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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.

2314 videos

How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial
1:47:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,468 views
Noodle Skeletons Tutorials - Easy and Cheap Halloween Prop for less than $3.00
27:51
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $3 per skeleton

Noodle Skeletons Tutorials - Easy and Cheap Halloween Prop for less than $3.00

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building ultra-budget skeleton props using pool noodles, with this episode focusing on constructing the torso — considered the most critical section of the build. The technique is designed for haunters who need to populate a scene with many characters without spending much money. Additional installments covering the head, arms, legs, and corpsing are planned as companion videos. A downloadable PDF e-book guide is also referenced as a supplemental resource.

Monster Tutorials· 133,795 views
Skeleton in a can
23:21
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (single can of expanding foam sealant)

Skeleton in a can

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to create convincing skeleton parts using readily available expanding foam sealant from a hardware store — a technique he dubs 'skeleton in a can.' The method is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly, making it ideal for haunters who want to build or bulk out bone pieces without expensive materials. The roughly 23-minute tutorial walks through the process of working with the foam to achieve skeletal shapes and textures.

StiltbeastStudios· 132,136 views
How to use contact cement short
2:15
DIY PropsBeginner

How to use contact cement short

This short tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios covers the fundamentals of using contact cement, a go-to adhesive for prop makers, mask makers, and cosplayers alike. The video is aimed at newcomers to the craft and provides a quick, accessible introduction to one of the most relied-upon bonding agents in the haunt and cosplay world. Weldwood is referenced as a representative product.

StiltbeastStudios· 131,575 views
DIY Halloween Props - Flaming Tiki Torch Skulls!
3:48
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

DIY Halloween Props - Flaming Tiki Torch Skulls!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through a quick, budget-friendly build that mounts plastic skulls onto standard tiki torches for a striking Halloween yard display. The project relies on widely available materials from big-box stores and can be completed in about an hour. Twine wrapping and wood stain give the finished props a weathered, tribal look that elevates typical yard decorations.

Wicked Makers· 131,421 views
Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!
8:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly process for creating convincing fake stone walls using inexpensive XPS or EPS foam. The build relies on hot wire cutting and rasp texturing to achieve a natural stone shape, followed by a tile mortar coating that adds durability and surface detail. A layered acrylic painting sequence — moving from a base beige through burnt umber shadows to green moss accents — brings the finished panels to life. The result is a lightweight, low-cost wall section suitable for haunts, sets, or yard displays.

VanOaksProps· 130,025 views
DIY Follow Me Eyes - Prop Eyes That Follow You - Secret Revealed!!
21:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Follow Me Eyes - Prop Eyes That Follow You - Secret Revealed!!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through the process of creating resin-cast prop eyes that use an optical illusion to appear as though they follow viewers around the room. The build combines ball bearings, a silicone sphere mold, and UV-stabilized clear cast resin to produce convincing, lifelike eyeballs. A pressure pot is used during the casting process to ensure bubble-free results. The finished props can bring Halloween characters and figures to life with an unsettling, interactive quality.

Monster Tutorials· 128,995 views
DIY Pool Noodle Halloween Scarecrow - Easy, cheap and impressive Halloween and horror prop
20:27
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Pool Noodle Halloween Scarecrow - Easy, cheap and impressive Halloween and horror prop

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a creepy Halloween scarecrow prop using pool noodles and a craft pumpkin — materials that are inexpensive and widely available. The finished prop is designed to be visually striking for yard haunts or home displays. Supplementary accessories like a fire-effect bulb and fog machine are referenced to enhance the overall atmosphere around the finished piece.

Monster Tutorials· 127,605 views
Making a monster chest/costume soft sculpt
22:33
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Making a monster chest/costume soft sculpt

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a soft-sculpt technique for building a foam monster chest piece that can be worn as part of a creature costume. The method is presented as broadly applicable — entire character suits can be constructed using the same approach, not just chest pieces. Flexible open-cell foam sourced from Foam Mart is the primary material driving the build. This is a practical, technique-focused tutorial aimed at haunted attraction performers and serious costume builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 126,908 views
Easy DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - here's your weekend Halloween project
17:53
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Easy DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - here's your weekend Halloween project

This tutorial walks through a beginner-friendly method for casting skulls out of cement using milk jug molds, yielding durable props suitable for multiple display contexts. The finished skulls are versatile enough to be mounted on walls, placed in fire pits, or used as landscaping accents. A companion video covering how to make the milk jug skull molds is referenced for viewers who need that prerequisite step.

Monster Tutorials· 124,610 views
DIY Jurassic Park Barbasol Can for $20 | $400 Prop Replica Showdown
14:25
DIY PropsIntermediate~$20 in materials (DIY build)

DIY Jurassic Park Barbasol Can for $20 | $400 Prop Replica Showdown

Creator Matt Daniels of Creative Geekery builds a DIY version of the iconic Jurassic Park Barbasol cryo can for roughly $20 in materials, relying on 3D printing, custom fitting, and a metallic paint finish to bring the prop to life. The build process covers design challenges and finishing techniques before culminating in a direct side-by-side comparison against a high-end $400 Paragon FX replica. Free labels and build notes are available on the creator's website for anyone who wants to follow along. The video ultimately helps viewers decide whether a budget DIY approach can satisfyingly stand in for a premium collector's replica.

Creative Geekery· 123,542 views
🎃MEAT👻❗️ #halloween #horror #diy #howto #transworld #makeup #spooky 💀
0:05
Makeup Tutorials

🎃MEAT👻❗️ #halloween #horror #diy #howto #transworld #makeup #spooky 💀

This short-form Horror 365 video appears to focus on a Halloween-themed meat or flesh effect, likely a special effects makeup or prop build. The Transworld hashtag suggests a connection to professional haunt industry techniques or products. Without a source description or viewable runtime, specific methods and materials cannot be confirmed.

Horror 365· 122,401 views
Halloween Store Skeleton Transformation - Burned corpse effect skeleton corpsing
30:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween Store Skeleton Transformation - Burned corpse effect skeleton corpsing

This tutorial walks through how to transform an off-the-shelf Halloween skeleton into a convincing burned-corpse prop using sculpting putty and painting techniques. The build is designed to be accessible for intermediate DIYers looking to elevate a basic store-bought prop into something far more sinister. Companion tutorials for crafting resin eyes and custom teeth are referenced to take the finished piece even further. The result is a striking charred skeleton display piece suitable for home haunts or yard haunts.

Monster Tutorials· 122,189 views
Started Printing Trench Crusade Miniatures #trenchcrusade #wargaming #miniatures
0:12
OtherIntermediate

Started Printing Trench Crusade Miniatures #trenchcrusade #wargaming #miniatures

This video showcases early progress on a fully handcrafted modular terrain board for the tabletop skirmish game Trench Crusade, alongside newly printed miniatures. The creator builds terrain pieces primarily from insulation foam, applying texture through heat, foil, and wire brushes to achieve a gritty WWI aesthetic. Playing surfaces are reinforced with a silicone, sand, and ballast mixture for durability. A detailed tutorial for the full process is planned for the creator's secondary hobby channel.

SKS Props· 117,853 views
How to Make Monster Mud & Monster Mud Alternatives
4:24
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (basic materials readily available at hardware stores)

How to Make Monster Mud & Monster Mud Alternatives

This VanOaksProps tutorial demystifies Monster Mud — a classic home-haunter staple used to coat and texture Halloween props like tombstones, reapers, and graveyard statues. The video covers what Monster Mud is, how it's mixed and applied, and how to protect finished props from the elements. It also introduces Monster Mud 2.0 (Morbid Mortar), a thinset-based alternative that offers additional durability and texture options.

VanOaksProps· 115,276 views
making a pumpkin
14:36
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $15

making a pumpkin

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for building large foam pumpkin props suitable for haunted attractions. The technique uses expanding spray foam to create a roughly two-foot pumpkin for approximately $10 in materials. The entire process — from foam application through final paint — can be completed in around ninety minutes, making it practical for producing props in quantity.

StiltbeastStudios· 115,175 views
How to foam fill masks cheaply
14:29
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to foam fill masks cheaply

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a budget-friendly method for foam-filling prop heads and latex masks intended for haunted attraction use. The technique exploits the expanding foam that Gorilla Glue generates as it cures, turning a normally unwanted side effect into a useful filling material. The result is a sturdier, haunt-ready prop head without significant material cost.

StiltbeastStudios· 115,090 views
I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 4
9:04
DIY PropsAdvanced

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 4

In Part 4 of this ambitious series, VanOaksProps completes a life-size 3D printed Haunted Mansion door frame built as a companion piece to a genuine Disneyland park-used door owned by Neil Patrick Harris. Described as the creator's largest and most complex build to date, the project showcases the capabilities of large-format FDM printing for screen-accurate prop recreation. The build is sponsored by Elegoo and Polymaker, and a downloadable 3D model is available via the creator's Etsy shop.

VanOaksProps· 112,084 views
Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound
8:18
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $30

Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

VanOaksProps demonstrates a budget-friendly method for creating a convincing faux brick wall using joint compound and precision masking tape — no large foam panels required. The technique is well-suited for small accent sections within a haunt or set build, making it ideal when only a localized brick effect is needed. Multiple FolkArt acrylic paint colors are layered with sponges and brushes to add depth, age, and realism to the finished surface. The approach doubles as a general home-décor faux-finish technique beyond Halloween use.

VanOaksProps· 109,182 views
UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props
0:39
Prop Reviews

UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their professionally crafted full-body Grey Alien prop displays, sculpted by renowned artist Jordu Schell and hand-painted in-house. The latex and foam figures gained wider recognition after being featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters and are now permanently on display at the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico. This short video offers a playful, atmospheric look at these high-end Halloween props in a behind-the-scenes studio setting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 109,011 views
Loctite Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin
21:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

Loctite Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a Halloween pumpkin prop using Loctite spray foam as the primary material. The roughly 22-minute tutorial covers the fabrication process from shaping through finishing, resulting in a display-worthy jack-o'-lantern suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps brings his professional haunt-building sensibility to a relatively accessible material, making the technique approachable for intermediate makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 107,191 views
How to Make a Haunted Moving Painting
11:42
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Haunted Moving Painting

FrightProps demonstrates how to build a haunted moving painting prop using a triggered HD video player paired with pre-made portrait video content. The build centers on a BrightSign-based video player and an optional PicoBoo JR controller, which adds the ability to also fire lights or pneumatic effects in sync. The PicoBoo JR is presented as an optional enhancement rather than a strict requirement, making the project accessible at different complexity levels.

FrightProps· 106,685 views
Pool Noodle Puppetry
29:50
DIY PropsIntermediate

Pool Noodle Puppetry

Stiltbeast Studios host Allen Hopps demonstrates how to use pool noodles as a core building material for creating wearable puppet or creature props suited for haunted attractions. The video explores how this inexpensive, lightweight material can be shaped and assembled into convincing monster elements. As a 30-minute tutorial, it likely covers construction techniques applicable to both home haunters and professional haunt performers.

StiltbeastStudios· 106,592 views
Human pelt
19:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

Human pelt

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the process of crafting a realistic human pelt prop suitable for haunted house environments. The tutorial covers construction techniques aimed at achieving a convincingly gruesome skin-like appearance. At roughly 20 minutes, it offers a focused, step-by-step approach to this graphic but popular horror prop category.

StiltbeastStudios· 105,759 views