and focus on small pieces that save time or serve as strong starting points for custom builds. A highlight of the video is the plan to acquire Spirit's Cerberus animatronic specifically to harvest its heads as bases for original monster head sculpts. The creator offers a practical, experienced perspective on how professional haunters can extract real value from mass-market Halloween retail.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,529 views
Make your own Sculpting tools
17:25
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $20 for 20+ tools

Make your own Sculpting tools

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to fabricate a large set of professional-quality sculpting loop tools and rakes using everyday inexpensive materials. By repurposing wire whisk tines and coping saw blades bonded with steel epoxy putty, builders can produce more than twenty tools for a fraction of the cost of buying them individually. The resulting tools are suitable for both clay and paper mache sculpting in prop and mask making contexts.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,520 views
Molding A Half Mask In Ultracal
2:13:31
DIY PropsAdvanced

Molding A Half Mask In Ultracal

This lengthy studio tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the full process of molding a half mask using Ultracal, a professional-grade gypsum cement favored in creature and prop shops. The video is presented by Allen Hopps, a well-known figure in the haunted attraction industry, lending a professional perspective to each step. At over two hours, it provides an in-depth look at the mold-making workflow suitable for producing wearable Halloween masks. The result is a durable mold ready for pulling finished mask pieces for haunted house or costume use.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,520 views