Video Tag
Every video tagged “foam build” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
25 videos
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie construct a full-scale, fully functional animatronic version of Ennard from Five Nights at Freddy's, using foam, servo motors, LEDs, and hundreds of feet of wire loom conduit. The build is framed as an over-the-top DIY Halloween prop challenge, culminating in the duo spending a night in their bedroom with the finished creation. The video showcases the creative and technical depth required to bring a complex video-game character to life as a physical horror prop. It serves as both an impressive build showcase and a source of inspiration for ambitious Halloween makers.
Wicked Makers brings the iconic Poppy Playtime villain Huggy Wuggy to life as a full-scale animatronic prop. The short-form video showcases the finished build, highlighting the character's distinctive long-limbed, creepy aesthetic translated into a physical, moving form. It offers a quick but impressive glimpse at what's possible when pop-culture horror characters are reimagined as haunted-attraction-style animatronics.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a holiday-themed Mimic prop — a shape-shifting monster disguised as a wrapped Christmas present, complete with fanged teeth and multiple eyes. The build uses accessible materials like foamcore, EVA foam, foam clay, and acrylic paints, making it approachable for intermediate crafters. Inspired by the iconic creature from Dungeons & Dragons and Dark Souls, the finished prop is designed to look like an innocent gift until it reveals its monstrous features. The tutorial walks through construction, sculpting, and painting to achieve a convincing and sinister holiday decoration.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a life-sized, game-accurate Minecraft Spider Halloween prop using XPS foam, acrylic paints, and a hidden RC car chassis that propels it at speed. The blocky pixel aesthetic is achieved through careful foam shaping and a multi-shade grey paint scheme, while 3D-printed details and LED eyes complete the effect. A Bluetooth speaker adds sound for extra impact, making the prop interactive enough to chase trick-or-treaters around the yard.
Wicked Makers — Jaimie and Jay — transform their foam-built Halloween dark portal into a show-stopping Christmas yard prop by redecorating it as a magical gateway to the North Pole. The build leverages rear projection onto a semi-transparent fabric screen, AtmosFX Christmas digital content, and glowing LED runes carved into painted XPS foam. The video goes deeper than their original portal build, covering projector selection, positioning, and digital decorating workflow. The finished piece reportedly drew neighbors from around the block.
VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.
This is Part 2 of SKS Props' Pyramid Head helmet build series, focusing entirely on painting and weathering the foam helmet to look like aged, rusted metal. The creator uses Liquitex heavy body acrylics applied with various brushes alongside a pumice medium for added surface texture, achieving a convincing rust effect. A free downloadable PDF template for the helmet is available on the creator's website. The techniques demonstrated are broadly applicable to any prop or costume build requiring a convincing rusted-metal finish.
SKS Props tackles a speed build of Dante's iconic Devil Sword from Devil May Cry, crafted in time for DragonCon. The build is showcase-style rather than a full step-by-step tutorial, giving viewers a quick look at the finished oversized prop. A detailed build video and free templates are noted as coming soon, making this a teaser for fans eager to replicate the sword.
SKS Props walks viewers through building a Galactus helmet inspired by the Fantastic Four movie using lightweight EVA foam and free downloadable templates. The helmet is finished with hand-painted Liquitex heavy body acrylics for a screen-accurate look. The project is positioned as approachable for beginners, whether for group cosplay or a fun trip to the cinema.
VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a cemetery monument prop featuring a bust with a classic 'following eyes' optical illusion — the face appears to track viewers as they move past it. The build relies primarily on XPS foam, a cardboard tube column, and a bust sourced from a third-party supplier, finished with textured coatings and earth-tone paints to mimic aged stone. Weathering techniques including dry brushing and wash layers give the piece convincing graveyard patina. The result is a striking, customizable centerpiece suited for yard haunts, home haunts, and cemetery scenes.
This is Part 3 of an ongoing series walking viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses specifically on helmet construction, using downloadable foam templates available from the creator's website. The project is tied to a group cosplay effort planned for Dragon Con, with an open invitation for viewers to build their own armor and join the group.
This video is Part 2 of a multi-part series building Foxy the Pirate Fox from the popular horror video game Five Nights at Freddy's as a Halloween prop. The episode focuses specifically on constructing Foxy's head. The build was created as a thank-you project for the channel reaching 1,000 subscribers and is part of a broader series that includes other horror character builds like Slenderman and Jeff the Killer.
SKS Props walks viewers through building a Galactus helmet inspired by the Fantastic Four movie using lightweight EVA foam and a free downloadable template from the creator's website. The build covers cutting and shaping foam pieces, assembling the helmet structure, and finishing with Plasti Dip sealing and hand-painted Liquitex heavy body acrylics. The tutorial is framed as approachable for beginners while still delivering a screen-inspired result. Clear ornament bulbs are incorporated as decorative accent elements on the helmet.
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series walking viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses on the lower body components — belt, leg armor, pouches, and frags — using foam templates available from the creator's website. The series is building toward a group cosplay appearance at Dragon Con, with future installments planned to cover painting and weapons.
This is part three of an ongoing series walking viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses specifically on helmet construction, using downloadable foam templates and optional 3D-printed accessories such as the Imperial Aquila and other Cadian gear. The creator is organizing a group cosplay for Dragon Con and encourages viewers to build their own suits and join the squad.
This short-form progress video from SKS Props showcases the early assembly stages of a foam Mari Lwyd horse skull build, highlighting the snap jaw movement mechanism taking shape. The creator has the core skull base forms together and notes that sanding, detail work, and decorative accessories are still ahead. The Mari Lwyd is a Welsh midwinter folk tradition featuring a decorated horse skull on a pole, making this an unusual and culturally distinctive cosplay project.
StiltbeastStudios takes on a Demogorgon-inspired creature build in this nearly three-hour deep-dive from Allen Hopps. True to the channel's reputation, the video likely covers the full construction process of a large-scale wearable or interactive creature prop suitable for haunted attractions. Viewers can expect the detailed, professional-level fabrication techniques Stiltbeast is known for throughout the Halloween industry.
SKS Props walks through the fabrication of a Chainsaw Man / Denji cosplay helmet built almost entirely from EVA HD foam, resulting in a lightweight wearable prop. Free PDF templates are available on the creator's site so viewers can build along step by step. The design draws from both the manga and anime PV trailer, with the creator noting that some details — particularly on the back of the head — involve creative interpretation where source material is inconsistent. Painting, weathering, and epoxy gore are reserved for a follow-up Part 2 video.
This work-in-progress video follows the construction of a Warhammer 40K Cadian lasgun replica using HD-density EVA foam. The creator is building a high-detail version of the iconic sci-fi rifle as part of a larger Imperial Guard cosplay project. Free PDF foam templates and STL files for the lasgun and accompanying armor pieces are available via the creator's website and linked 3D model repositories.
This teaser/tutorial video from SKS Props covers the creation of a Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard lasgun prop using HD foam, with a direct weight comparison against a 3D-printed PLA version. The foam build came in noticeably lighter, though the creator presents both approaches as viable depending on your preferred fabrication method. Free EVA foam PDF templates and STL files for Cadian armor pieces are available through the creator's website and linked repositories.
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props covers the early stages of building a Warhammer 40K Cadian lasgun replica using HD EVA foam. The creator shares free downloadable PDF templates and STL files for the lasgun and accompanying armor pieces via their website and linked repositories. It serves as a starting point in a broader Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay build series.
This video showcases a first full test fit of a scratch-built Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set, constructed primarily from EVA foam with a padded helmet. The creator is refining the build ahead of a DragonCon appearance and has begun work on a foam lasgun to complete the kit. Free PDF templates and STL files for all armor pieces — including helmet, shoulders, and accessories — are available via the creator's website and linked third-party platforms.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps takes on the challenge of building a Demogorgon costume or prop in just six hours, showcasing a rapid, high-pressure creature fabrication workflow. The video documents the full process from concept to finished monster, offering a glimpse into professional-level speed building techniques applicable to haunted attractions. Viewers follow along as Allen leverages his years of creature-building experience to produce a screen-inspired result under a tight deadline.
This short showcase video reveals the construction of a second Lovecraft-inspired Deep One character for the creator's Village Mire 2024 yard haunt. The full-body prop is built on a Spiderhill Props double spine armature, fleshed out with pool noodles and foam, then detailed with an airbrushed Stiltbeast Studios mask, perma blood, and faux seaweed. Off-the-shelf rain gear and a scratch-built PVC harpoon complete the fisherman character. The result is a convincing, highly themed creature prop achievable with readily available materials.
