Video Tag
Every video tagged “DIY” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
310 videos
StiltbeastStudios presents a deep-dive build session focused on creating a wearable brown bear character prop or mask, likely intended for haunted attraction performance. The video runs well over two hours, suggesting a comprehensive walkthrough of the fabrication process from concept through finished piece. Stiltbeast is known for high-level creature and mask construction aimed at professional haunt use.
In this short episode of his ongoing graveyard bust series, StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps experiments with marshmallow fluff as an unconventional sculpting medium for adding hair texture to a Halloween prop bust. The clip highlights the surprisingly effective and unexpected results this everyday food product can produce when applied to sculpture work. As part 12 of the series, it assumes some familiarity with the ongoing build.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios takes a break from tutorials to participate in the Halloween tag challenge, answering a set of community-driven Halloween questions. The video is a lighthearted, personality-driven piece inspired by the Bloodshed Brothers. It offers a glimpse into the mindset and passions of a well-known haunted attraction creator. Short and casual, it functions more as community content than instructional material.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a wearable cat mask featuring a functioning moving jaw mechanism. The session, hosted by Allen Hopps, is an in-depth workshop-style build covering the design and fabrication process suited for haunted attraction performers. At nearly three hours, it offers a comprehensive look at the craft of professional-level creature mask making. The result is a performance-ready wearable prop designed for high-impact scare environments.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps dives deep into the world of werewolf builds in this lengthy session covering creature design for Halloween and haunted attraction use. The video appears to explore practical, wearable werewolf props, masks, or costumes suited for haunt performers. At over two hours, it likely goes well beyond surface-level tips, offering substantial hands-on insight into crafting convincing lycanthrope characters. Fans of creature effects and haunt costuming will find plenty of material to work with here.
Christmas Monster Madness is a lengthy creative session from Stiltbeast Studios hosted by Allen Hopps, blending holiday themes with monster-making and haunted attraction craft. The video likely covers prop building, mask work, or creature design with a Christmas horror twist. At over three hours, it appears to be a deep-dive build or workshop-style presentation. No source description was provided, so specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the simple but often frustrating task of opening a standard five-gallon bucket — a staple storage and material container in haunt prop-making. The technique requires only a screwdriver and a flashlight, making it accessible to anyone in a workshop setting. Though brief, this tip saves time and reduces the risk of damaging bucket contents like latex or other prop materials.
Stiltbeast Studios presents a hyena-themed character training video geared toward haunted attraction performers. The video appears to focus on bringing a hyena creature character to life, likely covering movement, mannerisms, and performance techniques. Given Stiltbeast's known focus on wearable creature masks and suits, this likely ties into their hyena mask or costume prop as a performance guide.
StiltbeastStudios walks through an in-depth Krampus build focused on creating large, dramatic horns and a wearable mask or creature appliance. Allen Hopps guides viewers through his fabrication process in a lengthy session covering the techniques he relies on for haunted attraction-quality results. The video appears to be a deep-dive workshop-style tutorial suited for serious prop and costume builders looking to achieve a professional creature look.
This short-form video offers a glimpse at recent prop and set builds being created for an upcoming haunted attraction heading into its 26th year. The creator shares a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation work underway for the season. With no source description available and a listed duration of zero minutes, details about specific builds or techniques are limited.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps presents an extensive monster-focused session running nearly three hours, exploring the creatures and props that populate professional haunted attractions. The video appears to showcase a wide variety of monster characters, Halloween masks, and DIY props relevant to haunt builders and designers. Given the channel's established reputation in the haunted attraction community, expect practical insight into creature design and presentation. The lengthy runtime suggests a deep-dive format, possibly a live stream or multi-segment showcase.
StiltbeastStudios walks through seven techniques for painting and texturing DIY walls to achieve a professional stone or castle look in a haunted attraction setting. The tutorial focuses on adding convincing depth and dimension using insulation board carving combined with layered paint application. These methods are aimed at elevating the visual quality of haunted house environments without requiring a massive budget.
Paintapalooza 2: Black Light Boogaloo is a lengthy, in-depth painting session hosted by Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, focused on UV and black light paint techniques for Halloween masks and props. The session builds on a prior installment, diving deeper into how colors behave and layer under black light conditions relevant to haunted attraction environments. At nearly three hours, it offers substantial hands-on instruction for artists looking to elevate their prop and mask aesthetics with glowing effects.
StiltbeastStudios presents an in-depth Krampus-themed build session led by Allen Hopps, exploring the creation of a Krampus prop or wearable mask for haunted attraction use. At over two hours, the video offers an extensive look at the craft and artistry behind bringing this iconic holiday horror figure to life. The content draws on Allen's professional haunt experience to deliver detailed, practical instruction suitable for serious prop makers.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios hosts what appears to be a recurring Friday session centered on shop items, props, and Halloween-related finds. The lengthy runtime suggests a relaxed, conversational format covering a range of haunted attraction gear, masks, or DIY prop topics. Stiltbeast is well known in the professional haunt community for practical prop-making expertise and industry insight.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios takes viewers behind the scenes as he prepares for the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show, one of the haunted attraction industry's biggest annual trade events. The video runs nearly two hours, suggesting an in-depth look at what goes into getting ready for a major industry showcase. Expect discussion of props, projects, and the business side of professional haunting from one of the community's well-known creators.
Painapalooza – The Reckoning is a feature-length event video from Stiltbeast Studios, hosted by veteran haunt designer Allen Hopps. The video appears to document a community-driven Halloween and haunt-industry gathering centered on prop making, masks, and haunted attraction creativity. At nearly two and a half hours, it likely captures demonstrations, behind-the-scenes moments, and camaraderie among haunt enthusiasts and professionals. The 'Reckoning' subtitle suggests this may be a recurring or sequel event with an elevated, climactic theme.
StiltbeastStudios covers the fundamentals of loading and using a caulking gun — a short, practical primer aimed at newcomers to prop and haunt building. Allen Hopps keeps it accessible for makers who may never have picked up this common tool before. At just four minutes, it delivers exactly what beginners need without unnecessary complexity.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the process of pouring a challenging mold, sharing professional techniques for tackling complex geometry or tricky undercuts that can cause problems during casting. The video draws on his extensive haunted attraction prop-building experience to help viewers avoid common pitfalls. It's a focused, practical demonstration aimed at taking mold-making skills to the next level.
This short-form video showcases custom-built doors created for a home haunted house with a chainsaw massacre theme. The doors appear to feature horror-themed detailing and bloody aesthetics to enhance the haunt's atmosphere. Given the brief duration and hashtag-driven format, this is likely a quick reveal or behind-the-scenes peek rather than a full build tutorial.
StiltbeastStudios hosts a live sculpting session in a lottery bingo format, with Allen Hopps leading the creative process on a Halloween-themed character or mask build. The extended runtime suggests a deep-dive, real-time sculpting event where viewers may influence or vote on design choices. The session is geared toward haunted attraction prop builders and mask enthusiasts looking to study professional sculpting techniques firsthand.
Stiltbeast Studios shares six dry brushing secrets for achieving convincingly realistic stone wall textures on haunted house set pieces. The short-form video focuses on paint application techniques that add depth, dimension, and authenticity to DIY scenic walls. These tips are aimed at haunted attraction builders looking to elevate the visual quality of their stone surfaces quickly.
Paintapalooza is an extended painting-focused session from StiltbeastStudios, the creative home of veteran haunt designer Allen Hopps. Running over four hours, the video dives deep into the art of painting Halloween props and masks for haunted attraction use. It appears to be a comprehensive, marathon-style instructional or live-format event centered on paint application and finishing techniques.
StiltbeastStudios hosts a lengthy live-style shopping and showcase event focused on haunted attraction props, masks, and Halloween gear. Allen Hopps guides viewers through various haunt-world products in a format reminiscent of a televised shopping network, tailored to the haunted attraction community. The extended runtime suggests a broad range of items and discussion are covered across the session.
