Video Tag
Every video tagged “smooth-on” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
3 videos
VanOaksProps walks through the complete process of making silicone molds and casting resin duplicates in this beginner-friendly tutorial. The workflow covers mixing and pouring silicone, applying mold release, and achieving clean resin casts suitable for small prop components. The channel's own Star Wars-inspired resin rocker switches serve as a real-world example of what the technique can produce. At under ten minutes, the guide is concise and practical for anyone looking to start replicating small prop parts at home.
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 short Hauntcast feature showcases a pod creature prop built using a combination of pink foam, Great Stuff expanding foam, Free Form Air, and Habitat Black coating. The result is an organic, textured creature suitable for professional haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts. The multi-material approach creates a convincing alien or horror-pod aesthetic with depth and surface detail.
