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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

Distortions Unlimited is live painting Monsters!
32:25
DIY Props

Distortions Unlimited is live painting Monsters!

In this live session, the team at Distortions Unlimited paints monster props on camera, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how their creatures get their finished look. Viewers can watch the painting process unfold in real time and follow along with the studio's creative approach. The stream also invites audiences to join the channel for additional member perks.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,515 views
Star Wars Electro Binoculars & Case
9:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Star Wars Electro Binoculars & Case

VanOaksProps takes on Luke Skywalker's electrobinoculars from The Empire Strikes Back, building a screen-accurate replica from a 3D-printed model with LED accents, detailed paintwork, and weathering. As a bonus, a custom fabric-lined flight case inspired by Disney's Galaxy's Edge is also constructed to house the finished prop. This entry in the creator's casual 'Let's Make' series focuses on personal passion builds rather than step-by-step instruction. The result is a polished Star Wars replica that bridges DIY prop-making and theme-park fandom.

VanOaksProps· 9,507 views
Pneumatic Can Crusher Kit
0:17
PneumaticsIntermediate

Pneumatic Can Crusher Kit

FrightProps showcases a pneumatic conversion kit designed to automate a standard can crusher using air-powered actuation. The kit is built to be compatible with most common can crusher models, making it a accessible upgrade for haunt builders looking to add a mechanical scare element. This short promotional clip points viewers to the FrightProps store for purchasing the kit.

FrightProps· 9,499 views
How to make DIY dinosaur skin!
11:11
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

How to make DIY dinosaur skin!

This episode focuses on building realistic dinosaur skin for a life-sized DIY Velociraptor animatronic, part of an ongoing home haunt series inspired by Jurassic World. The creator walks through combining latex and foam clay to achieve a convincing scaly texture over an existing foam armature. Painting techniques are also covered to bring the skin to a finished, realistic appearance. This is episode four in a multi-part build series.

Creative Geekery· 9,490 views
Worlds easiest organ props
0:51
DIY PropsBeginner

Worlds easiest organ props

Stiltbeast Studios presents a quick one-minute tutorial on creating organ props with minimal effort. The short runtime suggests a fast, accessible technique that even beginners can replicate. It appears to be an on-the-fly mobile upload, so production detail is limited, but the core promise is a simple path to convincing body-part props.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,443 views
LET'S MAKE: #StarWars Fusion Furnace/Fusion Generator - Smart Lamp Hack!
9:09
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 (estimated based on lamp, filament, paints)

LET'S MAKE: #StarWars Fusion Furnace/Fusion Generator - Smart Lamp Hack!

VanOaksProps walks through a casual, build-along episode of crafting a Star Wars-inspired fusion furnace/generator prop by combining a 3D-printed shell with an off-the-shelf smart LED lamp. The build is credited to a fellow maker whose lamp-hack concept inspired the project. Painting and weathering techniques give the finished piece a worn, screen-adjacent look suitable for display in any Star Wars fan space.

VanOaksProps· 9,406 views
Krampus part 2 hands.wmv
14:32
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Krampus part 2 hands.wmv

In part two of StiltbeastStudios' Krampus suit build series, the focus shifts to crafting the character's iconic hands. The video walks through a straightforward technique for constructing fur-covered gloves with claws, applicable to Krampus, werewolf, or any hairy creature costume. The approach is presented as accessible enough for costume builders at various skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,398 views
Quick & Easy Custom Halloween Finials
6:54
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Quick & Easy Custom Halloween Finials

VanOaksProps walks through a fast, budget-friendly method for crafting custom decorative finials from 5mm EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The build relies on accessible tools — a heat gun, X-Acto knife, and contact cement — to cut, shape, and bond the foam into polished architectural accents. A multi-step paint finish gives the finished pieces a convincing aged or metallic look. The free template download makes replication straightforward even for first-time foam builders.

VanOaksProps· 9,366 views
Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes
5:54
Professional Haunted Attractions

Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes clip follows Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited as they visit acclaimed sculptor Jordu Schell's studio to check on the progress of a custom Roswell Alien prop commissioned for the Roswell UFO Museum. The footage was captured during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. It offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative professional prop-design process between two heavyweight names in the creature and Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,361 views
Teeter-Totter or See-Saw Mechanism
0:18
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Teeter-Totter or See-Saw Mechanism

FrightProps showcases a teeter-totter or see-saw mechanism designed to bring Halloween props to life with a rocking, tipping motion. It can be paired with a foam gravestone for a tipping tombstone effect or fitted with a board and two lightweight figures for a classic see-saw display. The mechanism offers a simple, versatile foundation for graveyard-themed animated scenes.

FrightProps· 9,335 views
Using a Triggerable Digital Video Player to Create a Halloween Prop Effect
9:16
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Using a Triggerable Digital Video Player to Create a Halloween Prop Effect

This video from FrightProps showcases their HD Seamless Looping Triggerable Digital Video Player, demonstrating how it can be used to create compelling Halloween prop effects. The device allows a video loop to play continuously in idle mode and then switch to a triggered scare sequence on cue, creating a polished, interactive experience. It is designed to integrate smoothly into existing Halloween props and haunt setups.

FrightProps· 9,334 views
Star Wars Wall Panels: Creating Epic Decor from Old Electronics!
10:48
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly (uses salvaged materials)

Star Wars Wall Panels: Creating Epic Decor from Old Electronics!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through building Star Wars-inspired wall panels by repurposing discarded electronics and tech parts into sci-fi greeble-style décor. The project is framed as accessible and low-cost, leaning on creative assemblage rather than specialized skills. A series of spray paints — including matte black, granite grey, rust primer, and silver acrylic — are used to unify the salvaged components into a cohesive, cinematic aesthetic. The finished panels suit a home haunt, themed room, gaming space, or event set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 9,333 views
Sugar Skull - Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos Skull Tutorial
10:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Sugar Skull - Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos Skull Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through transforming a plain skull prop into a vibrant Dia de los Muertos sugar skull decoration. The project is presented as an accessible DIY with a high visual payoff, making it suitable for Halloween haunters and Day of the Dead enthusiasts alike. A brief preview of an upcoming creepy hand tutorial is also included at the end.

Monster Tutorials· 9,318 views
EVA foam horns
16:35
DIY PropsBeginner

EVA foam horns

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of crafting horns from EVA foam, covering pattern creation and shaping techniques suitable for a wide variety of Halloween and cosplay costumes. A highlight of the tutorial is the creator's signature coating method, which finishes and seals the foam for a polished, durable result. The approachable format makes this a solid starting point for anyone new to foam fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,315 views
Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited
10:44
DIY PropsPro

Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptor Tom Cassidy as he completes a Mutant Baby clay sculpture, after which Ed Edmunds prepares the piece for a two-piece mold build. Viewers get an authentic look at the professional prop-making pipeline inside one of the industry's most established Halloween prop studios. The video also captures day-to-day studio life, including ongoing production of various props and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,311 views
Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts
0:46
DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds, founder of the legendary Halloween prop and animatronics company Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates gremlin monster sculpting in this short-form clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The video offers a condensed glimpse into professional-level creature sculpting techniques developed over decades in the industry. It serves as a teaser for the full-length Monster Lab tutorials available on the channel, which cover the complete mask-making pipeline from sculpt to finished prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,300 views
How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template
18:23
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template

SKS Props walks through the full build and paint process for a wearable saber-toothed tiger skull made from HD foam, complete with a free downloadable PDF template. The tutorial covers shaping and assembling all skull components from foam, then sealing and painting to achieve a convincingly weathered, primal look using acrylics, graphite powder, rust effects, and metallic sprays. Because the finished piece is lightweight and wearable, it works equally well as a cosplay helmet, mask, or Halloween costume centerpiece. Printing instructions for the multi-sheet PDF template are also included.

SKS Props· 9,299 views
Arm extension from Crutches
9:42
DIY PropsIntermediate

Arm extension from Crutches

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to convert crutches into wearable arm extensions for creature or monster costumes. The build repurposes readily available crutches into a practical rigging solution that dramatically lengthens the performer's arms for an unsettling, inhuman silhouette. This approach is characteristic of the creature-performance style that Stiltbeast Studios is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,295 views
Airbrushing fur for masks and costumes
9:52
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Airbrushing fur for masks and costumes

Stiltbeast Studios walks through airbrushing techniques specifically applied to fur for masks and costumes, with a focus on achieving realistic creature effects. The tutorial demonstrates how strategic color application can bring depth and life to werewolf-style masks and wearable props. This is a practical, skill-focused session from an experienced haunted attraction builder.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,292 views
Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited
4:41
DIY Props

Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptors Tom Cassidy and Ed Edmunds as they work on the Vampire Legend, one of the studio's 2021 Halloween prop releases. Tom puts finishing touches on the facial sculpt while Ed joins him to assess the piece and assist in carefully moving it to a new table for body work. The video offers a rare glimpse into the professional prop-making process at one of the Halloween industry's longest-running manufacturers. Distortions Unlimited has been crafting animatronics, masks, and props in the USA for over four decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,272 views
Power Jack O lantern!
1:01
DIY Props

Power Jack O lantern!

StiltbeastStudios presents a short showcase of a powered jack o lantern prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. The clip highlights the creator's prop-building craft with a focus on a spooky, eye-catching pumpkin design. As a one-minute teaser, it offers a quick look at the finished piece rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,269 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Halloween Song
1:16
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Halloween Song

This FrightProps showcase demonstrates a Ghost Bust projection effect that casts an animated, talking character's face onto a three-dimensional bust form. The result is a striking optical illusion that brings the ghost to life in a highly convincing way. The effect is suitable for haunted house installations or home haunt displays seeking a wow-factor centerpiece.

FrightProps· 9,268 views
FrightProps Pneumatic Vibrator
0:17
Pneumatics

FrightProps Pneumatic Vibrator

This short FrightProps product spotlight covers a pneumatic vibrator designed for haunted house and Halloween attraction use. The device mounts directly onto props or structures and uses air pressure to generate intense vibrations. It offers a straightforward way to add kinetic, tactile energy to almost any surface or prop build.

FrightProps· 9,238 views
M3gan wanted a Shamrock Shake from McDonalds #shorts
0:14
Other

M3gan wanted a Shamrock Shake from McDonalds #shorts

A short-form comedy skit featuring an M3gan doll or character reacting to McDonald's being out of Shamrock Shakes. The video plays on M3gan's unsettling persona for humorous effect, blending horror pop culture with everyday fast-food frustration. It appears to be a lighthearted, character-driven piece rather than a tutorial or build video.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,228 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe