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#acrylic painting

Every video tagged “acrylic painting” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

23 videos

Rusted Metal Paint Effect using Hairspray & Coffee Grounds
12:34
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Rusted Metal Paint Effect using Hairspray & Coffee Grounds

This tutorial from VanOaksProps covers two distinct techniques for achieving a convincing rusted, aged-metal paint finish on props and set pieces. The first method uses hairspray as a resist layer to create realistic chipped and peeling paint, while the second incorporates coffee grounds to build up a grungy, corroded surface texture. Both approaches rely on accessible, low-cost materials and are well-suited to haunted house scenic painting or cosplay prop finishing. Note that the creator issued a correction: any mention of 'burnt umber' in the video is intended to mean 'raw sienna.'

VanOaksProps· 216,388 views
DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam
8:11
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (many materials sourced from dollar stores and home improvement stores)

DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam

VanOaksProps walks through the full process of building a convincing fake tree stump using a 5-gallon bucket as a base form, expanding spray foam for texture, and layered acrylic and spray paints to achieve a realistic wood-and-moss finish. The build relies on inexpensive, widely available materials, making it accessible to beginners. A handy secondary use highlighted in the video is concealing a projector inside the hollow stump, adding functional value to a purely decorative prop.

VanOaksProps· 142,582 views
Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!
8:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly process for creating convincing fake stone walls using inexpensive XPS or EPS foam. The build relies on hot wire cutting and rasp texturing to achieve a natural stone shape, followed by a tile mortar coating that adds durability and surface detail. A layered acrylic painting sequence — moving from a base beige through burnt umber shadows to green moss accents — brings the finished panels to life. The result is a lightweight, low-cost wall section suitable for haunts, sets, or yard displays.

VanOaksProps· 130,025 views
DIY Halloween Monument Prop from Foam!
11:01
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

DIY Halloween Monument Prop from Foam!

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to build a cemetery monument prop using a foam dome, a plastic garden urn, and a crow decoy — a creative alternative to standard foam tombstones. The build incorporates carving, shaping, and a multi-step faux bronze painting technique inspired by a published Instructables project. Drylok is used as a hardening base coat before layering acrylic paints to achieve an aged, patinated bronze look. The finished piece adds impressive height and visual variety to a home graveyard display.

VanOaksProps· 72,153 views
Make PVC Look Like Wood
9:34
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Make PVC Look Like Wood

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly technique for transforming ordinary PVC pipe into convincing faux wood using a heat gun, Apoxie Sculpt for texture, and layered acrylic paints. The method is versatile enough to produce a witches' broom handle, a cauldron stirring stick, or a Harry Potter-style broomstick. Multiple earth-tone paint colors are blended and dry-brushed to achieve realistic wood grain and aging. A final Mod Podge seal protects the finished piece for display or wear.

VanOaksProps· 60,418 views
How to Make a Pyramid Head Helmet - Free Template - Silent Hill 2 Cosplay - Part 2 Painting Rust
11:32
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Pyramid Head Helmet - Free Template - Silent Hill 2 Cosplay - Part 2 Painting Rust

This is Part 2 of SKS Props' Pyramid Head helmet build series, focusing entirely on painting and weathering the foam helmet to look like aged, rusted metal. The creator uses Liquitex heavy body acrylics applied with various brushes alongside a pumice medium for added surface texture, achieving a convincing rust effect. A free downloadable PDF template for the helmet is available on the creator's website. The techniques demonstrated are broadly applicable to any prop or costume build requiring a convincing rusted-metal finish.

SKS Props· 32,122 views
Trench Crusade Janissarie Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #cosplay #3dprinting
0:19
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Trench Crusade Janissarie Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #cosplay #3dprinting

This tutorial walks through the creation of a Trench Crusade Janissary cosplay helmet inspired by the grimdark tabletop game. The helmet model was designed by Galactic Armory and 3D printed on a Bambu X1C before being finished with real gold leaf and hand-painted with Liquitex heavy body acrylics. The result is a detailed, wearable prop faithful to the game's dark aesthetic. It serves as both a cosplay build guide and a showcase for high-end prop finishing techniques.

SKS Props· 27,175 views
How to Paint EVA Foam to Look Like Metal - Oblivion Knight Cosplay Chest Armor Tutorial Part 3
10:49
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Paint EVA Foam to Look Like Metal - Oblivion Knight Cosplay Chest Armor Tutorial Part 3

This tutorial — Part 3 of a multi-part series — focuses on texturing and painting EVA foam chest armor inspired by the knight designs of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. The creator walks through surface preparation using texture mediums and sealers, then demonstrates layered acrylic painting and graphite powder buffing techniques to achieve a convincing metallic finish. Free PDF templates for the armor are available on the creator's website. The video is pitched at beginners but contains enough detail to benefit intermediate builders as well.

SKS Props· 26,623 views
How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat
19:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat

SKS Props walks through a full scarecrow pumpkin build using a store-bought craft foam pumpkin as the base, enhanced with HD EVA foam and foam clay for sculpted details. The tutorial covers hot-knife carving, surface sealing, and a multi-step paint process combining Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates crafting expressive monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The build is rounded out with instructions for a custom burlap hat, complete with a free downloadable PDF template.

SKS Props· 24,331 views
Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart
0:15
DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart

SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Halloween prop, covering hot knife cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a multi-layer paint finish using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the pumpkin a creature-like personality. The finished piece draws inspiration from DnD mimic aesthetics, making it a unique display prop beyond a standard jack-o'-lantern.

SKS Props· 20,301 views
Making a Metal Plaque using Tissue Paper!
6:49
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Making a Metal Plaque using Tissue Paper!

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to transform basic craft-store materials into a convincing faux-metal tomb plaque suitable for coffins, mausoleums, or haunt set dressing. The core technique uses tissue paper and Mod Podge to build an organic surface texture that mimics cast metal, followed by layered acrylic paints to achieve a realistic bronze patina. The creator emphasizes that small, believable details like this elevate a haunt from amateur to near-professional quality. A downloadable 3D model for the plaque design is also provided.

VanOaksProps· 18,712 views
DIY Holy Grail Prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
7:33
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Holy Grail Prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

VanOaksProps walks through the full process of creating a replica Holy Grail prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, following a community request. The build covers research and reference gathering, 3D modeling and printing on a Bambu Lab X1-Carbon, and a multi-stage painting process using acrylics, airbrush, and gold leaf to achieve a convincing aged stone-and-metal finish. The result is a screen-accurate-looking display piece that translates well to Halloween or pop-culture prop collections.

VanOaksProps· 18,184 views
I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 1
6:43
DIY PropsIntermediate

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 1

VanOaksProps tackles Part 1 of an ambitious life-size 3D-printed Haunted Mansion door build, commissioned for Neil Patrick Harris. This episode focuses specifically on faux metallic painting techniques designed to achieve a refined, subtly aged finish rather than the heavily weathered look typically featured on the channel. The creator walks through a layered acrylic and spray-paint process using bronze, gold, patina, and black tones to convincingly mimic aged metal. It's a practical deep-dive into a more nuanced approach to prop finishing.

VanOaksProps· 16,757 views
How to Paint a Ripper Psycho Mask - Borderlands 4 Cosplay Cel Shading Painting Tutorial - 3D Printed
18:19
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Paint a Ripper Psycho Mask - Borderlands 4 Cosplay Cel Shading Painting Tutorial - 3D Printed

This tutorial walks through the hand-painting process for a 3D-printed Ripper Psycho Mask from Borderlands 4, focusing on the game's signature cel shading art style. The mask was printed in grey PLA using a Bambu X1C, with official free cosplay files provided by Borderlands on Printables. The creator uses a range of Liquitex Heavy Body acrylics alongside a rust weathering product to achieve the gritty, comic-book-inspired look. While time-consuming, the technique is broken down accessibly for cosplayers at various skill levels.

SKS Props· 16,175 views
How to Make a Spider Pumpkin Halloween DIY Crafts - Craft Foam Pumpkin Carving / Painting Tutorial
11:17
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Spider Pumpkin Halloween DIY Crafts - Craft Foam Pumpkin Carving / Painting Tutorial

SKS Props walks through the full build process for a spider-themed Halloween pumpkin prop using a craft foam pumpkin as the base. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted details with HD EVA foam and foam clay, and texturing the piece with twine fur and Liquitex acrylic weathering. A standout finishing touch is the use of glass half domes to create convincingly reflective spider eyes. The finished prop suits both personal home décor and community haunt displays.

SKS Props· 15,659 views
Fake Pumpkins Don't Have to Look Cheap
6:48
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Fake Pumpkins Don't Have to Look Cheap

VanOaksProps tackles one of the most common complaints about artificial pumpkins — their unconvincing, characterless stems — with a fast, low-cost upgrade technique. Using wire, aluminum foil, and Apoxie Sculpt epoxy putty, the creator builds up a realistic organic stem shape from scratch. A layered acrylic paint finish in earthy tones completes the transformation, making budget foam pumpkins look genuinely hand-carved. The whole process is approachable for beginners and requires only basic materials.

VanOaksProps· 15,270 views
Gold Leaf Added to Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #3dprinting #goldleafpainting
0:21
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Gold Leaf Added to Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #3dprinting #goldleafpainting

This tutorial walks through the creation of a Trench Crusade Janissary-style cosplay helmet, combining 3D-printed parts with real gold leaf and hand-painted acrylic details. The helmet model was provided by Galactic Armory and printed on a Bambu X1C. The creator applies gold leaf over the printed surface and finishes it with heavy body Liquitex acrylics to achieve a grimdark aesthetic faithful to the Trench Crusade universe.

SKS Props· 14,205 views
Mortal Kombat Scorpion Cosplay Mask - Free Templates #mortalkombat #scorpion #cosplay
0:30
Costume TutorialsBeginner

Mortal Kombat Scorpion Cosplay Mask - Free Templates #mortalkombat #scorpion #cosplay

SKS Props walks through a one-day build of Scorpion's iconic mask from the Mortal Kombat movie using HD EVA foam and free downloadable PDF templates. The short tutorial covers cutting from templates, acrylic painting for a screen-accurate finish, and adding strapping for a secure fit. A bonus tip shows how to attach the foam mask over a standard face mask for real-world wearability.

SKS Props· 12,550 views
How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Templates New Antioch Lieutenant Sallet
11:32
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Templates New Antioch Lieutenant Sallet

SKS Props walks viewers through constructing a Trench Crusade New Antioch Sallet helmet entirely from lightweight EVA foam, using freely available templates from the creator's website. The build covers cutting, heat-forming, and gluing foam pieces into a wearable helmet shell, followed by sealing and a multi-stage acrylic paint process to achieve a grimdark, battle-worn finish. Gilding and texture medium add convincing metallic depth to the completed piece.

SKS Props· 11,448 views
Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #3dprinting #cosplay
0:09
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet #trenchcrusade #3dprinting #cosplay

This tutorial walks through the creation of a wearable Trench Crusade Janissary helmet, built from a 3D model provided by Galactic Armory and printed on a Bambu X1C FDM printer. The finished piece is decorated with real gold leaf and hand-painted using Liquitex heavy body acrylics to achieve a grimdark aesthetic faithful to the Trench Crusade setting. The video appeals both to cosplayers looking to build impressive headpieces and fans of the tabletop game eager to translate its visual style into wearable form.

SKS Props· 11,040 views
How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template
18:23
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template

SKS Props walks through the full build and paint process for a wearable saber-toothed tiger skull made from HD foam, complete with a free downloadable PDF template. The tutorial covers shaping and assembling all skull components from foam, then sealing and painting to achieve a convincingly weathered, primal look using acrylics, graphite powder, rust effects, and metallic sprays. Because the finished piece is lightweight and wearable, it works equally well as a cosplay helmet, mask, or Halloween costume centerpiece. Printing instructions for the multi-sheet PDF template are also included.

SKS Props· 9,299 views
Fallout NCR Cosplay Painting / Weathering #fallout #falloutcosplay #cosplay
0:34
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Fallout NCR Cosplay Painting / Weathering #fallout #falloutcosplay #cosplay

This short-form tutorial from SKS Props focuses on painting and weathering EVA HD-Foam NCR chest armor from the Fallout universe. The creator walks through layering paints, metallics, rust effects, and graphite powder to achieve a convincing wasteland-worn look. Free downloadable PDF templates are available for those who want to build the armor from scratch. The video is a companion piece to a fuller build tutorial on the channel.

SKS Props· 4,709 views
How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet using Gold Leaf ! Janissary 3D Printing Galactic Armory
12:36
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet using Gold Leaf ! Janissary 3D Printing Galactic Armory

This tutorial walks through the full build process for a Trench Crusade Janissary cosplay helmet, starting from a 3D-printed file by Galactic Armory and printed on a Bambu X1C. The creator covers extensive surface prep including sanding and pattern making, then applies real gold leaf for an authentic metallic finish. Final detailing is done with Liquitex heavy body acrylics using grimdark painting techniques drawn from miniature painting.

SKS Props· 3,246 views