Video Tag
Every video tagged “acrylic paint” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
39 videos
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, approachable method for painting latex Halloween masks, showing multiple color schemes side by side to highlight how technique and palette affect the final look. Masks are base-coated in latex paint, detailed with acrylics, and finished with a protective coat of ArmorAll. Painting the same mask in different colorways makes it easy to compare results and understand how contrast drives a convincing finish.
VanOaksProps walks through a paint upgrade process for the Ghostbusters Ghost Trap popcorn bucket available from Regal Cinemas or Spirit Halloween, transforming the stock plastic prop into a convincingly movie-accurate replica. The tutorial relies on a short list of accessible acrylic and spray paints combined with liquid latex masking to achieve a weathered, metallic finish. The result elevates a novelty theater collectible into a display-worthy prop without requiring advanced skills or expensive equipment.
VanOaksProps walks through a faux bronze patina painting technique inspired by the iconic Tower of Terror sign. Using a small selection of FolkArt acrylic paints, waxes, and an airbrush, the tutorial demonstrates how to achieve a convincingly aged, weather-worn metal look on any prop surface. The method is approachable for beginners and adaptable beyond the specific Disney replica to any project requiring a realistic bronze or verdigris finish. A sealing step with clear coat and wax ensures the finished effect is durable and display-ready.
SKS Props walks through a full craft foam pumpkin build inspired by the DnD Mimic creature, covering every stage from rough cutting to finished decoration. A hot knife is used to carve the base pumpkin form, while EVA HD foam and foam clay add sculpted detail and texture. Painting is handled with a combination of Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout technique involves crafting expressive monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay.
SKS Props walks through the full fabrication process for a Beholder-themed foam pumpkin, blending D&D creature design with Halloween prop-making. The build combines hot-knife foam carving, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and multi-layer painting with acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout detail is the handmade monster eyes constructed from Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. A complete step-by-step tutorial is planned for the channel.
This beginner-friendly tutorial from VanOaksProps walks through restoring faded and cracked foam Halloween pumpkins using everyday craft supplies. The process covers surface prep, sealing cracks with Mod Podge, and repainting with layered acrylic colors using a sea sponge technique. A matte spray sealer is applied at the end to improve durability and weather resistance. The result is a refreshed, display-ready prop at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
VanOaksProps shares a quick, beginner-friendly technique for making a 3D-printed cemetery grave marker look like authentic aged cast iron using common craft paints and household items. Inspired by real perpetual care markers found in historic New England cemeteries, the finished prop adds a convincing, historically grounded detail to any Halloween graveyard display. The core painting method — layering chalk paint, aluminum acrylic, and black acrylic — is versatile enough to apply to cosplay pieces, scale models, and other prop-building projects beyond Halloween.
This tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a spider pumpkin Halloween prop entirely from a foam pumpkin base, wire legs, EVA foam, and foam clay. The creator covers sculpting added detail, applying twine as fur for texture, and painting and weathering with Liquitex acrylics. A standout finishing touch is the use of reflective glass half-dome eyes that bring the creature to life. The finished piece suits both personal home decor and community haunt displays.
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-themed foam pumpkin from scratch. The process covers cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The result is a detailed fantasy-themed Halloween prop that goes far beyond traditional pumpkin carving.
SKS Props walks through the creation of a poseable Enoch art-toy figure from the animated series Over the Garden Wall, built on a small craft-store foam pumpkin as his head. The pumpkin is carved, drilled, and hand-painted, while a sewn canvas body, wire spine and limbs, and metal trim details bring the character to life as a fully articulated Halloween display piece. The build blends foam fabrication, basic sewing, and wire armature techniques into a compact fan-art collectible. It suits both personal Halloween décor and community haunt displays.
This tutorial from SKS Props walks through the full process of building a Krampus mask from HD EVA foam and sculpting foam clay, complete with free downloadable PDF templates from the creator's website. The video covers shaping and assembling the mask, painting it with acrylics for a realistic, menacing finish, and attaching faux fur to replicate Krampus's signature beard and hair. The versatile templates can also be adapted for demon, goblin, or standalone horn builds, making this a highly reusable resource. The result works equally well as a cosplay piece or a holiday horror decoration.
This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam detailing, and foam clay sculpting to create a highly textured monster form. Painting is demonstrated using heavy body acrylics and FX paints, and a standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The finished piece works equally well as Halloween decor, a haunt prop, or a tabletop game room display.
This is the second installment in a multi-part build series focused on creating a Jeff the Killer prop inspired by the popular creepypasta character. The creator works on painting the character's iconic mouth detail and a knife prop using acrylic paint, while also sourcing appropriate clothing to complete the figure. The video documents incremental progress toward a finished display-ready Halloween prop.
This short-form video from Hauntcast showcases the creation of a psychedelic-themed mushroom prop for a yard haunt. The build layers styrofoam as a base structure, coated and sculpted with Pal Tiya and Free Form Air for durability and texture, then finished with latex and acrylic paint for a vivid, otherworldly look. The result is a striking outdoor Halloween prop with a dark fantasy aesthetic.
This short installment in StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust series focuses on applying body art and acrylic paint to a DIY sculpture. The episode highlights dry brushing as a key technique for achieving realistic, aged stone or weathered surface effects. As part 18 of a larger build series, it offers a focused, bite-sized look at the painting and finishing stage of prop creation.
