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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.

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Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited
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Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited brings their live stage energy to Monster Day 2023 in Greeley, Colorado, where Ed Edmunds and the crew speed paint a batch of latex monster masks. The finished masks are tossed into the crowd as giveaways, with live monster guitar from Tom Cassidy and plenty of crowd reaction throughout. It's an entertainment-focused festival recap rather than a step-by-step tutorial, though painting fans can watch the crew's techniques in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,336 views
Monster Mask Massacre | How Many Latex Halloween Masks Can Distortions Paint?
16:14
Makeup Tutorials

Monster Mask Massacre | How Many Latex Halloween Masks Can Distortions Paint?

At Monster Day 2022 in Greeley, Colorado, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds leads a high-energy live speed-painting demonstration on latex Halloween monster masks. After painting each mask on the spot, Ed tosses them into the crowd as prizes, turning the demo into an exciting spectator event. Monster Day is a broader Halloween and horror festival featuring costumes, animatronics, SFX makeup, vendors, and more, with proceeds supporting an anti-bullying initiative.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,935 views
"Cuddles" BABY FACE Mask SLIPKNOT & Distortions Unlimited History w/ Ed & The House of Masks
4:40
Prop Reviews

"Cuddles" BABY FACE Mask SLIPKNOT & Distortions Unlimited History w/ Ed & The House of Masks

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited and mask historian AJ Good of House of Masks dive into the origin story of the iconic Baby Face mask worn by Slipknot's Greg 'Cuddles' Welts. Ed explains the creative concept behind the Baby Face design and offers a look at how Distortions paints their latex masks in-house. AJ contributes expert context on how Slipknot incorporated the mask into their visual identity and its place in theatrical mask history. Together, the two offer a rare blend of manufacturing insight and pop-culture documentation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 19,071 views
airbrush painting creature
15:54
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

airbrush painting creature

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the process of airbrushing a creature-style latex mask using a budget-friendly Harbor Freight airbrush. He demonstrates a custom latex mask paint recipe blending casting latex, distilled water, and interior flat house paint, supplemented with Pinata alcohol-based inks for vibrant color and Liquitex high gloss medium for finishing effects. The video also covers practical airbrush maintenance, using a common automotive windshield fluid as a cleaning solution. It's a solid intermediate-level guide for anyone looking to achieve professional-quality paint on latex masks without high-end equipment.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,162 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
Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks
2:09
DIY PropsPro

Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks

Ed Edmunds and Jordu Schell — both known from the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters — are shown painting Distortions Unlimited's Resurrection collector series latex masks, with additional painting work contributed by Tom Cassidy. The Resurrection line is a special series sculpted by Jordu Schell that pays homage to classic Distortions Unlimited Halloween masks. The short clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the professional hand-painting process behind these sought-after collector pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,733 views
Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt. 2 | Monster Lab
7:21
DIY PropsIntermediate

Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt. 2 | Monster Lab

In this second part of the Monster Lab paint series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited completes the paint job on a latex Gremlin mask. The episode focuses on the rub out painting technique used to bring depth and dimension to the creature's surface. It continues the studio's ongoing mask making and haunt prop tutorials.

DistortionsUnlimited· 27,919 views
latex mask painting
24:44
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

latex mask painting

StiltbeastStudios walks through the complete process of painting a latex mask from start to finish. A standout tip is the use of Plasti-Dip glossifier — a product commonly found at auto parts stores — to achieve a professional surface finish. The tutorial covers the full painting workflow at a pace suitable for both beginners looking to level up and experienced prop-makers refining their technique.

StiltbeastStudios· 45,599 views
Sugar Skull.wmv
7:05
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sugar Skull.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform a plain latex skull mask into a vibrant Day of the Dead sugar skull using Sharpie oil-based paint markers. The tutorial focuses on the freehand painting process, guiding viewers through the decorative patterns and color work that define the sugar skull aesthetic. It's a practical finishing technique applicable to any bare latex skull prop or costume piece.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,258 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