Halloween Universe
Set DesignBeginner

scenic painting 2

by StiltbeastStudios

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Difficulty
Beginner
Est. cost
low (basic house paint and spray paint)
Length
6:39
Views
14,509
Published
Sep 2015

What this video covers

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast scenic painting technique to transform plain wall panels into convincing faux house-exterior siding for a black-and-white themed haunt set. Using everyday tools like a yardstick and square alongside spray paint and house paint, the entire process wraps up in roughly 45 minutes. The result is a striking architectural illusion achieved with minimal materials and cost.

Key takeaways

  • Two wall panels are painted to resemble a house exterior in a monochromatic black-and-white haunt aesthetic
  • Basic tools — a yardstick, a square, and foam brushes — are all that's needed for clean, straight scenic lines
  • Spray paint and standard house paint combine to achieve the layered faux-siding effect
  • The full painting process takes around 45 minutes, making it a quick, high-impact set piece

Who this is for

Haunted attraction builders and home haunters who want to create convincing architectural set pieces quickly and on a budget.

Tools mentioned

  • yardstick
  • square
  • foam brushes

Materials mentioned

  • spray paint
  • house paint
  • wall panels

⚠ Safety notes

Use spray paint in a well-ventilated area.

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