Halloween Universe

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The Halloween Video Library

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.

50 videos

Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!
10:24
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Grim Reaper scythe using readily available materials — EVA foam floor mats, PVC pipe, and hot glue — making this an accessible project for beginners and cosplayers alike. The blade is shaped from foam with a heat gun, mounted to a PVC handle, and finished with a Plasti-Dip base coat followed by layered acrylic paints for a realistic, weathered look. The build is designed to be completable in a few hours with minimal tools. Surebonder sponsored the video by providing their Cosplay Stik hot glue and glue gun.

VanOaksProps· 30,560 views
We made a WEDNESDAY ADDAMS Animatronic!
12:57
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a WEDNESDAY ADDAMS Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought child-sized animatronic doll into a custom Wednesday Addams character through a full prop makeover. The build includes a detailed face repaint with hand-painted eyes crafted from ping pong balls, a new wig, a period-appropriate costume, and replacement footwear. The project ties into the Netflix Wednesday series release and showcases how an off-the-shelf Halloween animatronic can be completely reimagined with accessible materials. The result is a striking, life-sized OOAK display piece with personality and character.

Wicked Makers· 662,014 views
We made Pennywise a “friend” for HALLOWEEN!
10:23
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

We made Pennywise a “friend” for HALLOWEEN!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized Georgie Denborough prop from the IT franchise to pair with an existing Pennywise decoration. The figure is constructed using a PVC pipe skeleton, pool noodles for body volume, and thrifted child-sized clothing to sell the illusion of scale. Hands can be sourced as pre-made fakes or crafted in-house using wire, nitrile gloves, and stuffing. The finished prop holds a signature red balloon, making it an instantly recognizable horror-movie display piece.

Wicked Makers· 449,140 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
We made magical swirling Halloween Witch's Potions!
6:35
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$50

We made magical swirling Halloween Witch's Potions!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take the viral swirling potion bottle trend a step further by engineering a motorized magnetic mechanism hidden inside a DIY faux-leather spellbook to keep the mesmerizing swirl going indefinitely. Each bottle is filled with glycerin, mica powder, and food coloring to create a color-shifting storm effect, while a concealed small motor and magnets do the continuous stirring work beneath. The build is approachable for intermediate makers and fits seamlessly into witch, wizard, or fantasy Halloween themes. Detailed materials and tool lists make sourcing everything straightforward.

Wicked Makers· 552,710 views
This Spirit Halloween Scarecrow Makeover will Haunt Your Dreams
20:12
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 (plus cost of base animatronic)

This Spirit Halloween Scarecrow Makeover will Haunt Your Dreams

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay take a Spirit Halloween sitting scarecrow animatronic and overhaul it into a DC Comics-inspired nightmare creature. After unboxing and weathering the existing costume, they remove the original burlap mask to reveal a hidden plastic head, which they use as a form for a new hand-stitched burlap mask featuring glowing red LED eyes and a sinister stitched smile. The build combines fabric work, painting, and basic electronics to dramatically elevate a store-bought prop into a custom haunted-house centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,619,183 views
This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!
16:50
DIY PropsIntermediatelow (primarily mystery box / scrap materials plus optional add-ons)

This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay tackle a creative challenge from fellow creator VanOaks Props: build a Halloween prop using only a mystery box of random supplied materials. They land on a detailed miniature haunted house inspired by Halloween village aesthetics, working through unfamiliar papercraft and diorama territory using cardboard, natural foliage, LEDs, and a small motor. The 17-minute build video walks through every stage from brainstorming and structural construction to painting and final detailing. Despite the constraints of unknown materials, the finished piece is a charming, intricately decorated spooky miniature.

Wicked Makers· 260,337 views
We gave this Halloween Witch Animatronic a Terrifying Makeover
16:51
DIY AnimatronicsBeginnerlow (primarily secondhand/dollar-store materials)

We gave this Halloween Witch Animatronic a Terrifying Makeover

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie transform a stock Home Depot rocking chair witch animatronic into a menacing forest hag through budget-friendly, beginner-accessible upgrades. The build walks through unboxing and assembly of the original prop, then covers painting, fabric weathering, body padding, and layering on thrifted clothing and accessories sourced from Goodwill. The finished witch retains her original LED eyes, motion sensor, and rocking animation while looking dramatically more sinister and custom.

Wicked Makers· 1,416,934 views
Forbidden Temple Staff - Bamboo from PVC?
8:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Forbidden Temple Staff - Bamboo from PVC?

VanOaksProps walks through transforming a plain PVC pipe into a realistic-looking bamboo shaft, then assembling it into a detailed witch doctor or forbidden temple staff. The build incorporates skulls, rope, raffia, and Spanish moss for a tribal aesthetic inspired by attractions like Disney's Jungle Cruise and Indiana Jones. Heat shaping, rotary tool carving, and airbrushing are combined to achieve convincing bamboo texture and aged coloring. A creator correction notes that Spanish moss — not sphagnum moss — is the material actually used.

VanOaksProps· 13,760 views
We made a GIANT real-life Minecraft Spider!
8:02
DIY PropsIntermediate

We made a GIANT real-life Minecraft Spider!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a life-sized, game-accurate Minecraft Spider Halloween prop using XPS foam, acrylic paints, and a hidden RC car chassis that propels it at speed. The blocky pixel aesthetic is achieved through careful foam shaping and a multi-shade grey paint scheme, while 3D-printed details and LED eyes complete the effect. A Bluetooth speaker adds sound for extra impact, making the prop interactive enough to chase trick-or-treaters around the yard.

Wicked Makers· 191,170 views
We made a FLOATING Bottle that pours forever! (Halloween Prop)
9:58
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

We made a FLOATING Bottle that pours forever! (Halloween Prop)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a mesmerizing Halloween prop that makes a wine bottle appear to float in mid-air while endlessly pouring colored liquid. The illusion is driven by a small recirculating water pump hidden inside a cup, with a clear acrylic tube acting as both the structural support and the hidden return channel for the liquid. The build relies on inexpensive, widely available materials and requires only basic tools, making it very accessible for first-time prop builders. The finished piece works especially well as an eye-catching indoor Halloween centerpiece or party decoration.

Wicked Makers· 305,225 views
How to make DIY Christmas Spider Ornaments
13:23
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $20

How to make DIY Christmas Spider Ornaments

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build DIY spider ornaments for a Christmas tree, inspired by the folk legend of the Christmas spider — a charming tale said to be the origin of tinsel. Using plastic ornaments as spider bodies and pipe cleaners or wire for legs, the project is accessible to crafters of most skill levels. The result is a set of creepy-cute decorations that blend holiday cheer with a delightfully spooky edge.

Wicked Makers· 75,978 views
Spooky Haunted Two-Way Mirror 💀 DIY Halloween Props
12:13
DIY PropsIntermediate$50–$150 depending on mirror tier and whether you already own a monitor

Spooky Haunted Two-Way Mirror 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers (Jaimie and Jay) build a motion-triggered haunted mirror prop for their yard haunt by combining a thrift-store vintage frame, a two-way mirror panel, and a monitor running custom ghost footage. The ghost video stars Jaimie, professionally enhanced with visual effects and eerie audio by Fiverr artists. When a trick-or-treater walks up, the motion sensor fires the media player and a ghostly apparition materializes in the mirror. The build draws inspiration from their earlier DIY smart mirror project and folklore figures like Bloody Mary and Candyman.

Wicked Makers· 388,143 views
Haunted Dollhouse Makeover 👻 DIY Halloween Props
13:37
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50 depending on thrift finds and materials on hand

Haunted Dollhouse Makeover 👻 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through converting a thrifted plastic dollhouse into a Victorian-style miniature haunted mansion inspired by the Addams Family. The build covers painting, weathering, and dressing the structure with spooky details including glowing jack-o-lanterns, demon cats, and an animated ghost on the balcony. The tutorial relies entirely on accessible craft-store materials and basic tools, making it approachable for Halloween decorators of any skill level. The finished piece works as a striking indoor Halloween display.

Wicked Makers· 1,047,603 views
Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
15:16
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building 'Barty,' a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired pirate skeleton prop that appears to endlessly drink from a bottle using a hidden recirculating fountain pump. The build centers on a life-sized skeleton dressed in thrift-store pirate gear posed over a barrel, with colored water looping invisibly through vinyl tubing. The hosts also highlight how the same fountain-pump trick can be adapted to other Halloween themes — vampires, zombies, witches — making the core technique highly reusable. Goodwill is a featured sponsor, reinforcing the budget-friendly, thrift-forward approach to costuming the character.

Wicked Makers· 2,079,740 views
SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office - Blast-Up Ghost
9:33
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$50

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office - Blast-Up Ghost

VanOaksProps builds a replica blast-up ghost prop inspired by the classic Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction, adding it to an ongoing Haunted Mansion-themed home office collection. The build relies on accessible craft materials, acrylic paints, and airbrushing to achieve the signature look of the iconic ride prop. It sits between larger room builds as a satisfying, focused side project. The finished piece is intended as a display collectible that deepens the immersive theming of the space.

VanOaksProps· 14,319 views
Making Fake Logs From Foam DIY
8:52
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (uses scrap foam; paints and basic hand tools)

Making Fake Logs From Foam DIY

VanOaksProps walks through the process of sculpting realistic-looking fake logs from scrap foam pieces — an ideal technique for filling a haunted house or staged fireplace. The build uses accessible hand tools like a rasp, drywall saw, and wire brush to shape and texture the foam before finishing with paint. A hard coating step is highlighted as the key to making the props durable enough for repeated seasonal use.

VanOaksProps· 44,274 views
DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam
8:11
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (many materials sourced from dollar stores and home improvement stores)

DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam

VanOaksProps walks through the full process of building a convincing fake tree stump using a 5-gallon bucket as a base form, expanding spray foam for texture, and layered acrylic and spray paints to achieve a realistic wood-and-moss finish. The build relies on inexpensive, widely available materials, making it accessible to beginners. A handy secondary use highlighted in the video is concealing a projector inside the hollow stump, adding functional value to a purely decorative prop.

VanOaksProps· 142,582 views
Floating "Fireflies" Effect - DIY Halloween Props
10:01
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Floating "Fireflies" Effect - DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through a beginner-friendly DIY recreation of the iconic glowing firefly effect from Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean swamp scene. The build repurposes solar pathway lights fitted with yellow-green LEDs, suspended on near-invisible fishing line to mimic slowly drifting fireflies in a tree canopy or yard haunt setting. No expensive tools are required, making this an accessible weekend project for Halloween decorators at any skill level. The duo also share the charming origin story of the original Disneyland effect.

Wicked Makers· 420,629 views
DIY Halloween Props - Clock from Nightmare Before Christmas
11:06
DIY PropsBeginner$15–$40

DIY Halloween Props - Clock from Nightmare Before Christmas

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a replica of the Halloween Countdown Clock from The Nightmare Before Christmas, turning it into an accessible weekend DIY project. The build is designed to work with a range of materials — plywood, cardboard, foam core, or balsa — making it easy to adapt to whatever is on hand. Purchased plans and templates are available to guide the process from cut to finished, painted prop. The result is a decorative piece that doubles as both a Halloween and a Christmas holiday decoration.

Wicked Makers· 161,171 views
DIY Halloween Props - Bubbling Witch's Cauldron with Glowing Coals
10:35
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

DIY Halloween Props - Bubbling Witch's Cauldron with Glowing Coals

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through a beginner-friendly Halloween build that transforms a large plastic cauldron into a dramatic bubbling brew scene complete with glowing coal effects. The project combines an ultrasonic pond fogger for rising mist with orange string lights and textured spray-foam coals to simulate a fire beneath the pot. Despite involving several components, each step is designed to be approachable and tackled in stages, making it a solid weekend project. The finished prop works equally well for yard haunts or front-porch Halloween displays.

Wicked Makers· 1,393,708 views
Graveyard Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
12:20
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$70

Graveyard Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie transform a standard store-bought plastic skeleton into a dramatic gravecrawler prop complete with a sculpted dirt mound. The key innovation is that the mound is fully portable and collapsible for easy off-season storage. The build relies on accessible materials like spray foam, spray paint, and hot glue, making it approachable for Halloween decorators of most skill levels. The finished prop is designed to integrate seamlessly into a yard graveyard or cemetery display.

Wicked Makers· 833,877 views
Making Daenerys Dragon Eggs & Chest | Game of Thrones
7:45
Costume TutorialsBeginner$20–$60

Making Daenerys Dragon Eggs & Chest | Game of Thrones

This tutorial walks through creating a Daenerys-inspired costume look from Game of Thrones, combining body paint makeup with handmade dragon eggs and a decorated prop chest. The creator transforms craft store styrofoam eggs with paint and sealant, and upholsters a plain chest with vinyl and thumbtacks to evoke the iconic Targaryen aesthetic. The video blends wearable costume makeup with accessible DIY prop-making using materials sourced from common craft and hardware stores.

Madeyewlook· 105,288 views
We built a huge glowing skull (for our workshop!)
8:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

We built a huge glowing skull (for our workshop!)

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie construct a large, eye-catching backlit skull sign for their workshop using a CNC router and birch plywood built up in two layers. LED strips are routed behind the skull cutout and controlled by an Arduino Micro to produce a dramatic glowing effect. The project blends woodworking, basic electronics, and CNC design into an approachable weekend build. Full Arduino code and schematics are available on the creators' website for anyone who wants to replicate it.

Wicked Makers· 44,754 views