DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam
by VanOaksProps
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What this video covers
VanOaksProps walks through the full process of building a convincing fake tree stump using a 5-gallon bucket as a base form, expanding spray foam for texture, and layered acrylic and spray paints to achieve a realistic wood-and-moss finish. The build relies on inexpensive, widely available materials, making it accessible to beginners. A handy secondary use highlighted in the video is concealing a projector inside the hollow stump, adding functional value to a purely decorative prop.
Key takeaways
- ◆A 5-gallon bucket and foam board form the structural core, keeping costs and complexity low
- ◆Great Stuff expanding foam is sculpted after curing using a rasp and jab saw to create bark-like texture
- ◆Multiple acrylic paint colors plus spray paint are layered to mimic natural wood tones and moss growth
- ◆The finished stump can double as a projector housing for added haunted display functionality
- ◆Nitrile gloves and good ventilation are essential when working with expanding foam
Who this is for
Halloween decorators and home haunters of any skill level looking for a budget-friendly, realistic-looking organic prop that doubles as a functional set piece.
Tools mentioned
- • chip brush
- • Stanley Surform Shaver Rasp
- • glue gun
- • jab saw / drywall knife
- • lazy susan turntable
- • nitrile gloves
Materials mentioned
- • Great Stuff expanding foam
- • 5-gallon bucket
- • foamcore / foam board
- • glue sticks
- • FolkArt Raw Sienna acrylic paint
- • FolkArt Real Brown acrylic paint
- • FolkArt Painted Finishes Light Dark Moss
- • Rustoleum Satin Espresso spray paint
- • Rustoleum Dark Walnut spray paint
⚠ Safety notes
Wear nitrile gloves when handling expanding foam — it is extremely sticky and difficult to remove from skin. Work in a ventilated area when using spray paints and expanding foam.
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