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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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How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template - Welsh Christmas Tradition
17:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template - Welsh Christmas Tradition

SKS Props walks through the full construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh holiday folklore — entirely from HD EVA foam using a free downloadable template. The build is notably lightweight, making it practical to carry or wear during the traditional door-to-door rhyming challenge. A pull-string mechanism is incorporated to open and close the jaw, elevating it from static prop to interactive puppet. The finished skull is decorated with ears, ornaments, ribbons, and bells in keeping with the authentic tradition.

SKS Props· 8,882 views
faux stone pedastal base
13:54
DIY PropsBeginner

faux stone pedastal base

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a faux stone pedestal base — a versatile graveyard accent piece designed to elevate urns, statues, and other haunt décor. The build centers on foam fabrication and stone-texture finishing techniques. The resulting prop is lightweight, inexpensive, and adaptable to a wide range of Halloween display scenarios.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,858 views
peeling paint wall effect
4:08
Set DesignIntermediate

peeling paint wall effect

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a scenic painting technique for creating the look of large-scale peeling paint on haunt walls. The short tutorial is geared toward haunted attraction builders who want to add realistic decay and texture to their sets. The method is designed to work at scale, making it practical for covering significant wall surfaces quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,855 views
How I Weathered My Ghostbusters Proton Pack (Full DIY Build Guide)
26:18
DIY PropsIntermediate

How I Weathered My Ghostbusters Proton Pack (Full DIY Build Guide)

This video is the concluding chapter of a three-part Ghostbusters Proton Pack build series, focusing entirely on weathering and finishing a 3D-printed replica into a screen-accurate prop. The creator walks through multiple weathering techniques including rub and buff, paint washes, and Fuller's Earth to achieve a grimy, battle-worn aesthetic. Additional upgrades covered include swapping in a period-correct Neutrona wand and integrating a custom smoke effects unit. The build culminates in a reveal moment featuring a real Ghostbusters cast member's reaction.

Creative Geekery· 8,852 views
Become a Lumon Employee – How to Make a Severance ID Badge
6:29
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $20

Become a Lumon Employee – How to Make a Severance ID Badge

This short tutorial walks fans of the Apple TV+ series Severance through building a screen-accurate Lumon Industries employee ID badge from scratch. The creator covers designing and printing the badge graphic, applying it to a card substrate, laminating with contact paper for a polished finish, and threading it onto a lanyard. As a fun bonus segment, the finished badge is worn to MegaCon Orlando to gauge fan recognition in the wild.

Creative Geekery· 8,852 views
Mari Lwyd Snap Jaw Movement #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts
0:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mari Lwyd Snap Jaw Movement #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts

This short-form progress video from SKS Props showcases the early assembly stages of a foam Mari Lwyd horse skull build, highlighting the snap jaw movement mechanism taking shape. The creator has the core skull base forms together and notes that sanding, detail work, and decorative accessories are still ahead. The Mari Lwyd is a Welsh midwinter folk tradition featuring a decorated horse skull on a pole, making this an unusual and culturally distinctive cosplay project.

SKS Props· 8,838 views
Metallic paint doesn’t have to be hard
1:00
DIY PropsBeginner

Metallic paint doesn’t have to be hard

VanOaks Props shares a quick tip for achieving convincing metallic finishes on DIY props without the usual frustration. The one-minute format suggests a focused, beginner-friendly technique that can be applied to Halloween and Star Wars-style builds alike. The approach is positioned as accessible and likely low-cost.

VanOaksProps· 8,802 views
NEW FOR 2019 - Rotten Ringmaster with Clown Animated Halloween Prop
1:49
Prop Reviews

NEW FOR 2019 - Rotten Ringmaster with Clown Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their 2019 Rotten Ringmaster animated Halloween prop, a tall figure holding a cage containing a laughing clown. The prop features motorized head and torso movement, glowing eyes, and multiple spoken phrases triggered by one of three activation methods. It is designed for easy assembly and indoor or covered-porch use, plugging into a standard outlet with an included UL-listed power adapter.

FrightProps· 8,796 views
I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 3
3:23
DIY PropsIntermediate

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 3

Part 3 of VanOaksProps' ambitious life-size Haunted Mansion door build explores the use of Polymaker's CosPLA filament, a specially formulated PLA designed to be easier to sand and finish than standard PLA. The creator shares hands-on impressions of the sponsored filament, highlighting its printability, durability, and sanding characteristics — qualities that are critical for achieving smooth, display-ready surfaces on a large-scale prop. This short update focuses specifically on material choice and surface prep rather than the full build process.

VanOaksProps· 8,783 views
Molding & Shaping Loctite Spray Foam for DIY Halloween Yard/ Home Haunt Props #homehaunt #yardhaunt
0:54
DIY PropsBeginner

Molding & Shaping Loctite Spray Foam for DIY Halloween Yard/ Home Haunt Props #homehaunt #yardhaunt

This short video from Hauntcast demonstrates how to use Loctite spray foam as an additive sculpting material for building DIY Halloween props. The clip focuses on molding and shaping the foam to add texture and form to yard haunt and home haunt creations. It serves as a quick, practical tip for haunters looking to expand their prop-building toolkit.

Hauntcast· 8,728 views
foam horns final
12:53
DIY PropsBeginner

foam horns final

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a straightforward method for sculpting foam horns from common couch or upholstery foam, suitable for props or masks. The condensed tutorial was trimmed from a much longer Facebook Live session, distilling the core technique into about 13 minutes. The approach is designed to be flexible, encouraging viewers to adapt and embellish the process to achieve custom horn shapes for their own builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,713 views
Monty has been CAGED! Cool Halloween 2022 innovations & DIY'S 🎃 #shorts
0:57
Halloween Decorating

Monty has been CAGED! Cool Halloween 2022 innovations & DIY'S 🎃 #shorts

A quick-hit short showcasing creative ways Halloween enthusiasts are displaying and modifying Spirit Halloween's 2022 Monty animatronic prop, including a standout cage setup. The creator pulls together a variety of community-sourced DIY ideas and innovative prop displays spotted in online Halloween groups. It reflects the broader Halloween-as-a-lifestyle mindset shared by dedicated seasonal decorators.

SpookYouLaterz· 8,685 views
Aged gold paint finish with food coloring? #starwars #c3po
0:53
DIY PropsBeginner

Aged gold paint finish with food coloring? #starwars #c3po

VanOaks Props demonstrates a quick, budget-friendly technique for achieving an aged gold paint finish using food coloring, inspired by the look of C-3PO from Star Wars. The one-minute short walks viewers through how a common household ingredient can be used to create a convincing metallic weathered effect on props. It's a clever hack suited for costume pieces, replica props, or Halloween decorations on a tight budget.

VanOaksProps· 8,684 views
Attaching Krampus horns
5:34
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Attaching Krampus horns

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a reliable method for attaching custom-made Krampus horns to a latex mask using a dual-bond approach. The technique combines a mechanical wire connection with multiple attachment points to distribute stress evenly, plus a wide-surface adhesive bond for extra security. While shown specifically for Krampus horns, the creator emphasizes this method is adaptable for attaching a wide variety of additions to any latex mask.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,672 views
5 Best Ways to Mount Foam Tombstones to Ground | Halloween Tombstone Securing Tutorial #halloween
6:51
Yard HauntsBeginner

5 Best Ways to Mount Foam Tombstones to Ground | Halloween Tombstone Securing Tutorial #halloween

This short tutorial from Hauntcast covers five practical methods for securing foam tombstones firmly in the ground for a Halloween yard display. Host Baker walks through each approach, helping haunters avoid the common frustration of props tipping or shifting outdoors. The video is concise and focused, making it easy to pick the right method for your setup.

Hauntcast· 8,650 views
Sculpting an Orc
1:59:56
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sculpting an Orc

This two-hour session from Stiltbeast Studios features a live sculpting demonstration of an orc character using water-based clay. The creator works through the process of building out creature features and orc-specific anatomy in real time. It serves as both an educational resource and an engaging hangout-style broadcast for fans of creature design and prosthetic-style work.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,637 views
🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#halloween #howto #diy #makeup #building #asylum #warning#spooky💀
0:49
Makeup Tutorials

🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#halloween #howto #diy #makeup #building #asylum #warning#spooky💀

This short-form Halloween video from Horror 365 appears to cover spooky DIY or makeup content with an asylum theme. At just one minute, it likely delivers a quick tip, transformation, or prop idea suited for Halloween enthusiasts. Without a source description, specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.

Horror 365· 8,633 views
Making Prop Radio equipment
21:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making Prop Radio equipment

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of fake radio equipment props designed to fill out and authenticate a haunted attraction scene. The build concept is deliberately versatile, with the same approach transferable to lab equipment, control rooms, or other technical environments. The tutorial focuses on achieving a convincing, scene-appropriate look without the need for real functional gear.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,633 views
Friday 13th Camp Crystal Lake Sign - with Jason Voorhees Mask
19:24
DIY PropsBeginner

Friday 13th Camp Crystal Lake Sign - with Jason Voorhees Mask

Monster Tutorials showcases a Camp Crystal Lake display sign built for a home studio, combining a professionally carved wooden sign from DNA Dimension Designs with a customized dollar-store Jason Voorhees mask and a real machete as decorative accents. The project leans heavily on assembly and creative styling rather than complex fabrication, making it approachable for most Halloween fans. Fake blood is incorporated into the display, with the creator referencing both their own blood recipe and an additional blood tutorial for those wanting to replicate the effect.

Monster Tutorials· 8,632 views
Cemetery Votive Candle Props for Halloween
7:24
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$30 depending on high or low budget approach

Cemetery Votive Candle Props for Halloween

VanOaksProps walks through two approaches — high-budget and low-budget — for building realistic cemetery votive candle holders as Halloween haunt props. The builds rely on accessible materials like repurposed water bottles, dollar-store bowls, LED candles, and EVA foam, with a 3D-printed option for those who want a more polished result. Gold spray paint and lighting gels tie the pieces together for an authentic flickering candlelight atmosphere. The short runtime keeps instruction tight and actionable for haunters at any spending level.

VanOaksProps· 8,629 views
Giant Alligator Latex Prop Painting
0:53
DIY Props

Giant Alligator Latex Prop Painting

This short takes you inside the Distortions Unlimited studio for a quick look at painting a giant alligator prop built from latex and foam. The clip highlights the finishing-paint stage of a large creature display from a veteran prop and animatronics maker. It's a brief behind-the-scenes glimpse rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,625 views
Horns and tongue
5:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Horns and tongue

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios breaks down his updated methods for crafting Krampus horns and tongues in response to audience questions. The video focuses on the specific fabrication techniques behind these two character elements. It's a concise, focused tutorial aimed at helping haunters and makeup artists replicate or refine these creature features.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,615 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - EASY DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL
0:54
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY HALLOWEEN - EASY DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL

This short teaser clip previews a cement skull DIY project from Monster Tutorials, directing viewers to the full tutorial on their YouTube channel. The video hints at a beginner-friendly approach to creating skull props using cement. It appears to be a promotional clip rather than a complete step-by-step guide.

Monster Tutorials· 8,615 views
We Made Dinosaur Animatronics
0:26
DIY Animatronics

We Made Dinosaur Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited showcases a set of dinosaur animatronics built for a Jurassic-style raptor scene. The video points viewers toward a deeper look at how the team designs, sculpts, engineers the movement, and paints their dinosaurs. It highlights the studio's broader passion for crafting Halloween animatronics and props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,594 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe