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Set Design

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

intestines.wmv
9:39
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

intestines.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through a budget-conscious method for crafting realistic-looking prop intestines suitable for haunted house and horror set applications. The tutorial focuses on achieving convincing gore effects without a large financial investment. It sits squarely in the indie FX tradition of making professional-looking results accessible to home haunters and small productions.

StiltbeastStudios· 18,500 views
set decor halloween the last of us clicker body haunted house set design
8:41
Set DesignIntermediate

set decor halloween the last of us clicker body haunted house set design

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation and placement of a Last of Us-inspired Clicker body prop for a haunted house set. The video focuses on set dressing techniques that bring the iconic fungal creature aesthetic to life in a live haunt environment. Moss cloth is featured as a key material for achieving an organic, overgrown look on the prop and surrounding set pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 18,189 views
Live Wire - Sparking Electrical Wire Halloween Prop
0:29
Prop Reviews

Live Wire - Sparking Electrical Wire Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Live Wire prop, an overhead electrical wire that whips and thrashes while emitting realistic spark effects and loud crackling sounds. The prop is well suited to industrial or abandoned warehouse haunt environments, adding a dynamic electrical-hazard atmosphere. Prospective buyers should note the actual wire length is shorter than what is demonstrated in the video footage.

FrightProps· 17,842 views
NEW 2015 Halloween Props and Possible Themes
4:46
Prop Reviews

NEW 2015 Halloween Props and Possible Themes

The creator walks viewers through a selection of new Halloween props discovered on a dedicated haunt prop retailer's website. Alongside the prop showcase, the video pitches ideas for potential new themes that Spirit Halloween could adopt. It functions as a casual discovery and brainstorming video aimed at Halloween enthusiasts planning their next haunt or home display.

Haunt Former· 17,728 views
SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 3 - Windows
9:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 3 - Windows

Part 3 of VanOaksProps' ongoing series converting a small home office into a Disneyland Haunted Mansion-inspired space focuses on building a decorative window cornice modeled after the iconic ride. The creator collaborates with fellow channel Hollywood Haunter to bring the look to life using woodworking, staining, and painting techniques. The result is a faithful replica architectural detail that anchors the room's theme-park aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 17,558 views
Five Nights at Freddy’s 😈#fnaf #fivenightsatfreddys #shorts
0:12
Set Design

Five Nights at Freddy’s 😈#fnaf #fivenightsatfreddys #shorts

This short-form video from HauntScene appears to showcase a Five Nights at Freddy's themed Halloween build or display. Based on the title and channel context, it likely features FNAF-inspired props, set dressing, or animatronic characters recreated for a haunt or decorative setting. No description or runtime was provided, so specific build details remain unknown.

HauntScene· 17,262 views
Trench Crusade Modular Terrain Board WIP #trenchcrusade #wargaming #warhammer40k #modeling
0:19
DIY PropsIntermediate

Trench Crusade Modular Terrain Board WIP #trenchcrusade #wargaming #warhammer40k #modeling

This work-in-progress video showcases a handcrafted modular terrain board designed for Trench Crusade tabletop gaming. Pieces are built primarily from insulation foam with paper and wood accents, with surface textures achieved through heat, foil, and wire brushing. The gaming surface combines silicone, sand, paint, and ballast to create a durable, tactile playing area. A full build tutorial is planned for the creator's secondary hobby channel.

SKS Props· 17,151 views
How to paint faux stone
3:45
DIY PropsBeginner

How to paint faux stone

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios delivers a fast, beginner-friendly walkthrough on achieving a convincing stone texture with paint. The technique is versatile enough to work on individual props as well as larger set pieces. At just four minutes, it's a compact, actionable lesson designed to get creators building quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 17,076 views
distressing jars and bottles witch jars
17:39
DIY PropsBeginner

distressing jars and bottles witch jars

StiltbeastStudios walks through a collection of hands-on techniques for making glass and plastic jars and bottles look aged, grimy, and authentically creepy. The methods are applicable to haunted house set dressing, film prop work, or any Halloween display that calls for a witch's apothecary or dark laboratory aesthetic. Finished pieces can be filled with contents of your choice or dressed up with custom labels for added detail.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,890 views
steampunk gages.wmv
17:39
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

steampunk gages.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create convincing steampunk-style gauges on a tight budget, suitable for both wearable costumes and set dressing. The tutorial is aimed at makers who want to add industrial steampunk detail without a large spend. At roughly 18 minutes, there is ample time to walk through the construction process step by step. The techniques shown appear adaptable to a range of Halloween builds beyond the steampunk genre.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,826 views
5 Methods for Adding Texture to your Props
5:16
DIY PropsBeginnerlow — most materials are common household items

5 Methods for Adding Texture to your Props

VanOaksProps walks through five accessible methods for adding realistic texture to Halloween props and set pieces, using everyday household and hardware-store materials. Each technique produces a different texture level, making the tutorial adaptable for a wide range of projects. The video is a quick, practical primer ideal for prop builders who want to add grit, grime, or surface detail without specialized equipment.

VanOaksProps· 16,810 views
I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 1
6:43
DIY PropsIntermediate

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 1

VanOaksProps tackles Part 1 of an ambitious life-size 3D-printed Haunted Mansion door build, commissioned for Neil Patrick Harris. This episode focuses specifically on faux metallic painting techniques designed to achieve a refined, subtly aged finish rather than the heavily weathered look typically featured on the channel. The creator walks through a layered acrylic and spray-paint process using bronze, gold, patina, and black tones to convincingly mimic aged metal. It's a practical deep-dive into a more nuanced approach to prop finishing.

VanOaksProps· 16,757 views
Haunt robe fast and easy
16:15
Costume TutorialsBeginner

Haunt robe fast and easy

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a fast, beginner-friendly method for constructing a versatile haunt robe — described as a 'poncho of doom' — that can serve as a foundation for a wide range of haunted attraction characters. Fabric choice is emphasized as the single most important variable, with texture, weight, and color all shaping the final character's feel. The base garment can be elevated with accessories like a contrasting tabard, belt, jute mesh, cobwebs, and distressing to suit settings anywhere from an indoor parlor to an outdoor cornfield.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,651 views
Techniques for distressing and ageing costumes
17:23
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Techniques for distressing and ageing costumes

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through multiple hands-on techniques for distressing and aging fabric costumes, using a Tombs of the Blind Dead-inspired piece as the working example. The video covers a range of weathering methods to achieve a convincingly decayed, aged look on costume fabric. Both heat tools and color sprays appear to be among the techniques demonstrated. This is a practical, project-based tutorial ideal for costume builders looking to push their finish work to the next level.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,562 views
Make Your Props Look Like Concrete - Painting a Haunted Mansion Queue Line Statue
7:33
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$40

Make Your Props Look Like Concrete - Painting a Haunted Mansion Queue Line Statue

VanOaksProps walks through a straightforward faux-concrete painting technique inspired by the queue-line statues found at Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction. The method combines modeling paste for surface texture with layered grey spray paints and acrylic highlights to convincingly replicate the look of aged, textured cement. The tutorial is accessible to beginners and requires only a handful of inexpensive materials. The resulting finish works on a wide variety of Halloween props and set pieces.

VanOaksProps· 16,365 views
DIY Haunted Mansion-Inspired Bust
8:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Haunted Mansion-Inspired Bust

VanOaksProps kicks off a multi-part build series with a Haunted Mansion-inspired animated bust, focusing in Part 1 on crafting the decorative pedestal. Inspired by a hack from the Prop Agenda channel, the creator shapes and details foam using a variety of cutting, routing, and sanding tools. The finished pedestal draws heavily from the iconic Singing Busts seen in Disney's Haunted Mansion graveyard sequence. This first episode lays the structural and aesthetic groundwork before the animated bust itself is tackled in later parts.

VanOaksProps· 16,352 views
SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 2 - Replica Chandelier
8:28
DIY PropsIntermediate

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 2 - Replica Chandelier

VanOaksProps continues their Haunted Mansion home office series by building a functional replica chandelier inspired by the iconic changing portrait hallway of the Disney attraction. The build uses authentic unfinished brass lamp components sourced from Grand Brass, assembled on a threaded rod armature to closely match the ride's fixture. A SimFlame flame-effect bulb adds atmospheric authenticity to the finished piece. The creator credits Peter Wood for guidance on accurately replicating the chandelier's design.

VanOaksProps· 15,968 views
Brain sculpt part 2.wmv
9:33
DIY PropsIntermediate

Brain sculpt part 2.wmv

This is the second installment in StiltbeastStudios' brain sculpting series, continuing the process of building a realistic brain form using water-based clay. The video focuses on the hands-on sculpting techniques required to render convincing organic anatomy. Viewers follow along as the prop takes further shape under the sculptor's hands, with an emphasis on surface detail and form refinement.

StiltbeastStudios· 15,706 views
Micro Monster Lab LIVE Paint Texture
8:56
DIY Props

Micro Monster Lab LIVE Paint Texture

Distortions Unlimited hosts a live painting and texture session focused on their Micro Monster Lab project. The session gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at professional prop finishing techniques used by one of the industry's leading haunted attraction suppliers. As a channel-membership-gated live stream, it offers an intimate, real-time learning experience not typically available in standard tutorials.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,632 views
Easy Monkey props
28:10
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

Easy Monkey props

StiltbeastStudios walks through a fast, low-cost method for building small creature props using a wire armature, scrap EVA foam, and fur. The technique is demonstrated with a monkey but is easily adapted to any small animal or creature you need in multiples. The finished pieces work equally well as standalone haunted-attraction props or wearable costume accessories. Allen Hopps emphasizes speed and affordability, making this a great project for haunters on a tight budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 15,584 views
SUPER Easy 3D Print Smoothing & Prep for Paint - Use LESS Spot Putty!
5:50
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

SUPER Easy 3D Print Smoothing & Prep for Paint - Use LESS Spot Putty!

This short tutorial walks through an accessible, hardware-store-friendly workflow for smoothing and prepping 3D printed parts before paint. The creator demonstrates how to minimize spot putty use by combining strategic sanding across multiple grits with a sandable filler primer. The techniques are demonstrated on a Star Wars droid dome build, making the process tangible and visually clear. All materials are widely available and budget-friendly.

VanOaksProps· 15,454 views
IKEA HACKING: Star Wars Themed Bookcase | EXTREME Ikea Kallax Flip
7:35
DIY PropsIntermediate

IKEA HACKING: Star Wars Themed Bookcase | EXTREME Ikea Kallax Flip

VanOaksProps transforms a plain IKEA Kallax shelving unit into a Star Wars-themed display case worthy of a serious collector. The build combines 3D-printed greebles (detailed surface components), acrylic panels, and integrated LED lighting to give the piece a high-end, sci-fi aesthetic. Spray primer and grey enamel paint unify the finish, while custom wiring ties the lighting together neatly. The creator shares free 3D greeble files on Thingiverse so viewers can replicate the look.

VanOaksProps· 15,410 views
PVC Candle Prop
2:01
DIY PropsBeginner$1–$10

PVC Candle Prop

This short tutorial from Hauntcast features prop builder Chris Baker demonstrating how to construct a candle prop from PVC for use in a Halloween haunt. At just two minutes, the build is clearly accessible to beginners looking for a quick, low-cost atmospheric addition. PVC candle props are a classic set-dressing staple that can add gothic or Victorian ambiance to any haunt environment.

Hauntcast· 15,406 views
DIY Halloween SFX Optical Illusion Prop & How-To | Two-Faced Bust
6:46
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween SFX Optical Illusion Prop & How-To | Two-Faced Bust

This tutorial walks viewers through building a Two-Faced Bust Halloween prop that uses a special effects optical illusion to create an eerie, unsettling visual experience. The step-by-step format is designed to be accessible for DIY crafters and home haunters of all skill levels. The finished prop is suited for haunted house displays, graveyard yard haunts, or spooky outdoor decorations. The channel specializes in producing professional-looking Halloween effects using approachable, easy-to-follow instructions.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 15,261 views