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298 videos

Monster Tutorials 2021 - Prop Challenges, holiday goodies, twitch live-streaming and much more
10:37
Other

Monster Tutorials 2021 - Prop Challenges, holiday goodies, twitch live-streaming and much more

This video is a 2021 kickoff announcement from Monster Tutorials, covering what's new and coming for the channel. The creator highlights an active Twitch live-streaming presence, a Discord community, holiday gift unboxings, and ongoing prop challenges for viewers to participate in. It serves primarily as a community update rather than a hands-on build or tutorial.

Monster Tutorials· 7,104 views
DIY LED Halloween Lighting Tutorial - Take your yard display to the next spooky level!
26:15
Lighting TutorialsBeginner

DIY LED Halloween Lighting Tutorial - Take your yard display to the next spooky level!

Monster Tutorials walks through the LED lighting setup used in their 2020 Halloween yard display, demonstrating how app-controlled floodlights, remote spotlights, and a low-voltage transformer can elevate the look of any home haunt. The video focuses on achieving a professional, atmospheric effect without requiring advanced electrical knowledge. Product links are provided for every component shown in the build.

Monster Tutorials· 82,059 views
My Haunted Halloween Yard Display - Halloween 2020
7:22
Yard Haunts

My Haunted Halloween Yard Display - Halloween 2020

Monster Tutorials shares a walkthrough of their evolving Halloween yard display for 2020, highlighting how the setup has grown incrementally each year. The centerpiece this season is a funeral hearse, complemented by custom LED lighting. The creator also teases an upcoming dedicated lighting tutorial for the LED work featured in the display.

Monster Tutorials· 12,538 views
WALMART HALLOWEEN 2020 - Spooky Season Decorations Tour
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Product Reviews

WALMART HALLOWEEN 2020 - Spooky Season Decorations Tour

A walk-through tour of Walmart's 2020 Halloween merchandise selection, showcasing the seasonal decorations and props available at the retailer that year. The video gives viewers a first look at what was hitting mainstream store shelves for spooky season. It serves as a useful shopping reference for haunters and home decorators scouting affordable, widely available Halloween decor.

Monster Tutorials· 11,646 views
DIY ANIMATED COFFIN - Best HALLOWEEN Spooky Prop!!
11:03
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY ANIMATED COFFIN - Best HALLOWEEN Spooky Prop!!

This tutorial walks through building a self-opening and self-closing animated coffin prop for Halloween. A slow-rotating electric motor drives the lid mechanism, and a motion sensor is integrated so the prop activates automatically when guests approach. The creator also references a companion foam coffin build tutorial for constructing the base prop itself. The result is an interactive, trigger-based yard scare suitable for greeting trick-or-treaters.

Monster Tutorials· 68,766 views
2020 Home Depot HALLOWEEN Merchandise in less than 5 mins!!
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Product Reviews

2020 Home Depot HALLOWEEN Merchandise in less than 5 mins!!

A rapid-fire walkthrough of Home Depot's 2020 Halloween merchandise aisle, shot during a casual supply run. The creator captures a broad snapshot of what was on shelves that season, giving haunters and decorators an early look at available props and decor. The short runtime keeps things punchy and to the point.

Monster Tutorials· 11,028 views
2020 Spirit Halloween Store Tour - Props, decor, costumes and all the Halloween merchandise!
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Product Reviews

2020 Spirit Halloween Store Tour - Props, decor, costumes and all the Halloween merchandise!

A fast-paced walkthrough of a Spirit Halloween retail location capturing the 2020 season's full merchandise lineup. The video covers props, animatronics, masks, costumes, and decorative items available in-store that year. It serves as a convenient visual guide for shoppers wanting a preview of what Spirit Halloween had to offer before heading out themselves.

Monster Tutorials· 13,581 views
DIY HALLOWEEN COFFIN - Halloween coffin made from FOAM, but looks like real WOOD!!
25:39
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY HALLOWEEN COFFIN - Halloween coffin made from FOAM, but looks like real WOOD!!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a full-sized Halloween coffin constructed entirely from insulation foam. Despite being made of lightweight foam, the finished prop achieves a convincingly realistic wood appearance through careful cutting and finishing techniques. The build makes use of hot wire foam cutting tools to shape the coffin, followed by texturing and painting to sell the wood-grain illusion.

Monster Tutorials· 86,502 views
Lowe's Halloween 2020 Merchandise - Props and Decor Walk-Through
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Product Reviews

Lowe's Halloween 2020 Merchandise - Props and Decor Walk-Through

A walkthrough of Lowe's Halloween merchandise offerings for the 2020 season, showcasing the props and decorations available in-store that year. The creator from Monster Tutorials guides viewers through the seasonal aisle, highlighting notable finds for haunters and Halloween enthusiasts. It serves as a useful preview for shoppers looking to see what retail options were on the shelf before committing to a trip or purchase.

Monster Tutorials· 14,846 views
Rotten Gourd Tutorial - DIY creepy and spooky Halloween Gourd
18:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

Rotten Gourd Tutorial - DIY creepy and spooky Halloween Gourd

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a creepy rotten gourd Halloween prop from start to finish. The build centers on a foam gourd base that is distressed and detailed with acrylic teeth, resin cast eyes, and fly accents to sell the decayed look. Companion tutorials for the teeth and resin eyes are referenced, making this part of a broader prop-building series. The finished piece is designed to serve as a striking Halloween display centerpiece.

Monster Tutorials· 21,225 views
Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!
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Product Reviews

Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!

Monster Tutorials unboxes and sets up the Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Bow Saw, walking viewers through the initial assembly and configuration of the tool. The video serves as a preview of upcoming Halloween prop builds, specifically a coffin and a funeral hearse. It gives prop makers a first look at the saw's components before it's put to work in future tutorials.

Monster Tutorials· 5,303 views
DIY Follow Me Eyes - Prop Eyes That Follow You - Secret Revealed!!
21:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Follow Me Eyes - Prop Eyes That Follow You - Secret Revealed!!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through the process of creating resin-cast prop eyes that use an optical illusion to appear as though they follow viewers around the room. The build combines ball bearings, a silicone sphere mold, and UV-stabilized clear cast resin to produce convincing, lifelike eyeballs. A pressure pot is used during the casting process to ensure bubble-free results. The finished props can bring Halloween characters and figures to life with an unsettling, interactive quality.

Monster Tutorials· 128,995 views
DIY Pressure Pot for Resin Casting from Harbor Freight Pressure Paint Bucket
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DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

DIY Pressure Pot for Resin Casting from Harbor Freight Pressure Paint Bucket

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through converting an affordable Harbor Freight pressure paint bucket into a functional resin casting pressure pot using a handful of brass plumbing fittings and quick-connect air components. The build is designed to eliminate bubbles in clear resin pours — a common challenge for prop and jewelry makers. The video demonstrates how to assemble and adapt the lid fittings so the bucket can be pressurized with a standard air compressor. Alumilite Clear Slow Resin is shown as the casting material of choice for the finished setup.

Monster Tutorials· 40,583 views
GTHIC Ring Giveaway Winner PLUS Vacation, Running, Brains, Facehuggers VLOG
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Other

GTHIC Ring Giveaway Winner PLUS Vacation, Running, Brains, Facehuggers VLOG

This is a casual vlog from the Monster Tutorials channel covering a giveaway winner announcement for GTHIC skull rings, a brief Florida vacation recap, and a personal running challenge update. The creator also gives viewers a preview of brain and facehugger props available for purchase or further decoration. It serves as a community touchpoint rather than a step-by-step tutorial, blending personal updates with light Halloween prop promotion.

Monster Tutorials· 2,718 views
DIY Alien FACEHUGGER facemask
30:22
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Alien FACEHUGGER facemask

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a wearable Facehugger prop inspired by the iconic creature from the Alien film franchise. The process covers sculpting the form in clay, creating a plaster mold, and casting the finished piece in liquid latex. A pre-made blank Facehugger option is also available through the creator's shop for those who want to skip straight to the finishing stage.

Monster Tutorials· 98,403 views
Patreon Harbor Freight Shopping Spree - Outfitting the studio!
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Product Reviews

Patreon Harbor Freight Shopping Spree - Outfitting the studio!

Monster Tutorials takes viewers along on a Harbor Freight shopping haul, made possible by Patreon supporters and channel subscribers. The video showcases the tools and equipment purchased to upgrade the prop-making studio. It serves as both a thank-you to the community and a preview of the gear that will power future Halloween tutorials.

Monster Tutorials· 4,563 views
Skull Rings by GTHIC Giveaway and Unboxing - I'm addicted
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Product Reviews

Skull Rings by GTHIC Giveaway and Unboxing - I'm addicted

Monster Tutorials host unboxes and showcases skull rings from GTHIC jewelry, sharing his personal enthusiasm for the pieces. The video doubles as a giveaway promotion, inviting viewers to visit the GTHIC site, pick a favorite ring under a set price threshold, and comment for a chance to win. An affiliate relationship with GTHIC is disclosed, and a coupon code is offered for those who want to purchase without waiting for the giveaway. Content is light on Halloween-craft substance but appeals to fans of horror-themed accessories and the broader haunter community.

Monster Tutorials· 32,304 views
DIY Monster Eyeball Prototypes - Help Me Choose!
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DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Monster Eyeball Prototypes - Help Me Choose!

The creator showcases multiple handcrafted eyeball prototypes made during quarantine, exploring different approaches to achieve the best result for an upcoming latex mask project. Viewers are invited to weigh in and help select which prototype design moves forward to full production. A separate dedicated eyeball tutorial is referenced for those wanting step-by-step guidance. The video serves as both a creative preview and a community engagement piece.

Monster Tutorials· 9,563 views
You asked, I answered - Molding, Latex Mask Making, My Props, Merch Updates
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DIY Props

You asked, I answered - Molding, Latex Mask Making, My Props, Merch Updates

Monster Tutorials hosts a Q&A session addressing viewer questions sparked by recent videos, covering topics such as latex mask making, plaster mold techniques, and an overview of the creator's own props. The video also includes a merchandise update and acknowledges collaboration with Allen from Stiltbeast Studios. It functions as both an informational follow-up and a behind-the-scenes look at the creator's workspace and projects.

Monster Tutorials· 4,775 views
How to make realistic BRAINS - Easy DIY Halloween Prop
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DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

How to make realistic BRAINS - Easy DIY Halloween Prop

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the full process of creating hyper-realistic latex brain props, from sculpting the initial form in clay to pulling finished castings. The workflow covers mold-making with plaster, casting with liquid latex, and filling with expandable foam for structure and weight. The finished props are versatile enough for haunted house displays, zombie-themed scenes, or low-budget film productions.

Monster Tutorials· 58,541 views
Bloody T-Shirt Design Concept to Finished Shirt - Quarantine DAY 3 Project
11:30
Other

Bloody T-Shirt Design Concept to Finished Shirt - Quarantine DAY 3 Project

Monster Tutorials walks through the full lifecycle of creating a blood-spatter themed t-shirt — from initial design concept through production to wearing the finished product. The video blends vlog and demo formats, giving viewers an inside look at how a Halloween-focused creator develops branded horror apparel. It also serves as a showcase for the channel's PropMob merchandise line. The project was filmed as a quarantine creative exercise, keeping the Halloween spirit alive outside the typical season.

Monster Tutorials· 3,166 views
3D Printed SKULLS! - Unboxing and reviewing the Elegoo Mars Resin 3D Printer
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Product Reviews

3D Printed SKULLS! - Unboxing and reviewing the Elegoo Mars Resin 3D Printer

Monster Tutorials unboxes and reviews the Elegoo Mars LCD resin 3D printer as a first-time user, focusing on its potential for printing Halloween props like skulls. The video covers initial impressions of the machine, setup experience, and results from early test prints. It serves as both a product review and an introduction to resin 3D printing for haunters interested in fabricating their own detailed props.

Monster Tutorials· 4,349 views
EASY DIY Realistic Resin EYES
46:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

EASY DIY Realistic Resin EYES

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the process of casting highly realistic eyes using silicone molds and resin. The build combines printed iris files with layered white and clear resin pours to achieve convincing depth and detail. Finishing steps including sanding and polishing give the final pieces a lifelike, glossy appearance. The materials used are accessible hobby-grade products, making this achievable for intermediate prop builders.

Monster Tutorials· 136,004 views
DIY Realistic Resin EYES
44:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Realistic Resin EYES

This tutorial walks through the process of casting hyper-realistic resin eyeballs suitable for Halloween props, animatronics, and prosthetics. The creator uses silicone mold rubber alongside both white and clear casting resins, layering them to achieve convincing depth and translucency. Printed iris files — available from the creator's website — are incorporated into the build for added realism. Note that a corrected and complete version of this tutorial has been published separately by the creator.

Monster Tutorials· 32,994 views