Halloween Universe

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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.

7 videos

All about mold making plaster
12:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

All about mold making plaster

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios breaks down the three most common plaster types used in latex mask and mold making: Ultracal 30, Hydrocal, and US #1 pottery plaster. The host draws on personal experience to explain the key differences between each material and how choosing the wrong one can derail a project. The video is part of an ongoing materials series aimed at helping mask makers build a solid foundational knowledge of their supplies.

StiltbeastStudios· 23,215 views
The Plasterpocalypse ! Three Half Mask Molds -1 Livestream!
5:27:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Plasterpocalypse ! Three Half Mask Molds -1 Livestream!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios hosts a marathon livestream dedicated to creating three separate half-mask molds from plaster in a single session. The extended format gives viewers an in-depth, real-time look at the full mold-making workflow from start to finish. This kind of intensive, unedited session is especially valuable for learning the pacing, troubleshooting, and hands-on realities of plaster mold fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 838 views
You asked, I answered - Molding, Latex Mask Making, My Props, Merch Updates
13:37
DIY Props

You asked, I answered - Molding, Latex Mask Making, My Props, Merch Updates

Monster Tutorials hosts a Q&A session addressing viewer questions sparked by recent videos, covering topics such as latex mask making, plaster mold techniques, and an overview of the creator's own props. The video also includes a merchandise update and acknowledges collaboration with Allen from Stiltbeast Studios. It functions as both an informational follow-up and a behind-the-scenes look at the creator's workspace and projects.

Monster Tutorials· 4,775 views
How to make realistic BRAINS - Easy DIY Halloween Prop
35:38
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

How to make realistic BRAINS - Easy DIY Halloween Prop

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the full process of creating hyper-realistic latex brain props, from sculpting the initial form in clay to pulling finished castings. The workflow covers mold-making with plaster, casting with liquid latex, and filling with expandable foam for structure and weight. The finished props are versatile enough for haunted house displays, zombie-themed scenes, or low-budget film productions.

Monster Tutorials· 58,541 views
Plaster Mold Making for a Latex Halloween Mask DIY | Monster Lab
33:06
DIY PropsIntermediate

Plaster Mold Making for a Latex Halloween Mask DIY | Monster Lab

In this 33-minute episode of Monster Lab, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the process of creating a plaster mold from a clay-sculpted zombie mask — a critical step between sculpting and final latex casting. The tutorial is part of a structured multi-episode series designed to teach professional mask-making skills to DIY creators. Viewers see how a finished clay sculpture is transformed into a reusable mold ready for latex pulling. The episode sits within a broader arc that includes a prior sculpting video and an upcoming painting tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 98,698 views
Silence Of The Lambs Moth - DIY Death's Head Hawk Moth Tutorial
28:29
DIY PropsIntermediate

Silence Of The Lambs Moth - DIY Death's Head Hawk Moth Tutorial

This tutorial walks through building a replica of the iconic Death's Head Hawk Moth from Silence of the Lambs using traditional latex mask-making techniques. The creator sculpts the moth in clay, creates a plaster mold, and then casts the final piece in liquid latex. Techniques were drawn from hands-on workshop experience, making this a practical demonstration of accessible prop fabrication. The finished piece functions as a striking horror specimen or display prop.

Monster Tutorials· 33,125 views
How to Make a Halloween Mask "Molding" | Monster Lab
20:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Mask "Molding" | Monster Lab

In this installment of the Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through making a plaster mold from a sculpted Halloween mask. The tutorial covers the mold-making step in the broader process of building monster masks the Distortions way. It's part of an ongoing series that also touches on sculpting, painting, and casting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 435,869 views