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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

Animatronics Tutorial - Make this creepy animated TONGUE!
15:53
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Animatronics Tutorial - Make this creepy animated TONGUE!

This beginner-friendly tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a simple animated tongue prop using easy-to-source materials. A small eccentric gear motor drives the tongue movement, producing an impressively creepy result. The project is designed to be approachable for those new to animatronics, with minimal tools and straightforward construction steps.

Monster Tutorials· 7,015 views
Beholder Foam Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #halloweencraft
0:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Foam Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #halloweencraft

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Beholder-themed foam pumpkin inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. The creator demonstrates cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, then adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay. Painting is handled with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints, and a standout technique shows how to craft striking monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay.

SKS Props· 7,013 views
Make Your Ghost Trap Smoke! - Using the Ghostbusters Spirit Halloween Trap!
8:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make Your Ghost Trap Smoke! - Using the Ghostbusters Spirit Halloween Trap!

This tutorial walks through modifying the Spirit Halloween Ghost Trap toy into a screen-accurate smoking prop inspired by the Ghostbusters films. The creator integrates a mini smoke machine into the trap using a combination of 3D-printed parts, laser-cut components, and some basic wiring. A full kit list with links to all required parts is provided, making it straightforward for builders to source everything they need. The result is a visually impressive prop upgrade that adds a working smoke effect to an off-the-shelf Halloween product.

Creative Geekery· 7,011 views
DIY Antique Paper Tutorial - Vintage Documents, Labels and Prints
14:29
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Antique Paper Tutorial - Vintage Documents, Labels and Prints

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through the process of creating convincing antique and vintage paper props — including aged documents, labels, ID cards, and prints — to add authentic detail to Halloween scenes and haunted displays. The focus is on elevating scene realism through small but impactful prop details. At 14 minutes, it offers a concise, accessible approach suitable for haunters of any experience level. No specialized equipment appears to be required based on the available metadata.

Monster Tutorials· 7,002 views
Multiple Floating Candles | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop HOW-TO Video
6:30
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Multiple Floating Candles | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop HOW-TO Video

This tutorial demonstrates how to create the illusion of multiple supernaturally floating candles by pairing battery-operated LED tapered candles with the creator's companion Motorized Overhead Animator prop. Fishing line connects the candles to the animator's various moving stations, producing convincing, eerie levitation across a room. The effect scales easily from a single pair of flickering candles to a full multi-candle ghostly display, making it ideal for haunted rooms, Halloween parties, or outdoor haunt setups.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 6,975 views
Spirit Halloween REGAN Animatronics! #spirithalloween2022 #regan #excorcist
0:49
Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween REGAN Animatronics! #spirithalloween2022 #regan #excorcist

A brief showcase of a Spirit Halloween 2022 Regan animatronic that has been given a custom cosmetic makeover. The creator credits their son with the enhancement work, noting the prop already had strong out-of-box potential that the upgrade elevated further. This appears to be a teaser clip with a full build video promised in a future upload.

SpookYouLaterz· 6,949 views
My daughter's Furry DIY Halloween Costume #diy #halloween #furries
0:32
Costume TutorialsBeginner

My daughter's Furry DIY Halloween Costume #diy #halloween #furries

A short showcase of a child-made furry Halloween costume worn to a school fall jamboree. The star of the video is a handcrafted furry headpiece that a 7-year-old largely built herself, paired with dragon wings to complete the look. The clip highlights how achievable a fun, expressive costume can be even for very young creators with minimal adult assistance.

SpookYouLaterz· 6,930 views
Body of Evidence Escape Room Haunt Prop
1:35
Prop Reviews

Body of Evidence Escape Room Haunt Prop

FrightProps showcases their 'Body of Evidence' interactive prop designed for escape rooms and haunted attractions. The prop features six detachable body parts — two arms, two legs, a torso, and a head — each of which triggers a unique audio cue when placed on its corresponding electromagnet. Once all six parts are assembled, the body dramatically collapses piece by piece and fires a dry contact output that can activate secondary effects such as hidden doors, black lights, or audio clues. The prop ships ready to use with built-in audio and lighting, requiring only an AC power source.

FrightProps· 6,925 views
"Roy" Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Puppet Halloween Prop Build
3:44
DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost (described as relatively cheap)

"Roy" Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Puppet Halloween Prop Build

This short build video walks through the creation of a Halloween prop based on Roy, the enigmatic puppet character from the YouTube series 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared.' The creator describes the project as accessible and budget-friendly, making it approachable for haunters at most skill levels. The prop draws on the unsettling aesthetic of the source material to deliver a recognizable, conversation-starting Halloween display piece.

Haunt Former· 6,911 views
Aiming a Laser to Open a Magnetic Lock
10:38
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Aiming a Laser to Open a Magnetic Lock

This FrightProps tutorial walks through wiring and configuring a laser-and-sensor system that releases a magnetic lock when the beam is broken or aligned with its target. A PicoBoo controller serves as the logic hub, making the setup accessible without complex programming. The combination is well-suited for escape room puzzles or haunted house interactive sequences where a physical action triggers a door or compartment to unlock.

FrightProps· 6,899 views
Lost Halloween Props UPDATE
4:37
Other

Lost Halloween Props UPDATE

This short video from Spooky Guy444 appears to provide an update on previously featured Halloween props that have gone missing or been lost. With no source description available, the exact content and context remain unclear, though the title suggests a follow-up or status update format. The video runs approximately five minutes and likely appeals to fans of the channel's ongoing prop-related content.

Spooky Guy444· 6,876 views
When you Don't Leave Milk and Cookies out for Santa
0:16
Prop Reviews

When you Don't Leave Milk and Cookies out for Santa

FrightProps showcases a sinister Santa-themed drop-down ceiling prop designed to startle haunted house guests. The prop appears to deploy from above, delivering a sudden scare with a holiday horror twist. It blends Christmas imagery with classic haunt mechanics for a memorable seasonal effect.

FrightProps· 6,866 views
Making Monsters Together
1:01
DIY Animatronics

Making Monsters Together

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of professional Halloween prop making, featuring the husband-and-wife duo Ed and Marsha. The pair collaborate to create masks, animatronics, and horror props. This short video serves as a channel introduction, highlighting the team and their creative partnership.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,855 views
Mythical Monster Museum tour and background info
9:07
Professional Haunted Attractions

Mythical Monster Museum tour and background info

Stiltbeast Studios takes viewers on a tour of their Mythical Monster Museum, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creature props and Halloween attractions they've created. The video blends a walkthrough format with background context about the studio's work and creative process. It serves as both a showcase of finished monster builds and an introduction to the Stiltbeast brand for new viewers.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,848 views
Creating Your Own Dune Thumper Prop: A Step-by-step Guide
10:18
DIY PropsIntermediateUnder $25

Creating Your Own Dune Thumper Prop: A Step-by-step Guide

This video walks through a budget-friendly, step-by-step build of the iconic Thumper prop from the Dune franchise. The creator tackles 3D printing challenges, adds motorization, applies paint finishing, and assembles a miniature desert scene to recreate a recognizable shot from the film. The entire project is completed for roughly $20 using mostly materials sourced at home. It blends prop-making craft with a cinematic eye for fans of the Dune universe.

Creative Geekery· 6,846 views
best hand noisemaker (2nd)
8:13
DIY Props

best hand noisemaker (2nd)

StiltbeastStudios showcases a favorite hand-held air horn noisemaker built for haunted house use, capable of operating either tethered to an air line or held gun-style for mobile scaring. The creator clearly has a lot of enthusiasm for the device, billing it as one of the best tools of its kind for haunt performers. The video covers how the prop functions in both configurations, making it versatile for a variety of haunt setups.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,826 views
PREDATOR is Back!
0:56
DIY Props

PREDATOR is Back!

This short video from Slash 'N Cast features a Predator-themed build, costume, or prop reveal. At just one minute in length and with no source description provided, the exact content and techniques involved are unclear. The title suggests a returning or updated take on the iconic Predator character.

Slash 'N Cast· 6,817 views
DIY Halloween Grave Marker Prop
5:40
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

DIY Halloween Grave Marker Prop

VanOaksProps shares a quick, beginner-friendly technique for making a 3D-printed cemetery grave marker look like authentic aged cast iron using common craft paints and household items. Inspired by real perpetual care markers found in historic New England cemeteries, the finished prop adds a convincing, historically grounded detail to any Halloween graveyard display. The core painting method — layering chalk paint, aluminum acrylic, and black acrylic — is versatile enough to apply to cosplay pieces, scale models, and other prop-building projects beyond Halloween.

VanOaksProps· 6,815 views
HALLOWEEN HAPPY//HALLOWEEN FLIP BOOK!!
8:31
DIY PropsBeginner

HALLOWEEN HAPPY//HALLOWEEN FLIP BOOK!!

Halloween Happy shares her first ever Halloween-themed flip book in this lighthearted craft video. The creator embraces a fun, beginner-friendly paper art format to celebrate her love of all things Halloween. The video is part of a broader channel dedicated to Halloween crafts, decorating, and seasonal enthusiasm year-round.

Halloween Happy· 6,814 views
Scary Mary Mirror Haunted Mirror Prop - Killer Clown Mirror
0:27
Prop Reviews

Scary Mary Mirror Haunted Mirror Prop - Killer Clown Mirror

FrightProps showcases the Scary Mary Mirror, an animated haunted mirror prop that disguises itself as an ordinary mirror before revealing a terrifying hidden face. The prop is designed to deliver a sudden jump scare, making it effective for haunted houses and Halloween attractions. A motion-control trigger option allows for hands-free, automatic activation when guests approach.

FrightProps· 6,813 views
Realistic Skin Prop Crafting Gruesome Movie Magic! #halloween #hauntedhouse #crafts
0:15
DIY Props

Realistic Skin Prop Crafting Gruesome Movie Magic! #halloween #hauntedhouse #crafts

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates the craft of building realistic skin props designed for haunted attractions and Halloween displays. The video focuses on achieving gruesome, movie-quality results that elevate the visual impact of haunted environments. It reflects the studio's professional-level approach to creature and prop fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,807 views
Making A Latex Creature Suit
4:04:56
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Making A Latex Creature Suit

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of constructing a latex creature suit, pulling together multiple prior build phases into a cohesive finished wearable. The project spans a sculpted mask, a detailed back piece, and custom gloves, each covered in dedicated companion videos. This lengthy deep-dive reflects the scale and craftsmanship required to produce a professional-grade monster suit for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,776 views
I Made Vintage Star Wars Toys That Never Existed
10:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Made Vintage Star Wars Toys That Never Existed

VanOaksProps transforms hand-built Star Wars replica props into display-ready Kenner-style action figure packages, faithfully recreating the look of 1970s–80s toy aisle packaging. The project combines prop making, graphic design, and custom toy packaging using chipboard card backs, Photoshop templates, and vacuum-formed blisters. The result is a set of nostalgic display pieces showcasing obscure Star Wars accessories that never actually received the vintage Kenner treatment. It's a passion-driven crossover between screen-accurate prop building and retro collectible culture.

VanOaksProps· 6,756 views
DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack Electronics (Complete Wiring Guide)
18:40
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack Electronics (Complete Wiring Guide)

This video walks through the complete electronics wiring process for a 3D printed Ghostbusters Proton Pack cosplay prop, covering lighting, sound, and power systems in an approachable, beginner-friendly format. The creator shares hands-on lessons learned — including mistakes made — while demonstrating how to integrate cyclotron and bar graph LEDs, an MP3 soundboard, and a custom power switch. A step-down transformer ties the power system together safely. A free wiring diagram and materials list are available on the creator's website.

Creative Geekery· 6,744 views
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