Video Tag
Every video tagged “painting” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
97 videos
VanOaksProps revisits a decade-old ambition to build a screen-accurate replica of Leia's Boushh bounty hunter helmet from Return of the Jedi. After an unsatisfying first attempt that stalled at the painting stage, the creator starts fresh with refined skills and a more deliberate approach. The build focuses heavily on painting, weathering, and finishing techniques to achieve a convincing, film-accurate result.
VanOaksProps walks through a quick, beginner-friendly method for adding convincing dimensional lichen to Halloween tombstones and cemetery monuments. The technique centers on acrylic modeling paste to build realistic texture, followed by a layered painting approach using earthy ochre and umber tones. The result is an authentically weathered, organic look that elevates foam or store-bought tombstones significantly. At under six minutes, it's one of the fastest high-impact prop upgrades in the channel's library.
VanOaksProps recreates the control panel from the newly added storage lockers at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge as a functional prop for a real locker. The build centers on a custom 3D-printed panel that is primed, layered with multiple spray paint colors, and finished with oil paint washes and Rub n Buff to achieve an authentic, weathered sci-fi look. Final assembly uses button-head screws and VHB tape to mount the panel cleanly. The result is a screen-accurate-style replica suitable for Star Wars-themed spaces or Halloween haunt set dressing.
This behind-the-scenes walkthrough takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited workshop to observe professional Halloween prop and animatronic production in action. The lightly edited footage captures craftspeople painting, pouring, cutting, and decorating a wide variety of pieces at various stages of completion. It offers a rare, candid look at the scale and craft involved in commercial Halloween prop manufacturing.
VanOaksProps shares a personal top-5 list of tools that meaningfully improved their prop-making workflow in 2023. The roundup spans precision measurement, finishing, painting, electronics, and 3D printing. Each pick is framed around real-world maker use, making the list practical rather than purely aspirational. Affiliate links are provided for all featured items.
This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited showcases two of their flagship giant animatronics — Sleeping Giant and Colossus — captured mid-paint in the studio. It offers a rare look at the professional painting and finishing process applied to large-scale commercial Halloween animatronics. Viewers get an up-close glimpse at the scale and detail that goes into these professionally manufactured creatures.
VanOaksProps walks through a full build of the iconic 57C Holocam — the detention block surveillance camera from Star Wars: A New Hope — using 3D-printed parts sourced from a third-party model file. The tutorial covers the complete workflow from raw prints to finished replica, including cleanup, priming, multi-step spray painting, masking, and final varnish. Attention to screen-accurate color and detail is central to the build. The result is a display-ready collector prop suitable for fans and prop builders alike.
This short-form Halloween content from Horror 365 appears to cover spooky makeup or face painting with a horror theme. Based on the title tags alone, it likely features a DIY Halloween look blending painting and makeup techniques. No description or runtime was provided, so specific details about the content cannot be confirmed.
Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their Xenovore alien animatronic being tested and painted on the shop floor. The short clip captures the professional fabrication process at one of the industry's well-known Halloween prop manufacturers. It provides a rare look at the craftsmanship and live mechanical testing that goes into a high-end horror animatronic before it ships.
SKS Props walks through the full construction of the Huntress mask from Dead By Daylight using EVA foam paired with a paper mache coating to replicate the mask's distinctive in-game texture. A free downloadable foam template is provided, making the project accessible to builders of varying experience levels. The tutorial covers every stage from cutting and shaping the foam through sealing, painting, and weathering to achieve a convincingly worn, creepy final result. The finished mask also works as a Bioshock Splicer cosplay.
VanOaksProps walks through a full-scale RA-7 Death Star Droid head build using the Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer, covering the entire workflow from print optimization to a screen-accurate finished prop. The video dives deep into surface finishing, including multi-stage sanding, priming, and a layered painting process using both a spray gun and airbrush. Advanced weathering techniques — including a hairspray chipping method and umber washes — give the final piece a convincing worn-metal appearance. The build serves as an end-to-end masterclass for prop makers and cosplayers working with large-format 3D-printed pieces.
VanOaksProps walks through a full build of a Galaxy's Edge-inspired marketplace sign using EVA foam, modeling paste, and a custom Illustrator template available as a free download. The tutorial covers every stage from cutting and shaping foam layers to painting, weathering, and finishing with Rub n Buff and airbrush decay effects for a convincingly battle-worn Batuu aesthetic. Techniques transfer readily to cosplay accessories, themed room displays, or haunt set dressing. The approachable material list and step-by-step pacing make this accessible to intermediate foam crafters.
This short tip video from VanOaksProps demonstrates how to prep a 3D printed part for painting using steel wool. The technique focuses on smoothing the surface of a print to achieve a better paint finish. Though tagged with Fallout theming, the method applies broadly to any prop or costume build involving 3D printed components.
This short tutorial walks viewers through building customizable Halloween tombstone props using styrofoam and paint — a beginner-friendly, low-cost approach to graveyard décor. The finished props can be personalized with custom epitaphs or designs to suit any haunt or yard display. At just four minutes, the video delivers a quick, accessible overview of the entire build process.
Ed Edmunds, the founder of Distortions Unlimited, gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how large batches of Halloween haunt props are painted and prepared for commercial shipment. The video showcases the physical and repetitive nature of production-scale prop finishing, which Ed humorously frames as his daily workout. It offers a rare glimpse into the professional manufacturing pipeline that supplies haunted attractions across the country.
VanOaksProps walks through a detailed replica build of the iconic red Death Star door control panel from Star Wars: A New Hope. The project spans the full production pipeline — from scaling reference parts and large-format 3D printing to seam removal, priming, and advanced painting. Weathering techniques give greeblies a convincing galvanized-metal look, while vinyl decals, reflective accents, and functional LED indicator lights push the result toward screen-accurate quality. The finished piece is positioned as a display-worthy, theme-park-caliber prop suitable for haunt set dressing or serious Star Wars collections.
This short-form tutorial from SKS Props focuses on painting and weathering EVA HD-Foam NCR chest armor from the Fallout universe. The creator walks through layering paints, metallics, rust effects, and graphite powder to achieve a convincing wasteland-worn look. Free downloadable PDF templates are available for those who want to build the armor from scratch. The video is a companion piece to a fuller build tutorial on the channel.
SKS Props creator walks through the finishing process for a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry cosplay build, focusing on a resin-cast M3 tactical helmet and a 3D-printed Morita rifle. The tutorial covers surface preparation, painting, and weathering techniques applied to HD EVA foam armor components, which are praised for their light weight and paint-friendly surface. Free PDF templates for the chest and helmet are available on the creator's website, and all materials and sourcing links are provided in the description.
SKS Props teases an upcoming painting tutorial for a 3D-printed Fallout NCR Ranger helmet, part of a broader Fallout cosplay prop series. The helmet was printed in grey PLA on a Bambu H2S using a file from Galactic Armory. The channel also covers Fallout Combat Armor builds in foam, with free PDF templates available on the creator's website. This short teaser previews painting and finishing techniques to come.
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.
This one-minute timelapse from CFX Masks captures the professional painting process behind their 'Pickles the Carnie' silicone mask. The clip showcases how skilled artists transform a raw silicone blank into a finished, character-rich clown mask with custom coloring. Pickles is a versatile character suited for circus clown looks or creepy carnival worker costumes. CFX offers multiple paint scheme and hair options for those seeking a personalized finish.
This documentary episode follows the Horror 365 team and their family through the ambitious hands-on construction of Gateway Manor, a large haunted attraction facade built from the ground up. The build covers everything from setting reinforced concrete posts to framing a structure engineered to handle high winds, followed by a full painting and detailing pass. The episode emphasizes the teamwork and creative drive behind large-scale home haunt builds. It is the fourth installment in an ongoing series chronicling the project's progress.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the airbrushing process used to bring a large, scary insect or beetle prop to life with realistic color and detail. The video focuses on painting techniques applied to a finished creature sculpture, demonstrating how paint transforms a raw prop into a convincing haunted-attraction-ready piece. At just five minutes, it offers a focused look at the finishing stage of prop creation.
This video is the final installment in a multi-part DIY animatronic dinosaur series, focusing on building a Jurassic World-inspired raptor containment cage to house the completed animatronic. The build covers fabricating the cage frame using laser-cut wood and heat-bent pipes, fitting and detailing the dinosaur head, and finishing the structure with paint, weathering, chains, and lighting. The creator walks through each construction phase in a roughly chronological workflow, from design and framing through final atmospheric touches. The result is a highly detailed prop suitable for home haunts or display installations.
