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Welsh Folklore

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

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Mari Lwyd WIP EVA Foam Horse Skull #christmastraditions #marilwyd #christmascrafts
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Mari Lwyd WIP EVA Foam Horse Skull #christmastraditions #marilwyd #christmascrafts

This video walks through building a Mari Lwyd horse skull prop from HD EVA foam, inspired by the traditional Welsh Christmas custom of parading a decorated horse skull door to door for rhyming contests. The creator provides a downloadable skull template and demonstrates how to incorporate a pull-string mechanism to open and close the jaw. Because it is built from lightweight HD foam, the finished piece is comfortable enough to carry or wear during actual Mari Lwyd celebrations. The video also touches on the cultural background and correct pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd.'

SKS Props· 10,379 views
Mari Lwyd WIP Gathering Holiday Decor For The Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts
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Mari Lwyd WIP Gathering Holiday Decor For The Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts

This work-in-progress build video covers the construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh Christmas folklore — using lightweight HD EVA foam. The creator assembles holiday decorations such as ribbons, ornaments, and bells onto the skull and incorporates a pull-string mechanism to animate the jaw. The video also briefly addresses the Welsh pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd' and explains the tradition of doorstep rhyming challenges. A downloadable skull template is available from the creator's website.

SKS Props· 5,781 views
Mari Lwyd Build Tutorial w/ Free Foam Templates #marilwyd #christmascrafts #craft
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Mari Lwyd Build Tutorial w/ Free Foam Templates #marilwyd #christmascrafts #craft

This tutorial by SKS Props walks viewers through building a Mari Lwyd — a Welsh Christmas folk tradition prop — as a lightweight horse skull made from HD foam, complete with decorative ribbons, bells, and ornaments. A standout feature is the pull-string mechanism that opens and closes the skull's jaw, making it functional as a wearable puppet or carried display piece. Free foam templates are available via the creator's website to help crafters replicate the build. The project bridges Halloween-style prop fabrication techniques with seasonal folkloric costuming.

SKS Props· 5,032 views
How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template Welsh Christmas Tradition Part 2
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template Welsh Christmas Tradition Part 2

This tutorial by SKS Props walks through building a lightweight, wearable Mari Lwyd horse skull from HD foam using a free downloadable template. The Mari Lwyd is a Welsh folk tradition in which a decorated horse skull is carried door-to-door for rhyming competitions. A standout feature of this build is a pull-string mechanism that opens and closes the jaw, making it interactive and performance-ready. The finished prop is embellished with ornaments, ribbons, and bells to match the festive nature of the tradition.

SKS Props· 3,122 views
Mari Lwyd EVA Foam Horse Skull #christmastraditions #christmascrafts #christmasdecorations #marilwyd
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Mari Lwyd EVA Foam Horse Skull #christmastraditions #christmascrafts #christmasdecorations #marilwyd

This tutorial walks through building a Mari Lwyd horse skull prop from HD EVA foam, inspired by the Welsh Christmas tradition of carrying a decorated horse skull door to door for rhyming challenges. The lightweight foam construction makes the finished piece practical to wear or carry, and a pull-string mechanism allows the mouth to open and close for added theatrical effect. A downloadable skull template is available from the creator's website to help crafters get started.

SKS Props· 2,787 views