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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

How to Make Gears of War Cosplay Armor out of EVA Foam - Free Templates - Marcus Fenix E-Day Costume

Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Gears of War Cosplay Armor out of EVA Foam - Free Templates - Marcus Fenix E-Day Costume

This comprehensive 91-minute tutorial by SKS Props walks through the complete construction of Marcus Fenix's COG armor from Gears of War using EVA foam, with free PDF templates available on the creator's website. The video consolidates nine individual build segments covering the chest, belt, shins, wrists, and pouches from initial cutting through final painting. Techniques include heat forming, wood-burn texturing, Plasti-Dip sealing, and multi-layer acrylic weathering. LED strip lighting is also incorporated for added visual impact.

SKS Props· 4,219 views

Brutal Rust Paint Demonstration 2

DIY PropsBeginner

Brutal Rust Paint Demonstration 2

This short demonstration from FrightProps showcases a specialty rust paint product capable of making surfaces appear aged and corroded. The technique is applicable to Halloween props, haunted house set pieces, and scenic design elements. It offers a quick, accessible way to add realistic weathering effects to almost any material.

FrightProps· 4,214 views

How To Make the Bespin Comlink Prop - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make the Bespin Comlink Prop - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps digs into the obscure origins of Lando Calrissian's Bespin comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, tracing it to a real 1945 vintage electrical switch before recreating it as a highly screen-accurate SLA resin 3D print. The build draws on reference imagery and Replica Prop Forum research to nail the prop's distinctive shape and fine surface details. The tutorial walks through the full workflow: print cleanup, sandable primer, screen-matched paint colors, metallic finishes, vinyl detail work, and final assembly.

VanOaksProps· 4,204 views

Krampus art doll

DIY PropsIntermediate

Krampus art doll

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the creation of a poseable Krampus art doll suitable as a dark holiday decoration. The build centers on a flexible armature skeleton that allows the finished figure to hold expressive poses, with sculpted head, hands, and feet formed from epoxy putty. The tutorial bridges Halloween prop-making sensibilities with Christmas folklore, resulting in a display piece that sits comfortably in the 'Gruss vom Krampus' tradition. Links to specific armature and putty products are provided to help crafters source materials easily.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,198 views

Part 22 DIY Graveyard Bust Dish Soap Secret Level Up Your Action Figure Painting NOW! #sculpture

DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 22 DIY Graveyard Bust Dish Soap Secret Level Up Your Action Figure Painting NOW! #sculpture

StiltbeastStudios shares a quick painting tip centered around using dish soap as a secret weapon for leveling up prop and action figure painting. This short-form episode is part of an ongoing DIY graveyard bust series, focusing on a specific finishing technique. The clip is designed to offer a fast, actionable insight for prop builders working on sculpted Halloween pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,181 views

Peek a Boo Penny is Coming...

Peek a Boo Penny is Coming...

This short teaser clip from Haunt Former previews an upcoming Halloween prop or animatronic character named Peek a Boo Penny. The video appears to be a brief anticipation-building reveal ahead of a fuller Monday release. Very little build or technical detail is shown at this stage.

Haunt Former· 4,166 views

Half O'Ween Spring 2019 Prop Challenge

Half O'Ween Spring 2019 Prop Challenge

Monster Tutorials launches its 2019 Spring Prop Challenge, inviting the haunter community to build a creative prop using a mini skeleton within a one-month window. The video outlines the challenge rules, timeline, and prizes, with full details hosted on the Monster Tutorials website. Sponsors support the event, adding incentive for community participation.

Monster Tutorials· 4,164 views

2 DIY Castle Walls Don't Breathe Toxic Fumes! Ventilation Tips #stonewalls #setdesign #hauntedhouse

2 DIY Castle Walls Don't Breathe Toxic Fumes! Ventilation Tips #stonewalls #setdesign #hauntedhouse

StiltbeastStudios delivers a short but focused tip on building DIY castle walls for haunted attractions, with a key emphasis on workshop safety — specifically avoiding toxic fume exposure through proper ventilation. The bite-sized format makes it a quick, practical reference for haunt builders tackling stone-themed set pieces. While build specifics are limited given the one-minute runtime, the safety message is the clear highlight.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,164 views

Prop knife sheath

DIY PropsIntermediatelow (thrift store materials)

Prop knife sheath

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to craft a leather knife sheath for a prop knife using salvaged leather from a thrift store purse. The build is geared toward haunted attraction performers and cosplayers who want a convincing, wearable accessory for a character. Upcycling thrift store finds keeps costs low while delivering a professional-looking result.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,152 views

👽 A Real Alien! #shorts #shortsfeed #alien #aliens

👽 A Real Alien! #shorts #shortsfeed #alien #aliens

This short-form video from HauntScene features what appears to be a realistic alien prop or creature piece. With no description provided and a very brief runtime, the content likely showcases the prop's appearance and detail in a quick, engaging format. The "Real Alien" framing suggests a focus on realism and wow-factor aesthetics.

HauntScene· 4,134 views

Sculpting

DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a sculpting session focused on creating Halloween prop or creature work for haunted attraction use. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth, real-time look at the sculpting process from an experienced haunt industry professional. The content is geared toward builders who want to develop hands-on fabrication skills for professional-quality props.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,131 views

Free STL Frosty the SnowMonster I'm Learning Nomad Sculpt #3dmodeling #3dprinting #nomadsculpt

DIY PropsIntermediate

Free STL Frosty the SnowMonster I'm Learning Nomad Sculpt #3dmodeling #3dprinting #nomadsculpt

The creator documents their self-taught journey with Nomad Sculpt on iPad, designing an original 'Frosty the SnowMonster' figure from scratch using an Apple Pencil. The finished digital sculpt was exported as an STL, scaled up in Bambu Studio, and printed in grey PLA on a Bambu H2S printer. Post-print finishing included hand painting and flocking with Woodland Scenics snow material for a textured, wintry effect. The free STL file is available for anyone who wants to print their own.

SKS Props· 4,124 views

👻Halloween Props🎃 #horror #blood #fake #halloween #subscribe #fyp

👻Halloween Props🎃 #horror #blood #fake #halloween #subscribe #fyp

This appears to be a short-form Halloween props video from the Horror 365 channel, likely showcasing spooky or gory prop displays. With no source description and a zero-minute listed duration, very little detail can be confirmed about its specific content. It is hashtag-driven and oriented toward social media discovery rather than in-depth instruction.

Horror 365· 4,110 views

Frankenswine Latex Horror Prop

Frankenswine Latex Horror Prop

FrightProps showcases the Frankenswine, a disturbing latex horror prop that blends human infant features with a pig body for a deeply unsettling creature effect. The piece leans into mad-scientist body-horror aesthetics, evoking a grotesque medical experiment. It appears to be a ready-made display prop available for purchase directly from FrightProps.

FrightProps· 4,104 views

We Built the Stranger Things Living Room — Inside Our Garage!

Set DesignIntermediate

We Built the Stranger Things Living Room — Inside Our Garage!

Creative Geekery recreates the iconic Byers living room from Stranger Things inside a home garage, building the full environment from the ground up. The build features period-accurate wallpaper, a functioning alphabet light wall, creeping ceiling vines, and a vintage television running a custom in-universe pre-show loop. DMX lighting control is used to manage the atmospheric flicker effects throughout the space. This room is part of a larger multi-room Stranger Things walkthrough experience the creators built for guests.

Creative Geekery· 4,086 views

Molding A Mask In Hydrocal

DIY PropsIntermediate

Molding A Mask In Hydrocal

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps walks through the process of molding a mask using Hydrocal, a gypsum-based casting material commonly used in professional haunted attraction prop work. The lengthy runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step approach covering key stages of the mold-making and casting workflow. The video bridges hobbyist DIY techniques with the professional-grade methods Allen is known for teaching.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,082 views

Single Acting Pneumatic Hook-Up Kit with FrightProps

PneumaticsBeginner

Single Acting Pneumatic Hook-Up Kit with FrightProps

FrightProps walks through their single-acting pneumatic hook-up kit, demonstrating how to connect a single-acting cylinder (or one port of a double-acting cylinder) to a solenoid valve and power it from a standard wall outlet or a DC power supply. The video serves as a practical starting point for haunters adding pneumatic movement to props. Note that FrightProps has flagged this video as outdated and published an updated version with current information.

FrightProps· 4,080 views

How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi

DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi

VanOaksProps walks through a complete screen-accurate build of the Resistance Comlink seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, referencing the official visual dictionary to nail the design. The process covers resin 3D printing a small, highly detailed part and tackling the unique challenges that come with it. Multi-step painting techniques are demonstrated to achieve convincing metallic surfaces, a faux leather grip, and realistic battle weathering using an airbrush and sponge work.

VanOaksProps· 4,078 views

airbrushing inks with a Paasche H.

DIY PropsIntermediate

airbrushing inks with a Paasche H.

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of airbrushing acrylic alcohol-based inks using a Paasche H airbrush, with a focus on proper cleaning technique to keep the tool performing reliably. The video features foam props painted in a post-apocalyptic Mad Max-inspired aesthetic, using layered colors such as Havana brown over red primer to enhance surface detail. Viewer Q&A from the live session is addressed in the description, covering topics like prop sales, materials, and build time. Props shown are sold to professional haunted houses and theme parks, and some units were slated for Transworld.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,069 views

prop head painting!

DIY PropsIntermediate

prop head painting!

StiltbeastStudios hosts an in-depth painting session focused on a prop head, walking viewers through the process of bringing a Halloween prop to life with paint and finishing techniques. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an extended, detailed look at professional-level prop painting as practiced in the haunted attraction industry. Allen Hopps shares his approach to achieving convincing, scary results on a prop suitable for haunted house environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,040 views

DIY Halloween - Easy rotten pumpkins tutorial

DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween - Easy rotten pumpkins tutorial

This short teaser from Monster Tutorials previews a DIY rotten pumpkin prop project. The full tutorial is available on the creator's YouTube channel. Based on the title, the technique appears beginner-friendly and aimed at adding creepy, decayed pumpkin decorations to a Halloween display.

Monster Tutorials· 4,036 views

9 Paint Like a PRO! Overspray Secrets for Rounded Stone Edges! #diy #setdesign #foambrick #painting

Set DesignIntermediate

9 Paint Like a PRO! Overspray Secrets for Rounded Stone Edges! #diy #setdesign #foambrick #painting

StiltBeast Studios shares professional overspray painting techniques focused on achieving realistic rounded stone edges on foam brick surfaces. The tutorial is part of their ongoing haunted attraction set design series, aimed at elevating the realism of DIY prop and set builds. The short-form video distills a specific painting skill into a quick, actionable tip for haunters and set builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,026 views

Easy to Build FLUX CAPACITOR from Back To The Future!

DIY PropsBeginner

Easy to Build FLUX CAPACITOR from Back To The Future!

This tutorial walks through building a screen-accurate-looking Flux Capacitor prop from Back to the Future, designed for display or themed event use. The build centers on a looping video played through a small media player behind a plexiglass panel framed with decorative trim. The creator developed this piece for a live Back to the Future–themed experience, making it a practical event or home display prop. The approach keeps the build accessible for beginners with minimal tools required.

Creative Geekery· 4,023 views

Werewolf Foot Mold....and Friends

DIY PropsAdvanced

Werewolf Foot Mold....and Friends

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session led by Allen Hopps. The video covers creature fabrication techniques applicable to haunted attraction costumes and wearable props. At over three hours, it likely includes detailed step-by-step molding and casting demonstrations alongside related creature build content. The title's 'and Friends' suggests additional mold-making or creature projects are featured alongside the primary werewolf foot build.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,021 views

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