Video Tag
Every video tagged “prop making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
233 videos
This video from Monster Tutorials reveals the winners of a community burlap mask challenge, celebrating the creative entries submitted by viewers and fans. The host congratulates all participants and highlights the standout masks produced during the event. The video also touches on the channel's Patreon program, which offers monthly prop giveaways to supporters, and teases an upcoming appearance at TransWorld 2021.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through a variety of sculpting tools and demonstrates how to use them for prop and mask creation. The instructional portion is followed by a time-lapse sequence showing a sculpture taking shape from start to finish. It offers a practical, visual introduction to the sculpting workflow used in professional haunt prop-making.
VanOaksProps tackles one of Boba Fett's rarest accessories — the sonic beam weapon documented in Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary but never clearly seen on screen. Working from a single reference image, the creator digitally models, resin prints, and fully finishes the prop with metallic paints, masking techniques, and screen-accurate weathering. The video also explores the prop's surprisingly rich backstory, tracing its appearance across licensed statues and official reference publications. The result is a display-worthy replica built almost entirely from scratch with minimal source material.
This work-in-progress video follows the construction of a Warhammer 40K Cadian lasgun replica using HD-density EVA foam. The creator is building a high-detail version of the iconic sci-fi rifle as part of a larger Imperial Guard cosplay project. Free PDF foam templates and STL files for the lasgun and accompanying armor pieces are available via the creator's website and linked 3D model repositories.
This short-form video compares the finished weight of a Warhammer 40K Cadian lasgun prop built two ways: 3D-printed PLA versus HD EVA foam. The PLA version weighed noticeably more than the foam build, though both are presented as viable lightweight options depending on a maker's preferred workflow. The creator also offers free PDF foam templates and STL files for a full suite of Cadian armor pieces via their website and linked repositories.
Monster Tutorials takes viewers along on a Harbor Freight shopping haul, made possible by Patreon supporters and channel subscribers. The video showcases the tools and equipment purchased to upgrade the prop-making studio. It serves as both a thank-you to the community and a preview of the gear that will power future Halloween tutorials.
This teaser/tutorial video from SKS Props covers the creation of a Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard lasgun prop using HD foam, with a direct weight comparison against a 3D-printed PLA version. The foam build came in noticeably lighter, though the creator presents both approaches as viable depending on your preferred fabrication method. Free EVA foam PDF templates and STL files for Cadian armor pieces are available through the creator's website and linked repositories.
A prop maker and fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sculpted a Gestral character figure using the iPad app Nomad Sculpt, then printed it on a Bambu H2S in grey PLA. The finished print was cleaned up, hand painted, and detailed with real brush bristles for hair. The creator shares the experience as a personal learning project in 3D modeling and offers the STL file for free download. It's a compact, charming build that bridges digital sculpting and physical prop finishing.
Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited field written questions submitted by a school classroom, covering topics like how long it takes to build a monster, where creative ideas originate, and how they develop truly scary concepts. The conversation offers a rare, accessible look inside one of the Halloween industry's most recognized manufacturing companies. They also showcase several finished creations, including a creature built for the fan series Star Trek Continues.
Monster Tutorials unboxes and reviews the Elegoo Mars LCD resin 3D printer as a first-time user, focusing on its potential for printing Halloween props like skulls. The video covers initial impressions of the machine, setup experience, and results from early test prints. It serves as both a product review and an introduction to resin 3D printing for haunters interested in fabricating their own detailed props.
Monster Tutorials presents a short teaser for a DIY ancient spellbook Halloween prop, with the full build tutorial available on their YouTube channel. The clip offers a preview of the finished piece, designed to evoke an aged, mystical tome suitable for Halloween displays. Viewers are directed to the channel for complete step-by-step instructions.
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.
VanOaksProps digs into the obscure origins of Lando Calrissian's Bespin comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, tracing it to a real 1945 vintage electrical switch before recreating it as a highly screen-accurate SLA resin 3D print. The build draws on reference imagery and Replica Prop Forum research to nail the prop's distinctive shape and fine surface details. The tutorial walks through the full workflow: print cleanup, sandable primer, screen-matched paint colors, metallic finishes, vinyl detail work, and final assembly.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a sculpting session focused on creating Halloween prop or creature work for haunted attraction use. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth, real-time look at the sculpting process from an experienced haunt industry professional. The content is geared toward builders who want to develop hands-on fabrication skills for professional-quality props.
Stiltbeast Studios continues their Monster Camp series with an episode focused on the exciting reveal of newly completed creature builds — a 'hatching day' for finished monsters. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the prop and costume fabrication process that goes into creating haunted attraction-ready characters. It reflects the studio's ongoing passion for handcrafted monster making and serves as both inspiration and education for creature builders.
This short episode in StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust series tackles a common prop-making pitfall: spray paint reacting poorly with styrofoam. The creator demonstrates a quick fix and contrasts styrofoam's behavior against EVA foam when exposed to spray paint. It's a concise, practical tip aimed at saving builders from a frustrating and potentially prop-ruining mistake.
Monster Camp 20 continues StiltbeastStudios' ongoing creature-building series, with this episode focusing on a 'hatching day' milestone in the monster creation process. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the hands-on work that goes into bringing haunted attraction monsters to life. The video reinforces the channel's philosophy that compelling Halloween props and characters require serious craft and dedication.
This quick tip video from Stiltbeast Studios covers how to keep a water-based or WED clay sculpture from drying out between work sessions. The method involves lightly wetting the sculpt, draping it with a damp towel or paper towel, and sealing the whole piece in a plastic bag to exclude air. At just three minutes, it delivers a focused, practical technique that any prop or mask maker can immediately apply.
SKS Props creator sculpts a fan-made figurine of Noco, a Gestral character from the RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, using Nomad Sculpt on an iPad. The finished digital model is exported as an STL, printed on a Bambu H2S in grey PLA, then hand-painted and detailed with real brush bristles for hair. The creator shares the STL file for free on their website under a non-commercial Creative Commons license. This serves as both a tribute to the game and a practical introduction to digital sculpting as a new creative skill.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through a fast, straightforward process for aging wooden stools to give them a convincingly old, time-worn look. The techniques shown are intended to transport props into a different era, making them suitable for renaissance festivals, haunted houses, or any period-themed environment. The tutorial emphasizes speed and simplicity, making it accessible to builders at most skill levels.
This tutorial walks through the full build process for a Trench Crusade Janissary cosplay helmet, starting from a 3D-printed file by Galactic Armory and printed on a Bambu X1C. The creator covers extensive surface prep including sanding and pattern making, then applies real gold leaf for an authentic metallic finish. Final detailing is done with Liquitex heavy body acrylics using grimdark painting techniques drawn from miniature painting.
Stiltbeast Studios breaks down how to correctly use a mold banding strap — a common but often confusing tool found in most mask-making kits. The video offers the clearest, most straightforward explanation possible for securing two-piece plaster molds during latex mask production. Despite being a short watch, it addresses a genuine pain point that trips up many hobbyist and professional prop makers alike.
