Halloween Universe

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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.

39 videos

How to Make Okarun's Mask from Dandadan - Free Template Foam or Cardboard- Ken Turbo Granny Cosplay
8:53
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make Okarun's Mask from Dandadan - Free Template Foam or Cardboard- Ken Turbo Granny Cosplay

This tutorial walks through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime/manga Dandadan using EVA foam, with free downloadable PDF templates also compatible with cardboard. The creator covers each assembly step and finishes the mask with acrylic paints for a screen-accurate, lightweight cosplay-ready result. It is accessible to builders of most skill levels thanks to the provided templates and clear step-by-step guidance.

SKS Props· 95,307 views
Beholder Pumpkin Halloween Crafts #pumpkincarving #halloweencrafts #dndinspiration
0:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Pumpkin Halloween Crafts #pumpkincarving #halloweencrafts #dndinspiration

This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam detailing, and foam clay sculpting to create a highly textured monster form. Painting is demonstrated using heavy body acrylics and FX paints, and a standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The finished piece works equally well as Halloween decor, a haunt prop, or a tabletop game room display.

SKS Props· 2,733 views
Beholder Pumpkin Project WIP - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #halloween #craftmaterials
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Pumpkin Project WIP - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #halloween #craftmaterials

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-inspired foam pumpkin from start to finish. The build combines hot-knife foam cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a two-stage paint process using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout technique involves crafting detailed monster eyes from Christmas bulbs coated in foam clay, giving the prop a striking, creature-feature look.

SKS Props· 25,625 views
Beholder Pumpkin Sculpting WIP - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkincarver
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Pumpkin Sculpting WIP - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkincarver

This tutorial walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a DnD-inspired Beholder creature prop. The creator demonstrates hot knife cutting, adding sculptural detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment covers building expressive monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the prop an eerie, lifelike quality.

SKS Props· 16,073 views
We made a real BON Animatronic! (Walten Files)
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

We made a real BON Animatronic! (Walten Files)

Wicked Makers built a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. The build features a welded steel frame standing over six feet tall, animated via a wiper motor for waist rotation and servos controlling the head and jaw. A FrightProps talking skull, Purgatory Props controller, and Bottango software round out the electronics package. The creators also coordinated a special surprise involving The Walten Files' creator, Martin Walls.

Wicked Makers· 5,711,729 views
We made our SCARIEST Animatronic yet... (WALTEN FILES)
23:28
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made our SCARIEST Animatronic yet... (WALTEN FILES)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. Standing over six feet tall, the animatronic features a welded steel frame, a wiper motor for waist rotation, and servos controlling head and jaw movement. The team collaborated with Walten Files creator Martin Walls to make the reveal extra special for the recipient. The build draws on the duo's extensive experience crafting character animatronics from franchises like FNAF and Poppy Playtime.

Wicked Makers· 3,399,721 views
Crematorium Door Prop for Your Haunt!
9:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

Crematorium Door Prop for Your Haunt!

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a convincing fake crematorium oven door using wood, EVA craft foam, and a layered paint approach. The build is designed to be quick and accessible while delivering a genuinely unsettling set-dressing piece for a Halloween haunt. A multi-step painting process — including rubberized undercoating, matte black, metallic aluminum, and acrylic washes — gives the prop its gritty, industrial realism. Starbond CA glue (provided by the sponsor) is used throughout to bond foam components securely.

VanOaksProps· 12,608 views
DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!
11:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Star Wars-inspired data panel as a personal display piece, centered around a 10-inch digital photo frame that plays looping video content. The build layers laser-cut panels, EVA foam details, split loom and drain hose greeblies, and LEDs to achieve an authentic sci-fi control panel aesthetic. Airbrushing and oil paint weathering give the finished piece a battle-worn, screen-accurate look. SVG and 3D files for the panel design are available through the creator's Etsy shop.

VanOaksProps· 14,245 views
Antique Candlestick Telephone Prop
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow / potentially near-zero if using scrap materials on hand

Antique Candlestick Telephone Prop

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to build a convincing antique candlestick telephone prop entirely from common scrap materials — pipes, EVA foam, and plastic funnels — without spending money on a store-bought piece. The build is framed as an accessible, budget-friendly project suitable for haunted houses or Halloween displays. The finished prop captures the eerie vintage aesthetic of an old-fashioned telephone that fits naturally in a spooky setting.

VanOaksProps· 10,663 views
We made a real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic from FNAF!
25:12
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic from FNAF!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a retail animatronic skeleton into a full-sized Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's. The build combines EVA foam and 3D-printed components, all wrapped in green fleece and weathered with paint to achieve the character's signature rotting-suit look. The creators openly acknowledge the project hit several obstacles along the way, making it a candid look at a complex character build. The finished piece is timed to coincide with the release of the FNAF movie.

Wicked Makers· 9,576,499 views
The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's Darling Dolly animatronic into the Other Mother (the Beldam) from the film Coraline. The makeover involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt, rebuilding the arms in foam clay, crafting a new costume from fabric and EVA foam, and finishing with button eyes, oversized needle fingers, a new wig, and strategic paintwork. This short-form video showcases the completed result of a more detailed full-length build. The finished prop captures the skeletal, spider-like silhouette of the Coraline villain convincingly.

Wicked Makers· 2,236,800 views
We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!
19:19
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$50–$150 (plus cost of base animatronic)

We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween 'Darling Dolly' animatronic into a screen-accurate Other Mother (The Beldam) from Coraline. The build involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt for cracked, angular features, replacing fingers with oversized sewing needle props, and crafting a full costume from fabric and EVA foam. Foam clay, paint, button eyes, and a new wig tie the character together into a striking animatronic centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,823,289 views
This Spirit Halloween Animatronic Makeover is CRAZY!
16:06
DIY PropsIntermediate

This Spirit Halloween Animatronic Makeover is CRAZY!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform Spirit Halloween's 2022 Lord Raven animatronic into an elaborate dark sorcerer character with a fully custom costume and large lightweight foam feather wings. The build draws inspiration from Stiltbeast Studios' DIY feather wing technique and layers handmade accessories, creepy cloth, and painted details over the stock prop. The video covers both a brief unboxing review of Lord Raven's out-of-the-box features — flapping arms, moving head, glowing red eyes, and spoken dialogue — and the complete step-by-step makeover process. The finished prop is presented as a standout piece suitable for home haunts, yard displays, or haunted house environments.

Wicked Makers· 829,220 views
Kanto Pokémon Challenge! Turning Myself into a Pokémon (CC)
11:29
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Kanto Pokémon Challenge! Turning Myself into a Pokémon (CC)

Makeup artist Madeyewlook transforms herself into a humanized version of Arbok, the serpentine Pokémon associated with Team Rocket, using a combination of body paints, face makeup, EVA foam cobra-hood extensions, and a bald cap. The look reimagines what Arbok might appear as in human form, blending cosplay creativity with professional-level body paint artistry. The video also includes a casual Sword and Shield Pokémon card pack-opening segment as a side activity.

Madeyewlook· 161,067 views
trabsworld prep, werewolves and EVA foam!
1:52:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

trabsworld prep, werewolves and EVA foam!

StiltbeastStudios walks through werewolf creature costume construction using EVA foam, likely in preparation for the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show. The lengthy session covers foam fabrication techniques suited to haunted attraction performers and costume builders. Allen Hopps shares his hands-on workflow for bringing an intimidating werewolf character to life. The video offers an extended, in-depth look at the build process from a seasoned haunt industry professional.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,545 views