Halloween Universe

The Screening Room

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.

8 videos

How to Make Fallout NCR Cosplay Chest Armor - Free Foam Template - Paint Foam to Look Like Metal
13:52
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Fallout NCR Cosplay Chest Armor - Free Foam Template - Paint Foam to Look Like Metal

This tutorial walks through building Fallout NCR chest armor from HD foam using a free downloadable PDF template. The creator covers the full fabrication process from cutting and shaping foam to assembling the chest piece, then dives deep into a multi-step painting and weathering workflow designed to make lightweight foam convincingly resemble battered wasteland metal. Techniques include sealing, base coating, metallic sprays, graphite powder, and rust effects to achieve an authentic worn look.

SKS Props· 12,657 views
Fallout Cosplay Combat Armor #fallout #falloutcosplay #videogamecosplay
0:14
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Fallout Cosplay Combat Armor #fallout #falloutcosplay #videogamecosplay

This tutorial walks through building Fallout-inspired combat chest armor from EVA foam, covering cutting, sanding, and embossing techniques to replicate the look of leather and metal. The creator was motivated by both the beloved game series and the Amazon live-action adaptation. Free PDF templates for the chest piece are available via the creator's website, making the build accessible to a wide range of crafters.

SKS Props· 15,503 views
How To Make Pyramid Head's Great Knife from Silent Hill 2 - EVA Foam Cosplay Build Free Templates
10:25
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How To Make Pyramid Head's Great Knife from Silent Hill 2 - EVA Foam Cosplay Build Free Templates

SKS Props walks through a full foam fabrication build of Pyramid Head's iconic Great Knife from Silent Hill 2, referencing imagery from the remake for game-accurate proportions. The finished prop is constructed from HD-Foam, keeping the oversized blade surprisingly lightweight despite its dramatic scale. Surface texture is achieved using Flex Seal as a base coat, followed by layered acrylic paints and specialty mediums for a battle-worn, rusted metal appearance. Free downloadable PDF templates are provided to help builders of any level get started.

SKS Props· 22,933 views
Craft Your Own Okarun Mask #cosplay #dandadancosplay #dandadancosplay #okaruncosplay
0:15
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Craft Your Own Okarun Mask #cosplay #dandadancosplay #dandadancosplay #okaruncosplay

This tutorial from SKS Props walks viewers through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime and manga Dandadan, the eerie face covering that appears when Turbo Granny possesses his body. The mask is constructed primarily from lightweight EVA foam using free PDF templates the creator provides on his website. Shaping, detailing, and painting steps are covered, with Liquitex acrylics used for the final finish. The result is a screen-accurate, wearable cosplay piece suitable for conventions.

SKS Props· 10,679 views
How to Make Okarun's Mask from Dandadan - Free Template Foam or Cardboard- Ken Turbo Granny Cosplay
8:53
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make Okarun's Mask from Dandadan - Free Template Foam or Cardboard- Ken Turbo Granny Cosplay

This tutorial walks through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime/manga Dandadan using EVA foam, with free downloadable PDF templates also compatible with cardboard. The creator covers each assembly step and finishes the mask with acrylic paints for a screen-accurate, lightweight cosplay-ready result. It is accessible to builders of most skill levels thanks to the provided templates and clear step-by-step guidance.

SKS Props· 95,307 views
DIY Haunted Mansion-Inspired Bust
8:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Haunted Mansion-Inspired Bust

VanOaksProps kicks off a multi-part build series with a Haunted Mansion-inspired animated bust, focusing in Part 1 on crafting the decorative pedestal. Inspired by a hack from the Prop Agenda channel, the creator shapes and details foam using a variety of cutting, routing, and sanding tools. The finished pedestal draws heavily from the iconic Singing Busts seen in Disney's Haunted Mansion graveyard sequence. This first episode lays the structural and aesthetic groundwork before the animated bust itself is tackled in later parts.

VanOaksProps· 16,352 views
Making a Haunted Mansion Tombstone
10:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Haunted Mansion Tombstone

VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam replica of the iconic Master Gracey tombstone from Disneyland and Disney World's Haunted Mansion attraction. The build covers shaping and carving foam, creating a custom stencil with a vinyl cutter for the epitaph lettering, and finishing with a convincing faux-granite paint effect using airbrush and sea sponge techniques. The result is a screen-accurate-style prop suitable for yard haunts or indoor displays. Sponsored foam paints from Plaid are featured throughout the finishing stages.

VanOaksProps· 37,629 views
How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props
14:54
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through their first attempt at building realistic Halloween tombstones from insulation foam, covering every stage from cutting and shaping to texturing and painting. They use accessible tools and inexpensive materials to achieve a convincing stone look. The finished props are designed for a DIY graveyard yard display and serve as inspiration for haunters of all skill levels.

Wicked Makers· 798,164 views