Making foam horns
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What this video covers
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and accessible method for fabricating foam horns suitable for costumes or haunt props. A simple two-piece Tyvek shell is formed by welding the halves together with a soldering iron, then filled with expanding A/B foam using a plastic cup as an internal shaping form. The finished horns require an outer skin — latex, epoxy, or liquid nails are all suggested — to add durability and surface strength.
Key takeaways
- ◆Tyvek makes a lightweight, easy-to-weld shell for shaping the horn exterior
- ◆A soldering iron cleanly fuses Tyvek seams without adhesives
- ◆Expanding A/B foam fills the shell and a plastic cup controls the hollow interior
- ◆Skinning the cured foam with latex, epoxy, or liquid nails is essential for long-term strength
- ◆Materials are readily available at home improvement stores, keeping costs low
Who this is for
Costume builders and home haunters looking for a fast, low-cost way to create durable foam horns for creature characters or haunted attraction performers.
Tools mentioned
- • soldering iron
- • plastic cup
Materials mentioned
- • Sika A/B expanding foam
- • Tyvek
- • latex
- • epoxy
- • liquid nails
⚠ Safety notes
Expanding foam generates heat during curing; work in a ventilated area. Use caution with soldering iron when welding Tyvek seams.
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