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Budget Builds

Videos built around the budget builds theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

26 videos

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DIY PropsIntermediatelow (thrift store materials)

Prop knife sheath

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to craft a leather knife sheath for a prop knife using salvaged leather from a thrift store purse. The build is geared toward haunted attraction performers and cosplayers who want a convincing, wearable accessory for a character. Upcycling thrift store finds keeps costs low while delivering a professional-looking result.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,152 views

Make Cheap DIY LED Spotlights | Home Yard Haunt LED Spotlight Tutorial

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Lighting TutorialsBeginnerlow (under $20)

Make Cheap DIY LED Spotlights | Home Yard Haunt LED Spotlight Tutorial

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks viewers through building inexpensive LED spotlights from basic PVC fittings and pre-wired LEDs. The build uses a belled end elbow and end cap as a housing, with the LED soldered in place and sealed with heat shrink tubing for outdoor durability. The finished fixtures are designed to be low-cost, easy to replicate, and suitable for illuminating yard haunt props and scenes.

Hauntcast· 4,151 views