Video Tag
Every video tagged “prop making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
233 videos
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a workshop-focused session centered on building Halloween masks. The session runs over three hours, suggesting a deep-dive, process-oriented build rather than a quick overview. Content is geared toward haunted attraction builders and serious Halloween enthusiasts looking to level up their prop and wearable-mask game.
This short-form video showcases a 3D-printed gauntlet prop inspired by the Arcane animated series and League of Legends universe. The creator demonstrates the finished piece as part of a cosplay build, highlighting the detail achievable through 3D printing. While the clip is brief, it offers a look at the craftsmanship involved in recreating iconic fantasy armor for cosplay.
This short-form crafting video features the creation of a 'Mickey Jason' mashup — a Halloween prop or costume combining Mickey Mouse iconography with Jason Voorhees slasher horror aesthetics. Hosted by Haunted Attraction Network, the clip appears to showcase a fun, creative build blending beloved pop culture with classic horror. No source description was provided, so details are inferred from the title alone.
StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a flexible method for creating realistic barnacle texture plates suitable for haunted attraction use. The barnacle pieces can be scaled to any size, giving builders options for both large set pieces and smaller accent details. These modular plates can either be built directly onto a surface or fabricated separately and attached later, making them versatile for a variety of prop and set applications.
StiltbeastStudios presents a deep-dive build session focused on creating a wearable brown bear character prop or mask, likely intended for haunted attraction performance. The video runs well over two hours, suggesting a comprehensive walkthrough of the fabrication process from concept through finished piece. Stiltbeast is known for high-level creature and mask construction aimed at professional haunt use.
Stiltbeast Studios offers a short, visually engaging look at applying liquid latex to create striking art on a concrete surface for Halloween prop or set work. The clip showcases the satisfying, process-driven side of professional haunted attraction fabrication. It serves as both a creative teaser and a channel promotion for their Patreon community.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the simple but often frustrating task of opening a standard five-gallon bucket — a staple storage and material container in haunt prop-making. The technique requires only a screwdriver and a flashlight, making it accessible to anyone in a workshop setting. Though brief, this tip saves time and reduces the risk of damaging bucket contents like latex or other prop materials.
Monster Tutorials hosts a live demonstration focused on crafting realistic resin eyes for props or creature effects. The session is designed to walk viewers through the process in real time, offering an interactive learning experience. No source description was provided, so details are inferred from the title alone.
This video is a studio session from Stiltbeast Studios centered on sculpture work, likely involving creature or monster prop creation. Hosted as a live Hangouts On Air broadcast, it offers viewers an inside look at the sculpting process in a professional prop-making environment. The sparse metadata and brief source reference suggest the content revolves around a bigfoot-style creature sculpt. At 76 minutes, it likely functions as a relaxed, in-depth work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial.
VanOaksProps hosts a livestream tour of their new workshop following a cross-country move, giving viewers a look at the updated prop-making space. The creator also shares early ideas and plans for their future haunt build. It's a casual, community-focused session blending a studio reveal with creative brainstorming.
StiltbeastStudios presents an in-depth Krampus-themed build session led by Allen Hopps, exploring the creation of a Krampus prop or wearable mask for haunted attraction use. At over two hours, the video offers an extensive look at the craft and artistry behind bringing this iconic holiday horror figure to life. The content draws on Allen's professional haunt experience to deliver detailed, practical instruction suitable for serious prop makers.
Painapalooza – The Reckoning is a feature-length event video from Stiltbeast Studios, hosted by veteran haunt designer Allen Hopps. The video appears to document a community-driven Halloween and haunt-industry gathering centered on prop making, masks, and haunted attraction creativity. At nearly two and a half hours, it likely captures demonstrations, behind-the-scenes moments, and camaraderie among haunt enthusiasts and professionals. The 'Reckoning' subtitle suggests this may be a recurring or sequel event with an elevated, climactic theme.
StiltbeastStudios covers the fundamentals of loading and using a caulking gun — a short, practical primer aimed at newcomers to prop and haunt building. Allen Hopps keeps it accessible for makers who may never have picked up this common tool before. At just four minutes, it delivers exactly what beginners need without unnecessary complexity.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the sculpting process for a set of voodoo and witch charm pieces intended for use in a silicone plate mold. The video focuses on working with Monsterclay to build up detailed small-scale charms with occult and witchcraft themes. This serves as a companion piece to a separate silicone plate mold tutorial, showing how the original sculpts are created before molding begins.
Stiltbeast Studios offers a sped-up look at the process of painting a witch mask, giving viewers a quick but inspiring glimpse into professional-level prop and mask finishing work. The time-lapse format condenses what is likely a detailed painting session into a short, visually engaging clip. While light on step-by-step instruction, it serves as a creative showcase from a well-known haunted attraction builder.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios sits down for a 20-questions interview as part of Costube's CoCovid community event, answering questions while working in his shop. The casual format offers a candid look at his creative process, influences, and go-to resources in the haunt and prop-making world. Several supplier and creator recommendations are woven into the conversation, giving viewers a peek into the broader Halloween maker ecosystem.
StiltbeastStudios hosts an extended live sculpting session centered on creating a Wednesday-inspired character mask. The session appears to follow a Bingo-style interactive format, likely allowing viewers to influence or track sculpting milestones during the stream. At over three hours long, this is a deep-dive sculpting event with haunt industry pro Allen Hopps. It offers substantial insight into professional-level mask creation for haunted attraction and Halloween prop applications.
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props covers the early stages of building a Warhammer 40K Cadian lasgun replica using HD EVA foam. The creator shares free downloadable PDF templates and STL files for the lasgun and accompanying armor pieces via their website and linked repositories. It serves as a starting point in a broader Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay build series.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios takes viewers along on a post-birthday supply haul, unboxing and discussing purchases from three different stores. He walks through each item and explains how it fits into his haunted attraction and prop-making workflow. It's a casual, informative look at where a professional haunt builder sources materials and how he thinks about their applications.
This is a live stream session from StiltbeastStudios focused on Halloween prop and monster creation. The channel, run by Allen Hopps, covers DIY haunted attraction builds including masks and creature props. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel through Patreon, donations, and an Amazon storefront.
This short-form teaser follows a creator's attempt to build the blaster weapon from Predator Badlands as a DIY prop replica. The clip serves as a preview, directing viewers to a full-length video for the complete step-by-step build process. The project appears to involve 3D printing as a core construction method.
StiltbeastStudios hosts a marathon sculpting session framed as a "Bingo" event, with Allen Hopps working through monster and creature sculpts in real time. The extended format suggests a live-stream or recorded interactive session where viewers can follow along as a Halloween mask or prop takes shape. Stiltbeast is well known in the haunted attraction community for professional-grade creature work, so the content likely skews toward detailed, expressive monster design. No specific materials or tools are confirmed from the available metadata.
This behind-the-scenes video from Hauntcast documents the hand-molding process used to create a prop based on Sam, the iconic trick-or-treating character from the horror film Trick 'r Treat. The short clip focuses on the fabrication techniques involved in reproducing realistic hands for the character prop. It offers an insider look at how dedicated haunters approach screen-accurate Halloween builds.
A YouTube creator reached 10,000 subscribers without receiving an official play button award, so they decided to build their own from scratch. The video documents the fabrication process and reveals the finished replica. Laser cutting appears to be among the techniques involved in creating the custom piece.
