We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought Spirit Halloween Jumping Spider animatronic into a glowing, game-inspired creature build. Using EVA foam, foam clay, UV resin, and fluorescent neon paint, they rebuild the spider's exterior with armored shells, spikes, and glowing orbs. The finished prop blazes under UV blacklight, turning a floppy plush animatronic into a striking yard-haunt centerpiece. The project draws on DIY cosplay fabrication techniques adapted for Halloween prop-making.
Key takeaways
- ◆A store-bought animatronic serves as the motorized base, saving significant build time
- ◆EVA foam and foam clay techniques borrowed from cosplay give the spider a detailed, armored appearance
- ◆Clear Easter eggs and UV resin create convincing glowing orbs and eyes under blacklight
- ◆Fluorescent neon paint activated by UV blacklight delivers dramatic visibility in a dark yard display
- ◆The makeover requires intermediate fabrication skills but no electronics work beyond adding an LED strip
Who this is for
Halloween enthusiasts with basic crafting experience who want to upgrade a commercial animatronic into a custom, eye-catching yard prop without building from scratch.
Tools mentioned
- • utility knife
- • scissors
- • paint brushes
- • makeup sponge
- • heat gun
- • hot glue gun
- • sculpture tools
Materials mentioned
- • EVA foam (4mm and 6mm)
- • foam clay
- • Mod Podge
- • clear UV resin
- • UV black light
- • gemstone resin mold
- • acrylic paint
- • fluorescent neon blacklight paint
- • LED strip
- • contact cement
- • duct tape
- • clear Easter eggs
⚠ Safety notes
Contact cement requires adequate ventilation; heat gun should be used carefully to avoid burns.
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