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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

Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited
19:20
Other

Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited brings their live stage energy to Monster Day 2023 in Greeley, Colorado, where Ed Edmunds and the crew speed paint a batch of latex monster masks. The finished masks are tossed into the crowd as giveaways, with live monster guitar from Tom Cassidy and plenty of crowd reaction throughout. It's an entertainment-focused festival recap rather than a step-by-step tutorial, though painting fans can watch the crew's techniques in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,336 views
make a woodland deer decoration
18:42
DIY PropsBeginner$0–$10

make a woodland deer decoration

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to construct a woodland deer decoration using foraged brush, twigs, and twisted wire — no special tools required. The build is intentionally approachable, relying on simple wire-binding techniques to hold natural materials together into a recognizable deer silhouette. It's a budget-friendly way to add organic, forest-themed atmosphere to a haunt or Halloween display.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,336 views
Could this be the Most Controversial Halloween Prop Ever?
1:21
Prop Reviews

Could this be the Most Controversial Halloween Prop Ever?

FrightProps showcases one of their more provocative commercial Halloween props — a towering Boogeyman figure depicted snatching a child. The one-minute video frames the prop as potentially their most controversial offering, leaning into the shock value that defines extreme haunted attraction design. The clip appears to serve primarily as a product spotlight linking viewers to the FrightProps storefront.

FrightProps· 5,319 views
Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath Painting | Behind the Scenes with Music
13:25
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath Painting | Behind the Scenes with Music

A sped-up, music-backed behind-the-scenes look inside the Distortions Unlimited paint room as their Scarecrow Wrath prop is airbrushed and finished. The video highlights the many steps and handcrafting effort behind a professional Halloween prop, with glimpses of other monsters being painted alongside it. It's a showcase of the company's painting process rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,310 views
Pumpkin Pulp - Creepin' Up The Walls Halloween Prop
0:18
Prop Reviews

Pumpkin Pulp - Creepin' Up The Walls Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Pumpkin Pulp 'Creepin Up The Walls' line, a series of wall-mounted Halloween props available in multiple character variations including zombie eye, pumpkin barf, clown tongue, and zombie tongue. These props appear designed to give the illusion of creatures emerging from or crawling along walls, making them suitable for haunted houses and home haunts alike. The video highlights the variety of themed options available in this product line.

FrightProps· 5,304 views
Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!
10:27
Product Reviews

Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!

Monster Tutorials unboxes and sets up the Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Bow Saw, walking viewers through the initial assembly and configuration of the tool. The video serves as a preview of upcoming Halloween prop builds, specifically a coffin and a funeral hearse. It gives prop makers a first look at the saw's components before it's put to work in future tutorials.

Monster Tutorials· 5,303 views
Corn Stalker
4:09
DIY Props

Corn Stalker

This short video from the Hauntcast channel showcases a completed Corn Stalker prop built for a themed Halloween display called the Village Mire. The clip appears to be a finished-product reveal rather than a step-by-step build tutorial. It offers a look at how a cornfield-horror character can anchor a cohesive Halloween scene.

Hauntcast· 5,303 views
How to Make a Tony Tony Chopper Cosplay Hat - Free Top Hat Template / stl Antlers One Piece Cosplay
9:06
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make a Tony Tony Chopper Cosplay Hat - Free Top Hat Template / stl Antlers One Piece Cosplay

This tutorial walks through building the iconic top hat worn by Tony Tony Chopper in the Netflix live-action One Piece series, using EVA foam as the primary structural material and fur fabric for surface coverage. The creator provides free downloadable PDF foam templates and free STL files for the 3D-printed antlers, making the project highly accessible. The construction method is general enough that viewers can adapt it to create any custom top hat design. At under ten minutes, the video is concise and beginner-friendly.

SKS Props· 5,291 views
Goblin Guard House Building Secrets Revealed & Cyclopean Walls! #art #diy #halloween #Castlewalls
0:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Goblin Guard House Building Secrets Revealed & Cyclopean Walls! #art #diy #halloween #Castlewalls

StiltbeastStudios pulls back the curtain on the construction of a Goblin Guard House prop, showcasing the techniques behind crafting detailed cyclopean-style castle walls. The short clip highlights foam carving as the primary method for achieving large-scale, textured stonework suitable for haunted attractions. It offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the professional-level prop and set building process the channel is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,280 views
Sculpting Tools for Clay and Mask Making | Monster Monster Lab Mash Up
14:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Tools for Clay and Mask Making | Monster Monster Lab Mash Up

Three experienced sculptors from Distortions Unlimited — Ed Edmunds, Mikey Rotella, and Tom Cassidy — share their go-to clay tools for creating masks, props, and SFX pieces. The video is part of the Monster Lab instructional series, which teaches Distortions' professional approach to sculpting monsters and Halloween creations. Viewers get a practical overview of essential tool types, including rakes, wires, wooden tools, and sponges, and how each is used in the sculpting process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,266 views
How to make a Pinewood Derby Car for Cub Scouts - Monster Tutorials Style!
23:49
OtherBeginner

How to make a Pinewood Derby Car for Cub Scouts - Monster Tutorials Style!

A Halloween-channeled creator applies his monster-themed aesthetic to a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car build, walking viewers through the complete construction process. The build aims to be both visually unique with a creepy horror theme and competitive on the race track. The video covers the full build in detail, with the actual race day documented separately in a companion vlog.

Monster Tutorials· 5,262 views
Building A Working Dune Thumper! #dune #propmaking #thumper
0:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building A Working Dune Thumper! #dune #propmaking #thumper

This short build video follows a maker's attempt to construct a functional replica of the thumper device from the Dune universe, using a 3D-printed model as the foundation. The goal is a working prop that replicates the thumper's signature sound or vibration effect. The creator brings a DIY spirit to the challenge, aiming for screen-accurate results with maker ingenuity.

Creative Geekery· 5,251 views
Building A Haunt Wall
2:03
DIY PropsBeginner

Building A Haunt Wall

Ghost Ride Productions walks through the process of constructing a standard haunt wall, demonstrating how the build can be completed quickly and efficiently. The video focuses on practical construction techniques suited to haunted house environments. At just two minutes, it delivers a fast, digestible overview of the workflow.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 5,246 views
$10 shop table
2:54
DIY PropsBeginner~$10

$10 shop table

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks through how to build a functional shop or workbench-style table for haunt use at minimal cost. The build is framed as quick and accessible, making it ideal for haunters who need inexpensive set-dressing pieces. At roughly three minutes, it delivers a fast, no-frills walkthrough suited for decorators on a tight budget.

Hauntcast· 5,240 views
Demon Pre Transworld LIVESTREAM
17:06
Professional Haunted Attractions

Demon Pre Transworld LIVESTREAM

Distortions Unlimited hosted a pre-Transworld livestream showcasing a demon prop or character build ahead of the industry trade show. The stream offers an early look at what the professional prop-making company was preparing to debut at Transworld's Halloween and attractions event. As a channel-member-gated piece of content, it likely provided an insider preview for fans and haunt industry professionals alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,229 views
Part 1 DIY Graveyard Bust Upcycling a Bucket for Poe! #sculpture #halloween
0:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 1 DIY Graveyard Bust Upcycling a Bucket for Poe! #sculpture #halloween

StiltbeastStudios kicks off a multi-part series showing how to transform a repurposed bucket into a graveyard bust sculpt inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The short teaser-style clip introduces the upcycling concept, demonstrating that everyday household containers can serve as the foundation for detailed Halloween prop sculptures. It's a creative, budget-conscious approach aimed at haunters and prop builders who want to stretch their materials further.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,229 views
Biohazard Air Cannon Halloween Prop
0:49
Pneumatics

Biohazard Air Cannon Halloween Prop

This short clip from Hauntcast showcases a biohazard-themed barrel prop built around an internal air cannon. The combination of the industrial biohazard aesthetic and the pneumatic startle effect makes it a visually compelling scare piece. At just one minute, the video appears to be a quick demo or teaser of the finished prop in action.

Hauntcast· 5,216 views
Coffin Ride Kit
0:28
Pneumatics

Coffin Ride Kit

FrightProps showcases their Coffin Ride Kit, a pneumatic platform designed to accept a user-supplied coffin and deliver a dynamic, multi-sensory scare experience. The kit combines pneumatic motion with vibration and scent effects to fully immerse guests. It appears aimed at professional or serious home haunt operators looking for a high-impact interactive attraction element.

FrightProps· 5,213 views
Fixing a bluckie part 1 - the Hands
11:07
DIY PropsIntermediatelow-cost / time investment over money

Fixing a bluckie part 1 - the Hands

This is the first episode in a multi-part series from Stiltbeast Studios focused on transforming a budget plastic skeleton — commonly known as a 'bluckie' — into a convincing, haunt-ready prop base through corpsing techniques. The video tackles the hands specifically, showing how time and skill can elevate a cheap skeleton into something worthy of a professional haunted attraction. The series philosophy centers on investing labor rather than money to achieve high-quality results.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,210 views
🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#Halloween #Building #Tent #Floor #howto #DIY #FYP #transworld #Spooky💀
0:04
DIY Props

🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#Halloween #Building #Tent #Floor #howto #DIY #FYP #transworld #Spooky💀

This short-form video from Horror 365 appears to cover some aspect of Halloween set building, possibly involving tent or floor construction for a haunt environment. The hashtags reference Transworld, suggesting a professional haunted attraction trade show context. Beyond the title and tags, no description or runtime was provided, so specific content details remain unclear.

Horror 365· 5,175 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Scarecrow
1:29
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Scarecrow

This short showcase from FrightProps demonstrates the Ghost Bust effect, which projects an animated talking face onto a physical three-dimensional bust to produce a striking visual illusion. The scarecrow character comes to life through the seamless marriage of a projector and a shaped bust form. The result is a compelling haunted house-ready prop that requires no mechanical moving parts.

FrightProps· 5,174 views
2025 Animated HALLOWEEN Props Preview
2:30
DIY Animatronics

2025 Animated HALLOWEEN Props Preview

This short preview video teases an upcoming 2025 series of animated Halloween prop-building tutorials from the Halloween DIY & How-To channel. Viewers get a look at the planned projects — including eerie skeletons, floating phantoms, moving spiders, animated ghouls and goblins, and a magical treasure chest — all driven by a shared motor-powered mechanical device. The full build episodes were delayed from their original release and are now scheduled to debut in June 2025. Each future video will cover both scratch-built and store-bought prop transformations using this versatile animating mechanism.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,170 views
Custom Star Wars Lightsaber Display with Lights!
6:14
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Custom Star Wars Lightsaber Display with Lights!

VanOaksProps builds a custom vertical display stand for a Damiensaber lightsaber, incorporating LED strip lighting to give it a dramatic illuminated effect. The build draws on laser-cut components, PVC pipe, and aluminum tape finished with spray paint. The video was produced in partnership with Damiensaber, who provided the prop at no cost. While Star Wars-themed rather than strictly Halloween, the prop-display techniques translate directly to haunted-house and themed-room set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 5,139 views
M3gan Doll 2.0 | Horror Short
3:15
Other

M3gan Doll 2.0 | Horror Short

A brief horror-themed short featuring a custom M3GAN 2.0 reborn doll brought to life in a real-world setting, inspired by the M3GAN film franchise. The video leans into scare-entertainment rather than tutorial content, presenting the doll as a menacing character in a mini horror narrative. The creator also plugs a custom doll maker, Reborns by Kristen, where viewers can purchase their own M3GAN-style doll.

SpookYouLaterz· 5,115 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe