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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

Krampus Sculpt!
2:45:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

Krampus Sculpt!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads a live sculpting demonstration, crafting a Krampus-inspired Christmas demon mask from start to finish in water-based clay. The session is designed to be completed in roughly two hours, making it a focused, real-time look at creature mask creation. Viewers can follow along with the entire sculpting process as Allen works through his approach to bringing the horned holiday villain to life.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,051 views
sculpting a prosthetic
1:39:32
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

sculpting a prosthetic

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of sculpting a wearable prosthetic piece in this extended, in-depth session. The video appears to have been recorded as a live hangout, giving it an informal, workshop-style feel. At roughly 100 minutes, there is ample time to observe the sculpting workflow in real time.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,828 views
sculpture studio
1:16:00
DIY Props

sculpture studio

This video is a studio session from Stiltbeast Studios centered on sculpture work, likely involving creature or monster prop creation. Hosted as a live Hangouts On Air broadcast, it offers viewers an inside look at the sculpting process in a professional prop-making environment. The sparse metadata and brief source reference suggest the content revolves around a bigfoot-style creature sculpt. At 76 minutes, it likely functions as a relaxed, in-depth work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,587 views
sculpture studio 5
57:51
DIY PropsAdvanced

sculpture studio 5

Stiltbeast Studios presents a live sculpting session focused on building a Bigfoot head intended for use as a wearable mask or display prop. The session runs nearly an hour and gives viewers an in-depth look at the creature design and sculpting process from a professional studio perspective. Fans of cryptid creature work and monster mask fabrication will find the extended format particularly useful for studying technique and workflow.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,368 views
Sculpting studio Nosferatu
2:06:07
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpting studio Nosferatu

Stiltbeast Studios presents a full sculpting session dedicated to creating a Nosferatu character using water-based clay. The extended, roughly two-hour session offers an in-depth look at the artist's process for bringing the iconic vampire to life in sculptural form. Viewers follow along in a live hangout-style format, making it an immersive study in professional creature sculpting.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,791 views
Castle set painting
7:39
Set DesignBeginnerlow (basic house paint and spray paint)

Castle set painting

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, freehand approach to painting castle-themed wall panels for a haunted attraction set. Using latex house paint, spray paint, and simple foam brushes, four panels are completed in roughly 40 minutes with no measuring or pre-planning. The video is presented at 4× speed to showcase the full workflow efficiently. The creator's philosophy is that overwhelming visual density causes individual imperfections to disappear into the overall scene.

StiltbeastStudios· 24,545 views
Sculpture studio 2
3:09:16
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpture studio 2

A relaxed, long-form studio hangout with the creator of Stiltbeast Studios as they sculpt a classic movie monster mask in real time. The session runs approximately three hours, offering an immersive look at a professional sculptor's process and workspace. Viewers get an unfiltered, fly-on-the-wall experience rather than a step-by-step instructional breakdown.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,580 views
distressing jars and bottles witch jars
17:39
DIY PropsBeginner

distressing jars and bottles witch jars

StiltbeastStudios walks through a collection of hands-on techniques for making glass and plastic jars and bottles look aged, grimy, and authentically creepy. The methods are applicable to haunted house set dressing, film prop work, or any Halloween display that calls for a witch's apothecary or dark laboratory aesthetic. Finished pieces can be filled with contents of your choice or dressed up with custom labels for added detail.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,890 views
one piece plaster mold
19:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

one piece plaster mold

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a one-piece plaster mold intended for pulling latex castings — a technique well-suited to half masks and sculpts with few or no undercuts. The featured subject is a sleeping cat sculpt that is planned for animation, eventually giving the illusion of breathing and a flipping tail. The video emphasizes the simplicity and reliability of this molding approach for haunt-quality prop production.

StiltbeastStudios· 19,074 views
stiltbeast sculpture studio
2:44:17
Other

stiltbeast sculpture studio

This is an informal live hangout hosted by StiltbeastStudios, centered around a sculpting session in the artist's studio. It serves as a test run for what the creator hoped to make a recurring weekly event, inviting friends and viewers to watch along as work progresses. The relaxed format reflects an artist experimenting with live streaming rather than delivering a structured tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,828 views
fright props motor
5:00
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

fright props motor

This short tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios introduces the basics of using motors sourced from FrightProps to animate Halloween props. The creator demonstrates how these motors can be applied across a variety of animation configurations, highlighting their accessibility since they run on standard 120V household power. It serves as a foundation lesson, with more advanced animation setups promised in follow-up videos.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,975 views
Dog run!
4:29
Other

Dog run!

A non-Halloween personal video from the Stiltbeast Studios creator showing how he exercises his dogs using landrollers — a type of off-road skating device. The creator openly acknowledges the content is unrelated to haunting or prop-making and shares it simply as a lifestyle aside. At just four minutes, it offers a brief, candid glimpse into life behind the studio.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,709 views
Fixing a bluckie part 1 - the Hands
11:07
DIY PropsIntermediatelow-cost / time investment over money

Fixing a bluckie part 1 - the Hands

This is the first episode in a multi-part series from Stiltbeast Studios focused on transforming a budget plastic skeleton — commonly known as a 'bluckie' — into a convincing, haunt-ready prop base through corpsing techniques. The video tackles the hands specifically, showing how time and skill can elevate a cheap skeleton into something worthy of a professional haunted attraction. The series philosophy centers on investing labor rather than money to achieve high-quality results.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,210 views
scary wreath
18:17
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $20

scary wreath

StiltbeastStudios walks through a quick and budget-friendly Halloween-themed wreath build inspired by the aesthetic of Nightmare Before Christmas. The project is designed to be approachable for crafters of any skill level, coming together in roughly 20 minutes for around $15. It's a great crossover piece that blends Halloween and Christmas holiday decor into a single spooky statement piece.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,465 views
intro vid
2:19
Other

intro vid

This short introductory video outlines the mission of Stiltbeast Studios: to create a growing reference library of DIY techniques for haunted house builders and haunted attraction operators. It gives prospective viewers a quick overview of the kind of content they can expect from the channel. No specific builds or tutorials are featured in this video itself.

StiltbeastStudios· 60,420 views
Easy brain in a jar
13:55
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Easy brain in a jar

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly method for creating a realistic-looking brain in a jar using common hardware store materials. The build relies on tinfoil as an armature base, silicone caulk for texture and form, and paint for a convincing finish. The result is a versatile prop suited to mad scientist labs, haunted attraction scenes, or Frankenstein-themed displays. The straightforward process makes it accessible to beginners with minimal tool investment.

StiltbeastStudios· 81,507 views
prop steaks
11:28
DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly

prop steaks

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly technique for crafting realistic-looking prop steaks suited for a butcher or slaughterhouse haunt scene. The method, credited to Virgil Taylor of Resurrection Studios, uses pink foam as the base and achieves a convincing raw-meat appearance through layered acrylic paint and leather stains. The result is a highly effective set-dressing piece that can be replicated in quantity without significant cost or skill. Optional silicone caulk adds extra texture for a more gruesome finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,917 views
faux stone pedastal base
13:54
DIY PropsBeginner

faux stone pedastal base

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a faux stone pedestal base — a versatile graveyard accent piece designed to elevate urns, statues, and other haunt décor. The build centers on foam fabrication and stone-texture finishing techniques. The resulting prop is lightweight, inexpensive, and adaptable to a wide range of Halloween display scenarios.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,858 views
Making a monster chest/costume soft sculpt
22:33
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Making a monster chest/costume soft sculpt

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a soft-sculpt technique for building a foam monster chest piece that can be worn as part of a creature costume. The method is presented as broadly applicable — entire character suits can be constructed using the same approach, not just chest pieces. Flexible open-cell foam sourced from Foam Mart is the primary material driving the build. This is a practical, technique-focused tutorial aimed at haunted attraction performers and serious costume builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 126,908 views
feegee mermaid
16:02
DIY PropsIntermediate

feegee mermaid

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a classic sideshow-style Feejee Mermaid prop using a small skeleton as the base. The build leans heavily on plastic corpsing techniques alongside a range of general prop-building skills to achieve a convincing, aged gaff look. At roughly 16 minutes, the video balances quick results with quality, making it accessible without sacrificing the eerie authenticity the piece demands.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,743 views
long version gorilla
25:23
DIY PropsAdvanced

long version gorilla

This extended cut from StiltbeastStudios presents a gorilla mask sculpt played at 4x speed rather than the faster 8x version previously released, giving viewers a more detailed look at the full sculpting process. The slower playback makes it easier to observe specific tool choices and technique nuances throughout the build. It serves as a companion piece to the original upload for those who want a deeper study of the workflow.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,766 views
gorilla mutant sculpt
13:05
DIY PropsAdvanced

gorilla mutant sculpt

StiltbeastStudios kicks off a multi-part series documenting the creation of a gorilla mutant character suit, starting with the sculpting phase. The video focuses on the detailed sculptwork that will form the foundation of a full wearable creature suit. Further installments are planned to cover the remaining fabrication stages from sculpture through to finished suit.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,457 views
big dog
9:43
DIY PropsIntermediate

big dog

StiltbeastStudios takes on the Cu Sith — a giant hound from Celtic mythology — crafting an oversized dog head prop destined for a personal monster museum. The build showcases a variety of fabrication techniques suited to large-scale creature props. This is a fun, skills-rich project that blends folklore inspiration with hands-on haunted attraction craftsmanship.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,279 views
How to foam fill masks cheaply
14:29
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to foam fill masks cheaply

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a budget-friendly method for foam-filling prop heads and latex masks intended for haunted attraction use. The technique exploits the expanding foam that Gorilla Glue generates as it cures, turning a normally unwanted side effect into a useful filling material. The result is a sturdier, haunt-ready prop head without significant material cost.

StiltbeastStudios· 115,090 views