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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

Halloween PVC Fences Don’t Have to be BORING!
10:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween PVC Fences Don’t Have to be BORING!

This tutorial from VanOaksProps demonstrates how 3D modeling and printing can transform plain PVC haunt fences and gates into convincing, detailed props. The creator walks through the design process using 3D modeling software to craft custom decorative elements inspired by classic haunted mansion aesthetics. A ready-made 3D model is also available for purchase on Etsy for those who want to skip straight to printing. The approach is presented as accessible enough for haunters who haven't previously considered 3D modeling as part of their prop-building toolkit.

VanOaksProps· 8,115 views
Sculpt a Witch Halloween Mask
7:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpt a Witch Halloween Mask

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through sculpting a witch Halloween mask from clay. The tutorial is part of the Monster Lab series, which covers the full spectrum of professional mask-making skills including sculpting and painting. The concise runtime makes it an accessible entry point into character mask design from a respected name in the haunt industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,020 views
Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel
9:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel

VanOaksProps recreates the control panel from the newly added storage lockers at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge as a functional prop for a real locker. The build centers on a custom 3D-printed panel that is primed, layered with multiple spray paint colors, and finished with oil paint washes and Rub n Buff to achieve an authentic, weathered sci-fi look. Final assembly uses button-head screws and VHB tape to mount the panel cleanly. The result is a screen-accurate-style replica suitable for Star Wars-themed spaces or Halloween haunt set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 7,994 views
prop steaks
11:28
DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly

prop steaks

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly technique for crafting realistic-looking prop steaks suited for a butcher or slaughterhouse haunt scene. The method, credited to Virgil Taylor of Resurrection Studios, uses pink foam as the base and achieves a convincing raw-meat appearance through layered acrylic paint and leather stains. The result is a highly effective set-dressing piece that can be replicated in quantity without significant cost or skill. Optional silicone caulk adds extra texture for a more gruesome finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,917 views
DRAGON ATTACK! The Making of Harry Potter, WB Studio Tour London #harrypotter #dragon #london
0:16
Theme Park Halloween Events

DRAGON ATTACK! The Making of Harry Potter, WB Studio Tour London #harrypotter #dragon #london

This video from the Haunted Attraction Network takes viewers behind the scenes of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, focusing on the dragon featured in the Harry Potter productions. It appears to explore the making and display of this iconic creature, showcasing the craftsmanship and spectacle involved. Given the channel's focus, the content likely draws parallels between Hollywood-level creature and set design and the world of haunted attractions.

Haunted Attraction Network· 7,893 views
Trench Crusade Modular Terrain Pieces #trenchcrusade #wargaming #modelbuilding
0:18
DIY PropsIntermediate

Trench Crusade Modular Terrain Pieces #trenchcrusade #wargaming #modelbuilding

SKS Props showcases a set of handcrafted modular terrain pieces being built for a complete Trench Crusade tabletop gaming board. The pieces are primarily sculpted from insulation foam, with textures achieved through heat, foil, and wire brushes. Playing surfaces are finished with a durable mixture of silicone, sand, paint, and ballast, while duckboards and fire steps are made from coffee stir sticks. A full step-by-step tutorial is planned for the creator's secondary channel, SKS Hobby Workshop.

SKS Props· 7,884 views
Animatronic Figure
5:48
DIY Animatronics

Animatronic Figure

Ghost Ride Productions presents a look at an animatronic human figure, focusing on its mechanics and motion systems. The video explores how lifelike movement is achieved through mechanical animation techniques. It serves as both a showcase and an educational glimpse into professional-grade figure animation used in haunted attractions.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 7,831 views
reasonable uv paint tip
2:30
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

reasonable uv paint tip

Stiltbeast Studios shares a quick, practical tip for getting more mileage out of UV-reactive paint without overdoing the effect. The technique keeps blacklight glow looking intentional and polished rather than garish. Even a short runtime delivers a genuinely useful workflow adjustment for painters and prop makers working under blacklight conditions.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,765 views
Theming a Star Wars Room
41:35
Set DesignIntermediate

Theming a Star Wars Room

VanOaksProps presents a marathon compilation of five prop builds inspired by the signage, lighting, and environmental details of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland. Each segment breaks down a different build step-by-step, covering fabrication, painting, and weathering techniques to achieve an authentic Star Wars 'lived-in' look. The video draws on a mix of accessible materials — including EVA foam and 3D printing — to help home builders recreate the feel of an in-universe environment. Though not Halloween-specific, the set-design and prop-making skills translate directly to sci-fi haunt and themed-room builds.

VanOaksProps· 7,690 views
Make fake books
6:02
DIY PropsBeginner

Make fake books

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a quick method for constructing convincing fake books suitable for haunted house or home haunt set dressing. The short runtime suggests a straightforward, accessible build focused on creating atmospheric library-style props. Fake books are a cost-effective way to fill shelves and reinforce gothic or mansion-themed environments without sourcing large quantities of real books.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,591 views
Set painting 3
5:47
Set DesignBeginner

Set painting 3

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through two distinct scenic painting effects in this short, accessible tutorial. The focus is on painting convincing brick surfaces for haunted house and haunted attraction set pieces. The techniques are presented as straightforward and approachable, making this a quick skill-builder for haunt builders of any experience level.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,577 views
How to Make Rust Effects Using Rust Dust
2:03
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make Rust Effects Using Rust Dust

This short tutorial from FrightProps demonstrates a simple four-step process for adding convincing rust effects to Halloween props and haunted house scenery using their Rust Dust product. A base coat of paint is applied, Rust Dust is sprinkled onto the wet surface, and once dry, a spray activator triggers a realistic oxidation effect. The technique requires minimal tools and no special skills, making it accessible to haunters at any level.

FrightProps· 7,563 views
maggot build
18:35
DIY PropsBeginner

maggot build

StiltbeastStudios walks through a beginner-friendly foam carving method using upholstery foam to build a realistic maggot prop. The technique is deliberately versatile — the same core approach can be adapted to construct a wide range of creatures beyond maggots. Host Allen Hopps encourages viewers to experiment, noting the method translates well to fur-covered animals and other organic shapes.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,559 views
INSANE Handmade Spooky Festive Toy Story Display #holidayswithshorts #spooky #scary
0:15
Halloween Decorating

INSANE Handmade Spooky Festive Toy Story Display #holidayswithshorts #spooky #scary

This short-form video showcases a handmade spooky Toy Story-themed holiday display, blending festive cheer with a creepy aesthetic. The display appears to be an elaborate, eye-catching setup that puts a dark spin on the beloved animated franchise. Given the extremely short runtime and lack of source description, specific build or design details are limited.

Haunted Attraction Network· 7,518 views
Make a Holiday krampus picture taking throne
15:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a Holiday krampus picture taking throne

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a Krampus-themed photo-op throne, blending Christmas folklore with haunted-attraction aesthetics. The build is designed to serve as an interactive set piece where guests can sit for holiday horror photos. Foam fabrication appears to be a primary construction method, with specialty foam materials sourced from a dedicated foam supplier. The project is a creative crossover between seasonal holiday décor and professional haunt prop-making.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,486 views
Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes | Getting Ready For Transworld Halloween 2026
6:44
DIY Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes | Getting Ready For Transworld Halloween 2026

This behind-the-scenes tour follows the Distortions Unlimited team as they prepare new creations for the 2026 Transworld Halloween Show. Viewers watch the crew inspect, sculpt, build armatures for, and paint a lineup of monsters and animatronic props, including pieces named Grumpy Grandpa, the Kong Armature, FrankenCats, Savage Shock, and Corpse Legend. It offers a look at the studio's prop-making process rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,427 views
kappa
12:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

kappa

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a Kappa — a Japanese yokai — as a display piece for his monster museum. The build centers on a custom 'monster juice' recipe (Elmer's glue, exterior latex paint, and joint compound) applied over beef netting to build up realistic creature texture. The techniques demonstrated are broadly transferable to a wide range of monster prop and display projects.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,357 views
Making Giant Kong Animatronic By Hand
0:24
DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Giant Kong Animatronic By Hand

Distortions Unlimited documents the professional creation of a giant Kong animatronic, starting from a hand-sculpted clay original and progressing through fiberglass mold making and foam-filled latex skin production. The build showcases the high-end fabrication pipeline used by industry professionals to produce large-scale creature animatronics for haunts and theme parks. The result is a massive, detailed gorilla figure suitable for high-impact haunted attraction or theme park installations.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,183 views
DIY Antique Paper Tutorial - Vintage Documents, Labels and Prints
14:29
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Antique Paper Tutorial - Vintage Documents, Labels and Prints

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through the process of creating convincing antique and vintage paper props — including aged documents, labels, ID cards, and prints — to add authentic detail to Halloween scenes and haunted displays. The focus is on elevating scene realism through small but impactful prop details. At 14 minutes, it offers a concise, accessible approach suitable for haunters of any experience level. No specialized equipment appears to be required based on the available metadata.

Monster Tutorials· 7,002 views
Creating Your Own Dune Thumper Prop: A Step-by-step Guide
10:18
DIY PropsIntermediateUnder $25

Creating Your Own Dune Thumper Prop: A Step-by-step Guide

This video walks through a budget-friendly, step-by-step build of the iconic Thumper prop from the Dune franchise. The creator tackles 3D printing challenges, adds motorization, applies paint finishing, and assembles a miniature desert scene to recreate a recognizable shot from the film. The entire project is completed for roughly $20 using mostly materials sourced at home. It blends prop-making craft with a cinematic eye for fans of the Dune universe.

Creative Geekery· 6,846 views
Realistic Skin Prop Crafting Gruesome Movie Magic! #halloween #hauntedhouse #crafts
0:15
DIY Props

Realistic Skin Prop Crafting Gruesome Movie Magic! #halloween #hauntedhouse #crafts

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates the craft of building realistic skin props designed for haunted attractions and Halloween displays. The video focuses on achieving gruesome, movie-quality results that elevate the visual impact of haunted environments. It reflects the studio's professional-level approach to creature and prop fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,807 views
🎃NEW Gateway Manor Facade👻❗️#halloween #horror #halloweendecorations #howto #diy #makeup💀
0:05
Home Haunts

🎃NEW Gateway Manor Facade👻❗️#halloween #horror #halloweendecorations #howto #diy #makeup💀

This video from Horror 365 appears to showcase a new facade build or reveal for a display called Gateway Manor, likely a home haunt or yard haunt setup. Based on the title, the content focuses on Halloween exterior decorating with a haunted manor theme. No source description was provided, so specific construction details and techniques cannot be confirmed.

Horror 365· 6,800 views
The Haunted House LAYOUT | The Insomnia Haunt Build 2019 | Part 1
15:20
Home Haunts

The Haunted House LAYOUT | The Insomnia Haunt Build 2019 | Part 1

This is the first episode in Haunt Former's 2019 series documenting the construction of an original home haunt called 'The Insomnia,' themed around dreams and nightmares. The creator walks through the foundational blueprint and maze layout for the experience, outlining the planned flow of the space. The episode also touches on early concepts for props, lighting, scare acting, and set design that will be developed throughout the series.

Haunt Former· 6,738 views
red and blue effect.wmv
10:21
Lighting TutorialsBeginner

red and blue effect.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how red and blue lights interact with red and blue paints to create striking visual illusions. The technique exploits the way colored light absorbs or cancels certain paint pigments, producing dramatic reveal or disappearing effects. The video explores the wide range of creative applications this simple concept opens up for haunted house and Halloween set design.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,663 views
Best Set Design Videos · Halloween Universe