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

Painting a Giant Skull Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Painting a Giant Skull Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited

Ed Edmunds, the founder of Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates his painting process on the company's Giant Skull talking animatronic. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional-level artistry that goes into finishing a large-scale Halloween animatronic prop. Viewers get an up-close view of the paint application techniques used to bring this skull character to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,060 views
Amazing Airbrush Horror Art #halloween #horror #airbrush
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Makeup Tutorials

Amazing Airbrush Horror Art #halloween #horror #airbrush

A short-form video showcasing impressive airbrush horror artwork with a Halloween theme. The clip highlights the visual impact of airbrush techniques applied to Halloween and horror-inspired imagery. At just one minute, it serves more as an artistic showcase than a step-by-step tutorial.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,691 views
Giant Animatronics Being Painted at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Giant Animatronics Being Painted at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited showcases two of their flagship giant animatronics — Sleeping Giant and Colossus — captured mid-paint in the studio. It offers a rare look at the professional painting and finishing process applied to large-scale commercial Halloween animatronics. Viewers get an up-close glimpse at the scale and detail that goes into these professionally manufactured creatures.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,191 views
Airbrush Fairy makeup Demo
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Airbrush Fairy makeup Demo

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a dark fairy makeup transformation using airbrush techniques in this short demo video. The look leans into sinister fantasy territory, blending fairy aesthetics with haunted-attraction character design. It serves as both an inspiration piece and a practical reference for airbrush makeup application on character-driven looks.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,148 views
Customizing the Home Depot Stormtrooper!
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Customizing the Home Depot Stormtrooper!

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed customization of the Home Depot Holiday Stormtrooper animatronic, transforming it into a screen-inspired display piece. The build covers armor weathering with airbrushing, chipping, and paint techniques, then adds authenticity through sourced military surplus accessories inspired by Lucasfilm concept art. A motion-activated MP3 player is wired in to deliver custom audio, elevating the piece from a retail decoration to a gallery-worthy prop. The creator also provides downloadable sound files to help viewers replicate the audio upgrade.

VanOaksProps· 15,801 views
Started My 2025 Foam Pumpkin Build #pumpkincarving #pumpkincraft #halloweendecor
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Started My 2025 Foam Pumpkin Build #pumpkincarving #pumpkincraft #halloweendecor

SKS Props walks through a full craft foam pumpkin build inspired by the DnD Mimic creature, covering every stage from rough cutting to finished decoration. A hot knife is used to carve the base pumpkin form, while EVA HD foam and foam clay add sculpted detail and texture. Painting is handled with a combination of Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout technique involves crafting expressive monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay.

SKS Props· 12,015 views
Foam Pumpkin Projects - Halloween Decorations #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #hauntedhouse
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Projects - Halloween Decorations #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #hauntedhouse

SKS Props walks through a full fabrication workflow for a decorative foam pumpkin, covering cutting, sculpting, and painting from start to finish. The build uses a craft foam pumpkin as the base, with EVA HD foam and foam clay added to create extra surface detail and a monster-inspired mimic design. Painting is demonstrated with both Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout bonus segment shows how to craft realistic monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay.

SKS Props· 15,573 views
How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet using Gold Leaf ! Janissary 3D Printing Galactic Armory
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet using Gold Leaf ! Janissary 3D Printing Galactic Armory

This tutorial walks through the full build process for a Trench Crusade Janissary cosplay helmet, starting from a 3D-printed file by Galactic Armory and printed on a Bambu X1C. The creator covers extensive surface prep including sanding and pattern making, then applies real gold leaf for an authentic metallic finish. Final detailing is done with Liquitex heavy body acrylics using grimdark painting techniques drawn from miniature painting.

SKS Props· 3,246 views
Death Star Droid Build
10:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

Death Star Droid Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full-scale RA-7 Death Star Droid head build using the Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer, covering the entire workflow from print optimization to a screen-accurate finished prop. The video dives deep into surface finishing, including multi-stage sanding, priming, and a layered painting process using both a spray gun and airbrush. Advanced weathering techniques — including a hairspray chipping method and umber washes — give the final piece a convincing worn-metal appearance. The build serves as an end-to-end masterclass for prop makers and cosplayers working with large-format 3D-printed pieces.

VanOaksProps· 6,598 views
Building a Star Wars Hologram!
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DIY PropsAdvanced

Building a Star Wars Hologram!

VanOaksProps walks through a full build of an Andor Season 2-inspired Star Wars holoprojector prop, combining vintage part sourcing and modification with 3D printing, laser cutting, and practical electronics. The build integrates an ESP32 microcontroller, Neopixel lighting, and a hologram fan to achieve an in-universe screen-accurate effect. Weathering is accomplished through airbrushing, oil paint washes, liquid latex, and Rub n Buff, giving the finished piece an authentic, battle-worn look. Downloadable files are available for creators who want to replicate the project.

VanOaksProps· 51,041 views
This Cosplay Used Real Teeth!? LCD Eyes, and 8 Months of Insanity!
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Costume Tutorials

This Cosplay Used Real Teeth!? LCD Eyes, and 8 Months of Insanity!

This interview-style video spotlights Autumn, a cosplay champion, and her extraordinary Mitsuba build from Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun. The costume pushes material boundaries by incorporating LCD eyeballs, a silicone claw, custom-coded microcontrollers, intricate beadwork, airbrushing, and real dental molds cast from her own teeth. Host Matt Daniels of Creative Geekery walks through the construction details and the months-long creative process behind this competition-winning piece. It serves as both a deep-dive showcase and an inspiration for ambitious makers looking to elevate their craft.

Creative Geekery· 1,840 views
Metal Paint Effects with Supplies You Already Have!
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$40

Metal Paint Effects with Supplies You Already Have!

VanOaksProps demonstrates three accessible weathering techniques that transform plain plastic or 3D-printed pieces into convincingly aged, battle-worn metal props. The methods — liquid latex chipping, salt weathering, and a hairspray masking technique for sun-bleached finishes — rely on common household or low-cost supplies rather than specialized equipment. Each approach is shown with layered paint steps that build realistic depth and character. The tutorial is equally applicable to sci-fi builds, armor, and general scenic prop work.

VanOaksProps· 9,045 views
This Project Took 10 Years to finish
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DIY PropsIntermediate

This Project Took 10 Years to finish

VanOaksProps revisits a decade-old ambition to build a screen-accurate replica of Leia's Boushh bounty hunter helmet from Return of the Jedi. After an unsatisfying first attempt that stalled at the painting stage, the creator starts fresh with refined skills and a more deliberate approach. The build focuses heavily on painting, weathering, and finishing techniques to achieve a convincing, film-accurate result.

VanOaksProps· 8,539 views
Star Wars Detention Block Holocam (PART 2)
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Star Wars Detention Block Holocam (PART 2)

This concluding build video from VanOaksProps walks through the final assembly, painting, and finishing of a replica 57C Holocam — the iconic detention block security camera from Star Wars: A New Hope. The creator covers precision detailing, multi-stage painting with an airbrush, and the application of vinyl decals and resin accents to achieve a screen-accurate look. References to community build logs on the Replica Prop Forum are cited as key research sources. The result is a display-quality prop suitable for collectors, Star Wars fans, and haunt or set designers seeking cinematic sci-fi scenery.

VanOaksProps· 4,562 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
Beholder Foam Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #halloweencraft
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Foam Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #halloweencraft

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Beholder-themed foam pumpkin inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. The creator demonstrates cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, then adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay. Painting is handled with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints, and a standout technique shows how to craft striking monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay.

SKS Props· 7,013 views
Beholder Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #evafoam #dungeonsanddragons
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Beholder Pumpkin Work in Progress - #pumpkincarving #halloween #evafoam #dungeonsanddragons

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a Dungeons & Dragons Beholder-themed foam pumpkin from scratch. The process covers cutting a craft foam pumpkin with a hot knife, adding sculpted detail with EVA HD foam and foam clay, and finishing with Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout technique shows how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The result is a detailed fantasy-themed Halloween prop that goes far beyond traditional pumpkin carving.

SKS Props· 4,478 views
How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat

SKS Props walks through a full scarecrow pumpkin build using a store-bought craft foam pumpkin as the base, enhanced with HD EVA foam and foam clay for sculpted details. The tutorial covers hot-knife carving, surface sealing, and a multi-step paint process combining Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates crafting expressive monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The build is rounded out with instructions for a custom burlap hat, complete with a free downloadable PDF template.

SKS Props· 24,331 views
Foam Pumpkin Carving DIY Halloween Decor - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Carving DIY Halloween Decor - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart

This tutorial by SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed monster-themed prop. The build combines hot knife carving, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and multi-layer painting with acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay, lending the finished piece a DnD mimic aesthetic.

SKS Props· 15,470 views
The Ninth silicone mask from our NEW ✨Zodiac✨ line is ♍VIRGO♍!
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Product Reviews$700

The Ninth silicone mask from our NEW ✨Zodiac✨ line is ♍VIRGO♍!

CFX Masks reveals Virgo, the ninth entry in their new Zodiac silicone mask collection. The design leans into a veiled, skeletal seer aesthetic with a female-fit construction, and a short movement video showcases how the mask performs on a wearer. Priced at $700, the mask is available to order directly from CFXMasks.com and ships displayed on a black full-display form.

CFX MASKS· 660 views
PUMPKIN RIOT PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEW w/ BRIAN HUNTER - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
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Home Haunts

PUMPKIN RIOT PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEW w/ BRIAN HUNTER - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Brian Hunter of Pumpkin Riot Productions for an in-depth conversation covering the full spectrum of yard haunt creation. The discussion spans sculpting and monster making through to airbrushing, lighting, and audio design. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at one creator's craft and philosophy. Listeners come away with a broad range of practical inspiration drawn from Brian's hands-on experience.

Hauntcast· 167 views
Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart

SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Halloween prop, covering hot knife cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a multi-layer paint finish using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the pumpkin a creature-like personality. The finished piece draws inspiration from DnD mimic aesthetics, making it a unique display prop beyond a standard jack-o'-lantern.

SKS Props· 20,301 views
Transforming An Alien Romulus Popcorn Bucket Into A Movie Prop!
9:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

Transforming An Alien Romulus Popcorn Bucket Into A Movie Prop!

The creator takes a commercially available Cinemark Alien Romulus themed popcorn bucket and elevates it into a convincing movie-quality prop using body filler, airbrushing, and metallic finishing techniques. The process covers surface preparation, sculpting or filling with Bondo, sanding smooth, and layering paint effects including dry brushing and Rub n Buff. The result transforms a novelty collectible into something that could pass as a set piece from the Alien franchise itself.

Creative Geekery· 13,015 views