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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

Prop Bear Trap less than $2.00
20:37
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $2

Prop Bear Trap less than $2.00

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to build a realistic-looking bear trap prop from EVA foam floor mats for under two dollars and in about an hour. The build is extremely accessible for beginners, requiring minimal tools and just two inexpensive materials. The finished props are lightweight and versatile, working well as wall-mounted set dressing across a variety of haunt themes.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,257 views
Automatic Pneumatic Drop Panel Kit
0:12
Pneumatics

Automatic Pneumatic Drop Panel Kit

This video from FrightProps showcases their Automatic Pneumatic Drop Panel Kit, a ready-to-use system designed to deliver automated scare effects in haunted attractions and home haunts. The product is sold directly through the FrightProps website. With minimal source metadata available, the video appears to function primarily as a product demonstration or promotional piece for the kit.

FrightProps· 8,247 views
Gremlin Latex Halloween Prop Painting | Monster Lab Shorts
0:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Latex Halloween Prop Painting | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates latex prop painting techniques on a Gremlin Halloween prop in this quick clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The short showcases professional-level airbrushing on a finished latex piece, offering a glimpse into the coloring process used by experienced prop makers. Viewers are directed to the full Monster Lab episode on the channel for a complete walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,233 views
Andor Holoprojector Replica Prop | #starwars
6:15
DIY PropsIntermediate

Andor Holoprojector Replica Prop | #starwars

This build video walks through recreating the Pre-Mor Holoprojector from Episode 3 of the Andor TV series as a handheld replica prop. The creator kitbashes a vintage Bandai handheld game as the prop's base, integrates functional LED lighting, and adds a 3D-printed bezel for screen accuracy. Layered spray paint and acrylic washes are used to achieve a weathered, lived-in Star Wars aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 8,185 views
My foam gun.wmv
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DIY Props

My foam gun.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios gives a quick tour of a specialty foam gun used in their prop-building workshop. The tool is an Instapak system from Sealed Air Corporation, which the creator considers a valuable enough shop resource to share with their audience. The video offers a practical look at professional-grade foam equipment that goes beyond standard DIY foam options.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,169 views
YT Short Clicker
0:56
Makeup Tutorials

YT Short Clicker

StiltbeastStudios presents a short-form showcase of a Last of Us Clicker-inspired creature mask or makeup creation. The clip highlights the studio's creature-building craftsmanship in a punchy, one-minute format designed to grab attention. As a YouTube Short, it serves as a teaser for the studio's broader prop-making and character-design content available through their Patreon.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,164 views
airbrush painting creature
15:54
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

airbrush painting creature

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the process of airbrushing a creature-style latex mask using a budget-friendly Harbor Freight airbrush. He demonstrates a custom latex mask paint recipe blending casting latex, distilled water, and interior flat house paint, supplemented with Pinata alcohol-based inks for vibrant color and Liquitex high gloss medium for finishing effects. The video also covers practical airbrush maintenance, using a common automotive windshield fluid as a cleaning solution. It's a solid intermediate-level guide for anyone looking to achieve professional-quality paint on latex masks without high-end equipment.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,162 views
Halloween Pumpkin Projects - Spooky Crafts #halloween #pumpkincarving #pumpkin #halloweencrafts
0:14
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween Pumpkin Projects - Spooky Crafts #halloween #pumpkincarving #pumpkin #halloweencrafts

SKS Props walks through a detailed step-by-step build of a spider-themed foam pumpkin prop suitable for home decor or community haunts. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, creating a fur texture from twine, and finishing with acrylic weathering. A standout technique is crafting realistic reflective eyes using glass half domes. The video is part of a broader series of Halloween pumpkin prop tutorials from the channel.

SKS Props· 8,152 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Flaming Pumpkin Tutorial like the legend of Sleepy Hollow
8:52
DIY PropsBeginner

www.monstertutorials.com - Flaming Pumpkin Tutorial like the legend of Sleepy Hollow

This tutorial walks viewers through building a DIY flaming pumpkin prop inspired by the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. The effect combines a pumpkin with a fog or fire-and-ice technique to create a dramatic, realistic-looking flame illusion. The creator describes the build as straightforward and beginner-friendly, making it accessible for home haunters of any skill level. A full materials list and written instructions are available on the creator's website.

Monster Tutorials· 8,141 views
Make your Halloween Tombstones MORE Realistic!
6:02
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Make your Halloween Tombstones MORE Realistic!

VanOaksProps walks through a quick, beginner-friendly method for adding convincing dimensional lichen to Halloween tombstones and cemetery monuments. The technique centers on acrylic modeling paste to build realistic texture, followed by a layered painting approach using earthy ochre and umber tones. The result is an authentically weathered, organic look that elevates foam or store-bought tombstones significantly. At under six minutes, it's one of the fastest high-impact prop upgrades in the channel's library.

VanOaksProps· 8,126 views
Halloween PVC Fences Don’t Have to be BORING!
10:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween PVC Fences Don’t Have to be BORING!

This tutorial from VanOaksProps demonstrates how 3D modeling and printing can transform plain PVC haunt fences and gates into convincing, detailed props. The creator walks through the design process using 3D modeling software to craft custom decorative elements inspired by classic haunted mansion aesthetics. A ready-made 3D model is also available for purchase on Etsy for those who want to skip straight to printing. The approach is presented as accessible enough for haunters who haven't previously considered 3D modeling as part of their prop-building toolkit.

VanOaksProps· 8,115 views
How to make a Trash Can Fog Chiller
5:47
Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginnerlow cost

How to make a Trash Can Fog Chiller

This tutorial from Froggy's Fog walks viewers through building a budget-friendly fog chiller using a trash can as the main housing. The build is accessible to beginners and designed to produce the dense, low-lying ground fog effect popular in haunted houses and Halloween displays. Froggy's Fog fluid is recommended for best results.

Froggy's Fog· 8,112 views
Candle Cove "The Skin Taker" Halloween Prop Build
3:38
DIY PropsIntermediate

Candle Cove "The Skin Taker" Halloween Prop Build

This short build showcase presents a custom Halloween prop based on the Skin Taker, the villain from Kris Straub's popular Creepypasta story 'Candle Cove.' The finished prop features an eerie skeleton form dressed in a hat and cloak, with striking glass-like eyes that capture the character's unsettling look. At just four minutes, the video serves more as a reveal and inspiration piece than a step-by-step tutorial. Viewers are encouraged to share their own builds with the creator via social media.

Haunt Former· 8,109 views
Krampus Sculpt!
2:45:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

Krampus Sculpt!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads a live sculpting demonstration, crafting a Krampus-inspired Christmas demon mask from start to finish in water-based clay. The session is designed to be completed in roughly two hours, making it a focused, real-time look at creature mask creation. Viewers can follow along with the entire sculpting process as Allen works through his approach to bringing the horned holiday villain to life.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,051 views
Make Your Very Own Mad Max Steering Wheel!
16:49
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / household materials

Make Your Very Own Mad Max Steering Wheel!

This tutorial walks viewers through building a replica steering wheel inspired by the Mad Max Furiosa films, using everyday household items. The build is presented as an accessible, step-by-step project covering both construction and weathering to achieve that signature road-warrior aesthetic. The approachable tone makes it suitable for first-time prop makers and cosplayers alike.

Creative Geekery· 8,041 views
Refining The Grouch Sculpt
3:24:56
DIY PropsAdvanced

Refining The Grouch Sculpt

Stiltbeast Studios walks through an extended sculpting session focused on refining a character called The Grouch, pushing surface detail and form toward a finished mask-ready state. At over three hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the iterative refinement process professional mask sculptors use to tighten anatomy, texture, and expression. The content is consistent with Stiltbeast's reputation for high-caliber creature work aimed at haunted attraction and Halloween mask applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,024 views
Sculpt a Witch Halloween Mask
7:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpt a Witch Halloween Mask

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through sculpting a witch Halloween mask from clay. The tutorial is part of the Monster Lab series, which covers the full spectrum of professional mask-making skills including sculpting and painting. The concise runtime makes it an accessible entry point into character mask design from a respected name in the haunt industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,020 views
QUICK Halloween Upgrade with Paint!
8:58
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

QUICK Halloween Upgrade with Paint!

This beginner-friendly tutorial from VanOaksProps walks through transforming plain foam columns into weathered, moss-covered cemetery props using simple paint techniques. The creator demonstrates surface preparation, layered paint washes, and sponge blending to achieve a convincing aged-stone appearance. Artificial ferns are attached at the end to sell the overgrown, haunted graveyard aesthetic. The entire process is accessible with inexpensive craft supplies.

VanOaksProps· 8,007 views
Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel
9:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel

VanOaksProps recreates the control panel from the newly added storage lockers at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge as a functional prop for a real locker. The build centers on a custom 3D-printed panel that is primed, layered with multiple spray paint colors, and finished with oil paint washes and Rub n Buff to achieve an authentic, weathered sci-fi look. Final assembly uses button-head screws and VHB tape to mount the panel cleanly. The result is a screen-accurate-style replica suitable for Star Wars-themed spaces or Halloween haunt set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 7,994 views
WESBOT LIVE March 27th, 2024 - Join the livestream on cutting a NEW MASK: GEMINI!
8:29:50
DIY Props

WESBOT LIVE March 27th, 2024 - Join the livestream on cutting a NEW MASK: GEMINI!

CFX Masks hosts an all-day livestream showcasing the robotic sculpting of their newest design, the Gemini mask, using their in-house Kuka 6-axis robotic arm nicknamed Wesbot. The workflow begins with a digital sculpt that is translated into a robot path program, allowing the machine to carve the bulk of the form from Monsterclay. Human artists then step in to add finishing details and refinements the robot cannot achieve, ultimately producing a wearable silicone mask. The stream offers an extended, real-time look at how professional-grade technology is integrated into high-end mask production.

CFX MASKS· 7,975 views
How to Make a ZOMBIE CLOWN Head Halloween PROP
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DIY Props

How to Make a ZOMBIE CLOWN Head Halloween PROP

This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a zombie clown severed head prop suitable for haunted houses or home Halloween displays. The video leans into the inherently unsettling combination of zombies and clowns to create a striking, customizable scare piece. At just three minutes, it delivers a focused, beginner-friendly overview of the build concept. The finished prop is designed to slot easily into a variety of Halloween display contexts.

Haunt Former· 7,948 views
How to Make a Vintage Sign
9:05
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How to Make a Vintage Sign

VanOaksProps walks through building a weathered vintage-style 'For Sale' sign out of MDF as a narrative prop for a cemetery yard haunt. The build covers sealing, stenciling with a vinyl cutter, hand-painting lettering, and applying distressing and aging techniques to achieve a convincingly decrepit look. The sign doubles as a tongue-in-cheek story element marking the haunt's final season at its current home. The paint tricks demonstrated are transferable to a wide range of Halloween prop projects.

VanOaksProps· 7,935 views
prop steaks
11:28
DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly

prop steaks

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly technique for crafting realistic-looking prop steaks suited for a butcher or slaughterhouse haunt scene. The method, credited to Virgil Taylor of Resurrection Studios, uses pink foam as the base and achieves a convincing raw-meat appearance through layered acrylic paint and leather stains. The result is a highly effective set-dressing piece that can be replicated in quantity without significant cost or skill. Optional silicone caulk adds extra texture for a more gruesome finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,917 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - DIY creepy burlap Clown mask TUTORIAL - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL
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Costume Tutorials

DIY HALLOWEEN - DIY creepy burlap Clown mask TUTORIAL - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL

This short-form teaser showcases a DIY creepy burlap clown mask as a Halloween costume project. It serves as a preview clip directing viewers to the creator's YouTube channel for the complete step-by-step tutorial. The finished mask has an unsettling, rustic aesthetic achieved through burlap as the primary material.

Monster Tutorials· 7,907 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe