Video Tag
Every video tagged “graveyard props” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
4 videos
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through their first attempt at building realistic Halloween tombstones from insulation foam, covering every stage from cutting and shaping to texturing and painting. They use accessible tools and inexpensive materials to achieve a convincing stone look. The finished props are designed for a DIY graveyard yard display and serve as inspiration for haunters of all skill levels.
This VanOaksProps tutorial demystifies Monster Mud — a classic home-haunter staple used to coat and texture Halloween props like tombstones, reapers, and graveyard statues. The video covers what Monster Mud is, how it's mixed and applied, and how to protect finished props from the elements. It also introduces Monster Mud 2.0 (Morbid Mortar), a thinset-based alternative that offers additional durability and texture options.
Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of their Halloween props arranged in atmospheric scene setups, including Roswell-style alien figures, animated zombie props, graveyard tombstone arrangements, and their signature Kreepy Kids and Monster Kids characters. The video serves as a visual catalog and inspiration reel rather than a tutorial, highlighting the variety and quality of scenes achievable with their product range. With over four decades of American manufacturing behind them, Distortions Unlimited positions these props as suitable for everything from backyard haunts to professional haunted attractions.
This beginner-friendly tutorial from VanOaksProps walks through transforming plain foam columns into weathered, moss-covered cemetery props using simple paint techniques. The creator demonstrates surface preparation, layered paint washes, and sponge blending to achieve a convincing aged-stone appearance. Artificial ferns are attached at the end to sell the overgrown, haunted graveyard aesthetic. The entire process is accessible with inexpensive craft supplies.
