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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.

77 videos

How to Make a Warhammer 40K Cadian Lasgun - Cosplay Prop Free stl Files and EVA Foam Templates
17:28
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a Warhammer 40K Cadian Lasgun - Cosplay Prop Free stl Files and EVA Foam Templates

This video is Part 5 in an ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian cosplay series by SKS Props, focusing on building and finishing the iconic Cadian Lasgun from EVA foam. The creator walks through the full fabrication process using free PDF templates and STL files available on the channel website, covering cutting, shaping, priming, painting, and weathering techniques. Viewers are also invited to build their own armor and join a group cosplay at Dragon Con. The tutorial is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced foam builders.

SKS Props· 833 views
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
Started Adding Damage & Chipping to my Cadian Armor #diycosplay #warhammer40kcosplay #cosplay
0:19
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Started Adding Damage & Chipping to my Cadian Armor #diycosplay #warhammer40kcosplay #cosplay

This installment in an ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian armor build series focuses on adding weathering and battle damage to EVA foam armor pieces. The creator uses a combination of Dirty Down sprays and Liquitex heavy body acrylics to achieve a grimy, battle-worn finish. Strap work for the shoulder and forearm sections is also completed, and soft goods receive their first pass of grime. The full series is aimed at a group build culminating in a Dragon Con group appearance.

SKS Props· 15,632 views
DIY Halloween Cemetery: New Orleans-style Crypt Build
27:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Halloween Cemetery: New Orleans-style Crypt Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full large-scale crypt build inspired by the iconic above-ground tombs of New Orleans cemeteries. The project covers design through final weathered finish using accessible materials centered on XPS insulation foam. Techniques include routing decorative details, foam carving, spackling for texture, and paint weathering to achieve an authentic aged-stone look. The finished prop is designed to be lightweight and durable enough for repeated seasonal outdoor use.

VanOaksProps· 38,587 views
I Faked Movie-Quality Beskar for Under $30!
22:59
DIY PropsIntermediateUnder $30

I Faked Movie-Quality Beskar for Under $30!

This tutorial walks through building screen-accurate Mandalorian Beskar ingots and a Grogu chest plate on a tight budget using air-dry clay and a 3D-printed mold. The creator documents the trial-and-error process of developing a custom forging template, correcting common clay-layering mistakes along the way. Key finishing techniques — including a black gloss base coat and graphite powder buffing — transform cheap hobby materials into convincing heavy-metal props. The result is a polished, practical-effects-quality build for under $30.

Creative Geekery· 6,553 views
How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 2 - Pouches Grenades Leg Armor w/ Free Templates
13:31
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 2 - Pouches Grenades Leg Armor w/ Free Templates

This is Part 2 of an ongoing series by SKS Props covering the construction of Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor from EVA and HD-foam. The episode focuses on lower-body components — belt, pouches, frag grenades, and leg armor — using free downloadable PDF templates the creator provides on his website. Viewers are guided through cutting, shaping, gluing, and surface-finishing techniques, with additional painting and weapons coverage planned for later installments. The project is tied to a group build destined for Dragon Con.

SKS Props· 3,913 views
Theming a Star Wars Room
41:35
Set DesignIntermediate

Theming a Star Wars Room

VanOaksProps presents a marathon compilation of five prop builds inspired by the signage, lighting, and environmental details of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland. Each segment breaks down a different build step-by-step, covering fabrication, painting, and weathering techniques to achieve an authentic Star Wars 'lived-in' look. The video draws on a mix of accessible materials — including EVA foam and 3D printing — to help home builders recreate the feel of an in-universe environment. Though not Halloween-specific, the set-design and prop-making skills translate directly to sci-fi haunt and themed-room builds.

VanOaksProps· 7,690 views
Prop Culture Builds Marathon
41:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

Prop Culture Builds Marathon

This marathon compilation from VanOaksProps walks through the construction of six iconic movie props, including the Goonies Copper Bones, the Indiana Jones Holy Grail, Ghostbusters Ecto Goggles, Jack Torrance's axe from The Shining, Doc Brown's binoculars from Back to the Future Part II, and HAL9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Each build showcases practical fabrication techniques including 3D printing, painting, weathering, and finishing aimed at achieving screen-accurate results. The format is a compiled deep-dive suited for makers at multiple skill levels looking to tackle cinematic replicas from scratch.

VanOaksProps· 9,209 views
Lord of the Rings: How "Knowing Nothing" Won Oscars
13:02
Other

Lord of the Rings: How "Knowing Nothing" Won Oscars

In this interview recorded at MegaCon Orlando, the Creative Geekery channel sits down with Weta Workshop luminaries Sir Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger, and Daniel Falconer to explore the philosophy behind one of Hollywood's most celebrated practical effects studios. The trio reflects on how Weta grew from humble bedroom builds to Oscar-winning productions, crediting a willingness to dive in without a roadmap as a core driver of their success. Key topics include how Weta evaluates creative talent, the importance of weathering and contextual storytelling in prop work, and why embracing failure is essential to any maker's growth. The conversation serves as an inspirational masterclass for anyone hesitant to start a creative project.

Creative Geekery· 28,399 views
Zombie Fish
0:16
DIY Props

Zombie Fish

This video from Poison Props showcases a zombie fish Halloween prop, exploring the grotesque concept of undead aquatic creatures for haunted displays. The build highlights creative prop design that takes the classic zombie theme into unexpected territory. It appears to demonstrate the finished piece and possibly the fabrication or detailing process.

POISON PROPS· 2,621 views
This Simple Paint Trick Creates INSANELY Realistic Metal
6:34
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (affordable acrylic supplies)

This Simple Paint Trick Creates INSANELY Realistic Metal

VanOaksProps demonstrates a straightforward faux metal painting technique using MDF, modeling paste, and layered acrylic paints to replicate the look of weathered cast iron. Inspired by the industrial sci-fi aesthetic of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, the build recreates a themed sewer cover prop. The workflow covers surface texturing, base coating, and applying dark washes to build realistic depth and age. The result is a convincing metallic finish achievable with budget-friendly materials.

VanOaksProps· 6,612 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
How to Make Fallout NCR Cosplay Chest Armor - Free Foam Template - Paint Foam to Look Like Metal
13:52
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Fallout NCR Cosplay Chest Armor - Free Foam Template - Paint Foam to Look Like Metal

This tutorial walks through building Fallout NCR chest armor from HD foam using a free downloadable PDF template. The creator covers the full fabrication process from cutting and shaping foam to assembling the chest piece, then dives deep into a multi-step painting and weathering workflow designed to make lightweight foam convincingly resemble battered wasteland metal. Techniques include sealing, base coating, metallic sprays, graphite powder, and rust effects to achieve an authentic worn look.

SKS Props· 12,657 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 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
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
Painting and Weathering a Menpo Mask #samuraiarmor #cosplaycostume #propmaking
0:48
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Painting and Weathering a Menpo Mask #samuraiarmor #cosplaycostume #propmaking

SKS Props walks through the painting and weathering process for a 3D-printed Menpo (oni) mask, designed to complement a previously built samurai armor set. The mask was modeled in Nomad Sculpt as a learning exercise and printed in grey PLA on a Bambu H2S. The creator shares the finished result alongside the matching armor and offers the STL file for free download on MyMiniFactory.

SKS Props· 9,577 views
6 Epic Star Wars Helmet Builds in One Marathon (DIY Props Compilation)
59:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

6 Epic Star Wars Helmet Builds in One Marathon (DIY Props Compilation)

VanOaks Props compiles six of his favorite Star Wars helmet and droid prop builds into a single hour-long marathon video. Projects span a wide range of characters — from bounty hunters and protocol droids to desert warriors — each constructed using 3D printing, paint, and hands-on prop-making techniques inspired by the original films. The video highlights weathering, lighting effects, and creative problem-solving throughout each build. Links to the individual source videos and associated files are provided in the description.

VanOaksProps· 18,040 views
Cosplay Bioshock Splicer Mask #bioshock #cosplay #masquerade
0:08
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Cosplay Bioshock Splicer Mask #bioshock #cosplay #masquerade

This tutorial walks through building a Bioshock Rabbit Splicer mask from EVA foam, covering cutting and assembly of the lightweight foam base. The creator then demonstrates a detailed hand-painting and weathering process using Liquitex and Golden acrylics to achieve the game's signature gritty, unsettling aesthetic. A final application of perma blood adds a gruesome finishing touch. A downloadable template is available from the creator's website.

SKS Props· 6,385 views
How To Make A Bioshock Splicer Mask - Masquerade Rabbit Cosplay - Free EVA Foam Templates
10:07
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How To Make A Bioshock Splicer Mask - Masquerade Rabbit Cosplay - Free EVA Foam Templates

This tutorial walks through the full process of building a wearable Bioshock Splicer Rabbit masquerade mask from EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The creator covers cutting and shaping the foam, assembling the form, and applying a detailed hand-painted and weathered finish using Liquitex and Golden acrylics. A final application of perma blood adds a gory, distressed look faithful to the game's aesthetic. The result is a lightweight, screen-accurate cosplay prop suitable for Halloween or conventions.

SKS Props· 3,258 views
DBD Huntress Cosplay Mask #deadbydaylight #cosplay #huntresscosplay
0:13
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

DBD Huntress Cosplay Mask #deadbydaylight #cosplay #huntresscosplay

This tutorial walks through building the Huntress mask from Dead By Daylight using EVA foam shaped from free downloadable templates, then finished with a paper mache coating to capture the game's distinctive look. The creator covers the full painting and weathering process needed to sell the worn, distressed aesthetic of the mask. It's a practical, step-by-step guide suited to cosplayers and Halloween prop makers alike.

SKS Props· 2,688 views
Dead by Daylight Huntress Cosplay Mask Coming Soon! #deadbydaylight #halloweencrafts #cosplaymask
0:12
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Dead by Daylight Huntress Cosplay Mask Coming Soon! #deadbydaylight #halloweencrafts #cosplaymask

This short teaser from SKS Props showcases progress on a Dead by Daylight Huntress cosplay mask, highlighting the painting and weathering stage of the build. Surface texturing plays a key role in achieving a convincing, game-accurate look. A full tutorial with free templates is planned for a future release.

SKS Props· 19,389 views
5 DIY Pirate Themed Props for Halloween
35:31
DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly (specific prices not provided)

5 DIY Pirate Themed Props for Halloween

VanOaksProps presents a compilation of five pirate-themed DIY Halloween props, each originally covered in its own dedicated video and condensed here into a single 36-minute step-by-step guide. The five builds — a rum bottle, a haunt lantern, handcuff shackles, a treasure chest, and a junk-sourced oil lamp — are designed to be affordable and accessible for home haunters and party decorators alike. Each segment is timestamped, and links to the individual source videos (with full material lists) are provided in the description. Together the props create a cohesive high-seas atmosphere suitable for yard haunts, home haunts, or Halloween parties.

VanOaksProps· 27,471 views
Creepy Lantern Prop from FOAM! - FREE Pattern
9:25
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Creepy Lantern Prop from FOAM! - FREE Pattern

VanOaksProps walks through a step-by-step foam build for a medieval-style lantern suited to Halloween displays, cosplay, or LARP. The tutorial covers core EVA foam techniques including shaping, beveling, and contact cement assembly, then finishes with an aged metal texture using acrylic modeling paste. A free downloadable pattern is provided so viewers can follow along at home. The finished prop works equally well as a haunt accent piece or a wearable costume accessory.

VanOaksProps· 15,818 views