Video Tag
Every video tagged “burlap” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
9 videos
This tutorial walks viewers through transforming an inexpensive skull prop into a convincingly realistic severed head using burlap corpsing and a collection of previously released techniques. The build integrates dedicated companion tutorials for eyes, teeth, maggots, and blood to achieve a fully detailed, gory result. It is part of a broader Monster Tutorials series designed to teach layered prop-making skills step by step.
This is the first part of a multi-episode build series recreating Sam, the iconic masked child from the horror anthology film Trick 'r Treat, as a custom Halloween prop. The creator demonstrates how to form Sam's distinctive head using burlap draped and shaped over a styrofoam base. At just two minutes, this episode focuses specifically on the head-forming stage, with more construction steps promised in subsequent parts.
Monster Tutorials kicks off a 2021 prop-making challenge centered on building a creepy burlap mask, with a submission window and a winner announced at month's end. The video also includes an unboxing segment featuring apparel from Into The AM. Affiliate links for burlap and a head form for mask making are provided to help viewers get started on their own entries.
FrightProps demonstrates a simple yet gruesome rotating severed head prop designed for haunted house use. A fixed-speed AC motor is ceiling-mounted and drives the head in a slow, continuous spin, while burlap wrapping conceals the wiring for a more finished look. The build requires minimal effort — mount the motor overhead and plug it into a standard AC outlet. The result is an unsettling, self-contained effect with very little setup complexity.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the full process of molding a goblin half mask using hydrocal, covering the complete workflow from start to finish in just under two hours. The build uses a one-piece mold construction reinforced with burlap for added structural strength and durability. The real-time format gives viewers an accurate sense of pacing and the hands-on steps involved in professional-quality mask mold making.
Haunt Former takes a close look at Spirit Halloween's 2018 Burlap Horror Scarecrow as part of his ongoing Spirit Sneak Peeks series. The prop is a large static scarecrow figure rather than a true animatronic, though the channel notes it still holds appeal for Halloween decorators. The short review gives viewers an early look at one of Spirit Halloween's new-arrival offerings for the season.
This short showcase video highlights the Cobb Scarecrow silicone mask from CFX, demonstrating how the mask moves and flexes on a live wearer. The mask depicts a creepy living burlap sack character complete with stitching and a rope around the neck. It is designed to fit a standard adult male head and suits a wide range of Halloween applications including haunted attractions, hay rides, and yard haunts.
This short showcase video features a handcrafted Sam prop from the cult Halloween film Trick 'r Treat, built for a yard haunt display. The figure is constructed around a PVC pipe armature and features cast foam hands, a sculpted styrofoam head, and a custom burlap-and-fleece footed pajama costume. The build captures the iconic look of the beloved Halloween mascot character. It serves as both inspiration and a brief materials overview for fans looking to recreate Sam for their own haunt.
This short-form video showcases a DIY Halloween prop recreation of Sam, the iconic trick-or-treater from the cult film Trick 'r Treat. The figure is built using a PVC pipe armature for structure, a foam ball for the head, and dressed in burlap and footie pajamas. A licensed lollipop accessory from Trick or Treat Studios adds an authentic finishing touch. The clip is a quick visual reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
