Video Tag
Every video tagged “mask making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
202 videos
In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds walks through the first stage of building a custom Halloween mask: sculpting the design in clay. He covers tool selection, clay choices, and core sculpting techniques used to shape a monster face before molding. This is Part 1 of a multi-part mask-making process focused on the foundational sculpt.
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.
In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to create a latex Halloween mask from start to finish. The episode walks through pouring latex and painting the finished mask, which can be worn as part of a costume or used as a display piece. It draws on Distortions' professional background in haunt props, masks, and animatronics.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a Leatherface-inspired peeled-skin mask using liquid latex, toilet paper, jute, and paint — all budget-friendly materials. The technique draws on Ed Gein folklore and the iconic Texas Chainsaw Massacre aesthetic to create a disturbingly realistic human-skin effect. With a mannequin head as the sculpting base, the process is accessible even to beginners with no prior mask-making experience.
This 4K walk-through tours the Mask Fest 2023 convention, showcasing vendors, monster makers, and collectors and their latex, silicone, and resin creations spanning vintage to modern designs. Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited guide viewers through the floor and chat with exhibitors, with additional interviews featuring noted mask and effects artists. It's a survey of the show rather than a build or how-to video.
In this extended Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex gremlin character from scratch. The tutorial covers three major stages: sculpting the creature in clay, constructing a two-piece plaster mold, and painting the finished latex pull for a professional SFX result. Running at nearly an hour, the video provides a thorough, professional-level breakdown of techniques used in the Halloween manufacturing industry. It serves as a valuable reference for anyone looking to move beyond basic prop-making into full creature fabrication.
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.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.
This short tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios covers the fundamentals of using contact cement, a go-to adhesive for prop makers, mask makers, and cosplayers alike. The video is aimed at newcomers to the craft and provides a quick, accessible introduction to one of the most relied-upon bonding agents in the haunt and cosplay world. Weldwood is referenced as a representative product.
In this 33-minute episode of Monster Lab, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the process of creating a plaster mold from a clay-sculpted zombie mask — a critical step between sculpting and final latex casting. The tutorial is part of a structured multi-episode series designed to teach professional mask-making skills to DIY creators. Viewers see how a finished clay sculpture is transformed into a reusable mold ready for latex pulling. The episode sits within a broader arc that includes a prior sculpting video and an upcoming painting tutorial.
This first part of a mold-making series from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through creating a one-piece mold using 100% silicone caulk. The process involves thinning the caulk with naphtha to achieve a workable consistency suitable for capturing fine detail. It is aimed at SPFX artists and haunt builders who want an affordable alternative to commercial silicone systems. Proper ventilation is emphasized throughout due to the solvents involved.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a creepy burlap half-mask styled as an evil clown, complete with hair, a nose, a stitched mouth, and acrylic teeth. The creator uses a mannequin head as a forming base to shape the mask accurately. The techniques demonstrated are intentionally versatile, so the same approach can be adapted to create other burlap mask designs beyond the clown theme. At roughly 28 minutes, it's an accessible project aimed at haunters and costume makers of all experience levels.
This tutorial walks through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime/manga Dandadan using EVA foam, with free downloadable PDF templates also compatible with cardboard. The creator covers each assembly step and finishes the mask with acrylic paints for a screen-accurate, lightweight cosplay-ready result. It is accessible to builders of most skill levels thanks to the provided templates and clear step-by-step guidance.
StiltbeastStudios walks through a DIY method for crafting realistic glass eyes using round glass cabochons — an affordable and accessible technique suited for Halloween masks, creature props, and haunted attraction builds. The tutorial draws inspiration from an existing online method and adapts it with the creator's own approach. At roughly 19 minutes, it covers enough detail to take a viewer from raw materials to finished, striking prop eyes. The result can achieve dramatic effects like an 'Eye of Sauron' look for large-scale monster builds.
This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited during a single September 2022 workday as the team races to finish Halloween props, animatronics, and costumes before the season deadline. The episode centers on completing the Shock Clown costume alongside other pieces destined for shipment. It offers a rare, unfiltered look at the professional workflow and production pressure of a major Halloween prop manufacturer. Fans of monster making and industrial-scale Halloween fabrication will find it genuinely compelling.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a wearable burlap scarecrow mask that is entirely latex-free and completable in roughly an hour and a half. The build relies on inexpensive, readily available materials including burlap bags, a spray sock base, and contact cement. Spray paints in earthy tones are used to finish and unify the look. The result is a convincingly creepy, lightweight scarecrow mask suitable for haunted house performers or costume use.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of crafting a Baby Yoda-inspired prop or wearable character piece suitable for haunted attraction use. Running over three hours, this is an in-depth, professional-level build video from experienced creature maker Allen Hopps. The project bridges pop-culture character design with Halloween haunt applications, resulting in a detailed creature prop or costume element. Given the channel's signature style, viewers can expect sculpting, molding, and finishing techniques demonstrated from start to finish.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing a two-part mold intended for casting latex masks. The tutorial covers the key steps and considerations involved in splitting a mold correctly to produce clean, wearable results. This is the second installment in what appears to be a multi-part series on mask fabrication.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of crafting a wearable leather mask using vegetable tanned leather. A single leather shoulder yields multiple masks, making this an economical approach to creating haunted house character pieces. The tutorial covers the key techniques needed to cut and form leather into a finished, wearable mask.
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.
In Monster Lab Episode 25, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the full sculpting process for latex monster hand gloves using WED clay and assorted sculpting tools. The gloves can be adapted to a wide range of creature types, including zombies, werewolves, aliens, and beyond, making the technique highly versatile. This episode is the first in a multi-part arc, with follow-up episodes covering molding and painting. At nearly 100 minutes, the tutorial offers an in-depth, professional-grade look at creature hand construction.
Tom Savini and his crew get an exclusive guided tour of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's long-standing manufacturing powerhouses. Hosts Ed and Marsha Edmunds showcase the company's expansive operations, which span masks, props, large-scale displays, and animatronics. Distortions Unlimited gained wider public recognition through its appearance on the TV series Making Monsters. This behind-the-scenes look offers a rare glimpse into how professional Halloween products are designed and produced at scale.
In this entry of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, sculptor Mikey Rotella walks through choosing and using sculpting tools for creature and mask work. Filmed in the studio, the roughly 8-minute tutorial focuses on the basics of working in water-based clay and which tools suit different stages of a sculpt. It's a foundational look at the craft behind professional Halloween creatures and masks.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through how to mix the base paint used for finishing latex masks and haunt props in this first Monster Lab segment. He explains the prep step before color and detail work, noting the mixed paint can be laid down with either a quart sprayer or an airbrush. It's a short, foundational tutorial aimed at painting masks and props consistently.
