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.

95 videos

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
Following Bust Halloween Prop - Part 2
9:59
DIY PropsIntermediate

Following Bust Halloween Prop - Part 2

Part 2 of VanOaksProps' following bust monument series focuses on the finishing stages: applying paint, faux marble effects, and a Drylok texture base coat before adding craft paint layers via airbrush. LED strip lighting and decorative faux ivy are incorporated to complete the eerie cemetery monument look. The build is sponsored by ChickenProps, whose staring statue mechanisms power the 'following' eye effect. This episode bridges the gap between raw prop construction and a polished, display-ready Halloween centerpiece.

VanOaksProps· 47,064 views
Weathering Haunt Walls - No Spray Bottles!
6:25
Set DesignIntermediate

Weathering Haunt Walls - No Spray Bottles!

VanOaks Props demonstrates two distinct weathering techniques for haunt walls without relying solely on spray bottles. The tutorial covers both airbrushing and sponge painting approaches, showing how each method produces a different aged or distressed surface style. Both methods use earth-tone and muted paint colors to create convincing decay and grime effects on haunted attraction flats.

VanOaksProps· 10,942 views
Star Wars Droid Caller Prop and Retro Packaging
12:50
DIY PropsIntermediate

Star Wars Droid Caller Prop and Retro Packaging

VanOaksProps walks through building a Han Solo Droid Caller prop replica and presenting it in custom retro-style action figure packaging that evokes vintage Kenner Star Wars card backs. The project blends prop painting techniques — including airbrushing, metallic finishes, and weathering washes — with graphic design and physical packaging assembly to produce a display-ready collectible. A vacuum former is used to create a blister shell, and a printed card back completes the nostalgic presentation. The result doubles as both a screen-accurate prop replica and a whimsical fan collectible display piece.

VanOaksProps· 8,328 views
DIY Realistic Teeth Using Thermoplastic Beads - SO EASY
17:32
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Realistic Teeth Using Thermoplastic Beads - SO EASY

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting realistic-looking teeth for Halloween costumes and props using thermoplastic beads. The technique can be adapted to produce human, monster, or animal tooth sets, which are then stained and painted for an authentic, organic appearance. The process is presented as highly accessible, requiring only a small set of inexpensive materials. The result is a convincing wearable or prop-ready piece suitable for haunters and costume makers alike.

Monster Tutorials· 22,797 views
Paint & Weather Your Droids - Star Wars IG88/ Mandalorian IG11
11:20
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Paint & Weather Your Droids - Star Wars IG88/ Mandalorian IG11

VanOaksProps walks through the full painting and weathering process for two 3D-printed IG-88 droid heads inspired by Star Wars and The Mandalorian. The workflow starts with a gloss black base coat followed by a chrome lacquer layer to achieve that signature metallic droid look. Acrylic paints in rust, orange, and brown tones are then layered on to simulate wear, grime, and battle damage, making the props look authentically aged. The build uses a 3D model sourced from Thingiverse and relies on tools and materials that are largely accessible to hobbyist prop makers.

VanOaksProps· 17,996 views
Seven Deadly Sins - Pride (NEVER Been Done Before)
8:03
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Seven Deadly Sins - Pride (NEVER Been Done Before)

Madeyewlook creates a striking Pride-themed look inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins, channeling the vanity and showmanship of a peacock through elaborate SFX makeup. The transformation features body paint, airbrushing, gem embellishments, a bald cap, and dramatic horns for a fully editorial fantasy character. The peacock color palette of deep blues and teals is built up through layered paint and liner work. It's a high-impact, head-to-toe conceptual look designed to stand out as unique within the Seven Deadly Sins series.

Madeyewlook· 469,982 views
Seven Deadly Sins Makeup Tutorial | Gluttony (SO SICK)
4:42
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Seven Deadly Sins Makeup Tutorial | Gluttony (SO SICK)

Madeyewlook delivers a vibrant, over-the-top Gluttony-themed demon makeup look inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins concept, a Face Off contestant's ice cream character, and an Instagram artist's miniature horn design. The tutorial combines bold body paint and airbrushed neon tones with DIY sculptural horns built from household materials. Adhesive is used to apply whimsical candy-like embellishments that reinforce the gluttony theme. The result is a striking, costume-ready character look achievable with a mix of professional and budget-friendly supplies.

Madeyewlook· 378,605 views
Repaint a Toy Mandalorian Blaster Prop
8:46
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Repaint a Toy Mandalorian Blaster Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a multi-stage repaint of a Rubies toy Mandalorian blaster, transforming it from a flat costume accessory into a screen-accurate-looking prop. The process layers graphite powder, faux wood grain, airbrushed aluminum lacquer, Rub N Buff in two metallic tones, and wax paint weathering to build convincing depth and wear. Each technique is demonstrated in sequence with clear before-and-after context. The result is a display- or cosplay-ready blaster achieved with widely available hobby materials.

VanOaksProps· 42,821 views
Airbrush Lab
5:43
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Airbrush Lab

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps explores airbrush techniques applied to Halloween masks and props in this focused lab-style session. The video likely covers paint application, color blending, and finishing methods to elevate a mask or prop to haunted-attraction quality. As a short, focused clip, it distills practical airbrushing knowledge into a compact, digestible format suited for haunt builders and prop artists.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,447 views
Werewolf airbrush
19:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Werewolf airbrush

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of airbrushing a werewolf mask, demonstrating how paint application can dramatically elevate a Halloween prop or costume piece. The video likely covers color layering and blending techniques to achieve a realistic creature effect. At 20 minutes, it offers a focused, practical look at professional-level finishing work suited to haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,051 views
"Fang" Prop Painting Demo | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Shows Paint Steps
4:18
Prop Reviews

"Fang" Prop Painting Demo | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Shows Paint Steps

Ed Edmunds, founder of Distortions Unlimited, walks through the painting process for Fang, a latex Monster Buddy prop and 2020 mascot for the Monster Day festival in Greeley, Colorado. The demo highlights airbrush techniques used to bring Fang's character to life, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how professional-grade Halloween props are finished at Distortions Unlimited. The video also briefly introduces other characters in the Monster Buddies lineup, including the Greeley Gremlin and Chewbe. Fang and the other Monster Buddies are available for purchase through the Distortions Unlimited website.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,525 views
How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab
1:00:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab

Monster Lab Episode 27 with Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the latex pouring and painting stages of making wearable monster gloves, picking up from earlier episodes that covered sculpting and mold-making. The tutorial applies to a broad range of character builds — Halloween costumes, cosplay, theater, and SFX work. Airbrushing techniques are demonstrated to bring the finished latex gloves to life with realistic monster coloring and detail. The series reflects the professional-grade methods used inside Distortions Unlimited's own production workflow.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,688 views
airbrush painting creature
15:54
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

airbrush painting creature

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the process of airbrushing a creature-style latex mask using a budget-friendly Harbor Freight airbrush. He demonstrates a custom latex mask paint recipe blending casting latex, distilled water, and interior flat house paint, supplemented with Pinata alcohol-based inks for vibrant color and Liquitex high gloss medium for finishing effects. The video also covers practical airbrush maintenance, using a common automotive windshield fluid as a cleaning solution. It's a solid intermediate-level guide for anyone looking to achieve professional-quality paint on latex masks without high-end equipment.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,162 views
Mask Painting !
1:50:29
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Painting !

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps delivers an in-depth mask painting session aimed at haunted attraction builders and Halloween enthusiasts. The nearly two-hour runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step walkthrough of techniques used to bring a Halloween mask to life with professional-quality paint work. Viewers can expect the kind of practical, haunt-industry insight that Stiltbeast Studios is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,087 views
Monster Making is Art | Distortions Unlimited Halloween Prop Manufacturing
1:43
Professional Haunted Attractions

Monster Making is Art | Distortions Unlimited Halloween Prop Manufacturing

This short promotional video showcases the artistry and craftsmanship behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based Halloween prop and animatronic manufacturer with over four decades of experience. Set to classical cello music, the piece highlights the skilled team at work — sculpting, welding, painting, and finishing professional-grade creatures. Featured products span both 2020 releases and longtime classics, spanning demons, wolves, and monster characters. It positions the company's output as suitable for home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,984 views
Scenic painting 11 (All materials in Description!)
6:43
Set DesignAdvanced

Scenic painting 11 (All materials in Description!)

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a destination mural — a large-scale scenic piece designed so haunt guests walk directly toward it. The painting combines HVLP spray gun work with detail airbrushing and UV-reactive paints for a striking blacklight effect. This is a real-world haunt installation piece, offering a rare look at professional-level scenic painting in a haunted attraction context.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,793 views
DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind
32:50
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,944 views
Mask Painting!
2:03:31
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Painting!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the process of painting a Halloween mask, sharing professional techniques developed through his haunted attraction work. The session covers how paint application can dramatically transform a mask's realism and overall scare factor. At over two hours, this is an in-depth, hands-on demonstration suited for serious prop and costume builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,008 views
FROGZILLA - THE REVEAL! A Collaboration with CFX and Froggy's Fog: Video 3
2:10
Prop Reviews

FROGZILLA - THE REVEAL! A Collaboration with CFX and Froggy's Fog: Video 3

This short reveal video showcases the finished Frogzilla character — a custom silicone mask creation born from a collaboration between Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog. The build used CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog mask as a starting point, reimagined to reflect Froggy's Fog's brand mascot. The reveal is presented alongside Froggy's Fog machines in action and culminates with an in-person debut at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando. It serves as the third and final installment in the collaborative video series.

CFX MASKS· 2,667 views
Paint A Frankenstein Mask
1:06:41
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Paint A Frankenstein Mask

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of painting a Frankenstein Halloween mask from start to finish. The tutorial runs over an hour, suggesting a thorough, step-by-step approach covering color work and detailing. Host Allen Hopps brings his haunted-attraction expertise to the technique, making it relevant for both hobbyists and haunt professionals.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,992 views
FROGZILLA - Collaboration with CFX and Froggy's Fog Video 2
6:52
Makeup TutorialsPro

FROGZILLA - Collaboration with CFX and Froggy's Fog Video 2

This is the second installment in a multi-part series documenting the creation of Frogzilla, a custom silicone mask collaboration between Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog. The video focuses on the professional paint team's process of developing and executing a custom paint scheme on a silicone mask based on CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog design. The build culminates in a live reveal planned for the IAAPA tradeshow in Orlando, Florida.

CFX MASKS· 1,764 views
Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes
6:12
Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes

This highlight reel draws from standout moments across Distortions Unlimited's 'Making Monsters' reality series, which aired on the Travel Channel. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the professional monster-making studio, featuring key team members including Ed Edmunds, Jordu Schell, and guest Alice Cooper. The clip showcases the breadth of Distortions Unlimited's work, spanning animatronics, masks, costumes, and large-scale Halloween props. It serves as an energetic introduction to the company's craft and the personalities who bring their creatures to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,834 views
How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial
1:47:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,468 views