Making a Haunted Mansion Tombstone
by VanOaksProps
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What this video covers
VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam replica of the iconic Master Gracey tombstone from Disneyland and Disney World's Haunted Mansion attraction. The build covers shaping and carving foam, creating a custom stencil with a vinyl cutter for the epitaph lettering, and finishing with a convincing faux-granite paint effect using airbrush and sea sponge techniques. The result is a screen-accurate-style prop suitable for yard haunts or indoor displays. Sponsored foam paints from Plaid are featured throughout the finishing stages.
Key takeaways
- ◆Foam is shaped and carved using a hotwire tool, pull saw, Dremel router, and sanding to achieve the classic arched tombstone silhouette
- ◆A Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter is used to produce precise stencils for the Master Gracey inscription
- ◆Faux granite texture is built up with a combination of airbrushing and sea-sponge paint application
- ◆Paintable caulk helps add fine surface detail and edge definition before painting
- ◆The finished prop is a DIY homage to the beloved Haunted Mansion ride tombstone
Who this is for
Disney fans and Halloween prop builders who want to recreate an iconic Haunted Mansion tombstone using accessible foam-crafting and painting techniques.
Tools mentioned
- • Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter
- • pull saw
- • hotwire tool
- • orbital sander
- • Dremel router tool
- • Dremel router bit
- • Dremel router cup
- • Paasche Talon airbrush
- • air compressor
- • acrylic rotary tool carving attachment
Materials mentioned
- • foam
- • stencil material
- • vinyl transfer paper
- • Gorilla Glue
- • paintable caulk
- • FolkArt Black Chalk Paint
- • FolkArt Multi-Surface White Paint
- • FolkArt Grey Acrylic Paint
- • sea sponge
- • sanding sponge
⚠ Safety notes
Hotwire and Dremel tools require caution; work in a well-ventilated area when cutting foam and airbrushing paints.
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