Video Tag
Every video tagged “pumpkin carving” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
24 videos
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-inspired foam pumpkin from start to finish. The build combines hot-knife foam cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a two-stage paint process using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout technique involves crafting detailed monster eyes from Christmas bulbs coated in foam clay, giving the prop a striking, creature-feature look.
SKS Props walks through a full scarecrow pumpkin build using a store-bought craft foam pumpkin as the base, enhanced with HD EVA foam and foam clay for sculpted details. The tutorial covers hot-knife carving, surface sealing, and a multi-step paint process combining Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates crafting expressive monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The build is rounded out with instructions for a custom burlap hat, complete with a free downloadable PDF template.
SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Halloween prop, covering hot knife cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a multi-layer paint finish using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the pumpkin a creature-like personality. The finished piece draws inspiration from DnD mimic aesthetics, making it a unique display prop beyond a standard jack-o'-lantern.
SKS Props walks through the full fabrication process for turning a standard craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Dungeons & Dragons Beholder creature. The build layers EVA foam and foam clay over the carved base to add dimensional tentacle eyes and organic textures, then finishes with Liquitex acrylics and FX paints for a convincing monster look. A standout technique involves crafting glowing monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The finished piece works equally well as Halloween décor, a haunt prop, or a D&D game-room display.
This step-by-step tutorial from SKS Props walks viewers through building a spider-themed mimic pumpkin prop using a foam pumpkin as the base. The build covers constructing wire legs, adding sculptural detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and creating a furry texture using twine. Finishing touches include acrylic weathering with Liquitex paints and handcrafted reflective eyes made from glass half domes, resulting in a striking Halloween display piece.
This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The creator demonstrates hot knife cutting, adding sculptural detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment covers building expressive monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the prop an eerie, lifelike quality.
SKS Props walks through the full build process for a spider-themed Halloween pumpkin prop using a craft foam pumpkin as the base. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted details with HD EVA foam and foam clay, and texturing the piece with twine fur and Liquitex acrylic weathering. A standout finishing touch is the use of glass half domes to create convincingly reflective spider eyes. The finished prop suits both personal home décor and community haunt displays.
SKS Props walks through a full fabrication workflow for a decorative foam pumpkin, covering cutting, sculpting, and painting from start to finish. The build uses a craft foam pumpkin as the base, with EVA HD foam and foam clay added to create extra surface detail and a monster-inspired mimic design. Painting is demonstrated with both Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout bonus segment shows how to craft realistic monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay.
This tutorial by SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed monster-themed prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and multi-layer painting with acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, lending the finished piece a DnD mimic aesthetic.
SKS Props walks through a full craft foam pumpkin build inspired by the DnD Mimic creature, covering every stage from rough cutting to finished decoration. A hot knife is used to carve the base pumpkin form, while EVA HD foam and foam clay add sculpted detail and texture. Painting is handled with a combination of Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout technique involves crafting expressive monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay.
SKS Props walks through the full fabrication process for a Beholder-themed foam pumpkin, blending D&D creature design with Halloween prop-making. The build combines hot-knife foam carving, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and multi-layer painting with acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout detail is the handmade monster eyes constructed from Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. A complete step-by-step tutorial is planned for the channel.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates an unconventional and entertaining approach to pumpkin carving — using a power washer instead of traditional knives or scoops. The short video shows that a pressure washer can effectively cut and hollow out a jack-o-lantern with surprisingly satisfying results. It's a quick, fun watch that may inspire haunters and Halloween enthusiasts to experiment with creative carving methods.
SKS Props walks through a detailed step-by-step build of a spider-themed foam pumpkin prop suitable for home decor or community haunts. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, creating a fur texture from twine, and finishing with acrylic weathering. A standout technique is crafting realistic reflective eyes using glass half domes. The video is part of a broader series of Halloween pumpkin prop tutorials from the channel.
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Beholder-themed foam pumpkin inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. The creator demonstrates cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, then adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay. Painting is handled with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints, and a standout technique shows how to craft striking monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay.
This tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a spider pumpkin Halloween prop entirely from a foam pumpkin base, wire legs, EVA foam, and foam clay. The creator covers sculpting added detail, applying twine as fur for texture, and painting and weathering with Liquitex acrylics. A standout finishing touch is the use of reflective glass half-dome eyes that bring the creature to life. The finished piece suits both personal home decor and community haunt displays.
StiltbeastStudios showcases an extreme approach to jack o lantern creation using laser cutting technology, pushing classic pumpkin carving well beyond traditional hand-carving methods. The short-form video offers a glimpse into the prop-making mindset behind a professional haunt studio. It serves as both an inspiration piece and a channel promotion for their Patreon community.
This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-themed foam pumpkin from scratch. The process covers cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The result is a detailed fantasy-themed Halloween prop that goes far beyond traditional pumpkin carving.
SKS Props walks through the creation of a poseable Enoch art-toy figure from the animated series Over the Garden Wall, built on a small craft-store foam pumpkin as his head. The pumpkin is carved, drilled, and hand-painted, while a sewn canvas body, wire spine and limbs, and metal trim details bring the character to life as a fully articulated Halloween display piece. The build blends foam fabrication, basic sewing, and wire armature techniques into a compact fan-art collectible. It suits both personal Halloween décor and community haunt displays.
This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam detailing, and foam clay sculpting to create a highly textured monster form. Painting is demonstrated using heavy body acrylics and FX paints, and a standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The finished piece works equally well as Halloween decor, a haunt prop, or a tabletop game room display.
This short-form video showcases impressive pumpkin carvings and jack-o-lantern designs in a quick, visually driven format. With no description or runtime to draw from, the content appears to be a highlight reel of carved pumpkins rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It likely serves as seasonal inspiration for Halloween decorators looking for creative design ideas.
This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Jack O'Lantern Blaze, a massive event showcasing an extraordinary collection of hand-carved pumpkins. The carvings range from elaborate dinosaur scenes to iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, demonstrating the incredible range of artistic skill on display. The event is presented as potentially one of the largest pumpkin displays in the world, making it a must-see Halloween attraction.
This short-form video from HauntScene focuses on elevating pumpkin carving skills for Halloween. With no description or runtime provided, the content appears to be a quick tip or technique showcase aimed at helping viewers create more impressive jack-o-lanterns. The #spookyseason framing suggests it is intended as accessible seasonal inspiration.
Shocktails is a horror-review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Baker and Thunder sit down for casual Halloween-themed conversation covering upcoming and recent horror releases. The episode includes takes on several indie horror films — among them Clownface, Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, Hawk and Rev Vampire Slayers, The Good That Devils Do, and Uncle Peckerhead — alongside a look at upcoming Putrid Prints releases. The lighthearted, pumpkin-carving framing gives the episode a distinctly seasonal haunter-community vibe.
Morbid Mariah returns with her 'Darkest Web' segment on the Hauntcast podcast, rounding up a handpicked selection of Halloween-themed content and products from across the internet. The episode spans streaming recommendations on Netflix and YouTube alongside seasonal items like pumpkin carving resources and Beistle Halloween products. It serves as a curated guide for haunters and Halloween enthusiasts looking for fresh inspiration and discoveries.
