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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

Make a Holiday krampus picture taking throne
15:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a Holiday krampus picture taking throne

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a Krampus-themed photo-op throne, blending Christmas folklore with haunted-attraction aesthetics. The build is designed to serve as an interactive set piece where guests can sit for holiday horror photos. Foam fabrication appears to be a primary construction method, with specialty foam materials sourced from a dedicated foam supplier. The project is a creative crossover between seasonal holiday décor and professional haunt prop-making.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,486 views
Scary Mary Mirror Haunted Mirror Prop - Mirror Mirror On The Wall
0:48
Prop Reviews

Scary Mary Mirror Haunted Mirror Prop - Mirror Mirror On The Wall

FrightProps showcases their Scary Mary animated mirror prop, which disguises itself as an ordinary mirror until a horrifying face suddenly materializes to startle guests. The effect draws inspiration from the classic fairy tale magic mirror archetype. This short demo clip highlights the prop's jump-scare potential for haunted attractions and home haunts alike.

FrightProps· 7,472 views
www.monstertutorials.com - How make an corpsed eye "Horrornament"
14:37
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (easily sourced materials)

www.monstertutorials.com - How make an corpsed eye "Horrornament"

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through creating a corpsed eye 'Horrornament' — a horror-themed ornament perfect for decorating a Christmas tree or hanging from a rear-view mirror. The build uses readily available materials and extends the Halloween spirit into the holiday season. A companion realistic eye tutorial is referenced for those wanting to refine their eye-making technique.

Monster Tutorials· 7,442 views
crackle paint on a latex mask- scream 6 style
18:41
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

crackle paint on a latex mask- scream 6 style

StiltbeastStudios walks through how to achieve a crackle-paint finish on a latex mask inspired by the aged, distressed look seen in Scream 6. The tutorial covers the painting process step by step, showing how crackle medium creates realistic surface texture that elevates a standard Ghostface mask into a screen-accurate prop. This is a practical technique applicable to haunted attraction costumes and DIY Halloween builds alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,425 views
We Make Monsters Archive Video | Distortions Unlimited
5:39
Other

We Make Monsters Archive Video | Distortions Unlimited

This archival short from Distortions Unlimited offers a rare glimpse into the studio's legendary prop-making operations, featuring founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside long-time crew members. Footage captured by Adam Taub documents hands-on work including the refinement of the Giant Skull and a production run of corpse props. The clip underscores the studio's more than four decades of professional monster fabrication. It functions as both a historical document and a celebration of the craft behind one of Halloween's most respected prop houses.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,385 views
How We Make Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited
1:40
DIY Props

How We Make Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited

This short behind-the-scenes video offers a glimpse into the prop-making process at Distortions Unlimited, a professional Halloween prop fabrication studio. Viewers get a look at how commercial-grade haunt props are created for use in spooky haunt scenes. Despite its brief runtime, it showcases the craftsmanship and production environment behind one of the industry's known prop manufacturers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,380 views
kappa
12:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

kappa

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a Kappa — a Japanese yokai — as a display piece for his monster museum. The build centers on a custom 'monster juice' recipe (Elmer's glue, exterior latex paint, and joint compound) applied over beef netting to build up realistic creature texture. The techniques demonstrated are broadly transferable to a wide range of monster prop and display projects.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,357 views
krampus mask work
3:18:31
DIY PropsAdvanced

krampus mask work

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps presents an in-depth Krampus mask-building session running over three hours, covering the hands-on craft of creating a wearable creature mask suitable for haunted attractions and DIY prop builders. The video dives into the detailed workmanship behind bringing the iconic Alpine folklore demon to life in mask form. Given the channel's established reputation for professional-grade creature and prop construction, viewers can expect thorough coverage of sculpting, shaping, and finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,347 views
How To Decorate Monster Turkeys the Allen Hopps Way
14:41
DIY PropsBeginner

How To Decorate Monster Turkeys the Allen Hopps Way

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through his personal approach to transforming ordinary turkey figures into monstrous Halloween-themed props. The tutorial focuses on decoration and detailing techniques that give seasonal items a frightening, haunted-attraction aesthetic. It's a fun creative exercise that blends holiday themes with classic monster styling.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,347 views
Mask Maker: Removing Clay from Mask Mold
2:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mask Maker: Removing Clay from Mask Mold

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the process of removing clay from a finished mask mold and properly cleaning it for the next stage of production. The video is part of a broader Monster Lab tutorial series covering the full mask-making pipeline from sculpting through painting. Even at just three minutes, it focuses on a critical step that can affect the quality of the final pulled mask.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,337 views
Grave Digger - Halloween Prop
0:30
Yard Haunts

Grave Digger - Halloween Prop

A corpsed bucky skeleton prop is showcased in a yard haunt setting, displayed as a grave digger character. The short clip gives viewers a look at the finished result of a corpsed skeleton build. It appears to be a seasonal debut for this particular prop after its completion.

Hauntcast· 7,330 views
Ghost Bust Trio Talking Ghost Projection - Haunt Rules
2:02
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Trio Talking Ghost Projection - Haunt Rules

This short showcase video demonstrates the Ghost Bust Trio effect, where a projector casts an animated talking or singing character's face onto a three-dimensional bust to produce a striking visual illusion. The result is a convincing, lifelike prop that appears to move, speak, and sing without any mechanical animatronic components. It's a compelling example of how projection techniques can elevate Halloween displays with minimal moving parts.

FrightProps· 7,296 views
Can I build the Predator: Badlands Blaster?
17:47
DIY PropsIntermediate

Can I build the Predator: Badlands Blaster?

Creator attempts to faithfully replicate the Weyland-Yutani blaster from Predator: Badlands, working from on-screen reference stills and modifying their design along the way to chase accuracy. The build centers on resin 3D printing, including a standout transparent blue sight element produced with UV resin. The video follows a challenge format — fabrication, finishing, wiring, and a final comparison against the movie prop — rather than presenting a definitive studio-quality replica. It's an honest, story-driven build log that celebrates the creative process as much as the result.

Creative Geekery· 7,245 views
Butcher Scene Props, Corpsed Thumbs-Up and Halloween shopping at the Dollar Store
9:25
DIY PropsBeginner

Butcher Scene Props, Corpsed Thumbs-Up and Halloween shopping at the Dollar Store

This vlog-style episode follows the creator through three Halloween activities: assembling a prop for a butcher-themed scene, mounting a corpsed thumbs-up hand, and browsing for finds at the Dollar Tree. It serves as both a casual behind-the-scenes look at a home haunter's workflow and a practical sourcing guide for budget Halloween decorating. The corpsing technique referenced builds on a separate dedicated tutorial linked by the creator.

Monster Tutorials· 7,231 views
Warhammer 40k Cadian Cosplay WIP #cosplay #propmaking #warhammer40k
0:07
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Warhammer 40k Cadian Cosplay WIP #cosplay #propmaking #warhammer40k

This work-in-progress series from SKS Props walks viewers through building a complete set of Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor from EVA foam. The creator is organizing a group build for Dragon Con and invites the community to follow along and join the group. Templates, soft goods, hardware, and 3D-printable STL files for helmets, shoulders, and weapons are all referenced. At least three parts of the series were available at the time of posting.

SKS Props· 7,229 views
Making a Star Wars Inspired Cooler for Charity
7:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Star Wars Inspired Cooler for Charity

VanOaksProps transforms a plain ice chest into a Star Wars-themed prop for a charity auction, giving it the look of Beskar-inspired hardware from the Star Wars universe. The build relies on airbrushing with Alumaluster chrome paint alongside a multi-color weathering approach to sell the worn, galactic aesthetic. Structural details are added using epoxy and craft materials before the final paint layers are applied. The finished cooler is destined for the Imperial Surface Bucket Bash charity event.

VanOaksProps· 7,219 views
Power Supply Tricks and Tips
8:08
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Power Supply Tricks and Tips

FrightProps walks through practical tips for getting 12V DC Halloween devices powered up using readily available standard power supplies. The video is a concise, beginner-friendly primer aimed at haunters who are new to the electronics side of prop building. It complements a broader library of controller and electronics guidance available on the FrightProps website.

FrightProps· 7,217 views
Using a PicoBoo JR Controller to Activate Car Headlights and a Car Horn in a Car Crash Kit
8:36
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Using a PicoBoo JR Controller to Activate Car Headlights and a Car Horn in a Car Crash Kit

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to use the PicoBoo JR controller to trigger car headlights and a 12V DC car horn as part of a car crash prop kit. The PicoBoo JR uses two relay outputs and simple push-button programming, making it accessible even for beginners. Because the audio in this setup comes directly from the hardware horn rather than a sound board, the PicoBoo JR is an ideal fit for this type of self-contained prop effect.

FrightProps· 7,112 views
Toxic Drum Prop with Scary Clown
0:28
Prop Reviews

Toxic Drum Prop with Scary Clown

FrightProps showcases a ready-made animated drum prop that disguises itself as an industrial barrel before delivering a two-stage scare: it first hops and shakes to build tension, then the lid flies open to reveal a lurking scary clown. The prop doubles effectively as either a toxic-waste-themed barrel or a clown-themed jump-scare piece, making it versatile for a variety of haunt environments. It appears to be a commercial product available directly through the FrightProps store.

FrightProps· 7,104 views
Monster Tutorials 2021 - Prop Challenges, holiday goodies, twitch live-streaming and much more
10:37
Other

Monster Tutorials 2021 - Prop Challenges, holiday goodies, twitch live-streaming and much more

This video is a 2021 kickoff announcement from Monster Tutorials, covering what's new and coming for the channel. The creator highlights an active Twitch live-streaming presence, a Discord community, holiday gift unboxings, and ongoing prop challenges for viewers to participate in. It serves primarily as a community update rather than a hands-on build or tutorial.

Monster Tutorials· 7,104 views
WIP Oblivion Legion Armor EVA Foam Prototype #oblivion #cosplay #cosplayarmor #elderscrolls
0:35
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

WIP Oblivion Legion Armor EVA Foam Prototype #oblivion #cosplay #cosplayarmor #elderscrolls

This short work-in-progress clip previews a full EVA foam prototype of the Legion armor set from The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. The creator is building toward a complete build video and will offer free downloadable PDF templates for viewers who want to make their own. The channel focuses on practical cosplay crafting tips aimed at helping makers level up their skills.

SKS Props· 7,081 views
Walmart skull ☠️ corpsing tutorial. Black Tongue Curse Zombie Pirate 🏴‍☠️
0:10
DIY Props

Walmart skull ☠️ corpsing tutorial. Black Tongue Curse Zombie Pirate 🏴‍☠️

An upcoming corpsing tutorial from Monster Tutorials focused on transforming a basic Walmart skull into a themed zombie pirate character called the Black Tongue Curse. The video has not yet been released, so specific techniques and materials are not yet available. Expect a step-by-step prop modification walkthrough once the full video drops.

Monster Tutorials· 7,064 views
Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Helmet EVA Foam #cosplay #evafoam #propmaking
0:12
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Helmet EVA Foam #cosplay #evafoam #propmaking

This is Part 3 of an ongoing series guiding viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses specifically on constructing the Cadian helmet using foam templates available from the creator's website. The build is part of a group cosplay project planned for Dragon Con, and viewers are encouraged to follow along and join the group. Supplementary resources including STL files for 3D-printed components and soft goods links are provided.

SKS Props· 7,042 views
Making a Star Wars Detention Block Holocam
8:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Star Wars Detention Block Holocam

VanOaksProps walks through a full build of the iconic 57C Holocam — the detention block surveillance camera from Star Wars: A New Hope — using 3D-printed parts sourced from a third-party model file. The tutorial covers the complete workflow from raw prints to finished replica, including cleanup, priming, multi-step spray painting, masking, and final varnish. Attention to screen-accurate color and detail is central to the build. The result is a display-ready collector prop suitable for fans and prop builders alike.

VanOaksProps· 7,042 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe