Video Tag
Every video tagged “foam” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
35 videos
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials shows how to transform inexpensive dollar store foam tombstones into convincingly spooky graveyard props using a handful of additional materials and craft techniques. The focus is on budget-friendly methods that deliver a dramatic visual upgrade without requiring specialized skills or tools. It's a great approach for haunters looking to build out a graveyard scene on a tight budget.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to create convincing skeleton parts using readily available expanding foam sealant from a hardware store — a technique he dubs 'skeleton in a can.' The method is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly, making it ideal for haunters who want to build or bulk out bone pieces without expensive materials. The roughly 23-minute tutorial walks through the process of working with the foam to achieve skeletal shapes and textures.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps demonstrates how to build witch props using pool noodles as the primary construction material. The video shows how affordable, lightweight foam noodles can be transformed into striking Halloween display pieces suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. It's a budget-friendly build that leans on creative foam fabrication rather than complex tools or electronics.
VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly method for building realistic creepy vines using backer rod foam, shop towels, and common craft supplies. The technique is flexible enough to suit jungle dioramas, pumpkin patches, haunted house sets, or escape room builds. Painting steps using spray paint and acrylic layering give the finished vines an organic, weathered look. The whole build relies on affordable, widely available materials making it accessible for most budgets.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of the creation of Kong, a massive animatronic gorilla head standing approximately 11 feet tall when fully raised. The prop features a hand-sculpted latex-and-foam construction over a heavy-duty metal armature, with pneumatic mechanics animating the mouth, head rotation, and independently moving eyes and eyelids. Sculpted by company founder Ed Edmunds, Kong ships as a turnkey package that includes a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning effects. The result is a professional-grade, classic-monster centerpiece suited for haunted attractions, theme parks, and high-end home haunts.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through how to build and use a hot glue web gun for creating realistic-looking spider webs on Halloween props and haunted attraction sets. The technique is accessible to beginners and produces fast, dramatic webbing effects. It's a practical, low-cost method for adding creepy texture to any haunt environment.
The creator prepares a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry helmet for a DragonCon group meetup by assembling a resin cast kit sourced from a fellow prop maker. The process covers removing flashing, wet sanding to reduce mold lines, painting to screen-accurate color, and applying clear coat to achieve the desired surface texture. The video offers a glimpse into working with resin versus foam fabrication, with the creator reflecting on their transition between the two materials over the years.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create inexpensive skull props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The tutorial focuses on accessible, budget-friendly methods for producing convincing skull decorations without a large financial investment. At 26 minutes, the video walks viewers through the process step by step, making it approachable for builders of all skill levels.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios leads an extended, nearly three-hour deep dive into the craft of sock mask making, walking viewers through the design and construction process for haunted-attraction-ready wearable masks. The long runtime suggests a comprehensive workshop-style format covering multiple masks or techniques from start to finish. Styled for haunt performers and DIY builders, the content bridges prop fabrication and costume creation. StiltbeastStudios is well known for accessible, professional-grade Halloween instruction.
Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a convincingly realistic fake kidney prop using accessible, budget-friendly materials. The technique centers on shaping polyfill and layering liquid latex, with a heat gun used to develop realistic surface texture. The finished piece is suitable for horror film productions, haunted house scenes, or novelty use. The host emphasizes simplicity and low cost throughout.
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.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through a straightforward method for creating convincingly realistic fake pumpkin guts using accessible crafting supplies. The technique combines liquid latex, foam, food coloring, paint, and a surprise ingredient — lubricant — to achieve an authentic wet, slimy texture. At just 16 minutes, it's a quick, approachable project well suited for Halloween prop-makers of any experience level.
FrightProps showcases their Thrashing Tentacle, a motorized animated Halloween prop designed to mimic a writhing sea-creature appendage. Each unit operates as a standalone, self-contained animatronic requiring no additional components. The short video serves as a product showcase highlighting the prop's lifelike movement and creature aesthetics.
This Monster Tutorials video walks viewers through the process of corpsing a bird skeleton to create a creepy zombie bird prop — dubbed the 'Zombird.' The technique is described as beginner-friendly and inexpensive, making it accessible to haunters of all experience levels. The build incorporates liquid latex to simulate rotting flesh over the skeletal form, with additional linked resources covering related skills like foam work and latex flesh-making.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps demonstrates how to transform a cheap plastic mask into an intimidating corn demon character for well under $14. The build is designed to be accessible to all skill levels, proving that impressive results don't require a big budget or professional experience. The finished piece has a scarecrow-meets-demon aesthetic that would work well for haunted attractions or Halloween costumes.
This tutorial walks viewers through converting an inexpensive foam wig head into a Halloween skull prop using a hot wire cutting knife. With just a few strategic cuts, the plain foam form takes on a convincing skull shape ready for painting, corpsing, or decorating. The creator notes the finished skull pairs well with pool noodle skeleton builds, making it a natural companion project for budget-minded haunters.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 flagship animatronic, Grim Death — a towering grim reaper prop standing approximately 11 feet tall and wielding a latex-and-foam scythe with a metal armature. The animatronic leans menacingly toward guests and delivers a startling air blast from its mouth, enhanced by built-in fog and lighting effects. Crafted in the USA by a manufacturer with over four decades of experience, it is positioned as a premium centerpiece for haunted houses, home haunts, or large Halloween events.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through a straightforward painting technique for achieving realistic castle rock wall finishes, using a Castle Grayskull diorama as the demonstration subject. The approach is designed to be accessible and repeatable, delivering convincing stone texture without advanced skill. At 16 minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through the core steps while keeping the process approachable for hobbyists at most experience levels.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a faux stone pedestal base — a versatile graveyard accent piece designed to elevate urns, statues, and other haunt décor. The build centers on foam fabrication and stone-texture finishing techniques. The resulting prop is lightweight, inexpensive, and adaptable to a wide range of Halloween display scenarios.
Stiltbeast Studios gives a quick tour of a specialty foam gun used in their prop-building workshop. The tool is an Instapak system from Sealed Air Corporation, which the creator considers a valuable enough shop resource to share with their audience. The video offers a practical look at professional-grade foam equipment that goes beyond standard DIY foam options.
This behind-the-scenes walkthrough takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited workshop to observe professional Halloween prop and animatronic production in action. The lightly edited footage captures craftspeople painting, pouring, cutting, and decorating a wide variety of pieces at various stages of completion. It offers a rare, candid look at the scale and craft involved in commercial Halloween prop manufacturing.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a Krampus-themed photo-op throne, blending Christmas folklore with haunted-attraction aesthetics. The build is designed to serve as an interactive set piece where guests can sit for holiday horror photos. Foam fabrication appears to be a primary construction method, with specialty foam materials sourced from a dedicated foam supplier. The project is a creative crossover between seasonal holiday décor and professional haunt prop-making.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a sculpting session focused on creating Halloween prop or creature work for haunted attraction use. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth, real-time look at the sculpting process from an experienced haunt industry professional. The content is geared toward builders who want to develop hands-on fabrication skills for professional-quality props.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session led by Allen Hopps. The video covers creature fabrication techniques applicable to haunted attraction costumes and wearable props. At over three hours, it likely includes detailed step-by-step molding and casting demonstrations alongside related creature build content. The title's 'and Friends' suggests additional mold-making or creature projects are featured alongside the primary werewolf foot build.
