Halloween Universe

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Haunted Attraction Building

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

23 videos

How to use contact cement short
2:15
DIY PropsBeginner

How to use contact cement short

This short tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios covers the fundamentals of using contact cement, a go-to adhesive for prop makers, mask makers, and cosplayers alike. The video is aimed at newcomers to the craft and provides a quick, accessible introduction to one of the most relied-upon bonding agents in the haunt and cosplay world. Weldwood is referenced as a representative product.

StiltbeastStudios· 131,575 views
Top 10 Uses for Expanding Foam | Making Halloween Props using Great Stuff & Loctite Spray Foam
5:13
DIY PropsBeginner

Top 10 Uses for Expanding Foam | Making Halloween Props using Great Stuff & Loctite Spray Foam

Hauntcast presents a top-10 countdown of creative ways haunters can use expanding foam to build Halloween props on a budget. The video covers a wide range of applications — from crafting gory innards and body forms to constructing toxic barrels, rope vines, and skulls. It serves as a practical inspiration guide for home haunters and attraction builders looking to get maximum versatility from a single, readily available material.

Hauntcast· 52,867 views
Make your own Mannequin-dress form or costume dummy, DIY Mannequin from Home depot pRoducts
11:45
DIY PropsBeginner

Make your own Mannequin-dress form or costume dummy, DIY Mannequin from Home depot pRoducts

StiltbeastStudios walks through a DIY method for building a full-body mannequin or dress form using readily available products from Home Depot. The resulting form can serve as a costume dummy, prop base, or character stand-in for haunted houses and home haunts. The technique is accessible to builders of most skill levels and requires no specialized equipment.

StiltbeastStudios· 31,435 views
Silicone Caulk Mold- Full Process
13:08
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

Silicone Caulk Mold- Full Process

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios presents a full updated walkthrough of his flat mold-making technique using readily available silicone caulk. The process uses common hardware-store materials — silicone caulk and dish soap — to create affordable, flexible molds suitable for Halloween prop and mask fabrication. This is a refined version of an earlier tutorial, offering a cleaner and more complete explanation of each step.

StiltbeastStudios· 13,201 views
airbrush 3
27:23
DIY PropsBeginner

airbrush 3

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios delivers the third installment in his airbrush series, focusing on foundational airbrush skills for prop makers, set designers, and mask makers. The video walks viewers through a practical technique-refining drill and introduces the use of stencils as a versatile painting aid. Although released out of sequence — part three before part two — the content stands on its own as an accessible guide to improving airbrush control. The airbrush is framed as an essential tool across multiple disciplines within the haunted attraction world.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,246 views
FrightProps Lurching Mech v2
0:10
DIY Animatronics

FrightProps Lurching Mech v2

FrightProps showcases their Lurching Mech v2, a pneumatic animatronic mechanism designed to produce a lurching motion for haunted house props. The steel-constructed device appears to offer flexible installation options, supporting both ground and wall mounting configurations. This is a product highlight video for the mechanism available through the FrightProps store.

FrightProps· 4,004 views
lets make stuff!
1:44:21
DIY Props

lets make stuff!

A prop-building and making session from StiltbeastStudios, led by the well-known haunt creator Allen Hopps. The video appears to be a hands-on, creative build session focused on Halloween prop construction for haunted house environments. At just over 104 minutes, it offers an extended look at the making process, though specific techniques and materials are not confirmed from available metadata. Viewers can expect the signature enthusiasm and practical knowledge that StiltbeastStudios is known for in the Halloween community.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,674 views
Preserving a clay sculpture
2:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Preserving a clay sculpture

This quick tip video from Stiltbeast Studios covers how to keep a water-based or WED clay sculpture from drying out between work sessions. The method involves lightly wetting the sculpt, draping it with a damp towel or paper towel, and sealing the whole piece in a plastic bag to exclude air. At just three minutes, it delivers a focused, practical technique that any prop or mask maker can immediately apply.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,487 views
how to use a Caulking gun
3:35
DIY PropsBeginner

how to use a Caulking gun

StiltbeastStudios covers the fundamentals of loading and using a caulking gun — a short, practical primer aimed at newcomers to prop and haunt building. Allen Hopps keeps it accessible for makers who may never have picked up this common tool before. At just four minutes, it delivers exactly what beginners need without unnecessary complexity.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,380 views
Atwood's /Asel Art supply/ Home Depot Haul !
20:40
DIY Props

Atwood's /Asel Art supply/ Home Depot Haul !

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios takes viewers along on a post-birthday supply haul, unboxing and discussing purchases from three different stores. He walks through each item and explains how it fits into his haunted attraction and prop-making workflow. It's a casual, informative look at where a professional haunt builder sources materials and how he thinks about their applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,204 views
Alone In The Shop....
2:20:07
DIY Props

Alone In The Shop....

A lengthy, likely unscripted shop session with Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, offering an extended look at Halloween prop and mask creation in a real working environment. With no formal description provided, the video appears to be an informal, fly-on-the-wall style build video spanning over two hours. Viewers get an immersive glimpse into the day-to-day workflow of a seasoned haunted-attraction prop maker. The relaxed format is a hallmark of the Stiltbeast Studios channel.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,999 views
Shop Night
1:59:27
Home Haunts

Shop Night

Shop Night is a workshop session video from StiltbeastStudios, hosted by Allen Hopps, offering a behind-the-scenes look at haunted attraction prop building in progress. The long-form format suggests an informal, real-time work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial. Viewers get an authentic glimpse into the creative environment and workflow of an experienced haunt builder.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,505 views
Work Shop Day
1:43:39
DIY Props

Work Shop Day

A workshop session from StiltbeastStudios hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on Halloween prop building and haunted attraction fabrication. The nearly two-hour runtime suggests an in-depth, hands-on work session rather than a polished step-by-step tutorial. StiltbeastStudios is well known in the haunt community for practical, experience-driven prop construction content. Specific techniques and materials covered are unclear from the available metadata alone.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,356 views
Shop Hang Out Night!
3:04:39
Home Haunts

Shop Hang Out Night!

A lengthy shop hangout session hosted by Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, offering an informal, behind-the-scenes look at life in a professional haunt prop workspace. With no formal tutorial structure, the video likely features casual conversation, work-in-progress projects, and community Q&A in a relaxed atmosphere. At over three hours, it gives viewers an extended window into the day-to-day culture of a dedicated haunted attraction builder.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,228 views
Shop Fun
2:53:49
DIY Props

Shop Fun

Shop Fun is a lengthy workshop session from StiltbeastStudios featuring Allen Hopps in a casual, behind-the-scenes format focused on Halloween prop and mask creation. The video offers an extended look at the creative process inside a professional haunt builder's shop. With nearly three hours of content, viewers get an immersive, unscripted experience alongside a seasoned haunted attraction creator.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,131 views
shop night, just me.
1:46:31
DIY Props

shop night, just me.

A solo late-night workshop session from Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios, offering an unscripted, fly-on-the-wall look at real prop-building work in progress. With no formal tutorial structure, viewers get an authentic glimpse into the day-to-day creative grind of a seasoned haunted attraction builder. The relaxed, candid format makes it feel like pulling up a stool in the shop alongside a working professional.

StiltbeastStudios· 999 views
Shop Puttering.
2:19:51
DIY Props

Shop Puttering.

This extended video from Stiltbeast Studios offers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at a working Halloween prop and haunt studio. Allen Hopps spends time in the shop in an unscripted, relaxed format — the kind of casual creative session haunt builders often call 'puttering.' With a runtime of over two hours, it serves as an immersive hang-out experience inside a professional Halloween prop-making environment.

StiltbeastStudios· 981 views
Shop Puttering!
2:02:48
DIY Props

Shop Puttering!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios invites viewers into a relaxed, unscripted shop session where he putters around working on props and haunted attraction projects. This long-form video offers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process inside a professional haunt builder's workspace. It's the kind of casual, conversational content fans of the channel have come to enjoy as a companion to more structured tutorials.

StiltbeastStudios· 890 views
Quick Mold
1:46:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Quick Mold

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through a streamlined mold-making process aimed at haunted attraction builders and prop makers. The video focuses on producing Halloween masks or prop pieces using an efficient, time-saving molding approach. At nearly two hours, it provides a thorough look at the workflow from start to finish. Given the channel's reputation, viewers can expect practical, experience-driven techniques suited for haunt environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 854 views
Shop Work Thursday!
2:04:08
DIY Props

Shop Work Thursday!

Shop Work Thursday is a workshop session video from StiltbeastStudios featuring Allen Hopps working on Halloween props and haunted attraction builds. The long-form format suggests a relaxed, in-progress work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial. Viewers get an inside look at the creative process behind professional-quality haunted house props and masks. No source description was provided, so specific project details remain unknown.

StiltbeastStudios· 830 views
Shop Odds And Ends
1:34:34
DIY Props

Shop Odds And Ends

This extended session from StiltbeastStudios with Allen Hopps offers a relaxed, wide-ranging look at the odds and ends of running a Halloween prop-making shop. At roughly 95 minutes, the video likely covers a mix of small projects, shop organization, creative tangents, and general haunted-attraction craft talk. It reflects the casual, educational style StiltbeastStudios is known for in the haunt-building community.

StiltbeastStudios· 709 views
shop night
1:42:56
DIY Props

shop night

Shop Night is a workshop session from StiltbeastStudios featuring Allen Hopps working on Halloween prop builds in a hands-on, behind-the-scenes format. The extended runtime suggests a deep-dive into the prop-making process, giving viewers an authentic look at how professional-grade haunted attraction pieces come together. Specific techniques and materials are not confirmed from the available metadata alone.

StiltbeastStudios· 648 views
shop shenanigans....
1:45:31
DIY Props

shop shenanigans....

This lengthy shop session video from StiltbeastStudios offers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at the prop-making and haunted attraction work happening in Allen Hopps' workshop. Running nearly two hours, it captures the candid, day-in-the-life atmosphere of a working haunt fabrication space. Viewers can expect a mix of hands-on prop work, conversation, and creative problem-solving typical of the Stiltbeast shop experience.

StiltbeastStudios· 574 views