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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.

15 videos

How to Make a Warhammer 40K Cadian Lasgun - Cosplay Prop Free stl Files and EVA Foam Templates
17:28
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Warhammer 40K Cadian Lasgun - Cosplay Prop Free stl Files and EVA Foam Templates

This video is Part 5 in an ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian cosplay series by SKS Props, focusing on building and finishing the iconic Cadian Lasgun from EVA foam. The creator walks through the full fabrication process using free PDF templates and STL files available on the channel website, covering cutting, shaping, priming, painting, and weathering techniques. Viewers are also invited to build their own armor and join a group cosplay at Dragon Con. The tutorial is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced foam builders.

SKS Props· 833 views
How to Make Gears of War Cosplay Armor out of EVA Foam - Free Templates - Marcus Fenix E-Day Costume
1:30:30
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Gears of War Cosplay Armor out of EVA Foam - Free Templates - Marcus Fenix E-Day Costume

This comprehensive 91-minute tutorial by SKS Props walks through the complete construction of Marcus Fenix's COG armor from Gears of War using EVA foam, with free PDF templates available on the creator's website. The video consolidates nine individual build segments covering the chest, belt, shins, wrists, and pouches from initial cutting through final painting. Techniques include heat forming, wood-burn texturing, Plasti-Dip sealing, and multi-layer acrylic weathering. LED strip lighting is also incorporated for added visual impact.

SKS Props· 4,219 views
How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 3 - EVA Foam Helmet w/ Free Templates
10:00
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 3 - EVA Foam Helmet w/ Free Templates

Part 3 of SKS Props' Warhammer 40K Cadian armor build series focuses on constructing the iconic Imperial Guard helmet from EVA foam. The creator provides free downloadable PDF templates on his website, designed to scale correctly across multiple paper sizes when printed via Adobe Acrobat's poster setting. The video is part of a larger group cosplay project aimed at Dragon Con, with future installments planned to cover painting and weapons.

SKS Props· 3,256 views
How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template
18:23
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template

SKS Props walks through the full build and paint process for a wearable saber-toothed tiger skull made from HD foam, complete with a free downloadable PDF template. The tutorial covers shaping and assembling all skull components from foam, then sealing and painting to achieve a convincingly weathered, primal look using acrylics, graphite powder, rust effects, and metallic sprays. Because the finished piece is lightweight and wearable, it works equally well as a cosplay helmet, mask, or Halloween costume centerpiece. Printing instructions for the multi-sheet PDF template are also included.

SKS Props· 9,299 views
How To Make A Bioshock Splicer Mask - Masquerade Rabbit Cosplay - Free EVA Foam Templates
10:07
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How To Make A Bioshock Splicer Mask - Masquerade Rabbit Cosplay - Free EVA Foam Templates

This tutorial walks through the full process of building a wearable Bioshock Splicer Rabbit masquerade mask from EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The creator covers cutting and shaping the foam, assembling the form, and applying a detailed hand-painted and weathered finish using Liquitex and Golden acrylics. A final application of perma blood adds a gory, distressed look faithful to the game's aesthetic. The result is a lightweight, screen-accurate cosplay prop suitable for Halloween or conventions.

SKS Props· 3,258 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
How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Templates New Antioch Lieutenant Sallet
11:32
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Trench Crusade Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Templates New Antioch Lieutenant Sallet

SKS Props walks viewers through constructing a Trench Crusade New Antioch Sallet helmet entirely from lightweight EVA foam, using freely available templates from the creator's website. The build covers cutting, heat-forming, and gluing foam pieces into a wearable helmet shell, followed by sealing and a multi-stage acrylic paint process to achieve a grimdark, battle-worn finish. Gilding and texture medium add convincing metallic depth to the completed piece.

SKS Props· 11,448 views
How to Make a Galactus Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Template Fantastic Four Cosplay
11:33
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make a Galactus Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Template Fantastic Four Cosplay

SKS Props walks viewers through building a Galactus helmet inspired by the Fantastic Four movie using lightweight EVA foam and a free downloadable template from the creator's website. The build covers cutting and shaping foam pieces, assembling the helmet structure, and finishing with Plasti Dip sealing and hand-painted Liquitex heavy body acrylics. The tutorial is framed as approachable for beginners while still delivering a screen-inspired result. Clear ornament bulbs are incorporated as decorative accent elements on the helmet.

SKS Props· 11,879 views
How to Make an X-Men Sentinel Helmet for Superhero Cosplay Photoshoots - Free Foam Templates
17:17
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make an X-Men Sentinel Helmet for Superhero Cosplay Photoshoots - Free Foam Templates

SKS Props walks viewers through building an X-Men Sentinel helmet from EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The creator demonstrates the build at a scaled-up 130% to produce an oversized severed-head photoshoot prop, though the same templates work at standard scale for a wearable cosplay helmet. The helmet is sealed with Plasti-Dip and Flexbond, then finished with Liquitex acrylics and a pumice medium for a realistic robotic texture. The creator encourages X-Men cosplayers to pair the prop with their Wolverine, Rogue, or Gambit costumes for a dramatic convention floor effect.

SKS Props· 10,130 views
How to Make a Pyramid Head Helmet - Free Template - Silent Hill 2 Cosplay DIY EVA Foam
12:58
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Pyramid Head Helmet - Free Template - Silent Hill 2 Cosplay DIY EVA Foam

SKS Props walks through the full construction phase of a game-accurate Pyramid Head helmet from Silent Hill 2, built entirely from HD-Foam using a free downloadable PDF template. The lightweight result is achieved through careful foam shaping, gluing, and structural reinforcement with PVC and dowels. A key visual highlight is the rusty metal texture, created by applying pumice-based textured acrylics with a palette knife before an overnight dry. Painting and weathering are covered separately in a follow-up video on the channel.

SKS Props· 95,052 views
DIY Foam Axe Prop!
8:23
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$70

DIY Foam Axe Prop!

VanOaksProps walks through the full build process for a foam replica of Jack Torrance's iconic axe from The Shining, designed to be lightweight and safe for Halloween haunts and convention use. The blade and handle are both constructed from EVA foam floor mats, shaped with a heat gun and Dremel, then finished with a multi-step painting process that mimics real steel and wood grain. Sponsored Surebonder Cosplay Stik hot glue is used throughout the assembly. The result is a screen-inspired prop that is durable, convention-compliant, and visually convincing.

VanOaksProps· 21,478 views
Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!
10:24
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Grim Reaper scythe using readily available materials — EVA foam floor mats, PVC pipe, and hot glue — making this an accessible project for beginners and cosplayers alike. The blade is shaped from foam with a heat gun, mounted to a PVC handle, and finished with a Plasti-Dip base coat followed by layered acrylic paints for a realistic, weathered look. The build is designed to be completable in a few hours with minimal tools. Surebonder sponsored the video by providing their Cosplay Stik hot glue and glue gun.

VanOaksProps· 30,560 views
EVA foam horns
16:35
DIY PropsBeginner

EVA foam horns

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of crafting horns from EVA foam, covering pattern creation and shaping techniques suitable for a wide variety of Halloween and cosplay costumes. A highlight of the tutorial is the creator's signature coating method, which finishes and seals the foam for a polished, durable result. The approachable format makes this a solid starting point for anyone new to foam fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,315 views
Make a Halloween Ghost prop
23:09
DIY PropsBeginner~$30

Make a Halloween Ghost prop

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a roughly 5-foot Halloween ghost prop suitable for yards or haunts using polyethylene foam underlayment and a heat gun. The build is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly, coming in around $30 in materials. The video focuses on core shaping techniques that can be repeated and varied to create a whole crowd of ghost figures with distinct character.

StiltbeastStudios· 72,975 views
Cheap milk jug skull tutorial - easy way to make skulls
13:02
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $5

Cheap milk jug skull tutorial - easy way to make skulls

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through turning ordinary plastic milk jugs into convincing skulls using little more than a heat gun. The method is designed for budget-conscious haunters who need to produce a large number of skulls without spending much money. The result is a repeatable, beginner-friendly technique that can be scaled up to fill graveyards, catacombs, or any skull-heavy display.

Monster Tutorials· 896,359 views