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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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shop tour
17:09
Set Design

shop tour

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks viewers through a fully reorganized prop-making workshop following a holiday weekend overhaul. The tour highlights the layout and designated zones of the creative space, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at where future haunted attraction props and DIY projects are born. It serves as both an inspiring studio showcase and a preview of the builds to come.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,639 views
Samauri
31:01
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Samauri

Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a samurai-themed Halloween mask or character piece suitable for haunted attraction use. The roughly 30-minute video covers the hands-on build process from the studio's signature creature-making perspective. As with other Stiltbeast content, the focus is on professional-quality, wearable monster design intended for live haunt environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,633 views
FROGZILLA - Collaboration with CFX and Froggy's Fog Video 1
5:18
DIY Props

FROGZILLA - Collaboration with CFX and Froggy's Fog Video 1

Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog have teamed up to create FROGZILLA, a custom silicone mask character built for Froggy's Fog brand identity. This first installment of a three-part series follows the early design and fabrication process, using CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog mask as a creative starting point. The finished character was slated for a full reveal at the IAAPA tradeshow in Orlando, Florida.

CFX MASKS· 4,627 views
Make Cheap Flickering LED Candles | Hauntcast Tutorials / How To
3:46
DIY PropsBeginnerlow budget / under $20

Make Cheap Flickering LED Candles | Hauntcast Tutorials / How To

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks through building inexpensive DIY flickering LED candles using PVC pipe and flicker LED bulbs. The build relies on basic materials and simple soldering to create convincing candle props suitable for home haunts and yard haunts. At only four minutes, it is a quick, accessible project for haunters of any skill level looking to add atmospheric lighting on a tight budget.

Hauntcast· 4,618 views
Scenic paint 8
9:25
Set DesignIntermediate

Scenic paint 8

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through painting a haunted attraction set, offering a full reveal of the completed scene. This episode in the scenic paint series focuses on the practical application of paint to bring a haunt environment to life. It provides an accessible look at how professional haunted attraction builders approach set finishing.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,617 views
Wicked Writer
0:36
Prop Reviews

Wicked Writer

The Wicked Writer is an animatronic figure prop from Poison Props featuring a skeletal or ghoulish character posed in a writing or scribing action. The short showcase video highlights the prop's movement and overall aesthetic, making it suitable for haunted house or display use. Its seated, studious pose gives it a dark academic or haunted study atmosphere.

POISON PROPS· 4,596 views
Spooky "Sneak Peek" Trailer for the DIY Animated Ghost Bride HALLOWEEN Prop, Coming Soon!
0:39
DIY Animatronics

Spooky "Sneak Peek" Trailer for the DIY Animated Ghost Bride HALLOWEEN Prop, Coming Soon!

This short teaser trailer previews an upcoming full DIY tutorial for a homemade animated Ghost Bride Halloween prop. The prop appears to float and move, making it suitable for front-yard cemetery displays or indoor haunted house hallways. No build details are revealed in this clip — it serves purely as a promotional preview for the forthcoming how-to video.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 4,564 views
Patreon Harbor Freight Shopping Spree - Outfitting the studio!
9:26
Product Reviews

Patreon Harbor Freight Shopping Spree - Outfitting the studio!

Monster Tutorials takes viewers along on a Harbor Freight shopping haul, made possible by Patreon supporters and channel subscribers. The video showcases the tools and equipment purchased to upgrade the prop-making studio. It serves as both a thank-you to the community and a preview of the gear that will power future Halloween tutorials.

Monster Tutorials· 4,563 views
Star Wars Detention Block Holocam (PART 2)
10:03
DIY PropsIntermediate

Star Wars Detention Block Holocam (PART 2)

This concluding build video from VanOaksProps walks through the final assembly, painting, and finishing of a replica 57C Holocam — the iconic detention block security camera from Star Wars: A New Hope. The creator covers precision detailing, multi-stage painting with an airbrush, and the application of vinyl decals and resin accents to achieve a screen-accurate look. References to community build logs on the Replica Prop Forum are cited as key research sources. The result is a display-quality prop suitable for collectors, Star Wars fans, and haunt or set designers seeking cinematic sci-fi scenery.

VanOaksProps· 4,562 views
🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#New #Prop #DIY #howto #Halloween #Spooky #MakeUp #horror thx for 15000subs♥️💀
0:48
Other

🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#New #Prop #DIY #howto #Halloween #Spooky #MakeUp #horror thx for 15000subs♥️💀

This appears to be a short Halloween-themed video from the Horror 365 channel, likely showcasing a prop, DIY project, or makeup look in under a minute. No source description was provided, so specific content details are unknown. The title suggests it may touch on Halloween props, DIY crafting, or spooky makeup, but the exact focus is unclear.

Horror 365· 4,554 views
Cadian Cosplay Weapon Tutorial Coming Soon #cosplay #warhammer40k #warhammer40kcosplay
0:09
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Cadian Cosplay Weapon Tutorial Coming Soon #cosplay #warhammer40k #warhammer40kcosplay

This teaser/tutorial video from SKS Props covers the creation of a Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard lasgun prop using HD foam, with a direct weight comparison against a 3D-printed PLA version. The foam build came in noticeably lighter, though the creator presents both approaches as viable depending on your preferred fabrication method. Free EVA foam PDF templates and STL files for Cadian armor pieces are available through the creator's website and linked repositories.

SKS Props· 4,538 views
All these Halloween props are so amazing, but the winner of the challenge is...
9:17
DIY Props

All these Halloween props are so amazing, but the winner of the challenge is...

Monster Tutorials wraps up its 2022 Fall Prop Challenge by showcasing all community-submitted prop entries and announcing the winners. The video also highlights the sponsors and prizes that supported the event. It serves as both a celebration of the haunter community's creativity and a reveal of the top-placing builds.

Monster Tutorials· 4,525 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Graveyard Skull
1:01
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Graveyard Skull

The Ghost Bust effect uses a projector to cast an animated talking face onto a three-dimensional skull bust, producing a striking visual illusion. The result is a lifelike, seemingly animated character that appears to speak and move from within the sculpted form. This type of projection illusion is a compelling addition to haunted house or graveyard-themed displays.

FrightProps· 4,492 views
❗️NEW builds❗️#halloween 🎃 #howto #transworld #spooky #diy #makeup👻
0:14
Other

❗️NEW builds❗️#halloween 🎃 #howto #transworld #spooky #diy #makeup👻

This short-form video from Horror 365 appears to tease or showcase new Halloween builds, likely spanning props, makeup, or haunt-related creations. The hashtags suggest a connection to the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show, pointing toward professional or semi-professional haunt content. With no description or runtime data available, the precise content and techniques covered remain unclear. The energetic title implies exciting new projects are being highlighted for a Halloween-enthusiast audience.

Horror 365· 4,480 views
Beholder Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #evafoam #dungeonsanddragons
0:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #evafoam #dungeonsanddragons

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-themed foam pumpkin from scratch. The process covers cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The result is a detailed fantasy-themed Halloween prop that goes far beyond traditional pumpkin carving.

SKS Props· 4,478 views
Quick Look at Our DIY Optical Illusion FX HALLOWEEN Prop
0:55
DIY Props

Quick Look at Our DIY Optical Illusion FX HALLOWEEN Prop

This short teaser video offers a quick preview of a DIY optical illusion Halloween prop from a channel specializing in homemade haunt effects. The clip is designed to build anticipation for a full step-by-step how-to tutorial available separately. The prop appears suited for a range of Halloween settings including home haunts, graveyard displays, and indoor decor. The channel produces a variety of beginner-friendly DIY Halloween prop projects targeting crafters and haunters alike.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 4,475 views
DIY old barn wood 🪵 #diy #hauntedhouse #fyp #101 #howto #learning #new
1:10
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY old barn wood 🪵 #diy #hauntedhouse #fyp #101 #howto #learning #new

This short-form video offers a quick DIY look at creating or sourcing old barn wood for haunted house set design. The technique focuses on achieving a weathered, rustic aesthetic well-suited to spooky environments. At just one minute, it delivers a fast, accessible tip for builders looking to add aged texture to their haunts.

Horror 365· 4,474 views
Galactus Cosplay Helmet Free Templates #galactus #fantasticfour #galactushelmet
0:09
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Galactus Cosplay Helmet Free Templates #galactus #fantasticfour #galactushelmet

SKS Props previews a work-in-progress Galactus helmet build made from lightweight HD foam, teasing a full build video and free downloadable templates to come. The prototype demonstrates the scale and overall silhouette of the iconic Marvel cosmic villain's headpiece. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to catch the full tutorial and template release.

SKS Props· 4,466 views
I Made Noco a Gestral from Expedition 33 Free stl #clairobscurexpedition33 #expedition33 #3dprinting
0:25
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Made Noco a Gestral from Expedition 33 Free stl #clairobscurexpedition33 #expedition33 #3dprinting

A prop maker and fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sculpted a Gestral character figure using the iPad app Nomad Sculpt, then printed it on a Bambu H2S in grey PLA. The finished print was cleaned up, hand painted, and detailed with real brush bristles for hair. The creator shares the experience as a personal learning project in 3D modeling and offers the STL file for free download. It's a compact, charming build that bridges digital sculpting and physical prop finishing.

SKS Props· 4,450 views
Constructing and Painting an Alien “Body Bag” Prop | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 6
4:08
DIY PropsBeginner

Constructing and Painting an Alien “Body Bag” Prop | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 6

Part 6 of the 2018 End Haunted House build series covers the construction and painting of an alien body bag prop. The piece leans into a sci-fi horror aesthetic, using green plastic and fluorescent elements to sell an otherworldly, unsettling look. At just four minutes, the video is a focused, bite-sized build entry suited to haunters working on themed rooms or corridors.

Haunt Former· 4,446 views
5 DIY Stone Illusion Mind Blowing Paint Trick! #diy #setdesign
0:26
Set DesignIntermediate

5 DIY Stone Illusion Mind Blowing Paint Trick! #diy #setdesign

Stiltbeast Studios presents five paint techniques for creating convincing stone illusions on haunted attraction set pieces and walls. Allen Hopps demonstrates how paint alone can transform flat surfaces into realistic-looking stone textures. These methods are geared toward haunted house builders looking to elevate their scenic environments without heavy materials or complex construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,443 views
Painting Come 'ere Pumpkin
5:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting Come 'ere Pumpkin

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of painting a latex pumpkin-faced mask, demonstrating how color and detail work transform a raw latex piece into a finished Halloween-ready character. The video focuses on the painting stage of mask production, showcasing the studio's signature creature design aesthetic. It serves as both an inspirational showcase and a practical look at professional mask finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,436 views
Animated Spirit Board Prop
0:48
Prop Reviews

Animated Spirit Board Prop

FrightProps showcases their Animated Spirit Board prop, which creates the illusion of an unseen ghostly force guiding the planchette across the board. The short demo highlights the eerie effect this ready-made prop can add to a haunted house or Halloween display. It appears to be a purchasable product rather than a DIY build.

FrightProps· 4,432 views
part two orc mold!
17:01
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

part two orc mold!

StiltbeastStudios continues their orc mask creation series in this second installment, focusing on the mold-making phase of the build. The video walks through the process of molding an orc mask, a critical step in producing a finished wearable creature piece. As part of a multi-part series, viewers get an in-depth look at professional-level mask fabrication techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,405 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe