Video Tag
Every video tagged “costume props” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
9 videos
This short tutorial from Madeyewlook walks viewers through building DIY Mercy wings from the game Overwatch using foam board, acrylic paint, a hot glue gun, and a Sharpie. The build is budget-friendly and accessible to beginners, with regular cardboard offered as a more flexible alternative material. The finished wings are designed to complement a full Mercy cosplay or Halloween costume, and a companion body paint tutorial is referenced for the complete look.
This tutorial walks through creating a Daenerys-inspired costume look from Game of Thrones, combining body paint makeup with handmade dragon eggs and a decorated prop chest. The creator transforms craft store styrofoam eggs with paint and sealant, and upholsters a plain chest with vinyl and thumbtacks to evoke the iconic Targaryen aesthetic. The video blends wearable costume makeup with accessible DIY prop-making using materials sourced from common craft and hardware stores.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a two-part plaster mold from an original sculpt, intended for producing pull-out latex masks. The video covers the key stages of mold construction used in professional-level special effects prop making. It serves as a practical introduction to the mold-making workflow for anyone looking to reproduce original mask designs at volume.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing a two-part mold intended for casting latex masks. The tutorial covers the key steps and considerations involved in splitting a mold correctly to produce clean, wearable results. This is the second installment in what appears to be a multi-part series on mask fabrication.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through how to fabricate convincing prop bladed weapons — such as trick knives — using sintra (foam PVC) plastic, a lightweight and workable material available from plastic supply houses. The tutorial focuses on achieving a realistic appearance while keeping the process accessible and the props safe for haunted house use. Techniques shown are straightforward enough for newcomers to prop-making to follow along. The finished pieces work equally well as costume accessories or haunt set dressing.
VanOaksProps compiles their top ten Star Wars DIY prop builds spanning four years into a single 103-minute showcase. Projects range from beginner-friendly repaints of toy blasters and droid weathering to more ambitious scratch-builds like a Gonk projector droid, a Tusken Raider helmet, and a one-of-a-kind Star Wars lamp. Each segment links back to a dedicated source video where full materials and paint details can be found. The collection covers a wide variety of prop-making skills, making it a useful reference for Star Wars fans at multiple experience levels.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create convincing steampunk-style gauges on a tight budget, suitable for both wearable costumes and set dressing. The tutorial is aimed at makers who want to add industrial steampunk detail without a large spend. At roughly 18 minutes, there is ample time to walk through the construction process step by step. The techniques shown appear adaptable to a range of Halloween builds beyond the steampunk genre.
The Haunted Attraction Network delivers a comprehensive floor-level tour of TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show 2025, interviewing more than 25 vendors across animatronics, props, costumes, fog effects, and show-control technology. Highlights include Distortions Unlimited's massive new Xenovore animatronic, Froggy's Fog's CO₂-free TJ-10 Turbo Jet upshot machine, and COGS' Actor Assist silent communication system. Beyond the trade floor, the video captures after-hours events including the Dark Zone immersive showcase, the Zombie Prom, and the Vampire Circus performances. Chapter markers allow viewers to jump directly to any vendor or event segment.
CFX Masks hosts a live stream event featuring hosts Tabitha and Josh discussing the latest mask release, Carnivore, along with upcoming new releases and company news. The stream includes behind-the-scenes footage, on-camera mask try-ons, and a live Q&A segment where viewers can ask about fit, sizing, and durability. It serves as both a product showcase and a direct line of communication between the CFX team and their customer community.
