Video Tag
Every video tagged “Halloween mask” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
279 videos
In this installment of the Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through making a plaster mold from a sculpted Halloween mask. The tutorial covers the mold-making step in the broader process of building monster masks the Distortions way. It's part of an ongoing series that also touches on sculpting, painting, and casting.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a werewolf mask using spray foam sourced from a home improvement store. The video demonstrates how accessible, off-the-shelf materials can be transformed into a convincing creature prop without professional-grade supplies. This is part of the channel's broader focus on haunt-quality monster fabrication techniques made approachable for home builders.
This short build video walks through recreating the iconic Statue of Liberty mask from The Purge: Election Year using affordable, easy-to-find materials. The creator combines a base plastic mask with paint, EL wire lighting, a crown, and a few other simple components to produce a screen-inspired replica. Despite its striking, creepy end result, the builder notes the project was relatively straightforward to complete. The finished piece works equally well as a wearable costume mask or a display prop.
StiltbeastStudios walks through building a wearable zombie mask using spray foam sourced from a home improvement store. The video demonstrates how an accessible, inexpensive material can be transformed into a haunted-attraction-quality creature mask. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication process, showing shaping and finishing techniques to achieve a convincing zombie look.
In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to paint a Halloween mask using only a brush. It serves as an alternative to a prior airbrush-focused episode, making the technique accessible to those without spray equipment. The walkthrough covers hand-painting methods for achieving a finished monster mask look.
This short review showcases two animotion rabbit masks — a purple and a white variant — from California Costumes, available through Spirit Halloween. The masks blend a deceptively cute aesthetic with a genuinely unsettling, nightmarish character design. The reviewer highlights their potential as effective costume or haunt props for Halloween events and haunted houses.
In this episode of Monster Lab, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds makes the case for WED clay as his preferred medium for sculpting monster masks and large Halloween props. Originally developed for Disney animatronics, WED clay is a water-based, air-dry material prized for its smooth, pliable working properties and slower drying time — qualities Ed demonstrates hands-on with a monster mask sculpt. He also honestly addresses when oil-based clays may be the better choice, such as for SFX appliances or small figurines. The episode is part of a long-running tutorial series aimed at bringing professional prop-house knowledge to DIY builders.
Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended paint-a-thon session focused on painting a Halloween mask, streamed in a marathon-length format. The session appears to walk viewers through the process of bringing a mask to life with paint and detail work. Given the channel's professional haunt background, techniques are likely geared toward achieving high-quality, haunt-ready results.
CFX Masks showcases Sandra, a feminine silicone character mask engineered specifically for a male head circumference range. The short demo highlights the mask's realistic appearance and the dramatic transformation achieved when worn. It serves as both a product showcase and a quick fitting guide for prospective buyers.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through how to transform an ordinary mask into a convincing scarecrow character, sharing tips on altering and staging the look for maximum scare impact. The video covers both wearable costume use and static display presentation. It's a practical, accessible guide for haunters looking to get more mileage out of existing mask inventory.
This short video from CFX Masks showcases the Bast silicone face mask in motion, demonstrating how the female-fit, strap-mounted piece moves and performs when worn. Bast is a feline humanoid character whose design walks the line between unsettling and alluring, featuring pointed ears, a cat-like nose, and a segmented upper lip. The clip gives prospective buyers a real-time look at how the silicone flexes and reacts during natural facial movement. Depending on styling and presentation, the mask can read as eerie horror or striking fantasy costume piece.
In Monster Lab Episode 20, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete painting and hairing process for a fitted latex zombie mask that moves with the wearer's face. The tutorial covers airbrushing techniques and hair application to achieve a realistic, wearable zombie look suitable for haunts, zombie walks, and Halloween events. As part of a broader DIY mask-making series, the episode focuses specifically on the finishing stages that bring a latex mask to life.
This beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through building a latex mask using just three inexpensive household and craft supplies: liquid latex, toilet paper, and paint. The technique is accessible to anyone without professional sculpting or casting skills, making it ideal for haunters on a tight budget. The finished mask can be used as a wearable costume piece or applied directly to props.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through sculpting a custom-fit zombie mask from clay as part of the Monster Lab instructional series. The tutorial covers building an armature, working with clay, and applying sculpting techniques to create a form-fitting, moveable latex mask. The video is part of a multi-part series that will continue with mold-making, painting, and full costume assembly. The techniques taught are transferable beyond zombies and can be applied to sculpting virtually any character.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through how to build a convincing mini monster prop using two five-gallon buckets as the primary structural foundation, assembled with just zip ties, electrical tape, and a few inexpensive add-ons. A foam wig head accepts a mask of the builder's choice, while EVA foam pieces or prop hands and basic costuming complete the character. The build is designed to be quick, affordable, and accessible to haunters of any experience level. The result is a surprisingly effective small-scale creature suitable for home haunts, yard displays, or professional haunt environments.
SKS Props walks through a work-in-progress build of a steampunk-style Plague Doctor mask constructed from EVA foam. The project is designed to be approachable for Halloween costumes or cosplay, with a free PDF pattern slated for release that supports both foam and leather construction. The tutorial demonstrates how hobbyists can achieve a striking, detailed mask without advanced tools or materials.
CFX Masks showcases Nadia the Succubus, a silicone mask from Composite Effects designed specifically for a female fit. The mask features delicate demon horns and smaller horns framing the eyes, giving wearers the ambiguous appearance of either an ethereal nymph or a sinister queen of demons. The short product showcase highlights the mask's versatile, unsettling aesthetic.
In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through his professional technique for painting and glossing eyes on Halloween props and masks. The tutorial reflects the industry-level craftsmanship that Distortions Unlimited is known for from their work in animatronics, props, and masks. It is part of an ongoing how-to series aimed at bringing professional haunt fabrication methods to a wider audience.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the full latex mask-making process in a single consolidated overview, condensing material that is otherwise spread across many hours of separate videos. Rather than a step-by-step hands-on tutorial, this is a high-level talk-through designed to give beginners and intermediate makers a clear mental map of the entire workflow before they dive deeper. The goal is to help viewers ask smarter, more targeted questions as they pursue the craft further.
This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the first part of building a sock mask — a fabric-based wearable mask technique popular in haunted house and costume performance circles. The video covers foundational construction methods for shaping a sock into a functional character mask. As part one of a series, it likely focuses on the early stages of the build process.
This short unboxing video showcases the officially licensed Happy Death Day 'Baby Face' killer mask produced by Trick or Treat Studios. The host pulls the mask from its packaging and gives viewers a close look at the product, highlighting it as a piece of modern horror iconography. The video serves as a quick visual reference for collectors and costume enthusiasts considering the purchase.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of an asylum-style restraint mask inspired by the iconic look made famous by Hannibal Lecter. The build is aimed at haunted house performers and costume enthusiasts looking for an impactful character piece without a large budget. Both genuine and faux leather options are discussed, making the project accessible to a wide range of crafters.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a straightforward technique for transforming a flexible Halloween mask into a solid, displayable prop head using expanding foam sealant. The creator fills the mask cavity with the foam, allowing it to cure into a rigid form that holds the mask's shape permanently. The same method is noted to work equally well for filling gloves to create prop hands. This is one of the simplest and most accessible prop-making techniques available to home haunters and attraction builders.
CFX Masks showcases the Artemis female silicone mask, a wearable character piece inspired by the Greek goddess of the hunt rendered in a classical statue aesthetic. The video demonstrates how the mask fits and moves on a live wearer, highlighting its realistic sculpted detail and calm, feminine expression. It suits a range of applications from theatrical costume builds to statue-style street performance and Halloween scares.
