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Every set design 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.

601 videos

WITCH DINING ROOM! Halloween 2025 Decorate With Me!
38:05
Halloween Decorating

WITCH DINING ROOM! Halloween 2025 Decorate With Me!

Jade The Libra kicks off her Halloween 2025 decorating season by transforming her dining room into a witch-themed spooky space. The video blends newly acquired Wayfair pieces with items from her personal collection built up over the years, offering a cozy, real-time decorating experience. Viewers get an inside look at how she layers and styles decor to achieve a cohesive witch aesthetic in a lived-in home setting.

Jade The Libra· 70,760 views
Decorate For Xmas With Me!!!
20:23
Halloween Decorating

Decorate For Xmas With Me!!!

A home decorating tour in which the creator shares how she achieved a dark, gothic holiday aesthetic using decor she already owned rather than purchasing all-new pieces. The video blends spooky sensibilities with Christmas traditions, appealing to those who want their holiday décor to feel more haunted than cheerful. It has a casual, conversational style and is sponsored by horror-streaming platform Shudder.

Jade The Libra· 69,092 views
DIY Medieval Torch Prop
11:44
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$40

DIY Medieval Torch Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a one-day scratch build of a medieval-style torch prop using PVC pipe, craft foam, and an LED flame bulb. The build relies on accessible hardware and craft supplies, with a free downloadable template provided to guide shaping. Painting and weathering steps give the finished piece a convincing aged-iron look suitable for costumes, cosplay, or haunted displays. The project is sponsored in part by Surebonder, whose cosplay hot glue sticks are used throughout.

VanOaksProps· 68,498 views
Creepy Halloween Crypt from Foam!
10:46
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Creepy Halloween Crypt from Foam!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.

VanOaksProps· 63,599 views
Exploring The Hidden Secrets of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire: Detailed Breakdown NYC Behind-The-Scenes
8:42
Other

Exploring The Hidden Secrets of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire: Detailed Breakdown NYC Behind-The-Scenes

This video offers a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the NYC street filming for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, exploring production details observed directly on set. The creator compares trailer footage against on-set footage to reveal how visual effects and practical elements come together. Hidden details, stunts, and movie-magic moments are highlighted throughout the roughly nine-minute runtime.

Creative Geekery· 62,328 views
Strapping and painting half masks
3:35:45
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Strapping and painting half masks

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of strapping and painting half masks for use in haunted attractions, in a lengthy session originally broadcast live on Facebook. The video was migrated to YouTube by popular request, so viewers should expect some reduction in visual quality inherent to the original live-stream format. At over three and a half hours, it offers an in-depth, real-time look at the techniques Allen uses to make wearable masks performance-ready. It is a valuable resource for haunt actors and costume builders looking to finish professional-quality character masks.

StiltbeastStudios· 61,420 views
LED candles
22:20
DIY PropsBeginner

LED candles

Jake from Stiltbeast Studios steps away from his airbrush series to demonstrate how to build convincing LED candle props for haunted attraction set dressing. The build centers on pre-wired 12V flickering candle LEDs sourced from LighthouseLEDs, which simulate a realistic flame effect without fire risk. The result is an atmospheric, repeatable prop well-suited to gothic or haunted house scenic environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 60,895 views
We Tried to Build a Full Stranger Things Experience (It Nearly Failed)
26:30
Home Haunts

We Tried to Build a Full Stranger Things Experience (It Nearly Failed)

Creative Geekery documents the chaotic behind-the-scenes effort to build a full Stranger Things–inspired immersive walkthrough experience, from Upside Down atmosphere to Demogorgon details. The video is an honest account of design decisions, technical breakdowns, and last-minute problem-solving rather than a step-by-step tutorial. A complete walkthrough of the finished experience is included, along with a cast run-through and final reflections. The near-failure arc makes the final reveal hit harder and offers valuable real-world lessons for ambitious home builders.

Creative Geekery· 60,185 views
Easy & Realistic Fake Brick Walls From Foam!
11:00
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60 depending on project scale

Easy & Realistic Fake Brick Walls From Foam!

This tutorial by VanOaksProps walks through the full process of creating convincing fake brick walls from XPS foam, covering every stage from measuring and cutting to texturing and painting. The creator demonstrates how to use a hot wire table and surform rasp to shape individual bricks, then applies heat to mimic aged surface texture. A multi-step paint process using several earth-tone acrylics over a masonry sealer base coat produces a hyper-realistic, lightweight brick panel suitable for haunts, sets, or home displays.

VanOaksProps· 59,420 views
carvewright demo.wmv
6:26
DIY Props

carvewright demo.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates the CarveWright automated CNC carving machine he has added to his prop-building shop. The video highlights the machine's capabilities for wood carving and sign making in a Halloween prop-fabrication context. It serves as an enthusiastic introduction to the equipment rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 59,317 views
Making a wig head skull
14:36
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Making a wig head skull

Stiltbeast Studios walks through an accessible technique for turning inexpensive styrofoam wig heads into convincing skull props using basic tools. The process involves carving and detailing the foam with a soldering iron, shaping and texturing it with a heat gun, and finishing with acrylic or latex paint. Companion videos on plastic corpsing and making teeth are referenced for those who want to push the build further. The result is a budget-friendly, scalable prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts.

StiltbeastStudios· 58,024 views
HOW-TO: Creepy Vines DIY
7:37
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (common/inexpensive materials)

HOW-TO: Creepy Vines DIY

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly method for building realistic creepy vines using backer rod foam, shop towels, and common craft supplies. The technique is flexible enough to suit jungle dioramas, pumpkin patches, haunted house sets, or escape room builds. Painting steps using spray paint and acrylic layering give the finished vines an organic, weathered look. The whole build relies on affordable, widely available materials making it accessible for most budgets.

VanOaksProps· 57,854 views
corpsing2
18:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

corpsing2

Stiltbeast Studios returns with an updated and expanded guide to plastic corpsing, covering new tricks and techniques not included in the original video. The tutorial focuses on achieving realistic corpse-like textures and finishes on Halloween props for haunted attractions and home haunts. With nearly 20 minutes of content, it offers a deeper dive into the craft than its predecessor.

StiltbeastStudios· 57,775 views
Witch cabinet
18:25
DIY PropsBeginner

Witch cabinet

StiltbeastStudios walks through a flexible set of decorating techniques centered around a witch or occult theme, using a cabinet as the showcase example. Rather than a single locked-in project, the methods shown can be applied to frames, curio shelves, walls, and other surfaces. The finished result functions equally well as a haunted attraction set piece or a home Halloween display. The versatile approach makes it easy to adapt the theme to different spaces and skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 53,736 views
Making vines for sets inexpensively
1:57
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

Making vines for sets inexpensively

StiltbeastStudios walks through a quick, inexpensive method for fabricating realistic-looking vines suitable for theater and haunted house sets. The short runtime suggests a focused, no-frills technique that prioritizes accessibility and low cost. This approach is ideal for set builders who need to dress large areas with organic, natural-looking detail without a significant materials budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 49,308 views
Distortions Unlimited Behind the Monsters | Making Animatronic Props
30:49
DIY AnimatronicsPro

Distortions Unlimited Behind the Monsters | Making Animatronic Props

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a Halloween industry veteran with over 40 years in the business — pulls back the curtain on professional animatronic prop production. Viewers follow the team through multiple production stages, including the mechanical build of the Fartman and Demon Fury animatronics, sound selection, and a timed painting demonstration with Ed Edmunds and Tom. The roughly 30-minute runtime gives an unusually candid look at how a commercial Halloween prop company operates across its various departments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,172 views
How To Make Prop Rocks & Boulders
7:13
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How To Make Prop Rocks & Boulders

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to fabricate convincing lightweight prop rocks and boulders using wire mesh as an internal armature covered with expanding foam. The technique is budget-friendly and scalable, making it suitable for Halloween yard haunts, set dressing, or themed prop builds. The short runtime keeps the process accessible and easy to follow for makers at any skill level.

VanOaksProps· 47,035 views
Blood on the cheap
17:43
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

Blood on the cheap

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios breaks down affordable techniques for creating convincing fake blood effects for haunted attractions. The video covers recipes and application methods aimed at keeping costs low without sacrificing visual impact. Both wet-look and permanent blood finishes appear to be addressed, giving haunters options for different use cases.

StiltbeastStudios· 46,508 views
Monster Making at Distortions Unlimited Compilation
9:49
Set Design

Monster Making at Distortions Unlimited Compilation

This compilation showcases the monster-making process at Distortions Unlimited, a long-running maker of hand-crafted Halloween props and animatronics. It walks through their workflow from design and sculpting to molding, pouring, and painting, while highlighting signature creations like the Pumpkin Witch, Colossus, the Giant Skull, and Mutant. The reel offers a behind-the-scenes look at how professional-grade haunt monsters come to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 45,988 views
Prop painting techniques
22:11
DIY PropsBeginner

Prop painting techniques

StiltbeastStudios walks through two foundational prop-painting techniques — dry brushing and antiquing — that the creator relies on across nearly every prop build. The tutorial is positioned as a core skill video, making it an essential starting point for anyone entering prop fabrication. Together these methods create convincing aged, weathered, and eerie surface finishes that elevate haunt-quality props.

StiltbeastStudios· 44,957 views
Making Fake Logs From Foam DIY
8:52
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (uses scrap foam; paints and basic hand tools)

Making Fake Logs From Foam DIY

VanOaksProps walks through the process of sculpting realistic-looking fake logs from scrap foam pieces — an ideal technique for filling a haunted house or staged fireplace. The build uses accessible hand tools like a rasp, drywall saw, and wire brush to shape and texture the foam before finishing with paint. A hard coating step is highlighted as the key to making the props durable enough for repeated seasonal use.

VanOaksProps· 44,274 views
Antique a Mirror in 5 Minutes! No Chemicals
6:22
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $10

Antique a Mirror in 5 Minutes! No Chemicals

VanOaksProps demonstrates a fast, beginner-friendly method for aging a mirror to create an antique or mercury-glass look using minimal materials likely already on hand. The technique avoids sanding, scraping, and harsh chemicals, making it accessible and low-risk. At roughly six minutes, this is one of the quickest set-dressing upgrades a haunter can add to a room or corridor. The finished effect lends an atmosphere of neglect and age that works equally well in home haunts and professional attractions.

VanOaksProps· 44,089 views
SUPER Easy Haunted House Wallpaper
9:44
Set DesignBeginner$20–$60

SUPER Easy Haunted House Wallpaper

VanOaksProps demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for creating faux antique wallpaper on haunted house walls using a lace curtain panel as a reusable spray mask. The technique produces an ornate, repeating pattern without traditional stencils, saving significant time and cost. A bonus segment covers using a wood graining tool to add realistic wood texture, rounding out the wall-finishing toolkit.

VanOaksProps· 43,007 views
Make Venom locktite foam bust Halloween display Marvel comics
27:29
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make Venom locktite foam bust Halloween display Marvel comics

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of building a Venom-themed foam bust for use as a Halloween display or haunted attraction prop. The build draws on Marvel comics source material to capture the character's iconic look using foam fabrication techniques. At roughly 27 minutes, the video offers a solid overview of how foam can be shaped and assembled into a dramatic character bust. It's a great example of how pop-culture characters can be translated into striking Halloween set pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 41,533 views