Video Tag
Every video tagged “foam sculpting” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
26 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-size animatronic version of The Puppet (Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The prop combines a foam-sculpted body wrapped in black velvet with a 3D-printed, painted mask sourced from a third-party sculptor. Two pneumatic systems power the scare: a scissor mechanism that launches the figure forward roughly three feet, and a chest-mounted pneumatic that thrusts its arms outward for the signature jumpscare effect.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale animatronic version of Catnap, the monstrous purple cat villain from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton fleshed out with XPS foam, pool noodles, and bubble wrap, then covered in purple fleece fur. Mechanically, a wiper motor drives an arching back motion, a high-torque servo turns the head side to side, and a hidden microfogger vents red-tinted smoke from the chest to replicate Catnap's signature 'Poppy Gas' breath. An Arduino and the free Bottango app tie the movements and NeoPixel glowing eyes together into a cohesive, show-ready animatronic.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a giant Huggy Wuggy animatronic entirely from scratch, drawing inspiration from the indie horror game Poppy Playtime. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton for structure, a windshield wiper motor to drive movement, and a hot-wire-carved styrofoam head covered in fluffy blue fur. The team documents the engineering challenges of balancing and tuning the motion, offering a detailed look at a full scratch-built character animatronic. The finished prop delivers a convincing, oversized jumpscare-ready version of the iconic blue monster.
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform a novelty dancing bear into a screen-accurate Withered Freddy Fazbear animatronic from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The build combines high-density foam body sculpting, Apoxy Sculpt foot detailing, and 3D-printed head and hands to match the in-game character model. Flocking ties the mixed materials together into a cohesive fuzzy texture, while the original bear's motorized movement is retained as the animatronic's dancing action. The finished piece captures the tattered, decayed aesthetic of Withered Freddy with wires and distressed detailing throughout.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized animatronic version of The Puppet (The Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The character's body is sculpted from foam and wrapped in black velvet, while the mask was 3D printed, textured, and painted — with additional credit to a collaborating prop sculptor. The scare effect is driven by a pneumatic scissor mechanism that launches the prop roughly three feet forward, paired with a second pneumatic that extends its arms for a faithful FNAF jumpscare. The finished animatronic was field-tested by frightening neighborhood kids on Halloween.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build 'Gertie,' a giant Halloween spider prop using chicken wire as a structural armature, pipe insulation for the legs, and expanding spray foam for the body texture. The build is designed to be approachable for beginners, relying on materials readily available at hardware stores. Painting and decorative detailing bring the oversized arachnid to life as a dramatic yard haunt centerpiece. The creators note that the chicken-wire-plus-foam technique is highly adaptable for many other DIY Halloween props.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials demonstrates how to produce a large quantity of decorative skulls on a tight budget using cans of expanding spray foam. The technique is aimed at haunters who need to fill scenes with skulls without spending a fortune on store-bought props. Air dry clay is incorporated to add surface detail and refine the skull shapes. The result is a highly cost-effective method for generating impressive skull counts for yard haunts or haunt sets.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of building a life-size Frankenstein prop using spray foam as the primary material. The video demonstrates how foam can be shaped and worked into a convincing monster figure suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication steps with a hands-on, practical approach characteristic of the channel.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a creature bust display prop using spray foam as a primary construction material. The tutorial covers the hands-on techniques needed to create a monster-style bust suitable for haunted attractions or Halloween displays. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication process in a characteristic workshop style that balances creativity with practical prop-building know-how.
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.
VanOaksProps walks through a full large-scale crypt build inspired by the iconic above-ground tombs of New Orleans cemeteries. The project covers design through final weathered finish using accessible materials centered on XPS insulation foam. Techniques include routing decorative details, foam carving, spackling for texture, and paint weathering to achieve an authentic aged-stone look. The finished prop is designed to be lightweight and durable enough for repeated seasonal outdoor use.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a monster grouch bust using spray foam as the primary sculpting material. The video demonstrates how an accessible, hardware-store product like Loctite or Great Stuff spray foam can be shaped into a detailed character prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps shares his hands-on fabrication approach, making the process approachable for intermediate builders. The result is a textured, expressive bust prop without the need for expensive professional foam systems.
StiltbeastStudios takes on the challenge of building a Manbearpig creature prop using spray foam as a primary construction material. The video showcases the hands-on fabrication process behind bringing a bizarre hybrid monster to life for haunted attraction use. As with all Stiltbeast builds, the focus is on creative problem-solving and DIY monster-making techniques that haunt builders can learn from and apply to their own projects.
StiltbeastStudios shares a quick workshop tip in this short-form video focused on building a DIY graveyard bust prop. The clip teases a specific spray-water technique and its timed waiting process as a key step in the sculpting workflow. It appears to be the second part of an ongoing series covering this cemetery-themed prop build.
This video from Monster Tutorials unboxes and reviews the Industrial Hot Knife Kit from Hot Wire Foam Factory, a tool designed for carving and sculpting foam props. The host walks viewers through the kit's contents and demonstrates how to use it, effectively doubling as an instructional guide alongside the review. It's a solid reference for haunters and prop builders considering adding a dedicated hot knife to their workshop. The presenter notes they personally use the products they recommend, lending a practical, hands-on perspective to the evaluation.
This short video from Hauntcast demonstrates how to use Loctite spray foam as an additive sculpting material for building DIY Halloween props. The clip focuses on molding and shaping the foam to add texture and form to yard haunt and home haunt creations. It serves as a quick, practical tip for haunters looking to expand their prop-building toolkit.
Part 4 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust series, this short-form video focuses on foam sculpting techniques for creating a cemetery bust prop. The creator shares fast, effective sculpting methods aimed at helping haunters and prop makers shape professional-looking results. At just one minute, it functions as a quick-tips teaser, likely supported by longer content on the creator's Patreon.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of transforming off-the-shelf mannequins into menacing folklore-inspired characters — specifically Leprechauns and Red Caps — using materials sourced from Home Depot. The video demonstrates how everyday retail supplies can be repurposed to create convincing haunted attraction figures. It's a practical look at character-driven prop building without the need for specialty fabrication suppliers.
This video from the Haunted Attraction Network offers a behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited, a legendary name in professional Halloween prop and costume fabrication. The focus appears to be on the skilled artisans and craftspeople who bring terrifying creations to life by hand. Distortions Unlimited is well known in the haunt industry for large-scale, highly detailed props and wearable monsters.
This short-form clip demonstrates a core prop-building technique: filling a wood armature with Great Stuff expanding spray foam and then carving away the excess to shape the piece. It offers a quick, practical look at how haunters can bulk out skeletal structures inexpensively. The process is approachable for beginners and serves as a useful foundational skill for larger Halloween prop builds.
Part 11 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust sculpting series focuses on techniques for controlling Loctite spray foam to achieve professional-quality results. The short clip offers a focused tip or demonstration on managing spray foam expansion and application during the sculpting process. As part of a larger series, it assumes viewers have some familiarity with the project's progress so far.
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 Stiltbeast Studios guides viewers through the fundamentals of sculpting for Halloween prop and mask making. The session appears to cover hands-on sculpting techniques aimed at haunted attraction builders and enthusiasts looking to create original creature pieces. At nearly 94 minutes, the video offers an in-depth, workshop-style experience with Hopps sharing his professional expertise.
StiltbeastStudios hosts a marathon monster sculpting session framed as a Bingo event, guided by haunt industry veteran Allen Hopps. The extended format suggests a live or recorded stream where sculpting milestones or viewer prompts drive the creative process. It sits at the intersection of prop making, mask fabrication, and haunted attraction design. The relaxed bingo structure makes it accessible and entertaining for a wide range of skill levels.
