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Skeleton

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

186 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
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
GET READY WITH ME! - ft. new friend
9:23
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

GET READY WITH ME! - ft. new friend

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a get-ready-with-me style Halloween makeup tutorial focused on a dramatic skeleton illusion featuring a ripped, peeling-skin effect. The look combines conventional cosmetics for a flawless base with Graftobian Pro Paints to sculpt the skull and torn-flesh details. The casual, personality-driven format makes the technical steps feel approachable while still achieving a striking sfx result.

Madeyewlook· 808,298 views
Cartoon Anatomy Makeup Tutorial
7:13
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Cartoon Anatomy Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial by Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create a cartoon anatomy look that exposes illustrated muscles and bones in a stylized, comic book aesthetic. The effect blends body painting techniques with bold graphic linework to mimic a drawn, anatomical cutaway. The result is a striking, feminine take on classic skeleton and zombie concepts. Professional-grade face paints and eyeshadow palettes are used to achieve the vibrant, illustrated finish.

Madeyewlook· 701,958 views
spray foam skull mask
19:58
Makeup TutorialsBeginnerUnder $10

spray foam skull mask

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through building a wearable skull mask using expanding spray foam, keeping the entire project under $10 and completable in roughly an hour. The technique is accessible to beginners and opens the door to a wide range of costume and haunted attraction applications. Inspired by the aesthetic of classic horror such as Tombs of the Blind Dead, the finished mask delivers a striking skeletal look on an extremely tight budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 508,815 views
What if JACK were SALLY and SALLY were JACK? | Nightmare Before Christmas
22:23
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

What if JACK were SALLY and SALLY were JACK? | Nightmare Before Christmas

Creator Alexys Fleming reimagines the iconic Nightmare Before Christmas duo by transforming herself into a gender-swapped mashup — portraying Sally with Jack's skeletal aesthetic and Jack with Sally's rag-doll look. The roughly 22-minute tutorial walks through the special effects makeup and costume elements needed to bring these reversed characters to life. The result is a creative, detailed transformation that blends SPFX prosthetics, body paint, and styled wigs into a cohesive character look.

Madeyewlook· 459,871 views
Jack Skellington Halloween Tutorial | Nightmare Before Christmas
7:40
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Jack Skellington Halloween Tutorial | Nightmare Before Christmas

This tutorial walks viewers through a full face transformation into Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, styled for a feminine or female-presenting look. The creator uses a combination of professional-grade face and body paints alongside grey eyeshadows to sculpt the character's iconic black-and-white skeletal features. The result is a striking, wearable Halloween costume makeup suitable for parties or trick-or-treating. No prosthetics are required — the illusion is achieved entirely through paint and blending skill.

Madeyewlook· 337,639 views
Take off my ✨sparkly skeleton✨ makeup with me #makeup #halloween #halloweenwithshorts
0:46
Makeup Tutorials

Take off my ✨sparkly skeleton✨ makeup with me #makeup #halloween #halloweenwithshorts

Madeyewlook shares a short, fun clip of removing an elaborate sparkly skeleton Halloween makeup look. The video focuses on the satisfying reveal of taking off the glam costume makeup rather than detailing the application process. It offers a glimpse of the finished skeleton look before the wipe-down begins.

Madeyewlook· 271,042 views
MY FIRST VIDEO EVER! (Skull Makeup Tutorial)
7:51
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

MY FIRST VIDEO EVER! (Skull Makeup Tutorial)

This is the very first upload from popular Halloween makeup artist Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming), featuring a skull face-paint tutorial. The creator uses budget Halloween makeup and openly warns viewers about an irritating product, making it a candid early look at her signature bold style. The video was temporarily taken down for channel compliance reasons and re-uploaded as part of a throwback series. Despite its rough-around-the-edges origins, it showcases the foundational skull aesthetic that became central to the channel's identity.

Madeyewlook· 254,767 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
5 DIY Halloween Motorized Props
28:57
DIY AnimatronicsBeginnerlow (budget-friendly builds emphasized)

5 DIY Halloween Motorized Props

This VanOaksProps compilation packages five separate motorized prop tutorials into a single nearly 30-minute video, designed to ease builders into adding movement to their haunts. Projects range from a simple pop-up mechanism to a rocking tombstone, an animated skeleton, a motorized haunted shovel, and a creepy wilting flower. Each build is presented as approachable and affordable, with links to the individual source videos for full parts lists. The overarching goal is to demystify basic animatronic techniques for home haunters at any skill level.

VanOaksProps· 142,194 views
The Worst Video Ive Ever Filmed.
2:09
Makeup Tutorials

The Worst Video Ive Ever Filmed.

This short video from Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) is a self-described behind-the-scenes or announcement clip rather than a full step-by-step tutorial, given its two-minute runtime. The creator uses a skeleton and Halloween theme as the creative backdrop, consistent with her signature special-effects and body-paint style. Specific products, techniques, and materials are listed as placeholders in the description but were not filled in, leaving the actual tutorial content unclear. The title suggests a candid or humorous tone, possibly teasing upcoming Halloween content.

Madeyewlook· 138,128 views
Skeleton in a can
23:21
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (single can of expanding foam sealant)

Skeleton in a can

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to create convincing skeleton parts using readily available expanding foam sealant from a hardware store — a technique he dubs 'skeleton in a can.' The method is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly, making it ideal for haunters who want to build or bulk out bone pieces without expensive materials. The roughly 23-minute tutorial walks through the process of working with the foam to achieve skeletal shapes and textures.

StiltbeastStudios· 132,136 views
Halloween Store Skeleton Transformation - Burned corpse effect skeleton corpsing
30:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween Store Skeleton Transformation - Burned corpse effect skeleton corpsing

This tutorial walks through how to transform an off-the-shelf Halloween skeleton into a convincing burned-corpse prop using sculpting putty and painting techniques. The build is designed to be accessible for intermediate DIYers looking to elevate a basic store-bought prop into something far more sinister. Companion tutorials for crafting resin eyes and custom teeth are referenced to take the finished piece even further. The result is a striking charred skeleton display piece suitable for home haunts or yard haunts.

Monster Tutorials· 122,189 views
DIY Halloween Skeleton Animatronic
7:29
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$30–$80

DIY Halloween Skeleton Animatronic

VanOaksProps builds a rocking skeleton animatronic Halloween prop largely from salvaged parts and a wiper motor. The build centers on a custom aluminum bracket and rod linkage that converts the motor's rotation into a smooth back-and-forth rocking motion on a posed skeleton. A 10A speed controller lets the builder fine-tune the movement speed to taste. Detailed dimensions are provided for the base and metal stock cuts, making it straightforward to replicate.

VanOaksProps· 81,505 views
Halloween Clearance Hunting + Haul
37:34
Product Reviews

Halloween Clearance Hunting + Haul

The creator takes viewers along on a post-Halloween clearance shopping trip, then showcases a variety of Halloween-themed items sent to her by small businesses and independent artists. Featured products span handmade soaps, enamel pins, resin keychains, graphic tees, mugs, and themed candles — all from Etsy sellers and indie brands. The video blends a casual shop-with-me format with an unboxing-style segment spotlighting spooky small-business finds. None of the items are sponsored; the creator received gifted pieces as tokens of support from the community.

Jade The Libra· 76,426 views
Request: Half Skull 2012 Makeup Tutorial
5:08
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Request: Half Skull 2012 Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Lex demonstrates a striking half-skull Halloween makeup look that splits the face between a realistic skull illusion and natural skin. The tutorial relies on a small palette of professional and drugstore-accessible products, including MAC Chromacake activated with Fix Plus and Urban Decay eyeshadows for depth and dimension. Affordable craft-store brushes are highlighted as effective alternatives to specialty makeup tools, making the look more accessible than it appears.

Madeyewlook· 76,125 views
Halloween Skeleton Prop in Rocking Chair, He Talks!
1:54
Prop Reviews

Halloween Skeleton Prop in Rocking Chair, He Talks!

FrightProps showcases a Halloween skeleton prop seated in a rocking chair that both rocks and talks. The short demo highlights the prop's dual motion-and-audio functionality, giving viewers a quick look at how it performs in action. It appears aimed at haunters or decorators seeking an attention-grabbing, character-driven display piece.

FrightProps· 64,823 views
Dude is Beast! #beast #halloween #shorts #skeleton #drummer
0:11
Prop Reviews

Dude is Beast! #beast #halloween #shorts #skeleton #drummer

A short-form video showcasing a drumming skeleton animatronic spotted at Lowe's Halloween 2023 seasonal display. The prop's energetic drumming motion draws a humorous comparison to Animal, the iconic Muppets percussionist. The clip captures the fun, over-the-top personality of the piece in a quick retail walkthrough format.

SpookYouLaterz· 56,930 views
Silicone gloves on the cheap
20:45
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Silicone gloves on the cheap

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of fabricating silicone gloves on a budget, offering a cost-effective alternative to commercially produced prosthetic hands. The tutorial covers the key steps to achieve wearable, convincing silicone gloves that complement a full costume look. At just over 20 minutes, the video strikes a balance between enough detail to follow along and enough efficiency to stay accessible for home builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 46,301 views
DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
25:49
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized skeleton raven animatronic suitable for a witch's den, haunted house, or front-yard cemetery scene. The build incorporates a FrightProps motor kit to bring the raven to life with realistic movement. At just over 25 minutes, the video covers both the required materials and the full construction process in an accessible, beginner-friendly format. It is part of a broader series of Halloween DIY prop and special-effects tutorials from the same creator.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 45,960 views
DIY Animated Skull Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video Tutorial
10:00
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Skull Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video Tutorial

This tutorial walks viewers through building a DIY animated skull prop whose jaw slowly opens and closes through a clever mechanical animation system — notably without requiring an additional motor. The skull is designed as a companion piece to the creator's Levitating Table prop, sitting atop the floating table to enhance the overall ghostly display. The step-by-step format makes it accessible for home haunters looking to add a professional-looking animatronic effect to a porch, yard haunt, or haunted house scene.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 39,090 views
Home Depot 12 ft Skeleton Pumpkin - The Best Halloween Decoration Unboxing, Setup and Review
6:09
Product Reviews

Home Depot 12 ft Skeleton Pumpkin - The Best Halloween Decoration Unboxing, Setup and Review

This video covers the unboxing, assembly, and review of the Home Depot 12-foot Rotten Patch Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton — a pumpkin-headed variant of the popular giant skeleton line. The creator walks viewers through what comes in the box, how to put it together, and offers their overall take on whether it lives up to the hype. It is presented as a standout Halloween decoration pick for the season.

Monster Tutorials· 37,896 views
Halloween + Fall Boohoo Fashion Try-On!
13:40
Other

Halloween + Fall Boohoo Fashion Try-On!

A sponsored try-on haul featuring Halloween-themed and fall fashion pieces from Boohoo's seasonal collection. The creator models a range of spooky-inspired clothing including skeleton prints, cobweb patterns, and vinyl fabrics alongside general autumn wardrobe staples. Both standard and plus/curve sizing options are highlighted throughout the video, making it accessible to a wide range of shoppers.

Jade The Libra· 31,939 views