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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

Shop Prep For The Weeks Projects!
2:07:41
DIY Props

Shop Prep For The Weeks Projects!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through his shop as he prepares for an upcoming week of Halloween prop and project work. The extended session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a professional prop maker organizes and sets up a workspace before diving into builds. As a long-form video, it likely covers tool layout, material staging, and project planning discussion, giving fans an authentic glimpse into the creative process.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,949 views
new glue gun unboxing!!!
8:26
Product Reviews

new glue gun unboxing!!!

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps unboxes a new glue gun in this short review-style video aimed at haunted attraction builders and prop makers. The video offers a first look at the tool and likely covers its features and potential applications in haunt and prop construction. As a channel known for professional haunted attraction content, the coverage is geared toward practical use in a haunt-building context.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,947 views
Snankle Tickler Halloween Prop
0:10
Prop Reviews

Snankle Tickler Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Snankle Tickler, an animated snake prop designed to mount behind a wall panel and strike out at guests from any angle. The snake lunges outward to startle victims with a hissing effect, making it especially effective as a low-level ankle scare. Its concealed mounting design keeps the mechanism hidden until the moment of the scare.

FrightProps· 1,944 views
Genetic Lab Table - Halloween Prop
1:27
DIY PropsBeginner

Genetic Lab Table - Halloween Prop

This short build showcase features a custom-made laboratory table prop designed for a mad genetic engineer scene. The creator uses foamular and white beaded foam to construct the tabletop, achieving a convincing sci-fi horror lab aesthetic on what appears to be a modest budget. The clip offers a quick look at the finished or near-finished piece within a haunt or home display context.

Hauntcast· 1,940 views
Rotating Zombie Lantern
0:17
DIY Animatronics

Rotating Zombie Lantern

This video from Poison Props showcases a rotating zombie lantern, a motorized Halloween prop that combines undead theming with an animated lantern element. The prop features continuous or programmed rotation to create an unsettling, eye-catching display suitable for yard haunts or home haunt setups. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunt builds, and this piece appears to demonstrate their signature craftsmanship in animatronic prop design.

POISON PROPS· 1,936 views
Rip City FX - Haunt Sauce and Toxic Sauce
0:34
Product Reviews

Rip City FX - Haunt Sauce and Toxic Sauce

This short FrightProps showcase highlights two specialty effect fluids from Rip City FX: Haunt Sauce, a realistic glossy blood product, and Toxic Sauce, a vibrant slime-style effect liquid. Both are positioned as ready-to-use solutions for haunted house and Halloween prop work. The video gives viewers a quick look at the appearance and finish of each product.

FrightProps· 1,936 views
LIVE! Proton Pack Build - for Ghostbusters Day!
1:23:45
DIY PropsAdvanced

LIVE! Proton Pack Build - for Ghostbusters Day!

A live workshop session documenting the final assembly and build prep of a Ghostbusters proton pack replica prop, streamed in celebration of Ghostbusters Day. The creator walks through the finishing stages of constructing this iconic screen-inspired piece in real time. At 84 minutes, the stream offers an extended, unfiltered look at the hands-on prop-making process.

Creative Geekery· 1,930 views
Bear Stuff!
1:44:30
DIY Props

Bear Stuff!

This video from StiltbeastStudios, hosted by Allen Hopps, focuses on bear-themed Halloween content — likely covering prop builds, masks, or creature designs with a haunted attraction application. Running nearly two hours, it appears to be a deep-dive session into bear-related scary prop work. Without a source description, specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed, but the creator tags suggest a DIY and haunted house focus.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,924 views
Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Painting Tutorial - Free EVA Foam Armor Templates and Free stl Files
16:33
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Painting Tutorial - Free EVA Foam Armor Templates and Free stl Files

This is Part 4 of SKS Props' ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor series, focusing on painting and weathering techniques for EVA foam armor pieces. The creator walks through a multi-step paint process using greens, rust effects, metallic powders, and washes to achieve a battle-worn Imperial Guard aesthetic. Free PDF foam templates and STL files for 3D-printed components such as the helmet, shoulders, and rifle are available on the creator's website. The series is building toward a group cosplay appearance at Dragon Con.

SKS Props· 1,924 views
Mobile Power Pack for AC Devices
3:31
Product Reviews

Mobile Power Pack for AC Devices

FrightProps showcases a compact, fanny-pack-style portable power unit designed to run standard AC-powered Halloween props without a nearby wall outlet. The pack delivers up to 400 watts of AC power through two standard outlets and a USB port, making it practical for roaming actors or remote prop placement. At around five pounds, it balances capacity and wearability, and comes bundled with a charger for easy recharging between uses.

FrightProps· 1,920 views
Giant Rat Attack
0:25
DIY Animatronics

Giant Rat Attack

This video from Poison Props showcases a giant rat attack animatronic prop designed for Halloween haunts and scare experiences. The build features a large-scale rat creature with animated movement intended to startle and frighten guests. Poison Props is known for professional-grade animatronic and creature fabrication, suggesting a high-quality finished piece.

POISON PROPS· 1,912 views
Spider Pop Out
0:15
DIY Animatronics

Spider Pop Out

This video from Poison Props appears to showcase a spider-themed pop-out animatronic or scare prop. Based on the title alone, it likely demonstrates a sudden-reveal mechanism designed to startle haunt guests. Poison Props is a known name in the Halloween and haunt prop industry, suggesting professional-grade content.

POISON PROPS· 1,911 views
Pennywise the Dancing Clown in San Antonio, TX
0:30
Yard Haunts

Pennywise the Dancing Clown in San Antonio, TX

Aaron from San Antonio transforms his truck each Halloween season into a rolling Pennywise-themed horror display that cruises through the city. This iteration ups the ante by incorporating a Georgie character prop and hydraulics into the Pennywise setup. The short clip captures the spectacle of the elaborately decked-out vehicle in action on public streets.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,910 views
Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 4: Jeff's Body
4:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 4: Jeff's Body

This is the fourth installment in a multi-part prop build series focused on creating a full Jeff the Killer character prop. The episode focuses on constructing or completing Jeff's body, bringing the creepypasta-inspired figure close to or fully finished. The short runtime suggests this is more of a progress update and reveal than a detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Haunt Former· 1,902 views
Urban Legends Haunt Build 2015 | Garage Props (So Far)
2:32
Professional Haunted Attractions

Urban Legends Haunt Build 2015 | Garage Props (So Far)

This short progress video offers an early look at the prop collection taking shape inside the garage build space for Urban Legends, a themed haunted attraction in Thurston Groves, Florida. The haunt draws on urban legends and myths from around the world, and this installment showcases the ghouls and characters being assembled for the 2015 season. It is part of an ongoing build series documenting the attraction's development from concept to finished haunt.

Haunt Former· 1,893 views
I Crafted the Minecraft Movie Sword in Real Life! #mincraftmovie #mincraftshort #mincraftsword
0:45
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Crafted the Minecraft Movie Sword in Real Life! #mincraftmovie #mincraftshort #mincraftsword

This short-form video shows the creation of a real-life prop replica of the sword from the Minecraft Movie, built using laser-cut wood and chrome paint. The creator plays up the in-game crafting mechanic as a fun framing device before revealing a polished finished replica. Despite the brief runtime, the result is an impressive screen-accurate-style prop. A full build breakdown is available on the creator's website.

Creative Geekery· 1,889 views
Shop Talk & Plans For 2024
1:00:29
Other

Shop Talk & Plans For 2024

VanOaks Props sits down for an extended shop-talk session to reflect on the channel and lay out plans for 2024. The conversation covers the creator's prop-making direction, touching on both Halloween DIY builds and Star Wars prop projects. It functions as a community check-in rather than a step-by-step tutorial, giving longtime viewers a look at what's coming next.

VanOaksProps· 1,882 views
Voracious Vine Halloween Prop
0:29
Prop Reviews

Voracious Vine Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases the Voracious Vine, a creepy creature prop featuring writhing tentacles and menacing fangs designed to evoke a monstrous man-eating plant. The prop appears built for haunted house or Halloween display use, offering a distinctive organic horror aesthetic. Given the minimal runtime, this is likely a short product showcase or teaser clip rather than a full tutorial.

FrightProps· 1,879 views
Upcoming tutorials, unboxing xmas gifts and the pinewood derby VLOG
12:27
Other

Upcoming tutorials, unboxing xmas gifts and the pinewood derby VLOG

This vlog-style video from the Monster Tutorials channel covers a casual mix of content, including an unboxing of Snapchat Spectacles received as a Christmas gift and a preview of upcoming Halloween and horror DIY tutorials. The creator also documents a 2018 Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby race featuring a coffin-shaped car build. It serves primarily as a channel update and personal behind-the-scenes look rather than an instructional video.

Monster Tutorials· 1,876 views
Part 8 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Prom Crowns & Victorian Lapels Winging It in the Workshop! #sculpture
0:40
DIY Props

Part 8 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Prom Crowns & Victorian Lapels Winging It in the Workshop! #sculpture

This short workshop snippet from Stiltbeast Studios offers a glimpse into the multitasking world of professional Halloween prop and costume making. The video covers progress on a DIY graveyard bust sculpture alongside the creation of prom crowns and Victorian-style lapels. It is part of an ongoing series documenting the behind-the-scenes build process at the studio. The clip serves primarily as a channel teaser encouraging viewer support via Patreon.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,874 views
Woody - Tree Creature Halloween Prop
5:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Woody - Tree Creature Halloween Prop

This Hauntcast build video walks through the creation of a haunted tree creature prop using a simple but effective combination of wood framing, chicken wire armature, and paper mache. The result is a large-scale organic creature prop suitable for yard haunts or walk-through scenes. The construction approach keeps costs accessible while delivering an impressive naturalistic monster effect.

Hauntcast· 1,869 views
Falling Angel
0:19
DIY Animatronics

Falling Angel

Poison Props showcases their Falling Angel animatronic, a ceiling-mounted drop prop designed for haunted house environments. The piece depicts an angel figure that dramatically falls or lunges downward via pneumatic or mechanical actuation to startle guests. This type of overhead scare prop adds a vertical dimension to haunt layouts, catching visitors off guard from above.

POISON PROPS· 1,864 views
Mold A Bear Workshop!
4:25:56
DIY PropsAdvanced

Mold A Bear Workshop!

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps leads an extended, in-depth workshop on molding a bear character prop, likely covering the full mold-making pipeline from sculpt to finished piece. At over four hours long, this is a comprehensive, professional-level instructional session aimed at serious prop builders. The video bridges wearable mask fabrication and haunted attraction prop construction, reflecting Stiltbeast's signature blend of creature-shop craft and haunt industry expertise.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,863 views
EASY DIY!! PRETTY SPOOKY CARD!! VALLOWEEN!
8:16
DIY PropsBeginner$1–$5

EASY DIY!! PRETTY SPOOKY CARD!! VALLOWEEN!

This short, cheerful video walks viewers through a quick and easy Halloween-valentine hybrid card craft — dubbed 'Valloween' — using a kit found in Target's dollar spot section. The creator keeps the project accessible and low-cost, making it a fun seasonal activity for anyone who loves year-round Halloween spirit. The build requires minimal tools or skill, positioning it as a great beginner craft.

Halloween Happy· 1,858 views
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