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Every video tagged “foam clay” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
44 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a remote-controlled spider toy into a moving, sculpted replica of Choo Choo Charles — the spider-legged train monster from the indie horror game of the same name. The build combines a balsa wood and recycled-container body shell with 3D-printed components, while the iconic face is hand-sculpted using Apoxy Sculpt and Sculpey clay. Foam Clay gives the articulated legs their textured, creepy finish. The result is a fully mobile animatronic prop that captures the game's unsettling cursed-Thomas aesthetic.
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's Darling Dolly animatronic into the Other Mother (the Beldam) from the film Coraline. The makeover involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt, rebuilding the arms in foam clay, crafting a new costume from fabric and EVA foam, and finishing with button eyes, oversized needle fingers, a new wig, and strategic paintwork. This short-form video showcases the completed result of a more detailed full-length build. The finished prop captures the skeletal, spider-like silhouette of the Coraline villain convincingly.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween 'Darling Dolly' animatronic into a screen-accurate Other Mother (The Beldam) from Coraline. The build involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt for cracked, angular features, replacing fingers with oversized sewing needle props, and crafting a full costume from fabric and EVA foam. Foam clay, paint, button eyes, and a new wig tie the character together into a striking animatronic centerpiece.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween Night Crawler animatronic into a screen-accurate Clicker from The Last of Us by sculpting a cordyceps mushroom bloom over the existing head. The build relies on EVA foam and foam clay for the distinctive fungal petals, with a guest airbrushing lesson adding realistic color depth. Thrifted clothing and careful gap-filling complete the creature makeover. The result is an impressive, character-specific animatronic upgrade achieved with widely available materials.
Wicked Makers transform a Spirit Halloween Night Crawler animatronic into a screen-accurate Clicker from The Last of Us. The fungal head bloom is built up using craft foam and foam clay, while the costume is sourced and upcycled from a thrift store. This short is a teaser for a full-length tutorial on their channel, showcasing the finished result in action.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought Spirit Halloween Jumping Spider animatronic into a glowing, game-inspired creature build. Using EVA foam, foam clay, UV resin, and fluorescent neon paint, they rebuild the spider's exterior with armored shells, spikes, and glowing orbs. The finished prop blazes under UV blacklight, turning a floppy plush animatronic into a striking yard-haunt centerpiece. The project draws on DIY cosplay fabrication techniques adapted for Halloween prop-making.
Madeyewlook delivers a striking SFX and body paint transformation interpreting Wrath from the Seven Deadly Sins, featuring bold orange tones, sculpted foam clay horns, and dramatic character detailing. The look is part of an ongoing series working through each of the seven sins, with Lust and Gluttony already completed. Products from the creator's own Madeyewlook line are featured alongside professional-grade SFX materials. The result is an intense, anime-inspired character build that showcases both painting and prosthetic techniques.
This tutorial features a dramatic SFX and glam makeup look inspired by Lust from the Seven Deadly Sins concept. The creator blends high-fashion beauty techniques with horror elements including foam clay sculpting, body paint, and Skin Illustrator for a gory, editorial result. Spray-painted twigs and eerie contact lenses push the look into full dark fantasy territory. The finished character balances seductive glamour with visceral, unsettling detail.
Creator Lex from Madeyewlook takes on a subscriber-driven challenge, experimenting with unfamiliar materials and techniques to produce a dark, editorial SFX look. The build incorporates foam clay sculpted using a mold to create horn prosthetics, layered body paint in multiple shades, and mixed gold powder for metallic accents. The 'gross' factor likely comes from hands-on experimentation with new textures and materials outside her usual workflow. The final result blends fantasy creature aesthetics with horror gore elements.
Madeyewlook's Lex transforms herself into an elaborate, whimsical character using a combination of face and body paint, creative color mixing, and foam clay sculptural elements. The look leans cute rather than scary, showcasing how SFX and costume makeup techniques can produce fantasy characters well-suited to Halloween costuming. Multiple cosmetic brands are incorporated alongside Lex's own body paint line to build color, dimension, and texture across the face.
This tutorial walks through building a budget-friendly Widowmaker (Overwatch) forehead headpiece using Crayola air-dry clay and acrylic paint rather than professional prosthetic materials. The creator prioritizes accessibility and low cost, estimating the core materials at roughly $10. Silver spray paint and black body paint are used to finish and blend the piece to match the character's look. The approach is deliberately simplified so that beginners and casual cosplayers can achieve a convincing result quickly.
Creator Matt Daniels of Creative Geekery takes on a full garage build of a Jurassic World-inspired raptor, combining foam carving, foam clay sculpting, and 3D-printed animatronics into a single epic documentary-style video compiled from five original episodes. The build covers the complete journey from raw materials to a finished, detailed dinosaur prop — including a custom raptor containment unit. Honest behind-the-scenes footage captures the real trial-and-error process rather than a polished step-by-step tutorial. Free build resources are offered on the creator's website for those who want to attempt their own version.
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-inspired foam pumpkin from start to finish. The build combines hot-knife foam cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a two-stage paint process using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout technique involves crafting detailed monster eyes from Christmas bulbs coated in foam clay, giving the prop a striking, creature-feature look.
This video documents the in-progress build of a foam dog skull mask with a movable jaw mechanism, showcasing how foam clay and a heat tool are used to add realistic bone texture. The creator previews the finished design before directing viewers to a full build video and free downloadable PDF templates. The mask is designed to function equally well as a cosplay prop, fursuit head base, or Halloween decoration. SKS Props emphasizes accessible foamsmithing techniques suitable for costume fabricators at various skill levels.
SKS Props walks through a full scarecrow pumpkin build using a store-bought craft foam pumpkin as the base, enhanced with HD EVA foam and foam clay for sculpted details. The tutorial covers hot-knife carving, surface sealing, and a multi-step paint process combining Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates crafting expressive monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The build is rounded out with instructions for a custom burlap hat, complete with a free downloadable PDF template.
SKS Props walks through the construction of Dante's iconic Devil Sword from Devil May Cry 5, built as a full-scale cosplay prop using EVA HD-Foam and Foam Clay. The finished sword spans roughly 62 inches yet weighs only about 2.5 pounds, demonstrating how foam materials can replicate large game weapons without sacrificing portability. Free downloadable PDF templates are available on the creator's website to help viewers replicate the build. The finished prop was debuted at DragonCon as part of a complete Dante cosplay.
SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Halloween prop, covering hot knife cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a multi-layer paint finish using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the pumpkin a creature-like personality. The finished piece draws inspiration from DnD mimic aesthetics, making it a unique display prop beyond a standard jack-o'-lantern.
SKS Props walks through the full fabrication process for turning a standard craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Dungeons & Dragons Beholder creature. The build layers EVA foam and foam clay over the carved base to add dimensional tentacle eyes and organic textures, then finishes with Liquitex acrylics and FX paints for a convincing monster look. A standout technique involves crafting glowing monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The finished piece works equally well as Halloween décor, a haunt prop, or a D&D game-room display.
This step-by-step tutorial from SKS Props walks viewers through building a spider-themed mimic pumpkin prop using a foam pumpkin as the base. The build covers constructing wire legs, adding sculptural detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and creating a furry texture using twine. Finishing touches include acrylic weathering with Liquitex paints and handcrafted reflective eyes made from glass half domes, resulting in a striking Halloween display piece.
This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The creator demonstrates hot knife cutting, adding sculptural detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment covers building expressive monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the prop an eerie, lifelike quality.
SKS Props walks through the full build process for a spider-themed Halloween pumpkin prop using a craft foam pumpkin as the base. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted details with HD EVA foam and foam clay, and texturing the piece with twine fur and Liquitex acrylic weathering. A standout finishing touch is the use of glass half domes to create convincingly reflective spider eyes. The finished prop suits both personal home décor and community haunt displays.
SKS Props walks through a full fabrication workflow for a decorative foam pumpkin, covering cutting, sculpting, and painting from start to finish. The build uses a craft foam pumpkin as the base, with EVA HD foam and foam clay added to create extra surface detail and a monster-inspired mimic design. Painting is demonstrated with both Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout bonus segment shows how to craft realistic monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay.
This tutorial by SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed monster-themed prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and multi-layer painting with acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, lending the finished piece a DnD mimic aesthetic.
This progress update from SKS Props shows early-stage construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull mask built from EVA foam. The base shapes have been assembled and the build is heading toward a detailed, wearable skull mask with a moving jaw. Further sanding, detailing, and a craft store run for accessories are planned before the piece is complete. The Mari Lwyd is a Welsh folk tradition featuring a horse skull carried door-to-door during the winter season.
