Video Tag
Every video tagged “prop building” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
213 videos
This short-form video showcases the construction of Woodrow, a haunted tree creature prop built by Hauntcast. The build uses a structural armature of lumber and PVC pipe, shaped with chicken wire and filled out using Great Stuff expanding foam, then finished with Habitat Black for a dark, textured bark-like appearance. The result is an eerie, large-scale yard haunt centerpiece with an organic monster-tree aesthetic.
A lengthy informal shop hangout session hosted by Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, offering viewers a casual, behind-the-scenes look at haunted attraction prop work and creative conversation. With no formal tutorial structure, the stream-style format invites fans into the workspace for an extended evening of Halloween craft discussion. It serves as both community engagement and an authentic glimpse into a working haunt prop studio.
This short showcase highlights the construction of a tree creature prop built on a metal armature and fleshed out with expanding foam. The head is hand-carved from styrofoam, while branches and claws are formed from wire wrapped in aluminum foil. The entire figure is coated in Smooth-On Habitat Flex and finished with a realistic bark texture applied via a custom silicone stamp made from Poyo Putty.
This extended video from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps in what appears to be a prop-building or haunted attraction production session themed around a fiery, sun-scorched aesthetic. Running over two hours, the content likely dives deep into creative processes typical of Stiltbeast's professional-grade haunt work. The 'Burning Sun' theme suggests intense, otherworldly visual storytelling aimed at haunted attraction audiences.
This lengthy shop hangout session from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps in a relaxed, unscripted format set inside his Halloween workshop. The video offers an informal look at the prop-building environment and haunt-creator lifestyle. With nearly three hours of runtime, it functions as a community gathering point for fans and fellow haunters to connect with Allen and absorb the creative atmosphere of a working Halloween studio.
A long-form video from StiltbeastStudios featuring Allen Hopps focused on Halloween prop and mask creation for haunted attraction use. The playful title hints at a character- or creature-driven build session in the studio's signature hands-on style. With a runtime of over two hours, this is likely an in-depth workshop or build-along covering fabrication techniques for haunt-ready pieces. Specific tools, materials, and project details are not available from the provided metadata.
A Stiltbeast Studios session hosted by Allen Hopps focused on Krampus-themed content, dropping just after Thanksgiving. The extended runtime suggests a live stream or in-depth workshop format covering haunted attraction and prop-building topics. Given the creator's known expertise, the session likely blends creature/character discussion with practical haunt advice. No source description was provided, so specific content details remain uncertain.
A solo late-night workshop session from Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios, offering an unscripted, fly-on-the-wall look at real prop-building work in progress. With no formal tutorial structure, viewers get an authentic glimpse into the day-to-day creative grind of a seasoned haunted attraction builder. The relaxed, candid format makes it feel like pulling up a stool in the shop alongside a working professional.
This video from Stiltbeast Studios, featuring Allen Hopps, covers Halloween prop building or haunted attraction content. With no source description available, the exact subject matter is unclear, but the creator tags suggest a DIY prop or haunted house focus. Stiltbeast Studios is a well-known resource in the haunt community for practical, hands-on Halloween content.
This extended video from Stiltbeast Studios offers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at a working Halloween prop and haunt studio. Allen Hopps spends time in the shop in an unscripted, relaxed format — the kind of casual creative session haunt builders often call 'puttering.' With a runtime of over two hours, it serves as an immersive hang-out experience inside a professional Halloween prop-making environment.
Hauntcast serves up a lighthearted countdown of the top tool fails familiar to haunters and makers — highlighting the gap between what tools are designed to do and what actually happens when builders use them. The short-form video leans into relatable humor for the DIY haunt community. At just four minutes, it's a quick, entertaining watch rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
This lengthy video from StiltbeastStudios — hosted by industry veteran Allen Hopps — offers an extended look at the workshop environment behind a professional haunt prop operation. Viewers are likely taken through shop space, materials, works-in-progress, and general prop-building conversation. At over two hours, the format suggests a casual, wide-ranging session covering multiple aspects of Halloween prop creation and haunted attraction craft.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of cleaning up props using batting and integrating LED lighting into haunted attraction builds. The session appears to be a long-form, in-depth workshop covering finishing and atmospheric detailing techniques. Batting is used to add soft texture and visual polish, while LEDs provide in-prop illumination to elevate the final look.
Haunter Chris Baker constructs a Spawn of Cthulhu creature prop for a home or yard haunt, drawing on H.P. Lovecraft's Deep Ones mythology. The build uses a Spidehill Prop Works Dual Spine Kit paired with a PVC and wire armature as its structural foundation. Sculpting materials including foam clay, Free-Form Air, and styrofoam give the creature its organic form, while Leak Seal provides a durable outer finish.
This is an extended shop hang-out session hosted by Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, offering viewers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at life inside a professional haunt prop workshop. At nearly three hours long, the video functions more as a live community gathering than a structured tutorial, likely featuring casual conversation, prop work in progress, and Q&A with the audience. It's the kind of relaxed, immersive content that gives fans a feel for the day-to-day creative atmosphere of a working haunt studio.
This extended video from Stiltbeast Studios with Allen Hopps is an informal shop hang-out session running nearly two hours. It offers viewers a relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at the creative environment and culture surrounding professional haunt prop building. With no formal tutorial structure, the content leans heavily on community atmosphere and candid conversation. It serves as an engaging companion piece for fans of the channel and the broader haunted attraction world.
Stiltbeast Studios hosts a casual shop hang-out session with Allen Hopps, offering viewers an informal peek into the creative workspace behind professional haunt prop building. At nearly an hour and a half, the stream-style format invites the Halloween and haunted-attraction community to spend time in the shop, ask questions, and soak up the atmosphere. Without a structured tutorial, the value here is in the candid conversation and behind-the-scenes access to an experienced haunt creator.
A lengthy informal hangout session hosted by Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios, filmed from within his prop-building workshop. The format appears to be a relaxed, conversational stream or recorded session where fans and enthusiasts can spend time in the creative space alongside the maker. Topics likely touch on haunted house props, Halloween masks, and DIY haunted attraction craft, though no structured tutorial is confirmed from the available metadata.
Shop Work Thursday is a workshop session video from StiltbeastStudios featuring Allen Hopps working on Halloween props and haunted attraction builds. The long-form format suggests a relaxed, in-progress work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial. Viewers get an inside look at the creative process behind professional-quality haunted house props and masks. No source description was provided, so specific project details remain unknown.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of molding a shark character prop or mask in this lengthy, in-depth session hosted by Allen Hopps. The video covers professional-grade mold-making techniques applicable to haunted attraction prop and mask fabrication. At nearly three hours, it offers an unusually thorough look at the craft from a respected name in the haunt industry. Viewers can expect detailed, hands-on instruction consistent with Stiltbeast's signature educational style.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates the edge former plank, a specialized sculpting tool designed to refine curved surfaces and produce clean, crisp angles in WED clay. The short demo highlights how this single tool can elevate the precision and quality of mask and prop sculpts. It serves as a quick but practical introduction to a purpose-built addition to any sculptor's toolkit.
StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the first stage of finishing a Halloween mask in this in-depth session. The video covers the hands-on techniques used to take a mask from a raw state toward a polished, haunt-ready piece. With a runtime of nearly an hour and a half, expect substantial detail on surface work and finishing craft.
This Hauntcast video showcases a Cthulhu-spawn Halloween prop inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Innsmouth lore and the Deep Ones mythology. The build leans into cosmic horror aesthetics, making it a standout piece for yard haunts or home haunts with a Lovecraftian theme. Beyond the metadata, specific construction details are limited, so the full build process may be explored within the video itself.
This short showcase features a set of handcrafted Lovecraftian Deep One / Dagon Disciple figures built for a yard or home haunt. The creator sculpted, molded, and cast the heads from scratch, then assembled full figures using PVC pipe armatures, wire hands and feet, and felt robes finished with fabric tape. The result is a cohesive group of fish-frog cult creatures straight out of Innsmouth. Despite the brief runtime, the video reveals a capable multi-step prop-building workflow.
