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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

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 Paint a Fallout NCR Cosplay Helmet - Weathering A 3D Printed Prop Using Paints and Metallics
15:04
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Paint a Fallout NCR Cosplay Helmet - Weathering A 3D Printed Prop Using Paints and Metallics

SKS Props walks through the full painting and finishing process for a 3D-printed Fallout NCR Ranger helmet, transforming a raw print into a battle-worn wasteland prop. The tutorial covers base coating, layered weathering with rust effects and metallic powders, and the addition of practical details including LED lights, a metal antenna, resin-cast accessories, and tinted lenses. Techniques are clearly demonstrated and applicable to both printed and fabricated helmet builds. Free chest-armor PDF templates are also offered via the creator's website for viewers wanting to extend the build.

SKS Props· 14,303 views
You Won’t Believe What’s Inside This Dalek…
6:17
DIY Animatronics

You Won’t Believe What’s Inside This Dalek…

Filmed at MegaCon Orlando 2025, this short documentary-style interview takes viewers inside an impressively engineered Doctor Who Dalek cosplay prop. The build reportedly incorporates around 14 separate electronic systems—including a motorized dome, LED effects, a fog gun, custom audio, and a backup camera—all coordinated through Arduino-based controls operated via a repurposed jet fighter flight stick. The video is a prop tour and creator interview rather than a step-by-step build tutorial, offering an awe-inspiring look at what dedicated fan builders can achieve.

Creative Geekery· 2,024 views
DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!
11:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Star Wars-inspired data panel as a personal display piece, centered around a 10-inch digital photo frame that plays looping video content. The build layers laser-cut panels, EVA foam details, split loom and drain hose greeblies, and LEDs to achieve an authentic sci-fi control panel aesthetic. Airbrushing and oil paint weathering give the finished piece a battle-worn, screen-accurate look. SVG and 3D files for the panel design are available through the creator's Etsy shop.

VanOaksProps· 14,245 views
Turning our Dark Portal into a Christmas Decoration
11:11
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Turning our Dark Portal into a Christmas Decoration

Wicked Makers — Jaimie and Jay — transform their foam-built Halloween dark portal into a show-stopping Christmas yard prop by redecorating it as a magical gateway to the North Pole. The build leverages rear projection onto a semi-transparent fabric screen, AtmosFX Christmas digital content, and glowing LED runes carved into painted XPS foam. The video goes deeper than their original portal build, covering projector selection, positioning, and digital decorating workflow. The finished piece reportedly drew neighbors from around the block.

Wicked Makers· 102,097 views
Fobbles F4 | Create Fog Filled Bubbles! | 4-in-1 Fog Bubble Machine
1:38
Fog & Chiller Effects

Fobbles F4 | Create Fog Filled Bubbles! | 4-in-1 Fog Bubble Machine

The Fobbles F4 from Froggy's Fog is a versatile 4-in-1 machine capable of producing fog, haze, bubbles, and fog-filled bubbles that pop with a dramatic puff of fog. The unit includes built-in LED lighting to enhance visual impact and supports DMX control alongside an onboard LCD panel for flexible operation. This short product showcase highlights the machine's range of effects and its suitability for professional and high-end event environments.

Froggy's Fog· 23,547 views
DIY Arduino LED Skull Shop Sensor
9:09
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

DIY Arduino LED Skull Shop Sensor

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a decorative Arduino-powered humidity and temperature monitor housed in a handcrafted walnut dovetail enclosure topped with a 3D-printed skull logo. The project combines beginner-friendly electronics — an Arduino Uno, DHT22 sensor, NeoPixel ring, and small LCD display — with intermediate woodworking and 3D printing skills. LED lighting through a frosted acrylic diffuser gives the finished piece a striking shop-display aesthetic. Code and schematics are available on the Arduino Project Hub.

Wicked Makers· 59,900 views
How To Make an ANIMATED Barrel Zombie PROP (Wiper Motor Prop)
5:13
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

How To Make an ANIMATED Barrel Zombie PROP (Wiper Motor Prop)

This tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through assembling an animated barrel zombie prop powered by a wiper motor. The build combines a pre-made or DIY zombie figure with a toxic waste barrel, driven by a wiper motor mechanism for repeating motion. Key third-party components — including a prop power pack and a universal mounting base — are referenced to simplify the mechanical setup. Green LED lighting adds an eerie toxic glow to complete the effect.

Haunt Former· 18,407 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Illuminati Spellbook Tutorial
14:03
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

www.monstertutorials.com - Illuminati Spellbook Tutorial

This tutorial walks viewers through building a creepy illuminati-themed spellbook prop featuring an all-seeing eye design and a hidden LED votive that makes the eye glow ominously in the dark. The project uses easy-to-find materials and is pitched as accessible for beginners. It doubles as both a haunted house prop and a Halloween home decoration. Corpsing techniques are referenced as part of the build process.

Monster Tutorials· 64,613 views
Gantom Torch D.I.Y. Board Overview
2:42
DIY PropsIntermediate

Gantom Torch D.I.Y. Board Overview

FrightProps walks through the Gantom Torch DIY board, a self-contained LED module that puts the full feature set of the Gantom Torch into builders' hands for custom prop integration. The board is designed to be embedded into original creations such as haunted lanterns, jack-o-lanterns, and monster-eye effects. The overview highlights how the board expands creative possibilities beyond off-the-shelf torch housings.

FrightProps· 1,130 views