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.

83 videos

Making the Goonies Copper Bones Prop Replica
6:35
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

Making the Goonies Copper Bones Prop Replica

VanOaksProps walks through the process of prepping and painting a 3D-printed replica of the iconic Copper Bones skeleton key from The Goonies. The build is framed as a relaxed afternoon project, focusing primarily on surface finishing and a layered acrylic painting technique to achieve an aged, metallic patina look. A free STL model is referenced for those who want to print their own base piece. Credit is given to another creator whose technique inspired the painting approach.

VanOaksProps· 10,733 views
DIY Holy Grail Prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
7:33
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Holy Grail Prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

VanOaksProps walks through the full process of creating a replica Holy Grail prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, following a community request. The build covers research and reference gathering, 3D modeling and printing on a Bambu Lab X1-Carbon, and a multi-stage painting process using acrylics, airbrush, and gold leaf to achieve a convincing aged stone-and-metal finish. The result is a screen-accurate-looking display piece that translates well to Halloween or pop-culture prop collections.

VanOaksProps· 18,184 views
March Livestream - Q&A, Haunted Mansion Project, and more!
59:14
DIY Props

March Livestream - Q&A, Haunted Mansion Project, and more!

This nearly hour-long livestream from VanOaksProps blends a community Q&A session with progress updates on an ongoing Haunted Mansion-themed prop project. The creator discusses build techniques and takes questions from supporters in real time. References to a 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC router suggest these are recurring tools in the workflow shown throughout the stream.

VanOaksProps· 2,058 views
Andor Holoprojector Replica Prop | #starwars
6:15
DIY PropsIntermediate

Andor Holoprojector Replica Prop | #starwars

This build video walks through recreating the Pre-Mor Holoprojector from Episode 3 of the Andor TV series as a handheld replica prop. The creator kitbashes a vintage Bandai handheld game as the prop's base, integrates functional LED lighting, and adds a 3D-printed bezel for screen accuracy. Layered spray paint and acrylic washes are used to achieve a weathered, lived-in Star Wars aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 8,185 views
DIY Halloween Grave Marker Prop
5:40
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

DIY Halloween Grave Marker Prop

VanOaksProps shares a quick, beginner-friendly technique for making a 3D-printed cemetery grave marker look like authentic aged cast iron using common craft paints and household items. Inspired by real perpetual care markers found in historic New England cemeteries, the finished prop adds a convincing, historically grounded detail to any Halloween graveyard display. The core painting method — layering chalk paint, aluminum acrylic, and black acrylic — is versatile enough to apply to cosplay pieces, scale models, and other prop-building projects beyond Halloween.

VanOaksProps· 6,815 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
Making a Pirate Treasure Chest 💀 DIY Halloween Props
26:05
DIY PropsAdvanced

Making a Pirate Treasure Chest 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie build an elaborate Sea of Thieves-inspired pirate treasure chest Halloween prop from XPS and EVA foam, complete with 3D-printed skull decorations and hardware details. The build is elevated by special effects including Arduino-controlled NeoPixel glowing eyes and a hidden microfogger that breathes eerie mist from the chest. The prop is finished with layered paints, Rub n Buff, and airbrushing to achieve a weathered, cursed aesthetic. It's a full-featured, multi-discipline build that blends prop fabrication, electronics, and effects work into a single showpiece.

Wicked Makers· 410,460 views
Star Wars Electro Binoculars & Case
9:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Star Wars Electro Binoculars & Case

VanOaksProps takes on Luke Skywalker's electrobinoculars from The Empire Strikes Back, building a screen-accurate replica from a 3D-printed model with LED accents, detailed paintwork, and weathering. As a bonus, a custom fabric-lined flight case inspired by Disney's Galaxy's Edge is also constructed to house the finished prop. This entry in the creator's casual 'Let's Make' series focuses on personal passion builds rather than step-by-step instruction. The result is a polished Star Wars replica that bridges DIY prop-making and theme-park fandom.

VanOaksProps· 9,507 views
LET'S MAKE: #StarWars Fusion Furnace/Fusion Generator - Smart Lamp Hack!
9:09
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 (estimated based on lamp, filament, paints)

LET'S MAKE: #StarWars Fusion Furnace/Fusion Generator - Smart Lamp Hack!

VanOaksProps walks through a casual, build-along episode of crafting a Star Wars-inspired fusion furnace/generator prop by combining a 3D-printed shell with an off-the-shelf smart LED lamp. The build is credited to a fellow maker whose lamp-hack concept inspired the project. Painting and weathering techniques give the finished piece a worn, screen-adjacent look suitable for display in any Star Wars fan space.

VanOaksProps· 9,406 views
Improve Your Haunt Lighting with Gobos!
5:23
Lighting TutorialsBeginnerlow (budget-friendly)

Improve Your Haunt Lighting with Gobos!

This VanOaksProps tutorial introduces DIY gobos as an accessible way to dramatically upgrade haunt lighting for yard displays and haunted houses. Using plumbing pipe, free 3D-printable model files, and affordable LED bulbs, viewers can create focused, patterned light effects inspired by theatrical lighting techniques. The approach emphasizes keeping costs low while achieving a professional, atmospheric look. No single lighting solution is presented as perfect, but gobos are offered as a powerful and underutilized tool in the home haunter's toolkit.

VanOaksProps· 51,617 views
DIY Arduino LED Skull Shop Sensor
9:09
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

DIY Arduino LED Skull Shop Sensor

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a decorative Arduino-powered humidity and temperature monitor housed in a handcrafted walnut dovetail enclosure topped with a 3D-printed skull logo. The project combines beginner-friendly electronics — an Arduino Uno, DHT22 sensor, NeoPixel ring, and small LCD display — with intermediate woodworking and 3D printing skills. LED lighting through a frosted acrylic diffuser gives the finished piece a striking shop-display aesthetic. Code and schematics are available on the Arduino Project Hub.

Wicked Makers· 59,900 views