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Stone

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

13 videos

Easy & Realistic Faux Stone Walls with Foam!
7:30
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Easy & Realistic Faux Stone Walls with Foam!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly method for creating convincing faux stone panels from foam using minimal tools. The process covers shaping and texturing foam with a box cutter, wire brush, and propane torch, then sealing and painting with Drylok and layered acrylic washes. The finished panels are well-suited for haunted house facades, fireplace surrounds, or any set piece requiring a stone aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 504,162 views
Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!
8:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly process for creating convincing fake stone walls using inexpensive XPS or EPS foam. The build relies on hot wire cutting and rasp texturing to achieve a natural stone shape, followed by a tile mortar coating that adds durability and surface detail. A layered acrylic painting sequence — moving from a base beige through burnt umber shadows to green moss accents — brings the finished panels to life. The result is a lightweight, low-cost wall section suitable for haunts, sets, or yard displays.

VanOaksProps· 130,025 views
scenic paint six
8:47
Set DesignBeginner$5–$20

scenic paint six

This installment in StiltbeastStudios' scenic painting series focuses on creating a convincing rough-hewn field stone wall using only black and white paint. Allen Hopps demonstrates how a limited two-color palette and simple brush techniques can produce a striking, dimensional-looking stone surface. The segment is part of a larger scenic build, with vines and moss detailing planned as a follow-up step.

StiltbeastStudios· 30,181 views
$3 Halloween Sconce
11:54
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $5

$3 Halloween Sconce

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to build an atmospheric stone-look wall sconce for roughly three dollars using just a few items sourced from a discount store. The build centers on a simple mask transformation paired with a convincing stone-effect paint technique that can be applied to a wide range of prop projects. The finished piece carries a Medusa-esque, gothic aesthetic suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 24,004 views
Painting castle rock
15:32
DIY PropsBeginner

Painting castle rock

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a straightforward painting technique for achieving realistic castle rock wall finishes, using a Castle Grayskull diorama as the demonstration subject. The approach is designed to be accessible and repeatable, delivering convincing stone texture without advanced skill. At 16 minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through the core steps while keeping the process approachable for hobbyists at most experience levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,836 views
Amazing rocks
8:08
Set Design

Amazing rocks

StiltbeastStudios takes viewers inside Universal Rocks, a professional facility specializing in fabricating realistic artificial rock work and themed environmental elements for haunted attractions and similar venues. The video highlights the scale and quality of what professional fabricators can produce for immersive set design. It serves as both an inspiring facility showcase and a resource pointer for haunt builders looking to elevate their environments beyond DIY capabilities.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,262 views
5 DIY Stone Illusion Mind Blowing Paint Trick! #diy #setdesign
0:26
Set DesignIntermediate

5 DIY Stone Illusion Mind Blowing Paint Trick! #diy #setdesign

Stiltbeast Studios presents five paint techniques for creating convincing stone illusions on haunted attraction set pieces and walls. Allen Hopps demonstrates how paint alone can transform flat surfaces into realistic-looking stone textures. These methods are geared toward haunted house builders looking to elevate their scenic environments without heavy materials or complex construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,443 views
2 DIY Castle Walls Don't Breathe Toxic Fumes! Ventilation Tips #stonewalls #setdesign #hauntedhouse
1:04
Set Design

2 DIY Castle Walls Don't Breathe Toxic Fumes! Ventilation Tips #stonewalls #setdesign #hauntedhouse

StiltbeastStudios delivers a short but focused tip on building DIY castle walls for haunted attractions, with a key emphasis on workshop safety — specifically avoiding toxic fume exposure through proper ventilation. The bite-sized format makes it a quick, practical reference for haunt builders tackling stone-themed set pieces. While build specifics are limited given the one-minute runtime, the safety message is the clear highlight.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,164 views
9 Paint Like a PRO! Overspray Secrets for Rounded Stone Edges! #diy #setdesign #foambrick #painting
0:22
Set DesignIntermediate

9 Paint Like a PRO! Overspray Secrets for Rounded Stone Edges! #diy #setdesign #foambrick #painting

StiltBeast Studios shares professional overspray painting techniques focused on achieving realistic rounded stone edges on foam brick surfaces. The tutorial is part of their ongoing haunted attraction set design series, aimed at elevating the realism of DIY prop and set builds. The short-form video distills a specific painting skill into a quick, actionable tip for haunters and set builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,026 views
4 Sponge vs Roller Painting Hack for Stone Walls! You Won't Believe!
0:33
Set DesignBeginner

4 Sponge vs Roller Painting Hack for Stone Walls! You Won't Believe!

This short clip from Stiltbeast Studios compares sponge painting versus roller painting as methods for achieving a realistic stone wall texture in haunted attraction or home haunt set builds. The video is positioned as a quick hack or tip, suggesting one method produces noticeably better results than the other. At just one minute, it delivers a fast, visual side-by-side demonstration aimed at haunt builders looking to level up their scenic work.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,680 views
7 DIY Wall Painting Add Texture & Depth Like a Pro! #diy #setdesign #hauntedattractions #castle
0:21
Set DesignIntermediate

7 DIY Wall Painting Add Texture & Depth Like a Pro! #diy #setdesign #hauntedattractions #castle

StiltbeastStudios walks through seven techniques for painting and texturing DIY walls to achieve a professional stone or castle look in a haunted attraction setting. The tutorial focuses on adding convincing depth and dimension using insulation board carving combined with layered paint application. These methods are aimed at elevating the visual quality of haunted house environments without requiring a massive budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,503 views
6 DIY Stone Wall Dry Brushing Secrets to Realistic Texture #diy #halloween #hauntedhouse
0:46
Set DesignBeginner

6 DIY Stone Wall Dry Brushing Secrets to Realistic Texture #diy #halloween #hauntedhouse

Stiltbeast Studios shares six dry brushing secrets for achieving convincingly realistic stone wall textures on haunted house set pieces. The short-form video focuses on paint application techniques that add depth, dimension, and authenticity to DIY scenic walls. These tips are aimed at haunted attraction builders looking to elevate the visual quality of their stone surfaces quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,147 views
Concrete Casting
1:47:28
DIY PropsIntermediate

Concrete Casting

Stiltbeast Studios presents an in-depth look at concrete casting techniques for haunted house prop making. The video walks through the process of working with concrete as a casting medium to produce durable, realistic props and scenic elements suited for professional haunted attractions. With a runtime of nearly two hours, it offers substantial hands-on instruction from experienced prop builder Allen Hopps.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,398 views