Video Tag
Every video tagged “airbrush” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
55 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween Night Crawler animatronic into a screen-accurate Clicker from The Last of Us by sculpting a cordyceps mushroom bloom over the existing head. The build relies on EVA foam and foam clay for the distinctive fungal petals, with a guest airbrushing lesson adding realistic color depth. Thrifted clothing and careful gap-filling complete the creature makeover. The result is an impressive, character-specific animatronic upgrade achieved with widely available materials.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie unbox the Spirit Halloween Empty Soul Girl on a Swing animatronic and transform her into a Samara Morgan-inspired ghost-girl prop. The makeover involves airbrushing, a thrifted nightgown, pool noodle structuring, and added washers to improve the swinging motion. The result is a low-effort, high-impact upgrade that turns a store-bought prop into a personalized yard haunt centerpiece. The build requires minimal tools and skills, making it accessible to beginners.
In this extended Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex gremlin character from scratch. The tutorial covers three major stages: sculpting the creature in clay, constructing a two-piece plaster mold, and painting the finished latex pull for a professional SFX result. Running at nearly an hour, the video provides a thorough, professional-level breakdown of techniques used in the Halloween manufacturing industry. It serves as a valuable reference for anyone looking to move beyond basic prop-making into full creature fabrication.
This tutorial walks through building a replica of Zero the ghost dog's tombstone from Nightmare Before Christmas using insulation foam sheets and basic carving tools. The creator positions it as an accessible beginner project requiring minimal investment. An airbrush is used for finishing, giving the prop a polished, screen-accurate painted look. It's a great themed accent piece for a graveyard yard haunt or NBC-inspired Halloween display.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for creating realistic cobwebs using an inexpensive airbrush and contact cement readily available at hardware stores. The technique eliminates the need for specialty glue-web guns or rubber-cement web guns, making it accessible to haunters of any experience level. Convincing webs can be produced in just minutes, ideal for dressing haunted attractions or home haunts quickly.
VanOaksProps walks through a full build of an Andor Season 2-inspired Star Wars holoprojector prop, combining vintage part sourcing and modification with 3D printing, laser cutting, and practical electronics. The build integrates an ESP32 microcontroller, Neopixel lighting, and a hologram fan to achieve an in-universe screen-accurate effect. Weathering is accomplished through airbrushing, oil paint washes, liquid latex, and Rub n Buff, giving the finished piece an authentic, battle-worn look. Downloadable files are available for creators who want to replicate the project.
In Monster Lab Episode 20, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete painting and hairing process for a fitted latex zombie mask that moves with the wearer's face. The tutorial covers airbrushing techniques and hair application to achieve a realistic, wearable zombie look suitable for haunts, zombie walks, and Halloween events. As part of a broader DIY mask-making series, the episode focuses specifically on the finishing stages that bring a latex mask to life.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through how to mix the base paint used for finishing latex masks and haunt props in this first Monster Lab segment. He explains the prep step before color and detail work, noting the mixed paint can be laid down with either a quart sprayer or an airbrush. It's a short, foundational tutorial aimed at painting masks and props consistently.
VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam replica of the iconic Master Gracey tombstone from Disneyland and Disney World's Haunted Mansion attraction. The build covers shaping and carving foam, creating a custom stencil with a vinyl cutter for the epitaph lettering, and finishing with a convincing faux-granite paint effect using airbrush and sea sponge techniques. The result is a screen-accurate-style prop suitable for yard haunts or indoor displays. Sponsored foam paints from Plaid are featured throughout the finishing stages.
In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through his professional technique for painting and glossing eyes on Halloween props and masks. The tutorial reflects the industry-level craftsmanship that Distortions Unlimited is known for from their work in animatronics, props, and masks. It is part of an ongoing how-to series aimed at bringing professional haunt fabrication methods to a wider audience.
Monster Lab Episode 27 with Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the latex pouring and painting stages of making wearable monster gloves, picking up from earlier episodes that covered sculpting and mold-making. The tutorial applies to a broad range of character builds — Halloween costumes, cosplay, theater, and SFX work. Airbrushing techniques are demonstrated to bring the finished latex gloves to life with realistic monster coloring and detail. The series reflects the professional-grade methods used inside Distortions Unlimited's own production workflow.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting realistic-looking teeth for Halloween costumes and props using thermoplastic beads. The technique can be adapted to produce human, monster, or animal tooth sets, which are then stained and painted for an authentic, organic appearance. The process is presented as highly accessible, requiring only a small set of inexpensive materials. The result is a convincing wearable or prop-ready piece suitable for haunters and costume makers alike.
This VanOaksProps tutorial breaks down the process of achieving professional-looking metallic and chrome finishes on props, with a focus on avoiding common pitfalls. The workflow centers on proper base coat preparation followed by specialized metallic paints applied via airbrush. Oil paints are also incorporated for subtle weathering and depth. Multiple chrome paint options at varying price points are presented so viewers can choose what suits their budget and skill level.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through practical techniques for painting latex masks using a Harbor Freight quick change airbrush. The video addresses several common problems users encounter and offers straightforward fixes to keep the workflow moving. It's a concise, beginner-friendly guide aimed at getting mask makers painting faster and with better results.
This Monster Tutorials project walks viewers through building a dramatic pile of skulls with a built-in fiery glow effect, described as an easy build with impressive visual payoff. The creator uses an airbrush for realistic flame and scorch detailing and integrates RGB rope lights to simulate flickering fire from within the skull pile. The finished prop is well-suited for both home haunts and professional haunt environments. Despite the striking result, the techniques involved are accessible to beginners.
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.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited offers a brief walkthrough of the air compressor room behind their mask-making studio. He explains how compressed air powers their airbrushes, latex pumps, and several animatronic props. It's a short behind-the-scenes glimpse rather than a step-by-step build.
VanOaksProps walks through the full painting and weathering process for two 3D-printed IG-88 droid heads inspired by Star Wars and The Mandalorian. The workflow starts with a gloss black base coat followed by a chrome lacquer layer to achieve that signature metallic droid look. Acrylic paints in rust, orange, and brown tones are then layered on to simulate wear, grime, and battle damage, making the props look authentically aged. The build uses a 3D model sourced from Thingiverse and relies on tools and materials that are largely accessible to hobbyist prop makers.
This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The creator demonstrates hot knife cutting, adding sculptural detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment covers building expressive monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the prop an eerie, lifelike quality.
VanOaksProps walks through a detailed customization of the Home Depot Holiday Stormtrooper animatronic, transforming it into a screen-inspired display piece. The build covers armor weathering with airbrushing, chipping, and paint techniques, then adds authenticity through sourced military surplus accessories inspired by Lucasfilm concept art. A motion-activated MP3 player is wired in to deliver custom audio, elevating the piece from a retail decoration to a gallery-worthy prop. The creator also provides downloadable sound files to help viewers replicate the audio upgrade.
SKS Props walks through a full fabrication workflow for a decorative foam pumpkin, covering cutting, sculpting, and painting from start to finish. The build uses a craft foam pumpkin as the base, with EVA HD foam and foam clay added to create extra surface detail and a monster-inspired mimic design. Painting is demonstrated with both Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout bonus segment shows how to craft realistic monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay.
This tutorial by SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed monster-themed prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and multi-layer painting with acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, lending the finished piece a DnD mimic aesthetic.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through a foundational airbrush makeup application on a live model using Endura alcohol-based airbrush makeup from European Body Art. The lesson centers on understanding facial and skull anatomy as a guide for placing shadows and highlights convincingly, making zombie and creature makeups both faster and more realistic. This is the fifth installment in his ongoing Airbrush Basics series aimed at haunted-attraction makeup artists.
VanOaksProps builds a replica blast-up ghost prop inspired by the classic Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction, adding it to an ongoing Haunted Mansion-themed home office collection. The build relies on accessible craft materials, acrylic paints, and airbrushing to achieve the signature look of the iconic ride prop. It sits between larger room builds as a satisfying, focused side project. The finished piece is intended as a display collectible that deepens the immersive theming of the space.
