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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.

10 videos

DIY Moveable Jaw Dog Skull Mask Free Templates #fursona #skulldog #furry #skullmask
0:26
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

DIY Moveable Jaw Dog Skull Mask Free Templates #fursona #skulldog #furry #skullmask

This video documents the in-progress build of a foam dog skull mask with a movable jaw mechanism, showcasing how foam clay and a heat tool are used to add realistic bone texture. The creator previews the finished design before directing viewers to a full build video and free downloadable PDF templates. The mask is designed to function equally well as a cosplay prop, fursuit head base, or Halloween decoration. SKS Props emphasizes accessible foamsmithing techniques suitable for costume fabricators at various skill levels.

SKS Props· 25,092 views
How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial DnD Beholder - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes Halloween Decor DIY
22:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial DnD Beholder - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes Halloween Decor DIY

SKS Props walks through the full fabrication process for turning a standard craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Dungeons & Dragons Beholder creature. The build layers EVA foam and foam clay over the carved base to add dimensional tentacle eyes and organic textures, then finishes with Liquitex acrylics and FX paints for a convincing monster look. A standout technique involves crafting glowing monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs wrapped in foam clay. The finished piece works equally well as Halloween décor, a haunt prop, or a D&D game-room display.

SKS Props· 19,384 views
How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat
19:37
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
Building a Halloween Coffin - PART 2
8:46
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$60

Building a Halloween Coffin - PART 2

Part 2 of VanOaksProps' Halloween coffin build focuses on transforming flat insulation foam into convincingly aged wooden planks using carving, texturing, and painting techniques. The creator walks through a toolkit of abrasive and heat-based tools to score, distress, and shape the foam surface before finishing it with paint to sell the weathered-wood illusion. The completed prop is destined to appear in an upcoming film by the Hollywood Graveyard channel, giving the build a professional real-world application.

VanOaksProps· 22,959 views
We made a FLOATING Bottle that pours forever! (Halloween Prop)
9:58
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

We made a FLOATING Bottle that pours forever! (Halloween Prop)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a mesmerizing Halloween prop that makes a wine bottle appear to float in mid-air while endlessly pouring colored liquid. The illusion is driven by a small recirculating water pump hidden inside a cup, with a clear acrylic tube acting as both the structural support and the hidden return channel for the liquid. The build relies on inexpensive, widely available materials and requires only basic tools, making it very accessible for first-time prop builders. The finished piece works especially well as an eye-catching indoor Halloween centerpiece or party decoration.

Wicked Makers· 305,225 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
Easy and inexpensive costume wings
24:27
Costume TutorialsBeginner$10–$30

Easy and inexpensive costume wings

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a budget-friendly method for constructing lightweight costume wings using only pool noodles and polyethylene foam underlayment bonded together with a heat gun. The technique leverages the heat-fusing properties of polyethylene foam to create a strong, flexible structure without adhesives or sewing. The creator positions this as a versatile foundational method applicable well beyond wings to a wide range of wearable prop builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 102,544 views
Make PVC Look Like Wood
9:34
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Make PVC Look Like Wood

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly technique for transforming ordinary PVC pipe into convincing faux wood using a heat gun, Apoxie Sculpt for texture, and layered acrylic paints. The method is versatile enough to produce a witches' broom handle, a cauldron stirring stick, or a Harry Potter-style broomstick. Multiple earth-tone paint colors are blended and dry-brushed to achieve realistic wood grain and aging. A final Mod Podge seal protects the finished piece for display or wear.

VanOaksProps· 60,418 views
Graveyard Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
12:20
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$70

Graveyard Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie transform a standard store-bought plastic skeleton into a dramatic gravecrawler prop complete with a sculpted dirt mound. The key innovation is that the mound is fully portable and collapsible for easy off-season storage. The build relies on accessible materials like spray foam, spray paint, and hot glue, making it approachable for Halloween decorators of most skill levels. The finished prop is designed to integrate seamlessly into a yard graveyard or cemetery display.

Wicked Makers· 833,877 views
How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This
3:22
DIY PropsBeginner

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

This short segment features Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrating, for a 9 News piece, how to corpse an inexpensive plastic skeleton into a convincing decomposing corpse. The technique wraps the skeleton in thin plastic, shrinks it with a heat gun, and builds up layers of dark wood stain for a weathered look. It's presented as a budget-friendly upgrade for home and garage haunts, with the recommendation to apply thin coats and layer gradually for the most realistic result.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,274 views