Video Tag
Every video tagged “mask making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
202 videos
This video follows the creator of Monster Tutorials as he travels to Dallas, Texas to attend Allen Hopp's (Stiltbeast Studios) Monster Camp, a specialized mask-making workshop. Day one captures the journey and initial experiences at the event. It functions primarily as a travel vlog and community meetup document rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Viewers get an insider glimpse into the haunter workshop culture surrounding professional latex mask making.
This behind-the-scenes clip from the Making Monsters TV show takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's studio as Ed Edmunds, Marsha Edmunds, Ryan Taub, Mondo, and the Warm Springs crew work on a large T-Rex sculpt — with some nail-biting drama along the way. Ed's genuine, bleeped-out reactions give the short video a candid, unscripted energy that fans of the show will appreciate. Distortions Unlimited is a well-established Halloween industry manufacturer known for animatronics, props, masks, costumes, and their Shocktronics line.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of making plate molds using Ultracal 30 plaster, focused on casting latex human face parts. The technique is presented as a fast, accessible method suitable for producing small prop and costume components. This foundational mold-making skill translates well beyond face parts to a wide range of small Halloween prop fabrication projects.
Stiltbeast Studios showcases the completed Babadook monster build in this behind-the-scenes look at professional creature fabrication. The video highlights the craftsmanship involved in bringing the iconic horror character to life as a haunted attraction-ready prop or costume piece. It offers a compelling glimpse into the dedication and skill required to produce high-quality Halloween monsters at a professional level.
Three experienced sculptors from Distortions Unlimited — Ed Edmunds, Mikey Rotella, and Tom Cassidy — share their go-to clay tools for creating masks, props, and SFX pieces. The video is part of the Monster Lab instructional series, which teaches Distortions' professional approach to sculpting monsters and Halloween creations. Viewers get a practical overview of essential tool types, including rakes, wires, wooden tools, and sponges, and how each is used in the sculpting process.
This video from Monster Tutorials reveals the winners of a community burlap mask challenge, celebrating the creative entries submitted by viewers and fans. The host congratulates all participants and highlights the standout masks produced during the event. The video also touches on the channel's Patreon program, which offers monthly prop giveaways to supporters, and teases an upcoming appearance at TransWorld 2021.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through a variety of sculpting tools and demonstrates how to use them for prop and mask creation. The instructional portion is followed by a time-lapse sequence showing a sculpture taking shape from start to finish. It offers a practical, visual introduction to the sculpting workflow used in professional haunt prop-making.
In this short behind-the-scenes segment from Distortions Unlimited, sculptor Mikey Rotella works on a gorilla sculpt while discussing his lifelong passion for monsters and horror. He reflects on the classic films that inspired him — including Dawn of the Dead, The Exorcist, and An American Werewolf in London — as well as more recent fare and pop-culture touchstones like Michael Jackson's Thriller. Rotella, who has appeared as a guest sculptor on the TV series Making Monsters, brings both professional credibility and genuine enthusiasm to the conversation.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the full process of molding a goblin half mask using hydrocal, covering the complete workflow from start to finish in just under two hours. The build uses a one-piece mold construction reinforced with burlap for added structural strength and durability. The real-time format gives viewers an accurate sense of pacing and the hands-on steps involved in professional-quality mask mold making.
Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog have teamed up to create FROGZILLA, a custom silicone mask character built for Froggy's Fog brand identity. This first installment of a three-part series follows the early design and fabrication process, using CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog mask as a creative starting point. The finished character was slated for a full reveal at the IAAPA tradeshow in Orlando, Florida.
A behind-the-scenes glimpse into a single productive day in the Stiltbeast Studios workshop, creating multiple Halloween masks for the gift and merchandise shop at Screams Haunted Attraction. The video showcases a range of finished pieces including werewolf, zombie, and sock-style masks. It offers a fast look at the volume and variety a professional mask maker can produce in one session.
Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited field written questions submitted by a school classroom, covering topics like how long it takes to build a monster, where creative ideas originate, and how they develop truly scary concepts. The conversation offers a rare, accessible look inside one of the Halloween industry's most recognized manufacturing companies. They also showcase several finished creations, including a creature built for the fan series Star Trek Continues.
This short behind-the-scenes interview with Wes from CFX Masks offers a glimpse into the making of 'Unmasked,' a production filmed over three weeks in the lead-up to Halloween 2011. The segment sheds light on the creative process and personalities behind one of the silicone mask industry's notable brands. It is a candid, conversational piece rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited hosts a live Q&A session focused on monster and mask making, fielding audience questions on topics ranging from materials and sculpting to molding and painting. Distortions Unlimited is a long-standing American manufacturer of Halloween animatronics, masks, and props serving home haunters, professional attractions, and theme parks. The informal livestream format gives viewers direct access to an industry veteran's knowledge and creative process.
StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps walks through the process of molding a mask using Hydrocal, a gypsum-based casting material commonly used in professional haunted attraction prop work. The lengthy runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step approach covering key stages of the mold-making and casting workflow. The video bridges hobbyist DIY techniques with the professional-grade methods Allen is known for teaching.
This behind-the-scenes video follows Ed Edmunds and the Distortions Unlimited team as they design and build the USDI creature for the Star Trek Continues fan web series episode 'Come Not Between Dragons.' It offers a rare look inside the professional workflow of one of the Halloween industry's leading creature and prop fabrication studios. Distortions Unlimited is shown applying their expertise in animatronics, masks, SFX costumes, and props to a high-profile sci-fi fan production.
This follow-up tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios covers the back half of the plaster plate mold process, picking up at demolding and walking through mold cleanup, latex pulling, trimming, painting, and finishing. The focus is on producing realistic human face parts and other small latex pieces suitable for masks, haunted house props, or gore effects. The presenter demonstrates a complete workflow from raw mold to finished, paint-ready latex piece.
This is an informal live hangout hosted by StiltbeastStudios, centered around a sculpting session in the artist's studio. It serves as a test run for what the creator hoped to make a recurring weekly event, inviting friends and viewers to watch along as work progresses. The relaxed format reflects an artist experimenting with live streaming rather than delivering a structured tutorial.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a white Krampus mask in this lengthy, in-depth session running over three hours. The video covers the hands-on process of bringing a custom creature mask from concept to finished wearable piece. With a focus on haunt-quality craftsmanship, the build is aimed at serious prop makers and mask artists looking to push their creature work further.
This tutorial walks through the process of casting realistic resin eyes with a dark, menacing look intended for a Leatherface bust prop from Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The creator uses accessible casting and coloring techniques suitable for prop makers of varying experience levels. Alcohol inks and airbrush paint are layered to achieve convincing eye depth and color, while calipers ensure accurate sizing. The result is a custom, professional-looking eye detail that elevates any horror bust or mask project.
Ed Edmunds, co-owner of Distortions Unlimited, introduces 'Remember the Future,' a book authored by Lee Lambert chronicling the full history of his company — from a one-man mask-making operation in a small apartment to a powerhouse in the haunted attraction industry. The first volume focuses specifically on Distortions' early latex mask era. Lambert, who previously documented Don Post Studios, was given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access by Edmunds and co-owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds. This short promotional video serves as a personal endorsement from the subject of the book himself.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios leads an extended sculpting session focused on creating a Halloween mask or creature prop suitable for haunted attraction use. At nearly four hours, this is a deep-dive, real-time working session that gives viewers an unfiltered look at the sculpting process from concept through execution. The content bridges prop-making and wearable character design, making it relevant to both haunters and mask artists.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the finishing stages of a Halloween mask character named Jack in this nearly two-hour deep-dive tutorial. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the detail work and finishing processes that bring a haunted-attraction-quality mask to completion. The video is aimed at serious mask makers looking to elevate their craft to a professional haunted-house standard.
StiltbeastStudios delivers an in-depth session focused on werewolf mask construction, walking viewers through the craft of building a wearable creature mask suitable for haunted attractions or Halloween props. At over 100 minutes, the video provides an extended look at the hands-on techniques Allen Hopps employs in professional-grade mask work. The content bridges DIY prop making and wearable creature design, making it relevant to both home haunters and attraction professionals.
