Video Tag
Every video tagged “tombstones” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
30 videos
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through their first attempt at building realistic Halloween tombstones from insulation foam, covering every stage from cutting and shaping to texturing and painting. They use accessible tools and inexpensive materials to achieve a convincing stone look. The finished props are designed for a DIY graveyard yard display and serve as inspiration for haunters of all skill levels.
Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie walk through the process of building DIY Halloween tombstones for graveyard-style yard displays. The video is a short-form overview covering the essentials of crafting spooky cemetery props at home. It appears aimed at Halloween decorators looking to elevate their seasonal yard setup with homemade tombstones.
Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through a quick and budget-friendly upgrade of store-bought foam tombstones into realistic, personalized Halloween gravestones. The process involves removing unwanted surface details, adding custom lettering via carving or adhesive 3D letters, and finishing with a Drylok base coat followed by layered acrylic paint for a weathered stone look. The result is a highly customizable yard prop that far outperforms its plain out-of-the-box appearance. Printable tombstone epitaph templates are available through their Patreon for added convenience.
VanOaksProps walks through the full process of building realistic foam tombstones from scratch using materials available at hardware and craft stores. The build covers shaping and carving expanded insulation foam with a Dremel and rasp, adding surface texture with a blow torch, and finishing with a multi-layer paint technique anchored by masonry sealant. The result is a graveyard-worthy prop that far surpasses typical store-bought options. A companion video on finger detail work is also referenced for those wanting to push the realism further.
Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie visit Spirit Halloween for their 2022 haul, showcasing a range of animatronics, licensed décor, and seasonal props they picked up in-store. The video highlights notable animatronic figures including a caged zombie, a clown, and a skeleton, along with licensed collections from popular horror and fantasy franchises. Rather than a straight review, the duo frames their finds as inspiration for upcoming DIY Halloween builds and projects. It serves as both a shopping guide and a teaser for future prop-making content.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take a tour of their local Spirit Halloween store for the 2022 season, scoping out animatronics, props, and licensed decorations in person before buying. Highlights include close-up looks at standout animatronic figures and a range of licensed pop-culture Halloween décor. Though they typically build their own props, the duo ended up making several purchases and hint at unboxing videos to come.
VanOaks Props walks through a complete process for building ultra-realistic foam tombstones that convincingly mimic aged stone. The tutorial covers shaping, carving fine details, texturing with caulk, and a multi-step painting workflow using acrylic washes and a masonry sealer to achieve an authentic weathered-granite look. Techniques like flame treatment and dry brushing add depth and surface realism that elevate these props well beyond typical foam graveyard pieces.
VanOaksProps compiles ten of his favorite detail-oriented prop projects specifically chosen to elevate a DIY Halloween cemetery display. The compilation spans a wide range of builds — from PVC fencing and weathered tombstones to faux cast-iron locks, distressed signage, and atmospheric cobwebs — with each segment linking back to a full standalone tutorial. The focus throughout is on affordable, achievable techniques that add realism and cinematic atmosphere to a yard graveyard scene.
This feature-length compilation from VanOaksProps collects multiple tombstone tutorials into a single marathon session, covering everything from basic foam carving to ultra-realistic aged gravestones. Projects range in complexity, including a replica Haunted Mansion tombstone, a projector-housing tombstone, broken and distressed styles, and techniques for adding memorial portraits and lichen. It's designed both as a complete learning resource and as companionable background viewing while you work on your own props. The chapter-based structure makes it easy to jump to the specific technique you need.
Jade The Libra walks viewers through her 2022 Halloween mantel decoration process in a casual, at-home decorating session. She arranges a curated mix of spooky props — including bats, tombstones, and a mirror — to create a cohesive Halloween vignette. The video has a relaxed, come-decorate-with-me format that makes it accessible for viewers of any skill level. The video is sponsored by Shudder, the horror streaming platform.
This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of Halloween City's 2015 seasonal inventory, highlighting the store's broad selection of costumes, props, and decorations. Recognizable pop-culture and horror-themed items are on display, including Pennywise, Ghostbusters, and zombie-themed merchandise. The channel positions Halloween City as a value-driven one-stop shop for all Halloween needs. Morbid Enterprises products appear to be among the featured prop brands.
VanOaksProps walks through a simple, low-profile method for keeping Halloween tombstones standing firm even in windy conditions. The technique involves drilling into foam tombstones and using stakes driven into the ground to anchor them securely. At just four minutes, this is a quick, practical tutorial suited for any outdoor graveyard display.
VanOaksProps demonstrates how to carve DIY Halloween tombstones from foam and finish them using spray paint, delivering a graveyard-ready prop on a budget. The short six-minute runtime suggests a streamlined, beginner-friendly workflow. Plaid Enterprises supplied product for the video, indicating at least some painting or finishing materials are featured. The result is a convincing cemetery prop suitable for yard haunts or home haunt displays.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their zombie and tombstone graveyard scene at the Transworld 2018 haunt industry trade show. The display features their Frightronic animatronic zombie props integrated into a cohesive cemetery-themed set. It offers a quick but impressive look at professional-grade haunt prop design and scene staging.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of zombie-themed Halloween animatronics and static props, spanning grave busters, shocktronics, frightronics, zombie dogs, crawling figures, standing zombies, and cemetery accessories. The video highlights the range and quality of their products, which are built for durability in professional haunted attractions as well as home yard haunts. Distortions Unlimited is an established name in the dark-attraction industry, having been featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters.
VanOaks Props showcases using the Inventables X-Carve CNC machine to carve custom Halloween tombstones from foam, describing it as a dream workflow for bringing detailed tombstone designs to life with precision. The video highlights how CNC automation elevates the quality and repeatability of handcrafted Halloween props. Custom tombstone props created with this method are also available for purchase through the creator's Etsy shop.
GMHaunts tours a fully stocked Party City Halloween section for 2020, showcasing the season's available decorations and props across multiple categories. The walkthrough covers everything from inflatables and hanging props to masks, skulls, tombstones, and seasonal lighting. It offers a broad overview of what budget-conscious Halloween shoppers could find at Party City that year. The video serves as a quick reference for anyone planning their Halloween décor haul.
A first-time yard haunt creator from Monster Tutorials takes viewers on a vlog-style walkthrough of his completed Halloween graveyard display for 2018. The setup features handmade tombstones, a chain-and-skull fence, latex masks, and atmospheric lighting — all assembled under a tight time constraint. The video doubles as a showcase of the creator's own DIY tutorial projects, linking out to dedicated build guides for the key elements on screen. Despite being a debut haunt, the overall scene demonstrates solid compositional instincts and a cohesive cemetery aesthetic.
VanOaksProps walks through a fast, budget-friendly method for crafting custom decorative finials from 5mm EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The build relies on accessible tools — a heat gun, X-Acto knife, and contact cement — to cut, shape, and bond the foam into polished architectural accents. A multi-step paint finish gives the finished pieces a convincing aged or metallic look. The free template download makes replication straightforward even for first-time foam builders.
GMHaunts covers the first online drop of Lowe's Halloween 2025 merchandise, which centers on a Disney Haunted Mansion-licensed lineup. The video walks viewers through the available items, including animated figures, tombstones, a ghost bust, and a strobe picture frame. This appears to be an affiliate-linked overview intended to help shoppers quickly assess what's available before items sell out.
This short tutorial from Hauntcast covers five practical methods for securing foam tombstones firmly in the ground for a Halloween yard display. Host Baker walks through each approach, helping haunters avoid the common frustration of props tipping or shifting outdoors. The video is concise and focused, making it easy to pick the right method for your setup.
VanOaksProps walks through a quick, beginner-friendly method for adding convincing dimensional lichen to Halloween tombstones and cemetery monuments. The technique centers on acrylic modeling paste to build realistic texture, followed by a layered painting approach using earthy ochre and umber tones. The result is an authentically weathered, organic look that elevates foam or store-bought tombstones significantly. At under six minutes, it's one of the fastest high-impact prop upgrades in the channel's library.
VanOaksProps takes a research field trip to Charlotte's historic Elmwood & Pinewood Cemetery to study real tombstones, monuments, and statues as direct inspiration for Halloween yard haunt builds. The creator analyzes architectural details, weathering patterns, moss and lichen growth, and stone textures, then explains how each element could be recreated using accessible, budget-friendly prop-making methods. The video serves as both a design inspiration tour and a practical breakdown of techniques including XPS foam carving, Monster Mud, and fabric draping. It's an unusually grounded approach to Halloween prop design, rooted in real-world observation rather than guesswork.
The creator visits a local Big Lots store to survey its 2016 Halloween merchandise selection, showcasing what shoppers can expect to find on the shelves. The walkthrough highlights a variety of seasonal decorations including skeletons, witches, and tombstones. It serves as a practical shopping preview for Halloween enthusiasts looking to deck out their homes or haunts on a budget.
