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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

Channel: StiltbeastStudiosClear ✕

762 videos

It's HAMMER TIME!
2:39:39
DIY Props

It's HAMMER TIME!

StiltbeastStudios, hosted by Allen Hopps, presents a Halloween-focused build session centered around a hammer-themed prop or effect. At over two and a half hours, the video suggests a deep-dive workshop-style format covering construction and finishing details. The content appears aimed at haunted attraction builders and serious Halloween hobbyists looking to expand their prop arsenal.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,719 views
setting up a shop air system
15:58
PneumaticsIntermediate

setting up a shop air system

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the installation of a complete shop air system built around a Harbor Freight Fortress ultra-quiet compressor. The setup includes a moisture trap, desiccant air dryer with oil removal filter, and a pressure regulator to deliver clean, dry, regulated air to the workspace. All components sourced from Harbor Freight make this an accessible and budget-conscious solution for haunt builders and prop makers. The quiet compressor is highlighted as a practical choice for shop environments where noise is a concern.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,111 views
Mummra Paint
2:01:45
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mummra Paint

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through a detailed painting session focused on bringing a Mummra-inspired mask or prop to life. The session likely covers layering colors, building texture, and achieving a convincing aged, undead appearance suited for haunted attraction use. At over two hours, this is an in-depth, real-time tutorial with plenty of technique to absorb.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,482 views
Live From monster camp
3:27
Scare Acting

Live From monster camp

This short clip from Stiltbeast Studios offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what appears to be a monster character training or rehearsal event — commonly known as a "monster camp" in the haunted attraction industry. The footage likely showcases performers in costume or mask work preparing for a haunted attraction season. At just three minutes, it serves as an energetic snapshot of haunt culture rather than a full tutorial or walkthrough.

StiltbeastStudios· 897 views
Wednesday Sculpting bingo
3:36:53
DIY PropsAdvanced

Wednesday Sculpting bingo

Stiltbeast Studios host Allen Hopps leads an extended sculpting session focused on creating a Wednesday-inspired character mask or prop. The video runs well over three hours, suggesting a deep-dive live or recorded bingo-format sculpting event where viewers can follow along with the process from start to finish. The bingo format implies an interactive or community-driven structure, likely with sculpting milestones or challenges woven throughout. This is consistent with Stiltbeast Studios' established approach to professional-level prop and mask fabrication content.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,495 views
LATEX MASK MAKING TALK THROUGH
20:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

LATEX MASK MAKING TALK THROUGH

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the full latex mask-making process in a single consolidated overview, condensing material that is otherwise spread across many hours of separate videos. Rather than a step-by-step hands-on tutorial, this is a high-level talk-through designed to give beginners and intermediate makers a clear mental map of the entire workflow before they dive deeper. The goal is to help viewers ask smarter, more targeted questions as they pursue the craft further.

StiltbeastStudios· 33,619 views
Last Goat Standing!
2:20:31
DIY Props

Last Goat Standing!

From StiltbeastStudios and Allen Hopps comes this lengthy Halloween-focused video centered on a goat-themed prop or mask build. Running over two hours, the session likely covers design, fabrication, and finishing details for a haunted-attraction-ready piece. The goat motif is a popular horror and occult staple, making this a compelling subject for haunt builders and prop enthusiasts alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,388 views
Creating A Fantasy Pirate (thrift Store)
5:01:26
Costume TutorialsIntermediate~$85

Creating A Fantasy Pirate (thrift Store)

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a complete fantasy pirate costume build sourced entirely from a thrift store on the day of the build. The full-length video covers the entire process from raw thrift store finds to finished character, making it accessible for creators at various skill levels. The build came in around $85 total, proving that compelling haunted attraction-quality costumes don't require a large budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 17,162 views
Techniques for distressing and ageing costumes
17:23
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Techniques for distressing and ageing costumes

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through multiple hands-on techniques for distressing and aging fabric costumes, using a Tombs of the Blind Dead-inspired piece as the working example. The video covers a range of weathering methods to achieve a convincingly decayed, aged look on costume fabric. Both heat tools and color sprays appear to be among the techniques demonstrated. This is a practical, project-based tutorial ideal for costume builders looking to push their finish work to the next level.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,562 views
Making A Latex Creature Suit
4:04:56
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Making A Latex Creature Suit

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of constructing a latex creature suit, pulling together multiple prior build phases into a cohesive finished wearable. The project spans a sculpted mask, a detailed back piece, and custom gloves, each covered in dedicated companion videos. This lengthy deep-dive reflects the scale and craftsmanship required to produce a professional-grade monster suit for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,776 views
hatching Day
9:59
DIY Props

hatching Day

Hatching Day is a StiltbeastStudios production hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on a Halloween prop or creature concept centered around a hatching theme. Given Stiltbeast's reputation for high-quality haunted attraction content, the video likely showcases a dramatic creature or monster emerging from an egg-style prop. No source description was provided, so specifics about build steps or materials cannot be confirmed.

StiltbeastStudios· 776 views
Designing costumes for haunted attractions
46:21
Costume Tutorials

Designing costumes for haunted attractions

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios delivers a lecture-style interview exploring the unique challenges of designing costumes specifically for haunted attractions. Unlike general costume building, haunt costuming must account for performer mobility, durability under heavy use, and how a design reads in low-light environments. The session is driven by audience questions, making it a practical, experience-backed conversation rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Viewers come away with industry-level insight into how costume design intersects with overall attraction theming and character performance.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,905 views
20 questions for CoCovid
10:33
Other

20 questions for CoCovid

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios sits down for a 20-questions interview as part of Costube's CoCovid community event, answering questions while working in his shop. The casual format offers a candid look at his creative process, influences, and go-to resources in the haunt and prop-making world. Several supplier and creator recommendations are woven into the conversation, giving viewers a peek into the broader Halloween maker ecosystem.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,256 views
Wednesday Sculpting Bingo
2:52:48
DIY PropsAdvanced

Wednesday Sculpting Bingo

Stiltbeast Studios hosts a live sculpting bingo session in which Allen Hopps works through the creation of a Wednesday-themed character sculpt. The extended nearly three-hour runtime suggests an in-depth, real-time demonstration suited for serious mask and prop makers. As a Stiltbeast production, the session likely blends hands-on technique with community engagement typical of their bingo-format events. The finished piece appears intended as a wearable mask or display prop for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,190 views
spray foam skull mask
19:58
Makeup TutorialsBeginnerUnder $10

spray foam skull mask

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through building a wearable skull mask using expanding spray foam, keeping the entire project under $10 and completable in roughly an hour. The technique is accessible to beginners and opens the door to a wide range of costume and haunted attraction applications. Inspired by the aesthetic of classic horror such as Tombs of the Blind Dead, the finished mask delivers a striking skeletal look on an extremely tight budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 508,815 views
Loose Ends! (There May Be Goats)
2:13:24
DIY Props

Loose Ends! (There May Be Goats)

This lengthy session from StiltbeastStudios features Allen Hopps in what appears to be a casual, wide-ranging conversation or workshop covering miscellaneous Halloween and haunted attraction topics. The format suggests a live-stream or informal catch-up video tackling leftover questions, loose project threads, and community interaction. With a runtime exceeding two hours, it likely dives into prop-building insights, haunt design philosophy, and possibly mask or creature work. The playful title hints at an unscripted, free-flowing format with surprises along the way.

StiltbeastStudios· 900 views
LAG Life After goats!
1:32:25
Home Haunts

LAG Life After goats!

This video from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps in what appears to be a follow-up or continuation segment — likely a behind-the-scenes or casual update related to haunted attraction prop work and DIY Halloween content. The 'Life After Goats' title suggests a chapter or series installment within the Stiltbeast universe, touching on haunted house props and Halloween mask topics. With a runtime of nearly 90 minutes, it likely includes extended discussion, demonstration, or workshop-style content for Halloween enthusiasts.

StiltbeastStudios· 760 views
Goat 3- The Final Chapter!
2:45:04
DIY PropsAdvanced

Goat 3- The Final Chapter!

This feature-length finale from StiltbeastStudios wraps up the multi-part Goat build series, walking viewers through the concluding stages of crafting a detailed goat-creature mask or prop for haunted attraction use. Allen Hopps guides the session with his characteristically thorough, professional approach to wearable creature fabrication. At nearly three hours, this capstone episode is designed to leave builders with a fully realized, haunt-ready piece. It rounds out one of the channel's more ambitious multi-chapter prop build series.

StiltbeastStudios· 788 views
Sculpting Bingo Night!
3:22:58
DIY Props

Sculpting Bingo Night!

This lengthy session from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps in a live sculpting event styled as a community 'Bingo Night,' likely combining hands-on prop or mask sculpting with audience interaction. The format suggests a relaxed, educational atmosphere where viewers can watch professional-level creature and mask work unfold in real time. Given the channel's focus, the content likely covers techniques applicable to haunted attraction props and Halloween masks.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,156 views
plaster head form bust
12:46
DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost

plaster head form bust

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a straightforward method for casting a generic plaster head form bust from scratch. The resulting form is a versatile shop tool useful for fitting and finishing latex masks, shaping hats, and serving as a surface for Halloween projection mapping. The process is presented as accessible and affordable, making it ideal for FX artists at any level. Having a quality head form on hand is framed as one of the most practical assets an FX workspace can have.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,060 views
Weve Had First Goatweek, What About Second Goatweek?
2:34:56
DIY Props

Weve Had First Goatweek, What About Second Goatweek?

This lengthy StiltbeastStudios session appears to be a deep-dive creative build event centered on goat-themed Halloween props or masks, continuing what sounds like an established 'Goatweek' series hosted by Allen Hopps. The extended runtime suggests a live or marathon-style workshop format covering multiple stages of the build process. Viewers likely follow along as a creature or wearable goat prop is developed for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,008 views
Got Goats?
2:06:02
DIY Props

Got Goats?

A long-form video from Stiltbeast Studios hosted by Allen Hopps centered around goat-themed Halloween content. Given the channel's focus and the tags referencing props, haunted attractions, and Halloween masks, this is likely a build, demonstration, or showcase involving goat-themed props or masks for haunt use. At over two hours, it likely covers significant detail and creative depth. No source description was provided, so specifics remain uncertain.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,216 views
Its A Horn Thing
48:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

Its A Horn Thing

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios dives into the craft of working with horns — likely covering fabrication, application, or integration into masks and creature costumes for haunted attraction use. The video appears to explore how horns can elevate a character or prop from simple to genuinely frightening. At nearly 50 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at this specialized creature-design detail.

StiltbeastStudios· 875 views
Four Horns And Two Goats Ago....
2:20:38
DIY Props

Four Horns And Two Goats Ago....

From StiltbeastStudios, this lengthy session with Allen Hopps dives into creature prop and mask work centered around a goat or horned-demon concept. The title's playful wording suggests an iterative design journey, implying multiple rounds of horn and goat-themed builds leading to the current result. At over two hours, the video likely covers hands-on fabrication techniques for wearable creature pieces suited to haunted attraction performers. StiltbeastStudios' signature style points toward professional-grade craftsmanship with practical guidance for haunt builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 910 views