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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.

20 videos

Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Painting Tutorial - Free EVA Foam Armor Templates and Free stl Files
16:33
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Painting Tutorial - Free EVA Foam Armor Templates and Free stl Files

This is Part 4 of SKS Props' ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor series, focusing on painting and weathering techniques for EVA foam armor pieces. The creator walks through a multi-step paint process using greens, rust effects, metallic powders, and washes to achieve a battle-worn Imperial Guard aesthetic. Free PDF foam templates and STL files for 3D-printed components such as the helmet, shoulders, and rifle are available on the creator's website. The series is building toward a group cosplay appearance at Dragon Con.

SKS Props· 1,924 views
Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop
12:30
DIY PropsIntermediate$10–$50 depending on resin and materials on hand

Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a screen-accurate recreation of Rey's scavenged Star Destroyer capacitor bearing from The Force Awakens, starting from a common screwdriver cap and custom 3D-modeled parts. The build covers digital redesign of the prop's distinctive fin and collet details, followed by resin printing and assembly. A thorough painting and weathering sequence—using primer, matte black, Rub n Buff, acrylic washes, and Fuller's Earth—delivers a convincingly gritty, battle-worn metallic finish. A free 3D model file is provided for viewers to replicate the build themselves.

VanOaksProps· 5,113 views
Saber Toothed Tiger Skull Made out of EVA Foam / Foam Clay #cosplay #cosplaycostume #sabertoothtiger
0:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

Saber Toothed Tiger Skull Made out of EVA Foam / Foam Clay #cosplay #cosplaycostume #sabertoothtiger

This short-form video showcases the creation of a saber-toothed tiger skull prop built from EVA foam and foam clay. The creator demonstrates a clever texturing technique: applying foam clay and allowing it to partially dry before attacking the surface with a wire brush to produce natural-looking striations and organic cracks. The piece is then finished with primer and paint to sell the bone-like appearance.

SKS Props· 5,892 views
How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi
9:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi

VanOaksProps walks through a complete screen-accurate build of the Resistance Comlink seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, referencing the official visual dictionary to nail the design. The process covers resin 3D printing a small, highly detailed part and tackling the unique challenges that come with it. Multi-step painting techniques are demonstrated to achieve convincing metallic surfaces, a faux leather grip, and realistic battle weathering using an airbrush and sponge work.

VanOaksProps· 4,078 views
DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars
11:02
DIY PropsAdvanced

DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed screen-accurate recreation of the electro-shock prod from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, starting from a free 3D model and taking it to convention-ready finish. The build covers resin printing, chrome painting with Alclad, and a multi-step weathering process including liquid latex paint chipping, airbrush heat discoloration, and Rub N Buff accents. The result is a battle-worn, layered finish that closely mimics the prop's on-screen appearance. The creator also touches on display packaging options for a vintage collectible presentation.

VanOaksProps· 3,908 views
The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making
9:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making

VanOaksProps tackles one of Boba Fett's rarest accessories — the sonic beam weapon documented in Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary but never clearly seen on screen. Working from a single reference image, the creator digitally models, resin prints, and fully finishes the prop with metallic paints, masking techniques, and screen-accurate weathering. The video also explores the prop's surprisingly rich backstory, tracing its appearance across licensed statues and official reference publications. The result is a display-worthy replica built almost entirely from scratch with minimal source material.

VanOaksProps· 5,060 views
How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
10:06
DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly (specific total not stated)

How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps breaks down how to build a screen-accurate replica of Princess Leia's rarely documented comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, using vintage reference images including a 1980 Topps trading card to reverse-engineer the original. The build combines sourced real-world hardware parts, custom 3D-modeled and resin-printed components, and a modified modern tape measure to recreate the prop's key elements. The tutorial wraps up with primer, grey spray paint, and silver mica finishing for an authentic screen-matched look.

VanOaksProps· 6,146 views
Death Star Droid Build
10:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

Death Star Droid Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full-scale RA-7 Death Star Droid head build using the Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer, covering the entire workflow from print optimization to a screen-accurate finished prop. The video dives deep into surface finishing, including multi-stage sanding, priming, and a layered painting process using both a spray gun and airbrush. Advanced weathering techniques — including a hairspray chipping method and umber washes — give the final piece a convincing worn-metal appearance. The build serves as an end-to-end masterclass for prop makers and cosplayers working with large-format 3D-printed pieces.

VanOaksProps· 6,598 views
Trench Crusade Yeomen Cosplay Helmet WIP #trenchcrusade #cosplay #cosplayarmor
0:13
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Trench Crusade Yeomen Cosplay Helmet WIP #trenchcrusade #cosplay #cosplayarmor

This work-in-progress video follows the creation of a Trench Crusade Yeomen Captain helmet cosplay build. The creator has completed the template design and filmed the fabrication process, with the project now moving into the priming and painting phase. The build draws inspiration from the dark fantasy aesthetic of the Trench Crusade skirmish game.

SKS Props· 15,480 views
Haunted Mansion Prop from CHEAP Craft Store Finds!
13:09
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$60

Haunted Mansion Prop from CHEAP Craft Store Finds!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through a step-by-step build of the iconic door knockers from Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Corridor of Doors, using inexpensive craft store and online finds. The build combines plastic ornaments, wooden beads, and a dowel as a base, with resin casting and Dremel work adding detail. A layered paint and finishing process — including automotive primer, spray paint, and Rub n Buff — sells the aged, ornate look of the original prop. A free downloadable PDF template is provided to help replicate accurate shapes.

VanOaksProps· 11,949 views
Making a Star Wars Detention Block Holocam
8:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Star Wars Detention Block Holocam

VanOaksProps walks through a full build of the iconic 57C Holocam — the detention block surveillance camera from Star Wars: A New Hope — using 3D-printed parts sourced from a third-party model file. The tutorial covers the complete workflow from raw prints to finished replica, including cleanup, priming, multi-step spray painting, masking, and final varnish. Attention to screen-accurate color and detail is central to the build. The result is a display-ready collector prop suitable for fans and prop builders alike.

VanOaksProps· 7,042 views
Making Galaxy’s Edge Magic at Home!
8:37
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Making Galaxy’s Edge Magic at Home!

VanOaksProps walks through building a DIY replica of a prop canister inspired by Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge queue areas and Black Spire Outpost stalls. The build centers on a surplus WWII gas mask canister as a base, dressed up with a custom 3D-printed greeblie patch and finished with a multi-layer paint and weathering process. Oil paints, Fuller's Earth, and chrome paint are layered to achieve a convincing worn, sci-fi industrial look. The result is a screen-accurate-feeling Star Wars set piece achievable on a modest budget.

VanOaksProps· 6,108 views
Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel
9:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel

VanOaksProps recreates the control panel from the newly added storage lockers at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge as a functional prop for a real locker. The build centers on a custom 3D-printed panel that is primed, layered with multiple spray paint colors, and finished with oil paint washes and Rub n Buff to achieve an authentic, weathered sci-fi look. Final assembly uses button-head screws and VHB tape to mount the panel cleanly. The result is a screen-accurate-style replica suitable for Star Wars-themed spaces or Halloween haunt set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 7,994 views
Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 2
7:45
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 2

Part 2 of VanOaksProps' BD-X droid build focuses on painting and final assembly of a 3D-printed replica inspired by Galaxy's Edge. The creator walks through a multi-step paint process using MTN 94 spray paints to achieve the droid's signature color scheme, then assembles the printed components using screws, CA glue, and wire loom. The 3D model files are a community-designed work in progress available through MrBaddeley Printed Droids on Patreon. The video is sponsored by JLC3DP, which supplied printed parts for the build.

VanOaksProps· 12,865 views
Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 1
7:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 1

VanOaksProps kicks off a multi-part series building a replica BD-X droid inspired by the real Disney-engineered characters seen in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The build relies on community-designed 3D model files and 3D printing services to recreate the droid's distinctive design. Part 1 establishes the project scope, introduces the source files, and begins the assembly and finishing process using hardware, adhesives, and spray paints.

VanOaksProps· 20,613 views
Fake Rust with Sawdust
7:38
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Fake Rust with Sawdust

VanOaksProps explores a creative low-cost rust finish by applying sawdust as a texture medium over 3D-printed mine cart wheels made for a real haunted attraction. The technique layers a brush-on epoxy to bind the sawdust, followed by multiple acrylic paint colors to mimic oxidized metal convincingly. The result is a gritty, organic-looking rust effect achievable with readily available craft supplies. This crossover project between a home prop builder and a professional haunt offers practical, real-world validation of the method.

VanOaksProps· 10,198 views
PROP LAB: Building Star Wars Cargo Crates
8:19
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

PROP LAB: Building Star Wars Cargo Crates

VanOaksProps builds a pair of Star Wars-themed cargo crates to complement a dedicated prop display case, inspired by a visit to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. The crates are shaped using an Inventables X-Carve CNC router, then finished with layered spray paints, wax paint, and weathering techniques to achieve a battle-worn, screen-accurate look. Liquid latex and steel wool add tactile texture before the final paint stages, giving the props convincing depth and age.

VanOaksProps· 12,510 views
SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 1 - Faux Wood Ceiling Medallion
6:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 1 - Faux Wood Ceiling Medallion

VanOaksProps kicks off a multi-part series transforming a small home office into a Disney Haunted Mansion-inspired space. This first episode focuses on creating a faux wood ceiling medallion to complement a chandelier installation. The creator uses acrylic putty, primer, and layered paint and stain techniques to convincingly mimic aged wood grain on a non-wood surface. It's a budget-conscious decorating approach that delivers a high-impact, themed result.

VanOaksProps· 16,088 views
WHY White Body Paint STREAK!?
15:20
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

WHY White Body Paint STREAK!?

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming dives into one of the most common body-paint frustrations: white paint that streaks instead of laying down smoothly. The video breaks down the likely causes — from product consistency and brush choice to application technique and layering order — and offers practical fixes for each. Real product examples are used throughout to demonstrate what works and what doesn't. It doubles as a troubleshooting guide and a general primer on getting opaque, even coverage with white body paint.

Madeyewlook· 219,812 views
Black Lipstick / Chatty Makeup Tutorial!
14:53
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Black Lipstick / Chatty Makeup Tutorial!

A chatty get-ready-with-me tutorial delivering a full-face gothic makeup look built around a dramatic black liquid lipstick. The creator walks through every step — from priming and color-corrected base to sculpted contour, bold eye, and intense lash — while keeping the mood conversational and upbeat. Products span drugstore and prestige brands, making the look adaptable to different budgets. The overall aesthetic lands in pastel-goth or dark-glam territory, well-suited for Halloween, alternative events, or dark prom styling.

Jade The Libra· 35,212 views