Video Tag
Every video tagged “Wicked Makers” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
65 videos
Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie tackle an ambitious fan-build project: a fully functional animatronic version of Caine, the host character from the animated series The Amazing Digital Circus. The build incorporates a flying effect, bringing the floating, top-hat-wearing AI character to life in three dimensions. The project leverages resin 3D printing and collaboration with several prop-making specialists. At 40 minutes, the video offers an in-depth look at the full fabrication process from concept to finished animatronic.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized Georgie Denborough prop from the IT franchise to pair with an existing Pennywise decoration. The figure is constructed using a PVC pipe skeleton, pool noodles for body volume, and thrifted child-sized clothing to sell the illusion of scale. Hands can be sourced as pre-made fakes or crafted in-house using wire, nitrile gloves, and stuffing. The finished prop holds a signature red balloon, making it an instantly recognizable horror-movie display piece.
Wicked Makers show how to transform a store-bought plastic cauldron into a dramatic witch's cauldron prop featuring a bubbling effect and glowing simulated coals. The build relies on simple, accessible materials and is presented as a quick, approachable Halloween project. This short is a teaser pointing viewers to the full tutorial on their YouTube channel.
Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie build an elaborate Sea of Thieves-inspired pirate treasure chest Halloween prop from XPS and EVA foam, complete with 3D-printed skull decorations and hardware details. The build is elevated by special effects including Arduino-controlled NeoPixel glowing eyes and a hidden microfogger that breathes eerie mist from the chest. The prop is finished with layered paints, Rub n Buff, and airbrushing to achieve a weathered, cursed aesthetic. It's a full-featured, multi-discipline build that blends prop fabrication, electronics, and effects work into a single showpiece.
Wicked Makers (Jaimie and Jay) build a motion-triggered haunted mirror prop for their yard haunt by combining a thrift-store vintage frame, a two-way mirror panel, and a monitor running custom ghost footage. The ghost video stars Jaimie, professionally enhanced with visual effects and eerie audio by Fiverr artists. When a trick-or-treater walks up, the motion sensor fires the media player and a ghostly apparition materializes in the mirror. The build draws inspiration from their earlier DIY smart mirror project and folklore figures like Bloody Mary and Candyman.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a Hocus Pocus–inspired spellbook prop featuring a living, moving eye — achieved by placing a smartphone behind a glass cabochon lens set into the book cover. The book's aged leather look is created using a simple tissue paper and Mod Podge decoupage technique, while optional air dry clay sculpts a realistic eyelid surround. The finished piece works as a standalone Halloween display or as a showstopping prop for a witch costume.
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.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a mesmerizing Halloween prop that makes a wine bottle appear to float in mid-air while endlessly pouring colored liquid. The illusion is driven by a small recirculating water pump hidden inside a cup, with a clear acrylic tube acting as both the structural support and the hidden return channel for the liquid. The build relies on inexpensive, widely available materials and requires only basic tools, making it very accessible for first-time prop builders. The finished piece works especially well as an eye-catching indoor Halloween centerpiece or party decoration.
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay tackle a creative challenge from fellow creator VanOaks Props: build a Halloween prop using only a mystery box of random supplied materials. They land on a detailed miniature haunted house inspired by Halloween village aesthetics, working through unfamiliar papercraft and diorama territory using cardboard, natural foliage, LEDs, and a small motor. The 17-minute build video walks through every stage from brainstorming and structural construction to painting and final detailing. Despite the constraints of unknown materials, the finished piece is a charming, intricately decorated spooky miniature.
Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie demonstrate how to upcycle plastic milk jugs and water bottles into convincingly creepy spider egg sacs for Halloween. By combining recycled containers with clear Christmas ornaments, hot glue, spray paint, and acrylic washes, they create lumpy, organic-looking props at very low cost. The build is family-friendly and completable in a single afternoon, making it an accessible project for decorators of any skill level. Optional string lights can be added inside for an eerie glowing effect.
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.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through a quick, budget-friendly build that mounts plastic skulls onto standard tiki torches for a striking Halloween yard display. The project relies on widely available materials from big-box stores and can be completed in about an hour. Twine wrapping and wood stain give the finished props a weathered, tribal look that elevates typical yard decorations.
Wicked Makers — Jaimie and Jay — transform their foam-built Halloween dark portal into a show-stopping Christmas yard prop by redecorating it as a magical gateway to the North Pole. The build leverages rear projection onto a semi-transparent fabric screen, AtmosFX Christmas digital content, and glowing LED runes carved into painted XPS foam. The video goes deeper than their original portal build, covering projector selection, positioning, and digital decorating workflow. The finished piece reportedly drew neighbors from around the block.
Wicked Makers (Jay and Jaimie) build a Viking longship-themed DIY Montessori floor bed for their toddler, drawing inspiration from the How to Train Your Dragon film trilogy. The project combines standard woodworking techniques with decorative shaping and themed paint finishes to create an imaginative, low-to-the-ground sleeping space. Jaimie's background working on the Dragon films at DreamWorks informed the creative direction. Plans for the build are available through their website.
Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through their first-time assembly experience of the 1000mm X-Carve CNC router kit from Inventables. The video documents the build process as a beginner-friendly overview rather than a strict step-by-step tutorial. The creators highlight planned future uses including sign-making, detailed part batching, pattern drawing, and a potential laser engraving add-on.
This episode of Road To TransWorld Season 2 brings together a lineup of prominent haunted attraction industry figures for a live panel-style broadcast in the lead-up to the TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show. Guests represent a range of businesses spanning professional haunts, creative makers, and entertainment companies. The conversation covers the latest industry news and buzz surrounding the upcoming show, with additional surprise segments woven in. At nearly two and a half hours, it offers an extended, community-driven look at what professionals are anticipating from TransWorld.
