Halloween Universe

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Graveyard

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

404 videos

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)
19:35
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$80 per project depending on materials on hand

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through three beginner-friendly Halloween prop builds designed to be completed in a weekend at home. The trio covers a giant DIY spider built with paper mache and wire, a pumpkin-headed PVC-framed scarecrow dressed in thrifted clothes, and a ghostly skeleton wrapped in stiffened cheesecloth. Each project is low-cost and highly customizable, with the scarecrow compatible with animatronic jack-o-lantern heads for an extra scare factor.

Wicked Makers· 964,083 views
Make Halloween Store Skulls Look Way Better!
0:24
DIY PropsBeginner

Make Halloween Store Skulls Look Way Better!

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to transform ordinary store-bought Halloween skulls into convincing, high-quality props. The project focuses on elevating cheap, mass-produced decorations through hands-on techniques that dramatically improve their appearance. This is a budget-friendly upgrade rather than a full build from scratch.

Wicked Makers· 854,645 views
Graveyard Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
12:20
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$70

Graveyard Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie transform a standard store-bought plastic skeleton into a dramatic gravecrawler prop complete with a sculpted dirt mound. The key innovation is that the mound is fully portable and collapsible for easy off-season storage. The build relies on accessible materials like spray foam, spray paint, and hot glue, making it approachable for Halloween decorators of most skill levels. The finished prop is designed to integrate seamlessly into a yard graveyard or cemetery display.

Wicked Makers· 833,877 views
How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props
14:54
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props

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· 798,164 views
Request: Weeping Angel Makeup Tutorial (Madeyewlook)
6:31
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Request: Weeping Angel Makeup Tutorial (Madeyewlook)

Makeup artist Madeyewlook delivers a highly requested Weeping Angel transformation inspired by the Doctor Who villain, using Mehron palettes to replicate the look of aged stone sculpture. The tutorial focuses on blending cool grey and dark earth tones across the face to create convincing texture and depth. The creator is upfront about not being a Doctor Who fan, working entirely from visual reference to approximate the iconic creature's appearance.

Madeyewlook· 691,012 views
DIY Halloween Mummy (The most fun way to make one!)
7:01
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Halloween Mummy (The most fun way to make one!)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a life-sized Halloween mummy using a duct tape body form stuffed with recycled newspaper — no complex tools required. The mummy is wrapped in cheesecloth that has been aged with a black tea wash and finished with spray paint and acrylic paint details. Skeletal hands supported by thick wire are added for a realistic, spooky effect. The whole project is designed to be completed in a few hours and is kid-friendly.

Wicked Makers· 531,296 views
How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃
0:59
DIY Props

How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃

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· 456,703 views
graveyard statue 2020
26:37
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

graveyard statue 2020

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a graveyard statue prop suitable for home Halloween displays or haunted attractions, using widely available and affordable materials from hardware stores. The build centers on polyethylene foam underlayment, canvas drop cloth, and heavy-duty construction adhesive as its core components. At roughly 27 minutes, the tutorial offers enough detail to guide a beginner through the full construction process. The creator emphasizes that the materials are easy to source, keeping the project accessible for most DIY haunters.

StiltbeastStudios· 406,755 views
The Secret to PERFECT Halloween Spiderwebs...
5:40
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

The Secret to PERFECT Halloween Spiderwebs...

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie reveal beef netting — a food-industry material — as the go-to secret for creating large, realistic-looking Halloween spiderwebs that far outperform store-bought cotton webbing. The technique is beginner-friendly, requiring only basic tools like scissors, hooks, and landscape staples. Because the material is durable, the finished webs can be stored and reused across multiple Halloween seasons. Creators note that beef netting tends to sell out well before October, so early ordering is advised.

Wicked Makers· 371,083 views
2023 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
17:31
Prop Reviews

2023 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their full 2023 lineup of Halloween animatronics and props, spanning characters from a charging werewolf and a pumpkin witch to a giant reaper and a talking wizard. The catalog video highlights the brand's broad appeal, covering sci-fi horror, fantasy, and classic monster themes. With over 40 years of experience and US-based manufacturing, Distortions serves home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and themed entertainment venues alike. The video functions as a visual product catalog rather than a build or tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 346,750 views
EASY Halloween Store Tombstone Makeover!
10:41
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (store-bought tombstone plus basic painting supplies)

EASY Halloween Store Tombstone Makeover!

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.

Wicked Makers· 314,557 views
DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)
6:37
Lighting TutorialsBeginner~$7 per unit

DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through building budget-friendly solar-powered Halloween lanterns using mason jars wrapped in dyed creepy cloth styled to resemble Spanish moss. The finished lights carry a swamp or New Orleans vibe that complements graveyard yard haunts perfectly. With a reported materials cost of around $7 each, these lanterns are designed to be durable, weather-friendly, and reusable season after season.

Wicked Makers· 285,335 views
This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!
16:50
DIY PropsIntermediatelow (primarily mystery box / scrap materials plus optional add-ons)

This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!

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· 260,337 views
DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard
27:40
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks builders through creating animated, motor-driven foam tombstones for a Halloween graveyard display. The project combines hot wire foam carving with electric motors and hinges to bring the gravestones to life with physical movement. The build is approachable for intermediate DIYers and is designed to make a strong visual impact in a yard haunt or cemetery scene. A Nightmare Before Christmas aesthetic influence is noted among the inspirations.

Monster Tutorials· 247,141 views
DIY Halloween Props - SUPER EASY Cemetery Fence!
5:04
DIY PropsBeginner~$3 per fence section

DIY Halloween Props - SUPER EASY Cemetery Fence!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a simple, budget-friendly Halloween cemetery fence from basic pine lumber and common household tools. Each modular fence section costs roughly $3, making it easy to expand the display year after year. Finishing touches like wood stain, twine, and stretched cobwebbing give the fence an aged, spooky graveyard look.

Wicked Makers· 233,997 views
Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props
5:47
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay transform inexpensive plastic skulls into atmospheric dripping-candle props using just a few common materials. The build centers on melting candles over the skull to create a realistic wax-drip effect, finished with a dark wood stain for added depth. The project is explicitly beginner-friendly — a heat gun speeds things up, but an open flame can substitute. The result is a convincing, low-cost Halloween decoration that belies its simple construction.

Wicked Makers· 226,951 views
graveyard statue
18:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

graveyard statue

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a graveyard statue prop suited for both professional haunted attractions and home haunts. The build focuses on achieving a striking silhouette reminiscent of classic cemetery statuary. The standout technique here is the use of spray-on bedliner as a surface finish — the creator's own twist on a well-known prop style — applied across multiple cans to achieve a convincing stone-like texture.

StiltbeastStudios· 217,108 views
Make Your Own Realistic Halloween Tombstones
9:38
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$60

Make Your Own Realistic Halloween Tombstones

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.

VanOaksProps· 213,028 views
💀 PoisonProps 2020 Transworld Virtual Booth Tour 💀
13:26
Prop Reviews

💀 PoisonProps 2020 Transworld Virtual Booth Tour 💀

Poison Props created this virtual booth tour as a replacement for their cancelled Transworld 2020 trade show appearance, showcasing their full lineup of new and existing professional-grade animatronic props. The video walks through over 30 distinct products across a wide range of horror themes, from evil clowns and werewolves to religious horror and graveyard scenes. Each segment gives a brief demo of the prop in action, offering haunted attraction buyers a strong sense of movement style, character design, and potential placement. The video closes with a blooper reel, adding a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the team.

POISON PROPS· 202,578 views
Dollar Store Tombstone Makeover - Cheap Easy DIY Graveyard Tutorial
19:55
DIY PropsBeginner$1–$10

Dollar Store Tombstone Makeover - Cheap Easy DIY Graveyard Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials shows how to transform inexpensive dollar store foam tombstones into convincingly spooky graveyard props using a handful of additional materials and craft techniques. The focus is on budget-friendly methods that deliver a dramatic visual upgrade without requiring specialized skills or tools. It's a great approach for haunters looking to build out a graveyard scene on a tight budget.

Monster Tutorials· 192,987 views
Bones Animated Skeleton
0:33
Prop Reviews

Bones Animated Skeleton

This short video from FrightProps showcases their animated skeleton prop, known as Bones. The clip appears to be a product demonstration highlighting the electric-powered movement of the figure. At under a minute, it serves primarily as a quick visual preview to accompany the product listing on the FrightProps website.

FrightProps· 187,900 views
Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial
23:31
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

This roughly 24-minute tutorial walks viewers through building an animated skeleton groundbreaker, a mechanical prop designed to emerge from a graveyard scene with eerie, zombie-like motion. The host provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the moving figure so it can be added to a Halloween cemetery display. It's geared toward home haunters wanting a motorized centerpiece for their yard.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 170,879 views
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022 HAUL! 🎃 DIY Halloween Project Ideas
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Product Reviews

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022 HAUL! 🎃 DIY Halloween Project Ideas

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· 167,210 views
5 Halloween Foam Projects You Need to Try
39:42
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (budget-friendly, per source description)

5 Halloween Foam Projects You Need to Try

VanOaksProps presents a compilation of five foam-based Halloween prop builds, covering a range of themes from a pirate treasure chest to a medieval torch. The projects use insulation foam, expanding foam, and EVA foam to achieve realistic, lightweight, and visually striking results. Each segment serves as a highlight reel, with links to full standalone tutorials for complete materials and painting details. The collection is pitched as accessible to both beginners and experienced prop makers on a budget.

VanOaksProps· 166,144 views