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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.

69 videos

Crimson Desert Brother Matthias Helmet Work In Progress #cosplay #crimsondesert #3dprinting
0:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

Crimson Desert Brother Matthias Helmet Work In Progress #cosplay #crimsondesert #3dprinting

A prop maker shares a work-in-progress knight helmet inspired by Brother Matthias from the video game Crimson Desert, modeled in Nomad Sculpt and printed on a Bambu Lab H2S. The video documents the early build stages, with painting planned as the next step. Wet sanding and spray painting are noted as finishing techniques to be applied. This is a short-form progress update rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

SKS Props· 7,671 views
I Made a Functional Gonk Droid Projector
18:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Made a Functional Gonk Droid Projector

VanOaksProps presents a full-length, single-video build of a functional full-size Gonk Droid prop that doubles as a working projector. The build combines everyday materials like storage bins and plumbing parts with 3D printed components, then brings the droid to life through careful painting and weathering techniques. Originally released as a two-part series in 2022, this marathon edition walks through every stage — design, fabrication, electronics integration, and finishing — in one continuous watch.

VanOaksProps· 15,321 views
I Built the Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel
23:07
DIY PropsIntermediate$50–$150 (based on listed components)

I Built the Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel

Creative Geekery recreates the cockpit control panel from the sci-fi novel and film adaptation Project Hail Mary, working from minimal reference material. The build combines 3D printed parts, laser-cut plywood, physical controls like dials and buttons, and integrated LCD screens with custom UI graphics. Trial and error played a central role, making this an honest look at the iterative prop-making process. The finished piece is a convincing, functional-looking spaceship console built on a maker budget.

Creative Geekery· 8,920 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 Make the Bespin Comlink Prop - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
10:03
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make the Bespin Comlink Prop - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps digs into the obscure origins of Lando Calrissian's Bespin comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, tracing it to a real 1945 vintage electrical switch before recreating it as a highly screen-accurate SLA resin 3D print. The build draws on reference imagery and Replica Prop Forum research to nail the prop's distinctive shape and fine surface details. The tutorial walks through the full workflow: print cleanup, sandable primer, screen-matched paint colors, metallic finishes, vinyl detail work, and final assembly.

VanOaksProps· 4,204 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
DIY Star Wars Control Panel with Lights!
13:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

DIY Star Wars Control Panel with Lights!

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed replica build of the iconic red Death Star door control panel from Star Wars: A New Hope. The project spans the full production pipeline — from scaling reference parts and large-format 3D printing to seam removal, priming, and advanced painting. Weathering techniques give greeblies a convincing galvanized-metal look, while vinyl decals, reflective accents, and functional LED indicator lights push the result toward screen-accurate quality. The finished piece is positioned as a display-worthy, theme-park-caliber prop suitable for haunt set dressing or serious Star Wars collections.

VanOaksProps· 4,838 views
Building the Hoth Scanner Prop | Star Wars Prop Replica
11:27
DIY PropsAdvanced

Building the Hoth Scanner Prop | Star Wars Prop Replica

This detailed build video walks through the full process of recreating Han Solo's Hoth Scanner prop from The Empire Strikes Back, combining FDM printing, resin printing, and real metal hardware for a screen-inspired replica. The creator covers prop research, surface preparation, and achieving convincing chrome and metallic finishes using accessible paints and buffing compounds. Assembly tips address structural durability, making the finished piece suitable for display or cosplay use.

VanOaksProps· 7,849 views
8 Spray Painting a Wall Watch Colors Change! 🎨 #diy #setdesign #stonewalls #foamcarving
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Set DesignIntermediate

8 Spray Painting a Wall Watch Colors Change! 🎨 #diy #setdesign #stonewalls #foamcarving

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a spray painting technique applied to carved foam stone walls, showcasing how layering colors creates a realistic, dynamic stone effect. The video highlights the satisfying visual transformation as paint colors are built up to achieve an aged, textured look. It is part of an ongoing haunted attraction set-building series from the channel.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,136 views
Star Wars Themed Room Lighting – Inspired by Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge
9:26
Lighting TutorialsAdvanced

Star Wars Themed Room Lighting – Inspired by Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge

VanOaksProps walks through the complete build of a screen-accurate Galaxy's Edge-style wall light fixture, drawing inspiration from the Droid Depot and cast-member doors at Disneyland's Star Wars land. The project covers every stage from 3D-printing ABS parts and sanding them smooth, through priming, painting, and oil-paint weathering, to wiring a 24-LED NeoPixel ring driven by an ESP32 microcontroller with a free animated Arduino sketch. The result is a fully functional, prop-quality sci-fi light suitable for a themed room or display. A complimentary 3D model file and Arduino sketch are provided for viewers to replicate the build.

VanOaksProps· 9,645 views
Part 16 DIY Graveyard Bust SprayPaint Secret REVEALED! You're Doing It WRONG! #sculpture #spraypaint
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DIY PropsBeginner

Part 16 DIY Graveyard Bust SprayPaint Secret REVEALED! You're Doing It WRONG! #sculpture #spraypaint

Part 16 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust build series focuses on a spray paint technique that the creator suggests most DIYers are getting wrong. The short-form video promises to reveal a key secret to achieving better results when finishing sculpted Halloween props. As part of a longer series, this clip is aimed at builders looking to elevate the realism and quality of their graveyard-themed pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,691 views
Part 14 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Bust Transformation Wig Head to Spray Paint Masterpiece! #sculpture
0:46
DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 14 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Bust Transformation Wig Head to Spray Paint Masterpiece! #sculpture

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps continues his graveyard bust series, showing how a simple wig head can be transformed into a convincing painted sculpture prop. This short installment focuses on the spray paint finishing stage, demonstrating how paint application elevates a raw form into a polished cemetery statue piece. It's part of an ongoing DIY series documenting the full build process for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,602 views
Part 13 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Paint Problems Styrofoam vs EVA Foam Quick Fix! #sculpture
0:38
DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 13 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Paint Problems Styrofoam vs EVA Foam Quick Fix! #sculpture

This short episode in StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust series tackles a common prop-making pitfall: spray paint reacting poorly with styrofoam. The creator demonstrates a quick fix and contrasts styrofoam's behavior against EVA foam when exposed to spray paint. It's a concise, practical tip aimed at saving builders from a frustrating and potentially prop-ruining mistake.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,525 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
I made custom Star Wars Lights with Linkind Smart Bulbs
8:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

I made custom Star Wars Lights with Linkind Smart Bulbs

VanOaksProps builds screen-inspired light fixtures modeled after the Smuggler's Run ride at Galaxy's Edge, combining 3D-printed parts, acrylic tubing, and craft foam detailing to achieve a convincing in-universe look. The fixtures are brought to life with Linkind RGBTW smart bulbs, which allow programmable color scenes and automation to replicate the immersive atmosphere of the ride. The build is sponsored by Linkind and doubles as a charitable tie-in with the Jimmy Darts Kindness is Candy initiative.

VanOaksProps· 10,217 views
Purple People Eater Animatronic Painting at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Purple People Eater Animatronic Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited shows master fabricator Ed Edmunds applying a base coat of paint to a Purple People Eater animatronic figure. The footage offers a rare look at the professional finishing process used on large-scale commercial animatronic props. The completed piece was destined for a Monster Mini Golf themed attraction, showcasing the kind of custom work Distortions Unlimited produces for entertainment venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,710 views
Recreating a Galaxy’s Edge Sign with EVA Foam – Step-by-Step Prop Build
10:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

Recreating a Galaxy’s Edge Sign with EVA Foam – Step-by-Step Prop Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full build of a Galaxy's Edge-inspired marketplace sign using EVA foam, modeling paste, and a custom Illustrator template available as a free download. The tutorial covers every stage from cutting and shaping foam layers to painting, weathering, and finishing with Rub n Buff and airbrush decay effects for a convincingly battle-worn Batuu aesthetic. Techniques transfer readily to cosplay accessories, themed room displays, or haunt set dressing. The approachable material list and step-by-step pacing make this accessible to intermediate foam crafters.

VanOaksProps· 6,509 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
Star Wars Wall Panels: Creating Epic Decor from Old Electronics!
10:48
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly (uses salvaged materials)

Star Wars Wall Panels: Creating Epic Decor from Old Electronics!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through building Star Wars-inspired wall panels by repurposing discarded electronics and tech parts into sci-fi greeble-style décor. The project is framed as accessible and low-cost, leaning on creative assemblage rather than specialized skills. A series of spray paints — including matte black, granite grey, rust primer, and silver acrylic — are used to unify the salvaged components into a cohesive, cinematic aesthetic. The finished panels suit a home haunt, themed room, gaming space, or event set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 9,333 views
Star Wars Skeleton Crew Gatekeeper Droid Build
12:23
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Star Wars Skeleton Crew Gatekeeper Droid Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full scratch build of the Gatekeeper Droid from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (also seen in Return of the Jedi), using a combination of 3D-printed parts, PVC pipe, and everyday hardware-store materials. The eye dome is a repurposed clear Christmas ornament housing a NeoPixel ring driven by a custom-edited Arduino Nano sketch. Finishing involves layered spray paints and Fuller's Earth weathering to nail the worn, galactic aesthetic. Free templates and code files are linked in the description to help builders replicate the project.

VanOaksProps· 16,571 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
Creating a Ghostly Fog Effect!
7:53
Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginner$20–$50

Creating a Ghostly Fog Effect!

VanOaks Props demonstrates a beginner-friendly technique for adding a ghostly fog effect to a Halloween display prop using an ultrasonic mister. The build centers around a 3D-printed prop — a steaming thermos — combined with paint and self-adhesive vinyl to sell the illusion. The approach is designed as a simple plug-and-play solution that enhances atmosphere and storytelling in a haunt or yard display.

VanOaksProps· 13,027 views
Cemetery Votive Candle Props for Halloween
7:24
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$30 depending on high or low budget approach

Cemetery Votive Candle Props for Halloween

VanOaksProps walks through two approaches — high-budget and low-budget — for building realistic cemetery votive candle holders as Halloween haunt props. The builds rely on accessible materials like repurposed water bottles, dollar-store bowls, LED candles, and EVA foam, with a 3D-printed option for those who want a more polished result. Gold spray paint and lighting gels tie the pieces together for an authentic flickering candlelight atmosphere. The short runtime keeps instruction tight and actionable for haunters at any spending level.

VanOaksProps· 8,629 views