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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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Make a prop Machete plastic looks good on film

DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a prop Machete plastic looks good on film

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a plastic machete prop that holds up convincingly on camera, ideal for haunted attractions and film work. The build draws inspiration from iconic slasher characters like Jason Voorhees, delivering the look without the danger of a real blade. The focus is on achieving a screen-ready appearance using safer, lightweight materials suitable for performer use.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,495 views

I Visited a Real Cemetery to Build Better Halloween Tombstones

DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly

I Visited a Real Cemetery to Build Better Halloween Tombstones

VanOaksProps takes a research field trip to Charlotte's historic Elmwood & Pinewood Cemetery to study real tombstones, monuments, and statues as direct inspiration for Halloween yard haunt builds. The creator analyzes architectural details, weathering patterns, moss and lichen growth, and stone textures, then explains how each element could be recreated using accessible, budget-friendly prop-making methods. The video serves as both a design inspiration tour and a practical breakdown of techniques including XPS foam carving, Monster Mud, and fabric draping. It's an unusually grounded approach to Halloween prop design, rooted in real-world observation rather than guesswork.

VanOaksProps· 6,484 views

Sculpting Halloween Monster Masks at Distortions Unlimited

Sculpting Halloween Monster Masks at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown sculpting latex monster masks in a music-driven montage set to The Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter.' The video showcases the professional sculpting process behind two specific masks created for the 2025 Greeley Monster Day event. It offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how a legendary Halloween prop company brings monster characters to life from raw sculpt to finished design.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,473 views

DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking

DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking

This short-form video explores whether air drying clay can be used to recreate Beskar — the iconic metal armor material from The Mandalorian — as a DIY prop or costume piece. The creator experiments with the accessible, low-cost medium to achieve a Star Wars-inspired result. At just one minute, it offers a quick look at the concept and outcome rather than a deep step-by-step tutorial.

Creative Geekery· 6,464 views

The Grouchiest Makeup - Prosthetic Appliance

Makeup Tutorials

The Grouchiest Makeup - Prosthetic Appliance

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation and application of a grouchy character prosthetic appliance, showcasing the studio's monster-making craft. The video appears to feature a Grinch-inspired creature character rendered through professional-grade prosthetic techniques. It reflects the channel's broader focus on haunted attraction-quality makeup and wearable creature effects. Viewers are pointed toward additional educational resources and community support channels associated with the studio.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,459 views

Prepping 3D printed part for paint with steel wool #fallout

DIY PropsBeginner

Prepping 3D printed part for paint with steel wool #fallout

This short tip video from VanOaksProps demonstrates how to prep a 3D printed part for painting using steel wool. The technique focuses on smoothing the surface of a print to achieve a better paint finish. Though tagged with Fallout theming, the method applies broadly to any prop or costume build involving 3D printed components.

VanOaksProps· 6,448 views

Downloadable Pirate Video Projection Effect

Projection Effects

Downloadable Pirate Video Projection Effect

FrightProps showcases a downloadable pirate-themed video projection effect available through their online store. The short demo highlights the atmospheric visuals included in the package, designed to add immersive pirate scenery to a Halloween display or haunt. As a digital product, it can be purchased and deployed without waiting for physical shipping.

FrightProps· 6,441 views

FrightProps LED Basic Wiring Tutorial

Lighting TutorialsBeginner

FrightProps LED Basic Wiring Tutorial

This short FrightProps tutorial covers the basics of wiring their miniature and dimming LED spotlights to a DC power supply. The video demonstrates how to connect multiple lights to a single power source, making it easy to light props and scenes efficiently. At just four minutes, it is a focused, practical reference for anyone new to haunt lighting wiring.

FrightProps· 6,431 views

The Chainsaw Man #costume #cosplay

Costume TutorialsIntermediate

The Chainsaw Man #costume #cosplay

This short-form video showcases a DIY Chainsaw Man costume or cosplay build, likely focusing on the character's iconic chainsaw head helmet. The creator appears to use EVA foam as the primary construction material. Given its brief duration, this is likely a highlight or teaser clip rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

SpookYouLaterz· 6,429 views

Cosplay Bioshock Splicer Mask #bioshock #cosplay #masquerade

Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Cosplay Bioshock Splicer Mask #bioshock #cosplay #masquerade

This tutorial walks through building a Bioshock Rabbit Splicer mask from EVA foam, covering cutting and assembly of the lightweight foam base. The creator then demonstrates a detailed hand-painting and weathering process using Liquitex and Golden acrylics to achieve the game's signature gritty, unsettling aesthetic. A final application of perma blood adds a gruesome finishing touch. A downloadable template is available from the creator's website.

SKS Props· 6,385 views

Blew my mind for a second…

Blew my mind for a second…

This short one-minute clip from Slash 'N Cast captures a surprising Halloween prop or illusion moment that caught the creator off guard. The video appears to showcase a quick, impressive effect or build reveal. With no source description available, the exact subject matter is uncertain, but the channel's focus on casting and prop-making suggests a mold, material, or finishing technique may be involved.

Slash 'N Cast· 6,368 views

Submersible Water Blaster - Halloween Prop

Submersible Water Blaster - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their submersible water blaster, a prop designed to produce dramatic jets of water for haunted house environments. The effect is suited for scenes involving cannonballs, aquatic creatures, or underwater explosions. According to FrightProps, it delivers a comparable result to pricier water effects at a lower cost.

FrightProps· 6,330 views

Vampire Mirror Scare Effect

Vampire Mirror Scare Effect

This FrightProps video showcases a haunted mirror prop that disguises itself as an ornate decorative mirror before triggering a shocking vampire jump scare. The effect delivers a sudden, startling reveal designed to catch guests completely off guard. It appears to be a product demonstration for the Scary Mary Mirror available through FrightProps.

FrightProps· 6,327 views

Spider Pumpkin Halloween Craft #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencrafts #pumpkin carving

DIY PropsIntermediate

Spider Pumpkin Halloween Craft #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencrafts #pumpkin carving

This tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a spider pumpkin Halloween prop entirely from a foam pumpkin base, wire legs, EVA foam, and foam clay. The creator covers sculpting added detail, applying twine as fur for texture, and painting and weathering with Liquitex acrylics. A standout finishing touch is the use of reflective glass half-dome eyes that bring the creature to life. The finished piece suits both personal home decor and community haunt displays.

SKS Props· 6,283 views

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

DIY PropsBeginner

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

This short segment features Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrating, for a 9 News piece, how to corpse an inexpensive plastic skeleton into a convincing decomposing corpse. The technique wraps the skeleton in thin plastic, shrinks it with a heat gun, and builds up layers of dark wood stain for a weathered look. It's presented as a budget-friendly upgrade for home and garage haunts, with the recommendation to apply thin coats and layer gradually for the most realistic result.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,274 views

LIVE! Build A Ghostbusters Proton Pack!

DIY PropsIntermediate

LIVE! Build A Ghostbusters Proton Pack!

A live workshop session dedicated to building a Ghostbusters proton pack prop from scratch alongside the host. The session runs over two hours and is framed as a collaborative, community build-along experience. It targets makers and fans who want to create a screen-inspired replica for cosplay or display purposes.

Creative Geekery· 6,249 views

Possessed Teddy Bear Animated Halloween Prop

Possessed Teddy Bear Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Possessed Teddy Bear, a soft plush animated Halloween prop that springs to life with bared teeth, shaking movement, and growling sounds. The contrast between its innocent stuffed-animal appearance and its sudden aggressive behavior makes it an effective scare piece. It appears designed for haunted house scenes, Halloween parties, or home haunt displays targeting unsuspecting guests.

FrightProps· 6,211 views

Exploding Microwave Halloween Prop

Exploding Microwave Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Exploding Microwave prop, a commercially made haunted-house gag designed to pass as an ordinary kitchen appliance before launching into a sudden scare. The microwave door bursts open without warning, and the interior erupts into crackling, popping chaos to startle guests. The everyday disguise makes it especially effective in haunted kitchen or poltergeist-themed scenes.

FrightProps· 6,211 views

Making a Sign from Galaxy's Edge

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Making a Sign from Galaxy's Edge

VanOaksProps recreates a sign spotted at Galaxy's Edge/Black Spire Outpost in Disneyland, replicating its weathered, alien-world aesthetic using layered spray paints, acrylic detailing, and powder-based distressing techniques. The build leans heavily on aging effects — including Fuller's Earth, baby powder, and hairspray — to sell the worn, battle-worn look of Batuu signage. Star Wars-accurate fonts sourced from a free aurebesh font resource help nail the authenticity. The finished piece is a compact, screen-faithful prop replica achievable in an afternoon.

VanOaksProps· 6,201 views

MASSIVE Halloween Display Build EP.1 | Beginning The Cemetery & Giants!!!

MASSIVE Halloween Display Build EP.1 | Beginning The Cemetery & Giants!!!

This is the first episode of a multi-part series documenting the creator's massive annual Halloween yard display build. The video focuses on the early stages of constructing a cemetery scene alongside oversized giant props. The creator is also associated with a professional haunted attraction, suggesting a higher-than-average level of experience and ambition in their home display work.

Spooky Guy444· 6,197 views

The BEST Mini Skeleton Props - 2019 Mini Skelly Challenge Winners!

The BEST Mini Skeleton Props - 2019 Mini Skelly Challenge Winners!

This video reveals the winners of the 2019 Mini Skeleton Challenge hosted by Monster Tutorials, showcasing standout community-submitted mini skeleton prop builds. Each entry demonstrates creative approaches to posing, scene-building, and diorama design using small-scale skeleton figures. The showcase serves as both a celebration of the haunter community and an inspiration for Halloween prop ideas. Viewers are invited to vote for their favorite entry in the comments.

Monster Tutorials· 6,169 views

Putting up curtain doorways for our laser swamp #diy #halloween #diyweekend #howto

DIY PropsBeginner

Putting up curtain doorways for our laser swamp #diy #halloween #diyweekend #howto

This short DIY clip covers the installation of curtain doorways as part of a laser swamp Halloween setup. Curtained entrances help define themed spaces and add atmosphere to a haunt environment. The video appears to be a quick behind-the-scenes look at the build process.

Horror 365· 6,152 views

FrightProps Electric Water Sprayer

FrightProps Electric Water Sprayer

FrightProps showcases their electric water sprayer prop, designed to deliver a surprising burst of water as a scare effect in haunted house environments. The product appears to be an electrically actuated spray system intended for professional or home haunt use. Given the very short runtime and minimal source description, specific technical details are limited.

FrightProps· 6,148 views

How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly (specific total not stated)

How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps breaks down how to build a screen-accurate replica of Princess Leia's rarely documented comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, using vintage reference images including a 1980 Topps trading card to reverse-engineer the original. The build combines sourced real-world hardware parts, custom 3D-modeled and resin-printed components, and a modified modern tape measure to recreate the prop's key elements. The tutorial wraps up with primer, grey spray paint, and silver mica finishing for an authentic screen-matched look.

VanOaksProps· 6,146 views

Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe