Turning our Dark Portal into a Christmas Decoration
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers — Jaimie and Jay — transform their foam-built Halloween dark portal into a show-stopping Christmas yard prop by redecorating it as a magical gateway to the North Pole. The build leverages rear projection onto a semi-transparent fabric screen, AtmosFX Christmas digital content, and glowing LED runes carved into painted XPS foam. The video goes deeper than their original portal build, covering projector selection, positioning, and digital decorating workflow. The finished piece reportedly drew neighbors from around the block.
Key takeaways
- ◆A Halloween foam portal prop can be repurposed for Christmas with new paint, décor, and seasonal projection content
- ◆Rear projection onto semi-transparent Hollusion-style fabric creates a convincing glowing portal effect at night
- ◆AtmosFX digital decorations paired with a Sprite Media Player handle the looping video content seamlessly
- ◆Projector placement, throw distance, and ambient light management are covered in practical detail
- ◆XPS foam sculpted and sealed to resemble stone provides a durable, lightweight outdoor structure
Who this is for
Halloween and Christmas DIY enthusiasts who want to build or repurpose a foam portal prop with rear-projection effects for an impressive outdoor yard display.
Tools mentioned
- • utility knife
- • heat gun
- • paint brushes
- • surform tool
- • rotary tool
- • router
- • drill
- • rasps and files
- • spray bottle
- • marker
Materials mentioned
- • 2-inch insulation foam board
- • acrylic paints
- • Gorilla Glue
- • Drylock masonry sealer
- • LEDs
- • semi-transparent fabric
- • concrete
- • blue tape
- • 1-inch PVC
- • Hollusion projection material
- • projector
- • AtmosFX digital decorations
- • Sprite Media Player
⚠ Safety notes
Use heat gun carefully around XPS foam to avoid melting or releasing fumes; work in a ventilated area when using sealers and adhesives.
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