making a pumpkin
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What this video covers
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for building large foam pumpkin props suitable for haunted attractions. The technique uses expanding spray foam to create a roughly two-foot pumpkin for approximately $10 in materials. The entire process — from foam application through final paint — can be completed in around ninety minutes, making it practical for producing props in quantity.
Key takeaways
- ◆Achieves a large pumpkin prop for roughly $10 in materials
- ◆Expanding spray foam is the primary building material
- ◆Full build including paint can be completed in about 90 minutes
- ◆Technique is designed to be repeatable for bulk prop production
Who this is for
Budget-conscious haunters and haunted attraction operators who need to produce multiple large pumpkin props quickly and affordably.
Materials mentioned
- • Great Stuff expanding foam
- • paint
⚠ Safety notes
Expanding foam is sticky and difficult to remove from skin and surfaces; wear disposable gloves and work in a ventilated area.
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