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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

Wreath Challenge and some 2018 St Jude Run/Walk vlog
6:43
DIY Props

Wreath Challenge and some 2018 St Jude Run/Walk vlog

This vlog-style video from Monster Tutorials blends two segments: footage from the creator's 2018 St. Jude Run/Walk charity event and an introduction to a community Wreath Challenge with its official rules. The creator also spotlights the return of a red-corpsed ground-breaker skeleton prop. Three wreath base types — grapevine, foam, and wire — are referenced as starting points for challenge participants. The video serves as both a community rallying call and a glimpse into the creator's personal charitable endeavors.

Monster Tutorials· 4,385 views
Painting a UV prop
7:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting a UV prop

This Stiltbeast Studios tutorial walks through the process of painting a large eel prop using UV reactive paints designed to glow under blacklight. The technique focuses on applying broad, bold color zones divided by black line work to maximize visual impact when illuminated with UV light. The approach is aimed at haunt builders looking to create striking blacklight-reactive pieces for their attractions.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,383 views
How I Made Enoch from Over the Garden Wall Art Toy Foam Pumpkin Carving DIY Halloween Craft
11:24
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$60

How I Made Enoch from Over the Garden Wall Art Toy Foam Pumpkin Carving DIY Halloween Craft

SKS Props walks through the creation of a poseable Enoch art-toy figure from the animated series Over the Garden Wall, built on a small craft-store foam pumpkin as his head. The pumpkin is carved, drilled, and hand-painted, while a sewn canvas body, wire spine and limbs, and metal trim details bring the character to life as a fully articulated Halloween display piece. The build blends foam fabrication, basic sewing, and wire armature techniques into a compact fan-art collectible. It suits both personal Halloween décor and community haunt displays.

SKS Props· 4,373 views
Krampus Mask Tutorial w/ Free Templates #krampus #christmastraditions #christmascrafts #cosplayer
0:09
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Krampus Mask Tutorial w/ Free Templates #krampus #christmastraditions #christmascrafts #cosplayer

This tutorial from SKS Props walks through the full process of building a Krampus mask from HD EVA foam and sculpting foam clay, complete with free downloadable PDF templates from the creator's website. The video covers shaping and assembling the mask, painting it with acrylics for a realistic, menacing finish, and attaching faux fur to replicate Krampus's signature beard and hair. The versatile templates can also be adapted for demon, goblin, or standalone horn builds, making this a highly reusable resource. The result works equally well as a cosplay piece or a holiday horror decoration.

SKS Props· 4,371 views
Masks made in one Oct. day 2010
3:17
DIY PropsAdvanced

Masks made in one Oct. day 2010

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into a single productive day in the Stiltbeast Studios workshop, creating multiple Halloween masks for the gift and merchandise shop at Screams Haunted Attraction. The video showcases a range of finished pieces including werewolf, zombie, and sock-style masks. It offers a fast look at the volume and variety a professional mask maker can produce in one session.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,370 views
How to CORPSE Animal Skeletons
4:08
DIY PropsBeginner

How to CORPSE Animal Skeletons

This short tutorial from Haunt Former introduces the corpsing technique as applied to animal skeletons, transforming bare bones into convincingly decayed, realistic Halloween props. The video is part of the HauntTober 2018 series, which focuses on seasonal prop-building content. Corpsing adds organic texture and visual horror to skeletal figures, making them far more effective in haunt and home display settings.

Haunt Former· 4,368 views
Stolloween Tortured Pumpkin
1:00
DIY Props

Stolloween Tortured Pumpkin

This short clip spotlights Stolloween's signature Tortured Pumpkin, a handcrafted paper mache Halloween prop with a distinctly dark, expressive style. It serves primarily as a promotional announcement directing viewers to purchase an original piece. The video is associated with the Hauntcast Halloween podcast community.

Hauntcast· 4,368 views
NEW FOR 2019 - Rocking Ducky Doll Animated Halloween Prop
1:00
Prop Reviews

NEW FOR 2019 - Rocking Ducky Doll Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their 2019 animated Halloween prop featuring a weathered, cracked doll in a ruffled pink dress rocking endlessly on a worn playground duck ride. The prop combines a rocking motion with glowing light-up eyes and built-in spooky music for an unsettling, atmospheric effect. It is a ready-to-use piece aimed at haunters looking for a disturbing childhood-themed scare.

FrightProps· 4,367 views
Monster Camp 20. The Finale!
1:51
Makeup Tutorials

Monster Camp 20. The Finale!

Monster Camp 20: The Finale wraps up Stiltbeast Studios' Monster Camp series, showcasing the creature and monster-building work developed throughout the run. Allen Hopps and the Stiltbeast team demonstrate that compelling haunted attraction monsters require serious craft and dedication. The short runtime suggests this is a closing highlight or recap episode rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,360 views
Vincent Price TombStone Halloween Prop
3:16
DIY Props

Vincent Price TombStone Halloween Prop

Hauntcast showcases a Vincent Price-themed tombstone prop added to their haunt setup for the 2010 season. The short video highlights the finished piece as a graveyard display element. It appears to be part of a broader haunted village or mire-themed yard haunt environment.

Hauntcast· 4,354 views
Distortions Unlimited's Marsha and Ed Edmunds Q & A | Mask and Prop Making Talk
5:36
Other

Distortions Unlimited's Marsha and Ed Edmunds Q & A | Mask and Prop Making Talk

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited field written questions submitted by a school classroom, covering topics like how long it takes to build a monster, where creative ideas originate, and how they develop truly scary concepts. The conversation offers a rare, accessible look inside one of the Halloween industry's most recognized manufacturing companies. They also showcase several finished creations, including a creature built for the fan series Star Trek Continues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,354 views
Monster Camp 9 Full Head Class!
3:55
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Monster Camp 9 Full Head Class!

Stiltbeast Studios offers a class-style look at the process of constructing a full head monster piece as part of their Monster Camp 9 series. The short video highlights the craft and skill involved in building wearable creature heads suitable for haunted attractions and Halloween performances. Viewers are invited to support the channel through Patreon to access more in-depth content.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,352 views
Monster Tales: Mikey Rotella Sculpts Interpretation of God
6:21
Other

Monster Tales: Mikey Rotella Sculpts Interpretation of God

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, renowned sculptor Mikey Rotella shares the personal story behind one of his more unconventional pieces — a sculpted interpretation of God, created as a gift for his Italian grandfather. The short interview-format video offers an intimate glimpse into Rotella's creative mindset and the emotional context that drives his work. It's a compelling blend of personal narrative and professional artistry from one of the haunt industry's respected sculptors.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,351 views
3D Printed SKULLS! - Unboxing and reviewing the Elegoo Mars Resin 3D Printer
25:34
Product Reviews

3D Printed SKULLS! - Unboxing and reviewing the Elegoo Mars Resin 3D Printer

Monster Tutorials unboxes and reviews the Elegoo Mars LCD resin 3D printer as a first-time user, focusing on its potential for printing Halloween props like skulls. The video covers initial impressions of the machine, setup experience, and results from early test prints. It serves as both a product review and an introduction to resin 3D printing for haunters interested in fabricating their own detailed props.

Monster Tutorials· 4,349 views
DIY Halloween - Easy mummified fairy - Full tutorial on my channel
1:47
Costume TutorialsBeginner

DIY Halloween - Easy mummified fairy - Full tutorial on my channel

This short teaser from Monster Tutorials previews a mummified fairy Halloween costume build, with the full step-by-step tutorial available on the creator's YouTube channel. The concept blends a classic fairy aesthetic with creepy mummy-style wrapping for an original spooky look. At just two minutes, the clip appears to serve as a highlight reel or promotional preview rather than a complete guide.

Monster Tutorials· 4,347 views
🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#halloween #howto #makeup #diy #spooky #transworld #coffin 💀
0:14
Makeup Tutorials

🎃SPOOKY👻❗️#halloween #howto #makeup #diy #spooky #transworld #coffin 💀

This short Halloween-themed video from Horror 365 appears to feature spooky makeup or DIY content, likely tied to a Transworld Halloween or haunted attraction trade show context. With no description or runtime provided, the exact subject matter remains unclear. The title hints at coffin-related makeup or prop work with a festive Halloween aesthetic.

Horror 365· 4,326 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 24: New Prop Inventory
9:02
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 24: New Prop Inventory

This video is part of a multi-episode series documenting the build process for a home haunt called PHOBIAS. In this installment, the creator walks viewers through a collection of newly acquired props intended for the attraction. It serves as both a progress update and a visual inventory of the haunt's growing arsenal of scare elements.

Haunt Former· 4,315 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - ANCIENT Spell book TUTORIAL - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
1:35
DIY Props

DIY HALLOWEEN - ANCIENT Spell book TUTORIAL - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Monster Tutorials presents a short teaser for a DIY ancient spellbook Halloween prop, with the full build tutorial available on their YouTube channel. The clip offers a preview of the finished piece, designed to evoke an aged, mystical tome suitable for Halloween displays. Viewers are directed to the channel for complete step-by-step instructions.

Monster Tutorials· 4,302 views
Starship Troopers Cosplay Upgrades - Resin Cast M3 Helmet and 3D Printed Morita Finishing Techniques
13:09
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers Cosplay Upgrades - Resin Cast M3 Helmet and 3D Printed Morita Finishing Techniques

SKS Props creator walks through the finishing process for a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry cosplay build, focusing on a resin-cast M3 tactical helmet and a 3D-printed Morita rifle. The tutorial covers surface preparation, painting, and weathering techniques applied to HD EVA foam armor components, which are praised for their light weight and paint-friendly surface. Free PDF templates for the chest and helmet are available on the creator's website, and all materials and sourcing links are provided in the description.

SKS Props· 4,300 views
Fallout NCR Painting Tutorial Coming Soon! #fallout #falloutcosplay #cosplay #3dprinting
0:12
Costume Tutorials

Fallout NCR Painting Tutorial Coming Soon! #fallout #falloutcosplay #cosplay #3dprinting

SKS Props teases an upcoming painting tutorial for a 3D-printed Fallout NCR Ranger helmet, part of a broader Fallout cosplay prop series. The helmet was printed in grey PLA on a Bambu H2S using a file from Galactic Armory. The channel also covers Fallout Combat Armor builds in foam, with free PDF templates available on the creator's website. This short teaser previews painting and finishing techniques to come.

SKS Props· 4,295 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Spider Face
0:30
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Spider Face

This short showcase video from FrightProps demonstrates the Ghost Bust effect, which uses a projector to cast an animated talking face onto a three-dimensional bust form. The result is a compelling optical illusion that makes the bust appear to come to life with a speaking character. The effect is well-suited for haunted house corridors, dark rooms, or any Halloween display needing a dramatic focal point.

FrightProps· 4,262 views
Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream
40:43
DIY Props

Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited hosts a live Q&A session focused on monster and mask making, fielding audience questions on topics ranging from materials and sculpting to molding and painting. Distortions Unlimited is a long-standing American manufacturer of Halloween animatronics, masks, and props serving home haunters, professional attractions, and theme parks. The informal livestream format gives viewers direct access to an industry veteran's knowledge and creative process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,259 views
Big Top Birther
0:29
DIY Animatronics

Big Top Birther

This video from Poison Props features a prop or animatronic called the Big Top Birther, suggesting a circus or clown-themed horror creation. Poison Props is a known haunted attraction prop builder, so this is likely a showcase or build reveal of a professional-grade piece. No description or runtime metadata was provided, limiting detailed analysis.

POISON PROPS· 4,254 views
Sculptor Jordu Schell asks Ed Edmunds for an Iced Coffee! | Distortions Behind the Scenes
1:20
Professional Haunted Attractions

Sculptor Jordu Schell asks Ed Edmunds for an Iced Coffee! | Distortions Behind the Scenes

A brief, lighthearted behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring renowned sculptor Jordu Schell and company founder Ed Edmunds. Jordu was on-site collaborating on a new product for the 2020 Halloween season when the casual moment was captured. The clip offers a rare, candid glimpse into the working culture at one of the Halloween industry's most respected manufacturing studios.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,231 views