Video Tag

#painting technique

Every video tagged “painting technique” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

9 videos

Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

DIY PropsBeginnerunder $30

Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

VanOaksProps demonstrates a budget-friendly method for creating a convincing faux brick wall using joint compound and precision masking tape — no large foam panels required. The technique is well-suited for small accent sections within a haunt or set build, making it ideal when only a localized brick effect is needed. Multiple FolkArt acrylic paint colors are layered with sponges and brushes to add depth, age, and realism to the finished surface. The approach doubles as a general home-décor faux-finish technique beyond Halloween use.

VanOaksProps· 109,182 views

Make ANYTHING look like metal!

DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Make ANYTHING look like metal!

VanOaksProps demonstrates a quick two-step faux metal technique that transforms everyday materials — cardboard, plastic, wood, or virtually anything else — into convincing metal-looking props. The process relies on shellac and graphite powder, applied and buffed to create a realistic metallic sheen. At just six minutes, the tutorial is concise and immediately actionable for prop builders at any skill level. Credit is given to Vaughan Baker for originating the technique.

VanOaksProps· 73,129 views

Make PVC Look Like Wood

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Make PVC Look Like Wood

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly technique for transforming ordinary PVC pipe into convincing faux wood using a heat gun, Apoxie Sculpt for texture, and layered acrylic paints. The method is versatile enough to produce a witches' broom handle, a cauldron stirring stick, or a Harry Potter-style broomstick. Multiple earth-tone paint colors are blended and dry-brushed to achieve realistic wood grain and aging. A final Mod Podge seal protects the finished piece for display or wear.

VanOaksProps· 60,418 views

Make Your Props Look Like Concrete - Painting a Haunted Mansion Queue Line Statue

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$40

Make Your Props Look Like Concrete - Painting a Haunted Mansion Queue Line Statue

VanOaksProps walks through a straightforward faux-concrete painting technique inspired by the queue-line statues found at Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction. The method combines modeling paste for surface texture with layered grey spray paints and acrylic highlights to convincingly replicate the look of aged, textured cement. The tutorial is accessible to beginners and requires only a handful of inexpensive materials. The resulting finish works on a wide variety of Halloween props and set pieces.

VanOaksProps· 16,365 views

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 1 - Faux Wood Ceiling Medallion

DIY PropsIntermediate

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 1 - Faux Wood Ceiling Medallion

VanOaksProps kicks off a multi-part series transforming a small home office into a Disney Haunted Mansion-inspired space. This first episode focuses on creating a faux wood ceiling medallion to complement a chandelier installation. The creator uses acrylic putty, primer, and layered paint and stain techniques to convincingly mimic aged wood grain on a non-wood surface. It's a budget-conscious decorating approach that delivers a high-impact, themed result.

VanOaksProps· 16,088 views

Fake Rust with Sawdust

DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Fake Rust with Sawdust

VanOaksProps explores a creative low-cost rust finish by applying sawdust as a texture medium over 3D-printed mine cart wheels made for a real haunted attraction. The technique layers a brush-on epoxy to bind the sawdust, followed by multiple acrylic paint colors to mimic oxidized metal convincingly. The result is a gritty, organic-looking rust effect achievable with readily available craft supplies. This crossover project between a home prop builder and a professional haunt offers practical, real-world validation of the method.

VanOaksProps· 10,198 views

DIY Halloween Grave Marker Prop

DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

DIY Halloween Grave Marker Prop

VanOaksProps shares a quick, beginner-friendly technique for making a 3D-printed cemetery grave marker look like authentic aged cast iron using common craft paints and household items. Inspired by real perpetual care markers found in historic New England cemeteries, the finished prop adds a convincing, historically grounded detail to any Halloween graveyard display. The core painting method — layering chalk paint, aluminum acrylic, and black acrylic — is versatile enough to apply to cosplay pieces, scale models, and other prop-building projects beyond Halloween.

VanOaksProps· 6,815 views

Part 22 DIY Graveyard Bust Dish Soap Secret Level Up Your Action Figure Painting NOW! #sculpture

DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 22 DIY Graveyard Bust Dish Soap Secret Level Up Your Action Figure Painting NOW! #sculpture

StiltbeastStudios shares a quick painting tip centered around using dish soap as a secret weapon for leveling up prop and action figure painting. This short-form episode is part of an ongoing DIY graveyard bust series, focusing on a specific finishing technique. The clip is designed to offer a fast, actionable insight for prop builders working on sculpted Halloween pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,181 views

Part 16 DIY Graveyard Bust SprayPaint Secret REVEALED! You're Doing It WRONG! #sculpture #spraypaint

DIY PropsBeginner

Part 16 DIY Graveyard Bust SprayPaint Secret REVEALED! You're Doing It WRONG! #sculpture #spraypaint

Part 16 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust build series focuses on a spray paint technique that the creator suggests most DIYers are getting wrong. The short-form video promises to reveal a key secret to achieving better results when finishing sculpted Halloween props. As part of a longer series, this clip is aimed at builders looking to elevate the realism and quality of their graveyard-themed pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,691 views