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How to make a human skull with milk jugs and a vacuum cleaner

by Monster Tutorials

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Difficulty
Beginner
Est. cost
low / near zero (uses recycled milk jugs)
Length
13:49
Views
75,630
Published
May 2018

What this video covers

Monster Tutorials demonstrates a budget-friendly method for crafting realistic human skull props using empty plastic milk jugs shaped with a heat gun and vacuum cleaner. This is a follow-up to the creator's earlier milk jug skull video, refining the technique for better results. The approach turns everyday recycled materials into convincing haunted house or yard haunt skulls at minimal cost. Optional acrylic teeth can be added for extra realism.

Key takeaways

  • Milk jugs and a heat gun are the core materials — nearly zero cost if jugs are saved
  • A vacuum cleaner assists in pulling and shaping the heated plastic
  • Acrylic teeth are suggested as an optional upgrade for realism
  • This is a sequel video, implying an improved or expanded technique over the original method
  • Great for mass-producing skull props on a tight haunt budget

Who this is for

Budget-conscious home haunters and Halloween DIYers who want to create large quantities of skull props from recycled materials with minimal tools.

Tools mentioned

  • vacuum cleaner
  • heat gun

Materials mentioned

  • milk jugs
  • acrylic teeth

⚠ Safety notes

Use heat gun with caution — keep moving to avoid overheating plastic and burning skin or surfaces.

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