Video Tag
Every video tagged “mask making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
202 videos
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited offers a brief walkthrough of the air compressor room behind their mask-making studio. He explains how compressed air powers their airbrushes, latex pumps, and several animatronic props. It's a short behind-the-scenes glimpse rather than a step-by-step build.
This short teaser from SKS Props showcases progress on a Dead by Daylight Huntress cosplay mask, highlighting the painting and weathering stage of the build. Surface texturing plays a key role in achieving a convincing, game-accurate look. A full tutorial with free templates is planned for a future release.
This tutorial walks viewers through constructing a paper mache blank base mask from scratch, designed to serve as a versatile foundation for further customization. The finished mask acts as a blank canvas that can be corpsed, painted, or transformed into virtually any character or creature. The process is presented as accessible and straightforward, making it a great starting point for haunters of all skill levels.
This tutorial walks through the hand-painting process for a 3D-printed Ripper Psycho Mask from Borderlands 4, focusing on the game's signature cel shading art style. The mask was printed in grey PLA using a Bambu X1C, with official free cosplay files provided by Borderlands on Printables. The creator uses a range of Liquitex Heavy Body acrylics alongside a rust weathering product to achieve the gritty, comic-book-inspired look. While time-consuming, the technique is broken down accessibly for cosplayers at various skill levels.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the full process of molding a wearable half mask in this in-depth, feature-length tutorial. Clocking in at over two hours, the video is geared toward haunted attraction performers and prop builders who want professional-quality facial appliances. The session covers the mold-making workflow from start to finish, reflecting Stiltbeast's signature focus on practical, haunt-ready creature work.
This crew profile video spotlights "Super Mando," a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member who has spent nearly two decades mastering mold making, latex pouring, seaming, and finishing work. The video blends a personal human-interest story — Mando's journey from Mexico to working in the U.S. Halloween industry — with a glimpse into the professional prop and mask manufacturing process at one of Halloween's most recognized studios. Distortions Unlimited is known for high-quality animatronics, masks, and props used by haunters, theme parks, and home haunters alike. The series aims to put faces to the craftsmanship behind the brand.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the complete process of creating a latex and foam master inside a mold — useful both for producing additional molds and for creating standalone foam-filled busts. The session was recorded live, so viewer questions are addressed in real time, adding extra instructional depth. Materials used include mask latex and an expanding rigid foam, both sourced from BITY Mold Supply.
This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited follows founder Ed Edmunds as he paints a Bound Corpse prop while sharing production secrets for manufacturing Halloween props at volume. Team members Tom and Trevor also weigh in with practical tips for maintaining consistent paint quality across large runs of animatronics like the Xenovore. The video offers a rare insider glimpse into the workflow and craft philosophy of one of the haunt industry's most recognized prop studios.
Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended sculpting session focused on creating a Wednesday-inspired character piece, presented in a bingo challenge format. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the sculpting process in what appears to be a long-form live or recorded workshop running over three hours. The video targets haunted attraction builders and mask makers looking to develop professional-level character sculpts. The bingo format suggests an interactive or community-driven element to the creative session.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios presents a full updated walkthrough of his flat mold-making technique using readily available silicone caulk. The process uses common hardware-store materials — silicone caulk and dish soap — to create affordable, flexible molds suitable for Halloween prop and mask fabrication. This is a refined version of an earlier tutorial, offering a cleaner and more complete explanation of each step.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the construction of a foam ice armor costume piece suitable for haunted attraction performers or Halloween costumes. The roughly 30-minute tutorial focuses on shaping and assembling foam to achieve a convincing icy armor aesthetic. As with most StiltbeastStudios content, the build is geared toward haunt professionals and serious hobbyists looking to create high-impact wearable characters.
Monster Tales is an interview series from Distortions Unlimited that spotlights artists and industry insiders in the Halloween and haunt world. In this debut episode, company founder Ed Edmunds reflects on how he first broke into mask making and built what became a prominent name in Halloween prop and costume manufacturing. The conversation offers a rare, personal look at the early days of a career that helped shape the modern haunted attraction industry.
Frankenfrost is a feature-length workshop from StiltbeastStudios hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on building a Frankenstein-inspired Halloween prop or wearable piece. Running over three hours, the session dives deep into creature creation techniques suited for haunted house and professional haunt applications. The content blends prop-making and mask or costume fabrication into a comprehensive monster-building resource.
In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the essential tools and supplies needed to set up a home monster-making studio. The focus is on equipping beginners and enthusiasts with the foundational knowledge to start sculpting, molding, and painting Halloween masks and props the professional way. Drawing on Distortions Unlimited's deep manufacturing background, Ed shares practical guidance on material selection and studio organization. At 73 minutes, it's a thorough orientation for anyone serious about entering the craft.
In this Monster Lab episode, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates a quick technique for adding a realistic gloss to latex mask and prop eyes using Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Clear. The method is drawn directly from Distortions' professional production workflow for masks, props, and animatronics. At just four minutes, it's a compact, focused tutorial that can immediately elevate the realism of any finished latex piece.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the complete lifecycle of a latex lobster mask in a single 23-minute video, covering every major stage from initial sculpt to finished painted piece. Viewers see the two-piece mold created, latex poured and pulled, and the mask brought to life with paint. The lobster design carries a carnival or circus character aesthetic well-suited for costumes and haunted house characters. This is a rare end-to-end look at professional mask-making condensed into one cohesive session.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the process of sculpting a skull mask using the studio's professional techniques. Distortions Unlimited brings decades of Halloween industry experience to this hands-on tutorial, offering a rare look at how a top-tier monster-making shop approaches mask design. The video reflects the same craftsmanship showcased on the TV series Making Monsters.
This trailer introduces Monster Lab, a multi-episode instructional video series from Distortions Unlimited hosted by industry veteran Ed Edmunds. The series promises to cover the full spectrum of Halloween mask and prop creation, including sculpting, painting, molding, and special effects. Guest artists are featured alongside Edmunds, offering viewers exposure to a variety of professional techniques and styles.
This tutorial from SKS Props walks viewers through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime and manga Dandadan, the eerie face covering that appears when Turbo Granny possesses his body. The mask is constructed primarily from lightweight EVA foam using free PDF templates the creator provides on his website. Shaping, detailing, and painting steps are covered, with Liquitex acrylics used for the final finish. The result is a screen-accurate, wearable cosplay piece suitable for conventions.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios delivers the third installment in his airbrush series, focusing on foundational airbrush skills for prop makers, set designers, and mask makers. The video walks viewers through a practical technique-refining drill and introduces the use of stencils as a versatile painting aid. Although released out of sequence — part three before part two — the content stands on its own as an accessible guide to improving airbrush control. The airbrush is framed as an essential tool across multiple disciplines within the haunted attraction world.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.
In this episode of the Monster Lab tutorial series, veteran sculptor Tom Cassidy of Distortions Unlimited shares practical tips for tackling large-scale clay sculptures, covering armature construction, anatomical considerations, and tool selection. A high-speed sculpting demo gives viewers a real-world look at his workflow in action. The episode is part of an ongoing series aimed at helping DIY enthusiasts build professional-quality Halloween props and masks. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known professional prop and costume house, lending the instruction credibility and depth.
Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the complete two-part mask mold process in an extended, nearly three-hour live session. The video covers every stage from setup to pull, giving aspiring mask makers and haunt prop builders a thorough look at professional-level mold fabrication techniques. Allen Hopps, known for his work in haunted attraction design, leads the demonstration with the depth and candor typical of a live-format build. This is an unedited, real-time walkthrough rather than a condensed tutorial, making it especially valuable for those who want to see the full workflow without cuts.
In this follow-up tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios, Allen Hopps walks through the painting phase of constructing a sock mask. The primary technique featured is drybrushing, used to pull out surface details and add depth to the finished piece. This concise ten-minute video focuses entirely on the paint application stage rather than the initial construction covered in Part 1.
