Video Tag
Every video tagged “scarecrow” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
114 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay take a Spirit Halloween sitting scarecrow animatronic and overhaul it into a DC Comics-inspired nightmare creature. After unboxing and weathering the existing costume, they remove the original burlap mask to reveal a hidden plastic head, which they use as a form for a new hand-stitched burlap mask featuring glowing red LED eyes and a sinister stitched smile. The build combines fabric work, painting, and basic electronics to dramatically elevate a store-bought prop into a custom haunted-house centerpiece.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay present a feature-length compilation of their most frightening Halloween animatronic makeover projects. The collection showcases dramatic transformations of store-bought animatronics — including scarecrow, Pennywise, and witch builds — into far scarier, custom creations. Released ahead of Halloween 2023, the video serves as both a showcase of the duo's best work and inspiration for haunters looking to level up their own props.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a scarecrow Halloween makeup tutorial using professional-grade face paints and cosmetics to create a convincing character look. The tutorial draws on a warm, earthy palette of browns, blacks, and greens to build a classic scarecrow aesthetic. At just five minutes, the video offers a fast-paced yet detailed walkthrough suited for viewers who want a striking Halloween costume without elaborate prosthetics.
Jaimie and Jay of Wicked Makers walk viewers through their 2022 'Oakview Cemetery' yard haunt, built and refined over six-plus years, covering both daytime and nighttime perspectives. The sprawling display blends custom-built props and animatronic makeovers across multiple themed zones — from a spooky graveyard with a chicken-wire ghost and a Pennywise character, to a pirate skeleton party, a swamp witch scene, and a giant spider installation. A highlight is a stone portal with custom and AtmosFX projections, framed by oversized store-bought skeletons that have been repositioned for maximum impact. The tour wraps with their most feared character, the Sitting Scarecrow, who serves as the final scare for trick-or-treaters.
Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to build a Halloween scarecrow using a plastic jack-o-lantern as the head, mounted on a simple wood frame dressed with cheesecloth and twine. The build relies on common, inexpensive materials — including reclaimed fence pickets — making it accessible to virtually any skill level. The finished prop is designed for outdoor yard display and delivers strong visual impact for minimal effort and cost.
Haunt Former takes viewers on a walk through Big Lots' 2021 Halloween seasonal section, highlighting what the retailer has in stock for the holiday. The video showcases animatronic offerings from Tekky, along with lights, yard decorations, candy, and other spooky seasonal items. It serves as a helpful shopping preview for haunters and decorators scoping out affordable retail options.
A walk-through tour of Home Depot's Halloween 2020 seasonal aisle, showcasing the store's lineup of decorations, animatronics, and large-scale props available that year. The video highlights a range of themed characters including skeletons, aliens, clowns, and scarecrows. It serves as a practical shopping preview for Halloween enthusiasts scoping out what big-box retail had to offer in 2020.
Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a creepy Halloween scarecrow prop using pool noodles and a craft pumpkin — materials that are inexpensive and widely available. The finished prop is designed to be visually striking for yard haunts or home displays. Supplementary accessories like a fire-effect bulb and fog machine are referenced to enhance the overall atmosphere around the finished piece.
StiltbeastStudios walks through building a traditional Halloween scarecrow yard decoration complete with cornstalks and a solar yard lantern. The project leans into classic, rustic Halloween aesthetics suited for front-yard displays. It is a beginner-friendly build that delivers strong visual impact without requiring advanced tools or skills.
A quick short-form look at the Halloween 2023 seasonal display inside a Lowe's store, spotlighting an Addams Family-themed animatronic prop setup. The video gives viewers an early peek at what the retailer is stocking for the spooky season. It's a brief but fun first look at one of the more recognizable licensed Halloween offerings available at a major home-improvement chain.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a wearable burlap scarecrow mask that is entirely latex-free and completable in roughly an hour and a half. The build relies on inexpensive, readily available materials including burlap bags, a spray sock base, and contact cement. Spray paints in earthy tones are used to finish and unify the look. The result is a convincingly creepy, lightweight scarecrow mask suitable for haunted house performers or costume use.
This tutorial walks through refreshing and upgrading a scarecrow prop by giving its jack-o-lantern head a makeover and swapping in a flame LED bulb for a convincing flickering fire effect. The upgrade is straightforward and accessible, requiring minimal materials. The result is a more dramatic, atmospheric Halloween display piece suitable for home haunts or yard decorations.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through how to transform an ordinary mask into a convincing scarecrow character, sharing tips on altering and staging the look for maximum scare impact. The video covers both wearable costume use and static display presentation. It's a practical, accessible guide for haunters looking to get more mileage out of existing mask inventory.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a steampunk, post-apocalyptic burlap mask with a scarecrow-villain aesthetic. The finished piece is designed to be wearable and suited for Halloween costuming or haunted events. A companion materials list is available on the creator's website for easy reference. At 33 minutes, the guide offers a reasonably in-depth look at the construction process.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a full-sized decorative scarecrow prop in roughly three hours on a very tight budget. The build leans on accessible materials and approachable techniques like garbage bag art and drybrushing to achieve a convincing pumpkin-patch display piece. The finished prop is aimed at home haunters and yard decorators looking for maximum impact without significant expense.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a DIY scarecrow hat suitable for haunted attractions or Halloween costuming. The tutorial covers prop fabrication techniques consistent with the channel's professional haunt-builder style. At roughly 19 minutes, it offers enough depth to guide intermediate builders through the full construction process.
Poison Props showcases the SCP1333, a pneumatic scarecrow prop that launches upward approximately 18 inches and bobs at full extension while blasting loud startle screams through an onboard speaker. The unit is motion-triggered and arrives as a complete, ready-to-run package including the character, pneumatics, controller, and sound system. It is engineered for professional haunted attractions, corn mazes, and dark rides where sudden, high-impact scares are the goal.
This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animated pumpkin head prop that integrates with a fog machine for dramatic effect. The finished prop is versatile enough to serve as a scarecrow head, a haunted house centerpiece, or a creepy yard display. The channel specializes in accessible DIY animatronics and special effects projects aimed at home haunters and crafters.
GMHaunts walks through the full Lowe's Halloween 2025 in-store animatronics and decorations display, showcasing the retailer's lineup of large-scale animatronics, licensed character pieces, and blow molds. The video highlights a wide range of props spanning oversized skeletons, a werewolf, a witch, a scarecrow, and licensed Disney and Universal figures. Affiliate purchase links are provided for every item featured, making this a useful shopping reference for home haunters and Halloween decorating enthusiasts.
The Scarecrow Flyer 2.0 from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a scarecrow mounted at height and flanked by two red LED-eyed crows. On trigger, the scarecrow launches forward, bends at the elbows, and moves its head in multiple directions for a dramatic startle scare. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, stand, post, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.
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.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform a basic plastic skull mask and fabric into a convincing sheet ghost mask with genuine scare factor. The build is flexible enough to serve as a wearable mask or a static prop head, making it a versatile addition to any Halloween display. By simply swapping the color palette, the same technique can be adapted into a scarecrow character, giving builders multiple looks from one core method.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a character-driven Halloween scarecrow named Helga, Queen of the Forest. The build incorporates DIY milk jug skulls as a key decorative element, making it an accessible and budget-friendly outdoor prop. The project is suitable for both Halloween displays and year-round garden use to deter pests while adding a spooky aesthetic.
A short-form clip captured at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest featuring a scarecrow killer character engaging park guests. The scare actor portrays an oversized, menacing scarecrow with an unsettlingly cheerful demeanor. The footage highlights the immersive scare zone atmosphere that Fright Fest is known for.
