Video Tag
Every video tagged “mold making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
74 videos
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 short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited offers a rare look at the professional prop-making process as sculptor Tom Cassidy completes the head sculpt for a giant werewolf animatronic. Company owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds evaluate the piece alongside mold makers, focusing on whether the detailed teeth could create complications during molding and casting. The finished prop was slated to debut at the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show. WED clay — a water-based, slow-drying medium originally developed for Disney animatronic work — is highlighted as the sculpting material of choice.
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.
This tutorial walks through the process of crafting highly realistic zombie eyeballs entirely from scratch using resin casting techniques. The creator demonstrates how to achieve the signature milky, cataract-like cornea effect that defines convincing undead eyes. Ball bearings serve as the core form, with mold-making compound, clay, white casting resin, and a clear epoxy topcoat used to build up the finished prop. Custom-printed iris sheets are incorporated to add lifelike detail beneath the resin layers.
This is the third installment in Stiltbeast Studios' brain prop series, focusing on the process of mixing plaster and constructing a one-piece mold. The video is split into two parts due to runtime length, continuing the build from previous episodes. Viewers get an in-depth look at mold-making technique as applied to a detailed organic prop form.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a matrix mold — a two-part silicone mold technique used to produce accurate, repeatable resin parts for Halloween props and masks. The tutorial covers the key steps and logic behind this mold-making method, helping builders understand how to capture fine detail and release complex shapes. It is part of the channel's broader series on professional-level prop fabrication for haunted attractions.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a silicone cup mold — also known as a stack or box mold — designed for casting resin prop parts. The tutorial covers the core workflow used in professional and semi-professional prop fabrication environments. Gel-10 silicone is the featured mold-making material, paired with a compatible casting resin system. This is a practical, technique-focused demonstration suited to prop makers looking to produce repeatable resin pieces.
In part six of Stiltbeast Studios' ongoing brain mold series, the focus shifts to finalizing the latex brain prop and preparing it for display. This episode covers the finishing steps that bring the piece from raw casting to a show-ready haunted house prop. The series demonstrates a professional studio approach to latex mold making for horror applications.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create a silicone life cast of a human head using Gel-10 silicone. The resulting mold is reusable and can serve as a master for producing multiple head duplicates in a variety of casting materials. This makes it a highly practical technique for haunters and prop makers who need repeatable, realistic head props.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of molding an original sculpture to produce a wearable half mask, emphasizing how approachable the workflow is for newcomers to mask making. The video covers the key steps involved in taking a sculpt and converting it into a functional half-mask mold. It appears to be part of the studio's broader series on special effects prop and costume fabrication.
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.
This lengthy studio tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the full process of molding a half mask using Ultracal, a professional-grade gypsum cement favored in creature and prop shops. The video is presented by Allen Hopps, a well-known figure in the haunted attraction industry, lending a professional perspective to each step. At over two hours, it provides an in-depth look at the mold-making workflow suitable for producing wearable Halloween masks. The result is a durable mold ready for pulling finished mask pieces for haunted house or costume use.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through an extended sculpting session focused on refining a character called The Grouch, pushing surface detail and form toward a finished mask-ready state. At over three hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the iterative refinement process professional mask sculptors use to tighten anatomy, texture, and expression. The content is consistent with Stiltbeast's reputation for high-caliber creature work aimed at haunted attraction and Halloween mask applications.
This Distortions Unlimited livestream offers a candid behind-the-scenes tour of their production facility during the busy 2021 Halloween season. Viewers get to watch veteran artist Ed Edmunds share painting tips, observe mold-making as the new Monster Day mascot is poured, and check in with various team members across departments including welding and office operations. It's an engaging look at the full workflow of a professional Halloween prop company gearing up for the season.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the process of removing clay from a finished mask mold and properly cleaning it for the next stage of production. The video is part of a broader Monster Lab tutorial series covering the full mask-making pipeline from sculpting through painting. Even at just three minutes, it focuses on a critical step that can affect the quality of the final pulled mask.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the first part of molding an orc half mask, capturing the process in a live hangout-style session. The recording runs just over an hour before a technical interruption cuts the stream, with a second part continuing the workflow. This is a deep-dive studio session focused on the craft of creature mask mold making rather than a polished step-by-step tutorial.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of repairing a damaged plaster mold used for casting latex Halloween masks. The video covers practical techniques for restoring a mold back to a usable condition, extending the life of an existing tool rather than starting from scratch. This is a hands-on, workshop-style tutorial from a studio with a professional creature-making background.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of sculpting a wearable prosthetic piece in this extended, in-depth session. The video appears to have been recorded as a live hangout, giving it an informal, workshop-style feel. At roughly 100 minutes, there is ample time to observe the sculpting workflow in real time.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through an experimental mold-making technique applied to a Halloween prop or mask build, sharing results in real time over a lengthy deep-dive session. The video documents a hands-on process that pushes beyond conventional molding methods, giving viewers an honest look at what worked and why. At roughly 102 minutes, it offers a thorough, workshop-style exploration suited to serious prop makers looking to expand their fabrication toolkit.
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.
Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended mold-making session covering prop and mask fabrication techniques suited for haunted attractions. The marathon-format video gives viewers an in-depth, real-time look at professional-level mold work from Allen Hopps and the Stiltbeast team. It is a practical, hands-on resource for builders looking to level up their casting and molding skills.
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.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session led by Allen Hopps. The video covers creature fabrication techniques applicable to haunted attraction costumes and wearable props. At over three hours, it likely includes detailed step-by-step molding and casting demonstrations alongside related creature build content. The title's 'and Friends' suggests additional mold-making or creature projects are featured alongside the primary werewolf foot build.
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.
