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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

Halloween Witch Animatronic Makeover! (DOLLAR STORE CHALLENGE)
20:03
DIY AnimatronicsBeginnerUnder $20 (Dollar Tree materials only)

Halloween Witch Animatronic Makeover! (DOLLAR STORE CHALLENGE)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take on a dollar-store-only challenge to transform Home Depot's Lethal Lily rocking-chair witch animatronic into a one-of-a-kind haunted centerpiece. Using exclusively Dollar Tree finds, they repaint the animatronic's face, upgrade her costume and staff, and add a misting cauldron smoke effect to her basket. The result is a dramatically enhanced prop that looks far more expensive than its budget origins suggest. The video is packed with quick, accessible techniques any home haunter can replicate.

Wicked Makers· 660,615 views
Halloween Witch’s Potion with a Magical TWIST? 🎃 #shorts
1:01
DIY PropsBeginner

Halloween Witch’s Potion with a Magical TWIST? 🎃 #shorts

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk viewers through creating a DIY witch's potion prop for Halloween in this quick short-form tutorial. The build results in a decorative fantasy-style potion bottle suitable for haunted displays or Halloween decor. Despite the brief runtime, the project appears beginner-friendly and delivers strong visual impact.

Wicked Makers· 658,115 views
We made our cat a Halloween PUMPKIN House!
16:33
DIY PropsIntermediate

We made our cat a Halloween PUMPKIN House!

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay build an oversized jack-o-lantern cat house and scratching post for their Sphynx cat, Oberon, kicking off their 2021 Halloween season in style. The structure is formed using a balloon armature wrapped in wire, layered with paper mache, and finished with resin, spray paint, and sisal rope. The build doubles as a functional pet piece and a bold Halloween decoration. The creators note the jack-o-lantern shell alone could be repurposed as a standalone Halloween prop without the cat-specific elements.

Wicked Makers· 655,894 views
Haunted Moving Painting
4:10
Prop Reviews

Haunted Moving Painting

FrightProps showcases their premium Haunted Moving Painting prop, a fully assembled unit that displays animated portrait videos on an HD panel housed in a handmade frame. The prop pairs an HD triggerable video player with a PicoBoo JR controller and a choice of trigger, making it ready to deploy out of the box. Sample footage is drawn from the Unliving Portraits DVD series, which is sold separately due to licensing restrictions. The video gives haunters a clear look at the illusion effect and the hardware that drives it.

FrightProps· 617,129 views
We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!
16:30
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought Spirit Halloween Jumping Spider animatronic into a glowing, game-inspired creature build. Using EVA foam, foam clay, UV resin, and fluorescent neon paint, they rebuild the spider's exterior with armored shells, spikes, and glowing orbs. The finished prop blazes under UV blacklight, turning a floppy plush animatronic into a striking yard-haunt centerpiece. The project draws on DIY cosplay fabrication techniques adapted for Halloween prop-making.

Wicked Makers· 564,591 views
Halloween Isn't Cancelled! DIY Prop for Trick-or-Treating during COVID
10:34
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Halloween Isn't Cancelled! DIY Prop for Trick-or-Treating during COVID

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a PVC-pipe candy slide that lets homeowners deliver Halloween treats to trick-or-treaters from a safe distance. The construction relies entirely on basic PVC fittings and a hacksaw, making it accessible to first-time builders. Once assembled, the chute serves as a blank decorating canvas — the duo dresses theirs up with cheesecloth, spray paint, a plastic skeleton, and a skull. Free downloadable plans are available on the Wicked Makers website.

Wicked Makers· 563,139 views
Magic Floating Wine Bottle for Halloween! 🍷👻
0:38
DIY PropsBeginner

Magic Floating Wine Bottle for Halloween! 🍷👻

Wicked Makers demonstrate a Halloween floating wine bottle prop that creates the illusion of endlessly pouring liquid suspended in mid-air above a cup. The effect gives off a ghostly, magical vibe that suits Halloween party tablescapes and spooky décor setups. The project is presented as approachable for most skill levels and is shown in a short-form format.

Wicked Makers· 558,951 views
We made magical swirling Halloween Witch's Potions!
6:35
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$50

We made magical swirling Halloween Witch's Potions!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take the viral swirling potion bottle trend a step further by engineering a motorized magnetic mechanism hidden inside a DIY faux-leather spellbook to keep the mesmerizing swirl going indefinitely. Each bottle is filled with glycerin, mica powder, and food coloring to create a color-shifting storm effect, while a concealed small motor and magnets do the continuous stirring work beneath. The build is approachable for intermediate makers and fits seamlessly into witch, wizard, or fantasy Halloween themes. Detailed materials and tool lists make sourcing everything straightforward.

Wicked Makers· 552,710 views
I Turned a Broken Phone Into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy #fallout #pipboy #propbuild
0:30
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Turned a Broken Phone Into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy #fallout #pipboy #propbuild

This short build video shows how a broken mobile phone can be salvaged and transformed into a wearable Fallout Pip-Boy prop. The creator repurposes the defunct device as the screen component, giving it new life as a functional-looking costume accessory. The result is a screen-accurate wrist-mounted prop faithful to the iconic Fallout series gadget.

Creative Geekery· 542,449 views
DIY Halloween Mummy (The most fun way to make one!)
7:01
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Halloween Mummy (The most fun way to make one!)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a life-sized Halloween mummy using a duct tape body form stuffed with recycled newspaper — no complex tools required. The mummy is wrapped in cheesecloth that has been aged with a black tea wash and finished with spray paint and acrylic paint details. Skeletal hands supported by thick wire are added for a realistic, spooky effect. The whole project is designed to be completed in a few hours and is kid-friendly.

Wicked Makers· 531,296 views
We made a real LEGO Zombie! (Animatronic)
12:08
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real LEGO Zombie! (Animatronic)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay construct an oversized animatronic LEGO Zombie Minifigure inspired by Zeke from the Scooby-Doo LEGO set. The build progresses from a cardboard prototype to 3D-printed parts, which are then detailed with Apoxie Sculpt for realistic texture, dressed in fabric clothing, hand-painted, and finally brought to life with servo motors programmed in Bottango. The finished prop was field-tested at a kids' LEGO summer camp with enthusiastic results. It serves as both a showpiece Halloween decoration and a masterclass in combining multiple maker disciplines into one cohesive animatronic build.

Wicked Makers· 515,464 views
How to make a DIY Fog Chiller | DIY Halloween Props
5:05
Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginner$20–$40

How to make a DIY Fog Chiller | DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a simple, low-cost fog chiller from everyday household materials in about an hour. Fog from a standard fog machine is routed through a PVC inlet into an ice-filled plastic storage bin, where it cools and exits as a dense, ground-hugging rolling fog effect. Chicken wire inside the bin keeps the ice elevated while letting chilled fog pass through freely. The build requires no specialized tools and is explicitly designed to be family-friendly.

Wicked Makers· 509,982 views
spray foam skull mask
19:58
Makeup TutorialsBeginnerUnder $10

spray foam skull mask

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through building a wearable skull mask using expanding spray foam, keeping the entire project under $10 and completable in roughly an hour. The technique is accessible to beginners and opens the door to a wide range of costume and haunted attraction applications. Inspired by the aesthetic of classic horror such as Tombs of the Blind Dead, the finished mask delivers a striking skeletal look on an extremely tight budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 508,815 views
We made a flying CAINE Animatronic! (Amazing Digital Circus)
39:54
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a flying CAINE Animatronic! (Amazing Digital Circus)

Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie tackle an ambitious fan-build project: a fully functional animatronic version of Caine, the host character from the animated series The Amazing Digital Circus. The build incorporates a flying effect, bringing the floating, top-hat-wearing AI character to life in three dimensions. The project leverages resin 3D printing and collaboration with several prop-making specialists. At 40 minutes, the video offers an in-depth look at the full fabrication process from concept to finished animatronic.

Wicked Makers· 507,655 views
Easy & Realistic Faux Stone Walls with Foam!
7:30
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Easy & Realistic Faux Stone Walls with Foam!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly method for creating convincing faux stone panels from foam using minimal tools. The process covers shaping and texturing foam with a box cutter, wire brush, and propane torch, then sealing and painting with Drylok and layered acrylic washes. The finished panels are well-suited for haunted house facades, fireplace surrounds, or any set piece requiring a stone aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 504,162 views
How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃
0:59
DIY Props

How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie walk through the process of building DIY Halloween tombstones for graveyard-style yard displays. The video is a short-form overview covering the essentials of crafting spooky cemetery props at home. It appears aimed at Halloween decorators looking to elevate their seasonal yard setup with homemade tombstones.

Wicked Makers· 456,703 views
We made Pennywise a “friend” for HALLOWEEN!
10:23
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

We made Pennywise a “friend” for HALLOWEEN!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized Georgie Denborough prop from the IT franchise to pair with an existing Pennywise decoration. The figure is constructed using a PVC pipe skeleton, pool noodles for body volume, and thrifted child-sized clothing to sell the illusion of scale. Hands can be sourced as pre-made fakes or crafted in-house using wire, nitrile gloves, and stuffing. The finished prop holds a signature red balloon, making it an instantly recognizable horror-movie display piece.

Wicked Makers· 449,140 views
WHAT THE PUCK!? WE'RE LOSERS!
5:35
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

WHAT THE PUCK!? WE'RE LOSERS!

This tongue-in-cheek makeup tutorial from Madeyewlook transforms a hockey-playoff loss into a special effects showcase, simulating a graphic puck-impact wound using prosthetic wax, spirit gum, and professional body paint. The look combines realistic gore techniques with theatrical body painting for a strikingly convincing fake injury. The creator walks through layering Graftobian and Skin Illustrator products to achieve lifelike bruising, broken skin, and embedded detail. The playful concept makes the advanced techniques approachable and entertaining for fans of both sports culture and Halloween FX.

Madeyewlook· 447,208 views
Bubbling Witch's Cauldron with Glowing Coals 🎃 #halloween #shorts
0:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Bubbling Witch's Cauldron with Glowing Coals 🎃 #halloween #shorts

Wicked Makers show how to transform a store-bought plastic cauldron into a dramatic witch's cauldron prop featuring a bubbling effect and glowing simulated coals. The build relies on simple, accessible materials and is presented as a quick, approachable Halloween project. This short is a teaser pointing viewers to the full tutorial on their YouTube channel.

Wicked Makers· 436,547 views
How to Make a Halloween Mask "Molding" | Monster Lab
20:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

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

In this installment of the Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through making a plaster mold from a sculpted Halloween mask. The tutorial covers the mold-making step in the broader process of building monster masks the Distortions way. It's part of an ongoing series that also touches on sculpting, painting, and casting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 435,869 views
Floating "Fireflies" Effect - DIY Halloween Props
10:01
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Floating "Fireflies" Effect - DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through a beginner-friendly DIY recreation of the iconic glowing firefly effect from Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean swamp scene. The build repurposes solar pathway lights fitted with yellow-green LEDs, suspended on near-invisible fishing line to mimic slowly drifting fireflies in a tree canopy or yard haunt setting. No expensive tools are required, making this an accessible weekend project for Halloween decorators at any skill level. The duo also share the charming origin story of the original Disneyland effect.

Wicked Makers· 420,629 views
How to make a Dice Tower
17:12
OtherIntermediate

How to make a Dice Tower

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie build a decorative tavern-style dice tower designed for tabletop RPG sessions like Dungeons & Dragons. The project combines woodworking with exotic hardwoods, brass detailing, and a wet ink transfer technique used to create a hanging sign. The result is a functional gaming accessory that keeps dice on the table and on display. This is the channel's debut video, blending fine craft techniques with fantasy aesthetics.

Wicked Makers· 418,079 views
Freddy Krueger-Type Burn Makeup Tutorial| Halloween FX Series
6:05
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Freddy Krueger-Type Burn Makeup Tutorial| Halloween FX Series

This tutorial from Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create a convincing Freddy Krueger-style burn effect using professional-grade SFX cosmetics rather than traditional prosthetics. The look draws inspiration from characters like Harvey Dent and zombie archetypes, making it versatile for multiple Halloween costumes. Key products include a clear gel FX base for texture and an alcohol-activated palette for realistic coloration. An optional Alka-Seltzer and blood gel step adds a dramatic sizzling, bubbling finish.

Madeyewlook· 414,137 views
Making a Pirate Treasure Chest 💀 DIY Halloween Props
26:05
DIY PropsAdvanced

Making a Pirate Treasure Chest 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie build an elaborate Sea of Thieves-inspired pirate treasure chest Halloween prop from XPS and EVA foam, complete with 3D-printed skull decorations and hardware details. The build is elevated by special effects including Arduino-controlled NeoPixel glowing eyes and a hidden microfogger that breathes eerie mist from the chest. The prop is finished with layered paints, Rub n Buff, and airbrushing to achieve a weathered, cursed aesthetic. It's a full-featured, multi-discipline build that blends prop fabrication, electronics, and effects work into a single showpiece.

Wicked Makers· 410,460 views