Video Tag
Every video tagged “paper mache” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
18 videos
Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through three beginner-friendly Halloween prop builds designed to be completed in a weekend at home. The trio covers a giant DIY spider built with paper mache and wire, a pumpkin-headed PVC-framed scarecrow dressed in thrifted clothes, and a ghostly skeleton wrapped in stiffened cheesecloth. Each project is low-cost and highly customizable, with the scarecrow compatible with animatronic jack-o-lantern heads for an extra scare factor.
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay build an oversized jack-o-lantern cat house and scratching post for their Sphynx cat, Oberon, kicking off their 2021 Halloween season in style. The structure is formed using a balloon armature wrapped in wire, layered with paper mache, and finished with resin, spray paint, and sisal rope. The build doubles as a functional pet piece and a bold Halloween decoration. The creators note the jack-o-lantern shell alone could be repurposed as a standalone Halloween prop without the cat-specific elements.
A quick and creative Halloween prop hack that transforms existing paper mache ground breakers into a convincing tar pit display using common driveway sealer. The dark, glossy finish of the sealer mimics the look of bubbling tar with minimal effort or cost. It's a clever repurposing technique that breathes new life into an existing prop build.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a zombie monkey fauxidermy piece using accessible materials, resulting in a wall-mountable horror prop. The build incorporates a paper mache skull as the foundation and references a companion follow-me eyes technique for added creep factor. The finished piece is designed to hang on a wall as a disturbing decorative accent for haunts or Halloween displays. The project is approachable for beginners with no advanced sculpting skills required.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a realistic shrunken head prop using minimal, inexpensive household materials. The technique relies on paper mache principles with toilet paper and glue to achieve convincing texture and form. The finished piece is versatile enough for Halloween displays, home haunts, curiosity shelf arrangements, or film and video production use.
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 from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting a realistic-looking forked tongue prop using inexpensive, accessible materials. The build is designed to be simple enough for beginners while producing a convincing result suitable for integration into a variety of Halloween props or displays. The creator emphasizes low cost as a key advantage of the technique. Viewers are encouraged to think creatively about how the finished piece might be used across different haunt or prop applications.
This time-lapse tutorial demonstrates how to build a mummified devil mask using basic paper mache techniques with toilet paper and a glue-water mixture. Artificial nails sourced from a dollar store are repurposed as fanged teeth, keeping costs minimal. The mask is finished with a multi-layer dry brushing technique to achieve a textured, aged appearance. The result is a detailed, creepy devil prop achievable on a tight budget.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to fabricate a large set of professional-quality sculpting loop tools and rakes using everyday inexpensive materials. By repurposing wire whisk tines and coping saw blades bonded with steel epoxy putty, builders can produce more than twenty tools for a fraction of the cost of buying them individually. The resulting tools are suitable for both clay and paper mache sculpting in prop and mask making contexts.
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.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to build a wearable ogre head using extremely affordable, everyday materials — paper mache, latex, acrylic caulk, and tin foil — for a total cost of around $8. The result is a whimsical, character-rich creature head suitable for haunted houses, Renaissance faires, or costume events. The build showcases how professional-looking creature work doesn't require expensive foam or specialty sculpting materials. This is a great example of resourceful, accessible monster-making from an experienced haunt professional.
This short clip spotlights Stolloween's signature Tortured Pumpkin, a handcrafted paper mache Halloween prop with a distinctly dark, expressive style. It serves primarily as a promotional announcement directing viewers to purchase an original piece. The video is associated with the Hauntcast Halloween podcast community.
A fast-paced highlight reel showcasing the creation of a Kappa, a creature from Japanese folklore, built using paper mache techniques by Stiltbeast Studios. The condensed format offers a quick visual overview of the build process from start to finish. A full-length tutorial version is available separately on the creator's channel for those wanting step-by-step guidance.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a rapid ogre head build in this one-minute format video. Using basic household materials like aluminum foil and paper mache, he walks through a fast and accessible approach to constructing a monster head for a larger project. The bite-sized runtime makes it ideal for a quick burst of creative inspiration.
This short tutorial from Hauntcast demonstrates how to build a convincingly oversized wasp nest prop using a combination of inexpensive and widely available materials. A chicken wire armature provides the structural base, while bubble wrap and cellulose insulation add realistic texture and bulk. Monster mud and paper mache are used to finish and harden the surface into a convincing nest appearance.
This tutorial walks through building the Huntress mask from Dead By Daylight using EVA foam shaped from free downloadable templates, then finished with a paper mache coating to capture the game's distinctive look. The creator covers the full painting and weathering process needed to sell the worn, distressed aesthetic of the mask. It's a practical, step-by-step guide suited to cosplayers and Halloween prop makers alike.
This Hauntcast build video walks through the creation of a haunted tree creature prop using a simple but effective combination of wood framing, chicken wire armature, and paper mache. The result is a large-scale organic creature prop suitable for yard haunts or walk-through scenes. The construction approach keeps costs accessible while delivering an impressive naturalistic monster effect.
This short behind-the-scenes clip spotlights Gourdie, a giant pumpkin creature prop from the Village Mire home haunt. The builder walks through how the character has evolved over multiple seasons, starting as a wood-framed, paper-mache-skinned build before being upgraded to a sturdier steel frame with a Habitat Black skin. The video is a teaser peek at the prop with more detailed content promised to follow.
