Halloween Universe

Video Theme

Mask Sculpting

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

12 videos

BEST Clay for Making Monsters! WED Clay Sculpting Demo | Monster Lab
45:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

BEST Clay for Making Monsters! WED Clay Sculpting Demo | Monster Lab

In this episode of Monster Lab, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds makes the case for WED clay as his preferred medium for sculpting monster masks and large Halloween props. Originally developed for Disney animatronics, WED clay is a water-based, air-dry material prized for its smooth, pliable working properties and slower drying time — qualities Ed demonstrates hands-on with a monster mask sculpt. He also honestly addresses when oil-based clays may be the better choice, such as for SFX appliances or small figurines. The episode is part of a long-running tutorial series aimed at bringing professional prop-house knowledge to DIY builders.

DistortionsUnlimited· 82,849 views
Sculpting Tools for Clay and Mask Making | Monster Monster Lab Mash Up
14:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Tools for Clay and Mask Making | Monster Monster Lab Mash Up

Three experienced sculptors from Distortions Unlimited — Ed Edmunds, Mikey Rotella, and Tom Cassidy — share their go-to clay tools for creating masks, props, and SFX pieces. The video is part of the Monster Lab instructional series, which teaches Distortions' professional approach to sculpting monsters and Halloween creations. Viewers get a practical overview of essential tool types, including rakes, wires, wooden tools, and sponges, and how each is used in the sculpting process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,266 views
sculpt demo1.wmv
20:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

sculpt demo1.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a variety of sculpting tools and demonstrates how to use them for prop and mask creation. The instructional portion is followed by a time-lapse sequence showing a sculpture taking shape from start to finish. It offers a practical, visual introduction to the sculpting workflow used in professional haunt prop-making.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,062 views
whipped clay for sculpting texture
3:58
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

whipped clay for sculpting texture

Stiltbeast Studios experiments with an unconventional approach to WED clay by whipping it to incorporate air, inspired by the concept behind aircrete. The resulting material takes on a foam-like consistency that makes previously difficult organic and rough textures significantly easier to sculpt. The creator shares the discovery openly, inviting viewers to explore what else the technique might produce.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,497 views
Wednesday Sculpt A Thon!
3:36:49
DIY PropsAdvanced

Wednesday Sculpt A Thon!

Stiltbeast Studios host Allen Hopps leads an extended live sculpting session focused on creating a Wednesday-themed Halloween mask or character piece. Running well over three hours, this sculpt-a-thon format gives viewers an in-depth, real-time look at the artistic process behind professional haunted-attraction prop and mask work. The session is geared toward serious Halloween creators looking to elevate their character sculpting skills.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,705 views
Wednesday Dodgeball Sculpting Bingo
4:06:48
DIY PropsIntermediate

Wednesday Dodgeball Sculpting Bingo

This lengthy live-session video from StiltbeastStudios features Allen Hopps leading a sculpting session styled as a 'Dodgeball Bingo' event, running nearly four hours. The focus appears to be on sculpting Halloween masks or creature props in a fun, interactive format. StiltbeastStudios is well known for professional-grade haunted attraction prop and mask content, so viewers can expect strong foundational sculpting guidance throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,674 views
Wednesday Sculpting Night!
3:24:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

Wednesday Sculpting Night!

A lengthy live sculpting session from Stiltbeast Studios, hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on creating a Halloween mask or creature prop. The session dives into hands-on sculpting techniques applicable to haunted attraction and home haunt prop building. At over three hours, it offers an in-depth, real-time look at the creative and technical process behind professional-quality horror mask design.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,377 views
Have you seen the Gemini Wesbot Timelapse?
3:05
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Have you seen the Gemini Wesbot Timelapse?

This timelapse video condenses an 8-hour CFX live stream down to roughly three minutes, showcasing the creation of their Gemini mask using Wesbot, a Kuka 6-axis robotic arm. The robot mills a near-complete sculpt from Monster Clay based on a digitally designed path program, while human artists step in throughout to refine and build up the clay by hand. The result is a hybrid fabrication process that blends digital precision with traditional hands-on craftsmanship. The finished sculpt will ultimately be used to produce a professional-grade silicone mask.

CFX MASKS· 1,332 views
Sculpting Bingo Night!
3:22:58
DIY Props

Sculpting Bingo Night!

This lengthy session from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps in a live sculpting event styled as a community 'Bingo Night,' likely combining hands-on prop or mask sculpting with audience interaction. The format suggests a relaxed, educational atmosphere where viewers can watch professional-level creature and mask work unfold in real time. Given the channel's focus, the content likely covers techniques applicable to haunted attraction props and Halloween masks.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,156 views
Wesbot Roundup! Touching base on where the sculpt goes from here!
4:59
DIY Props

Wesbot Roundup! Touching base on where the sculpt goes from here!

CFX Masks offers a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming mask currently in the sculpting pipeline. An automated sculpting process called Wesbot has completed most of the heavy lifting, with one final robotic pass remaining before the piece is handed off to a human sculptor for finishing and cleanup. The video serves as an unofficial early reveal of a product slated for release early next year.

CFX MASKS· 856 views
Scale plank demo
1:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

Scale plank demo

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demos a specialty sculpting tool called a forming plank, designed to rapidly impress scale and feather textures into clay. The tool dramatically speeds up repetitive texturing work on monster heads and masks compared to doing each scale by hand. Allen notes he developed and refined this tool over years of personal use and now sells them through the Stiltbeast Studios shop.

StiltbeastStudios· 854 views
Edge former plank demo
1:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

Edge former plank demo

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates the edge former plank, a specialized sculpting tool designed to refine curved surfaces and produce clean, crisp angles in WED clay. The short demo highlights how this single tool can elevate the precision and quality of mask and prop sculpts. It serves as a quick but practical introduction to a purpose-built addition to any sculptor's toolkit.

StiltbeastStudios· 814 views