HUGE Life-sized Stone Portal 💀 DIY Halloween Props
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie construct a massive life-sized stone portal for their front yard haunt, inspired by the Dark Portal from the Warcraft universe. The arch is built entirely from XPS foam, carved and painted to mimic aged stone, with LED-lit runic carvings embedded throughout. A semi-transparent fabric screen on the back panel enables rear projection of a custom hellscape VFX video at night, creating a dramatic portal illusion. Plans and the custom projection video are available through their Patreon.
Key takeaways
- ◆Full-scale stone arch built entirely from carved and painted XPS foam
- ◆LED strips illuminate runic carvings from within for a glowing effect
- ◆Rear projection onto semi-transparent fabric creates a hellscape portal interior at night
- ◆Masonry sealer is used as a base coat to achieve a convincing stone texture
- ◆Custom projection video and build plans are available via Patreon
Who this is for
Experienced DIY haunters and yard haunt builders looking to create a jaw-dropping, large-scale statement prop combining foam fabrication and projection effects.
Tools mentioned
- • utility knife
- • heat gun
- • paint brushes
- • surform tool
- • rotary tool
- • marker
- • spray bottle
- • router
- • drill
- • rasps and files
- • saws
Materials mentioned
- • 2-inch XPS insulation foam board
- • acrylic paints
- • Gorilla Glue
- • Drylock masonry sealer
- • LEDs
- • semi-transparent fabric
- • concrete
- • blue tape
- • projector
- • 1-inch PVC
- • water
⚠ Safety notes
Heat guns and routers require careful handling to avoid burns and injury. Foam dust from carving should not be inhaled — work in a ventilated area or wear a dust mask.
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