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

DIY Zero Tombstone - Nightmare Before Christmas
25:53
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (basic foam sheets and entry-level airbrush)

DIY Zero Tombstone - Nightmare Before Christmas

This tutorial walks through building a replica of Zero the ghost dog's tombstone from Nightmare Before Christmas using insulation foam sheets and basic carving tools. The creator positions it as an accessible beginner project requiring minimal investment. An airbrush is used for finishing, giving the prop a polished, screen-accurate painted look. It's a great themed accent piece for a graveyard yard haunt or NBC-inspired Halloween display.

Monster Tutorials· 139,193 views
Mask Making Paint & Hair of a Fitted Latex Zombie Mask | Monster Lab
53:54
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Making Paint & Hair of a Fitted Latex Zombie Mask | Monster Lab

In Monster Lab Episode 20, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete painting and hairing process for a fitted latex zombie mask that moves with the wearer's face. The tutorial covers airbrushing techniques and hair application to achieve a realistic, wearable zombie look suitable for haunts, zombie walks, and Halloween events. As part of a broader DIY mask-making series, the episode focuses specifically on the finishing stages that bring a latex mask to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 46,136 views
Top 10 Monster Lab DIY Latex Halloween Mask Making Tips
40:18
DIY PropsIntermediate

Top 10 Monster Lab DIY Latex Halloween Mask Making Tips

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds joins fellow artists to distill their professional Monster Lab instructional series into ten essential latex mask-making tips. The video covers the full pipeline from clay sculpting and mold making to painting techniques, including how to render convincing eyes and airbrush creature skin. It serves as a highlight reel designed to funnel viewers into the full-length Monster Lab episode series for deeper instruction.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,243 views
Mask Making Tools & Supplies with Ed Edmunds | Monster Lab
1:12:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mask Making Tools & Supplies with Ed Edmunds | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the essential tools and supplies needed to set up a home monster-making studio. The focus is on equipping beginners and enthusiasts with the foundational knowledge to start sculpting, molding, and painting Halloween masks and props the professional way. Drawing on Distortions Unlimited's deep manufacturing background, Ed shares practical guidance on material selection and studio organization. At 73 minutes, it's a thorough orientation for anyone serious about entering the craft.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,754 views
airbrushing inks with a Paasche H.
46:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

airbrushing inks with a Paasche H.

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of airbrushing acrylic alcohol-based inks using a Paasche H airbrush, with a focus on proper cleaning technique to keep the tool performing reliably. The video features foam props painted in a post-apocalyptic Mad Max-inspired aesthetic, using layered colors such as Havana brown over red primer to enhance surface detail. Viewer Q&A from the live session is addressed in the description, covering topics like prop sales, materials, and build time. Props shown are sold to professional haunted houses and theme parks, and some units were slated for Transworld.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,069 views
Airbrushing Mask Fur!
34:39
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Airbrushing Mask Fur!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates his first attempt at airbrushing faux fur, showing how acrylic ink can be applied to add depth, shading, and realism to a werewolf mask or fur suit piece. Using a single color — Payne's gray — and a Paasche H detail airbrush, he walks through how to build up tonal variation across the fur fibers. The approachable, first-time framing makes this a confidence-building watch for artists new to the technique.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,245 views
Painting And Hairing Extravaganza!
2:53:29
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting And Hairing Extravaganza!

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps leads an extended session focused on painting and hair-application techniques for haunted attraction props. The video covers the finishing stages of creature or character props, walking viewers through color work and hair punching in real time over nearly three hours. It is aimed at haunt builders looking to elevate the realism and professional quality of their creations.

StiltbeastStudios· 948 views
How to Make a Halloween Prop DIY Bloody Eyeball | Monster Lab
37:25
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Prop DIY Bloody Eyeball | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a gory latex bloody eyeball Halloween prop. The build covers every major stage — sculpting in clay, making a mold, casting in latex, airbrushing detail, and finishing with blood effects. Distortions Unlimited is a respected name in professional Halloween manufacturing, lending real industry credibility to the techniques shown. At 37 minutes, the video is detailed enough to give beginners a solid foundation while offering useful refinements for intermediate makers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,219 views
How to Paint and Gloss Halloween Prop EYES | Monster Lab
10:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Paint and Gloss Halloween Prop EYES | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through his professional technique for painting and glossing eyes on Halloween props and masks. The tutorial reflects the industry-level craftsmanship that Distortions Unlimited is known for from their work in animatronics, props, and masks. It is part of an ongoing how-to series aimed at bringing professional haunt fabrication methods to a wider audience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 33,999 views
How to Make a Gremlin Prop! Sculpt, Two Piece Mold, SFX, & Paint | MONSTER LAB
51:45
DIY PropsAdvanced

How to Make a Gremlin Prop! Sculpt, Two Piece Mold, SFX, & Paint | MONSTER LAB

In this extended Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex gremlin character from scratch. The tutorial covers three major stages: sculpting the creature in clay, constructing a two-piece plaster mold, and painting the finished latex pull for a professional SFX result. Running at nearly an hour, the video provides a thorough, professional-level breakdown of techniques used in the Halloween manufacturing industry. It serves as a valuable reference for anyone looking to move beyond basic prop-making into full creature fabrication.

DistortionsUnlimited· 152,695 views
How to Make a Halloween Mask "Painting" | Monster Lab
25:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Mask "Painting" | Monster Lab

In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to create a latex Halloween mask from start to finish. The episode walks through pouring latex and painting the finished mask, which can be worn as part of a costume or used as a display piece. It draws on Distortions' professional background in haunt props, masks, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 348,803 views
Mask Making Factory Air Compressor Room Tour | Monster Lab
3:49
Other

Mask Making Factory Air Compressor Room Tour | Monster Lab

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited offers a brief walkthrough of the air compressor room behind their mask-making studio. He explains how compressed air powers their airbrushes, latex pumps, and several animatronic props. It's a short behind-the-scenes glimpse rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 19,512 views
Ed Edmunds of Distortions praises his Paasche Airbrush
8:09
Product Reviews

Ed Edmunds of Distortions praises his Paasche Airbrush

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited shares his enthusiasm for the Paasche Black Zephyr airbrush, explaining why it has become a favorite in his work. The short clip is a personal endorsement rather than a step-by-step tutorial, focused on his impressions of the tool. It offers a glimpse into the gear preferences of a well-known haunt and prop creator.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,214 views
Airbrush basics 5
15:35
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Airbrush basics 5

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through a foundational airbrush makeup application on a live model using Endura alcohol-based airbrush makeup from European Body Art. The lesson centers on understanding facial and skull anatomy as a guide for placing shadows and highlights convincingly, making zombie and creature makeups both faster and more realistic. This is the fifth installment in his ongoing Airbrush Basics series aimed at haunted-attraction makeup artists.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,597 views
airbrush 3
27:23
DIY PropsBeginner

airbrush 3

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios delivers the third installment in his airbrush series, focusing on foundational airbrush skills for prop makers, set designers, and mask makers. The video walks viewers through a practical technique-refining drill and introduces the use of stencils as a versatile painting aid. Although released out of sequence — part three before part two — the content stands on its own as an accessible guide to improving airbrush control. The airbrush is framed as an essential tool across multiple disciplines within the haunted attraction world.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,246 views
airbrush basics 1- the airbrush and compressor
18:53
DIY PropsBeginner

airbrush basics 1- the airbrush and compressor

Part one of a five-part series from StiltbeastStudios introduces viewers to the fundamentals of airbrushing for haunted attraction and prop work. The video covers how an airbrush functions, the role of the compressor, and the key differences between various airbrush types. It serves as a foundational primer before diving into more advanced technique videos later in the series.

StiltbeastStudios· 12,598 views
Black Ops 3 Zombie Makeup Tutorial
4:11
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Black Ops 3 Zombie Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) recreates the iconic decayed zombie look from Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 using airbrush and pro face paints in a fast-paced tutorial. The look combines airbrushed base tones with hand-painted details to mimic the game's signature undead aesthetic. At just four minutes, the video is a quick-hit inspiration and technique showcase rather than a step-by-step instructional deep-dive.

Madeyewlook· 362,063 views
Graftobian Airbrush Paint Colors, Swatches, and Review!
6:58
Product Reviews

Graftobian Airbrush Paint Colors, Swatches, and Review!

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook gives an unsponsored, hands-on look at Graftobian's F/XAire airbrush paint line, swatching sixteen colors directly on skin so viewers can see true payoff. The review pairs the paints with a Graftobian portable compressor and a Neo Iwata airbrush, showing the full range from basic neutrals to vivid neons. The format makes it easy to gauge how each shade actually looks applied rather than relying on product photos alone.

Madeyewlook· 437,991 views
Mystique (X-Men) Makeup Tutorial AND ANNOUNCEMENT
5:16
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Mystique (X-Men) Makeup Tutorial AND ANNOUNCEMENT

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a full Mystique transformation from the X-Men franchise using a combination of airbrushing and traditional brush application. The look relies on layered blue, black, and white water-based paints to recreate the iconic scaly mutant appearance. At just five minutes, the video moves quickly through the steps, making it best appreciated by viewers who already have some makeup foundation.

Madeyewlook· 1,271,672 views
Rob Zombie Transformation Makeup Tutorial
6:41
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Rob Zombie Transformation Makeup Tutorial

Beauty and special effects makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) demonstrates a Rob Zombie-inspired character transformation using a striking blue, white, and black color palette. The look draws on the aesthetic of Rob Zombie's music and imagery, blending face paint, eyeshadow, and airbrush techniques for a theatrical undead effect. Multiple professional-grade cosmetic brands are layered together to build depth and drama across the face.

Madeyewlook· 245,131 views
Anti Valentines Day Makeup/Air Brush Tutorial
3:03
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Anti Valentines Day Makeup/Air Brush Tutorial

This throwback tutorial from Madeyewlook delivers a dramatic anti-Valentine's Day makeup look built around a broken-heart theme using rich purples, reds, and whites. The look combines traditional eyeshadow blending with airbrush techniques and glitter accents for a bold editorial result. Heart stickers are used as stencils to add a playful yet dark holiday twist. A custom tinted lip gloss is mixed on the spot using purple eyeshadow and clear gloss.

Madeyewlook· 46,451 views
airbrush quickie
10:51
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

airbrush quickie

Stiltbeast Studios delivers a fast-paced airbrush makeup tutorial timed for haunted house season. The video covers two quick looks — a wound effect and a full makeup — plus a technique for making a disposable stencil on the spot. It's a condensed but practical session that shows how to work efficiently under time pressure, ideal for haunt performers and makeup artists.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,919 views
Painting Come 'ere Pumpkin
5:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting Come 'ere Pumpkin

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of painting a latex pumpkin-faced mask, demonstrating how color and detail work transform a raw latex piece into a finished Halloween-ready character. The video focuses on the painting stage of mask production, showcasing the studio's signature creature design aesthetic. It serves as both an inspirational showcase and a practical look at professional mask finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,436 views