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Every diy props video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

2319 videos

Halloween Ground Breaker Kit
1:13
DIY Animatronics

Halloween Ground Breaker Kit

FrightProps showcases their Halloween Animated Ground Breaker Kit, a ready-to-assemble mechanism designed to simulate a figure rising from the ground. The short video highlights two purchasing options — a basic kit and a complete kit — catering to different build levels. This is a product-focused clip aimed at haunters looking to add dynamic graveyard movement to their displays.

FrightProps· 10,198 views
life cast silicone.wmv
12:14
DIY PropsIntermediate

life cast silicone.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create a silicone life cast of a human head using Gel-10 silicone. The resulting mold is reusable and can serve as a master for producing multiple head duplicates in a variety of casting materials. This makes it a highly practical technique for haunters and prop makers who need repeatable, realistic head props.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,166 views
EASY Way to Add Sounds to Halloween Props!
6:46
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

EASY Way to Add Sounds to Halloween Props!

VanOaksProps walks through an accessible method for adding motion-triggered sound effects to Halloween props using an audio player module and an exciter speaker. The build relies on minimal tools and simple wiring techniques, making it approachable for beginners. Free 3D-printable project box files are offered to house the electronics neatly. The result is a compact, self-contained sound solution that can be integrated into virtually any prop.

VanOaksProps· 10,123 views
molding the brain part 4.wmv
9:39
DIY PropsIntermediate

molding the brain part 4.wmv

Part four of Stiltbeast Studios' brain series covers the complete mold-making workflow: cleaning the mold after pulling it from the sculpt and then pouring it up to produce a finished casting. The video is part of an ongoing multi-episode series walking viewers through professional-level creature-effects techniques. Stiltbeast Studios is known for high-quality special effects instruction aimed at aspiring prop and prosthetic makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,090 views
Motor Driven Halloween Swaying Zombie Prop PVC Kit
1:06
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Motor Driven Halloween Swaying Zombie Prop PVC Kit

FrightProps showcases a motor-driven animated zombie prop built on a PVC frame that produces a realistic swaying motion. The kit is available in two configurations — a basic kit and a complete kit — giving builders flexibility based on their budget and existing parts. This short video serves as a product demonstration for the mechanism in action.

FrightProps· 10,066 views
Toxic Barrel Blaster
0:14
Prop Reviews

Toxic Barrel Blaster

This video showcases the Toxic Barrel Blaster, a commercial haunt prop from Poison Props. The prop appears to be a barrel-themed air blaster designed to startle guests in haunted attractions or home haunt setups. Based on the available metadata, this is primarily a product showcase with a direct purchase link to the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 10,052 views
I Built Severance’s Speaker – And It Actually Works!
16:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Built Severance’s Speaker – And It Actually Works!

A passionate Severance fan builds a fully functional replica of the iconic Lumon boardroom speaker from scratch, walking viewers through every stage from 3D printing and laser cutting to painting, texturing, and wiring in real audio electronics. The build uses a mix of digital fabrication and hands-on finishing techniques to closely match the on-screen prop. As a fun finale, the creator takes the finished piece to Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ — the real-world filming location for Lumon HQ — to gauge reactions. The video also honestly covers what went wrong during the build and how the replica compares to the actual show prop.

Creative Geekery· 9,979 views
Can I Make This Ghostbusters Trap Toy into a REAL Movie Prop? #ghostbusters #prop #howto
0:32
DIY Props

Can I Make This Ghostbusters Trap Toy into a REAL Movie Prop? #ghostbusters #prop #howto

This short-form video explores whether a commercially available Ghostbusters trap toy can be transformed into a screen-accurate movie prop replica. The creator examines the toy's potential as a starting point for a higher-quality build or conversion. With no source description provided, specific techniques and materials used remain unclear.

Creative Geekery· 9,978 views
Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes
6:11
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,959 views
DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind
32:50
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,954 views
Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room
0:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room

In this quick tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's Frightmare Compound demonstrates a simple live wire effect using electric firecracker props to create a reliable jump scare. It's pitched as an easy, high-impact addition for an electric-themed room in a home haunt. The short runtime keeps the focus on the basic concept rather than a detailed step-by-step build.

The Frightmare Compound· 9,854 views
Dollar Store Halloween Prop Challenge Vlog
7:58
DIY Props

Dollar Store Halloween Prop Challenge Vlog

Monster Tutorials launches a community challenge daring viewers to build Halloween props using only dollar store finds. The vlog format takes viewers along for the shopping and creative process on a tight budget. Participants are encouraged to share their own creations via Instagram and Facebook using a dedicated hashtag, making it an interactive, community-driven event.

Monster Tutorials· 9,836 views
What creepy structure are we building now? #music
0:10
DIY Props

What creepy structure are we building now? #music

This appears to be a short teaser or reel from the Horror 365 channel hinting at an upcoming creepy structure build. With no description or meaningful duration, very little detail is available about the project's scope, materials, or techniques. The music hashtag suggests the clip may be set to atmospheric audio for mood effect.

Horror 365· 9,827 views
Half mask mold.wmv
13:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Half mask mold.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of molding an original sculpture to produce a wearable half mask, emphasizing how approachable the workflow is for newcomers to mask making. The video covers the key steps involved in taking a sculpt and converting it into a functional half-mask mold. It appears to be part of the studio's broader series on special effects prop and costume fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,796 views
Make Something Just For Fun Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay
0:37
Costume Tutorials

Make Something Just For Fun Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay

This short-form video showcases a hand-stitched leather pouch crafted as an accessory for a Warhammer 40K Cadian armor cosplay build. The creator shares a candid, reflective take on the leatherworking process, noting it was their first leather project. A full multi-part Cadian build series is available on the channel, along with free foam templates and STL files for those wanting to recreate the armor.

SKS Props· 9,769 views
Sculpting Tips for Large Sculptures Using Armature, Anatomy and Tools | Monster Lab
11:51
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Tips for Large Sculptures Using Armature, Anatomy and Tools | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab tutorial series, veteran sculptor Tom Cassidy of Distortions Unlimited shares practical tips for tackling large-scale clay sculptures, covering armature construction, anatomical considerations, and tool selection. A high-speed sculpting demo gives viewers a real-world look at his workflow in action. The episode is part of an ongoing series aimed at helping DIY enthusiasts build professional-quality Halloween props and masks. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known professional prop and costume house, lending the instruction credibility and depth.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,764 views
Her eyes keep following me! #shorts
0:24
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Her eyes keep following me! #shorts

A Spirit Halloween Rat Girl animatronic gets a creative makeover to transform it into a Wednesday Addams character prop. The creator describes the process as relatively straightforward, resulting in a recognizable Wednesday Addams figure that retains the animatronic's original singing function. This short-form video showcases the finished prop rather than offering a detailed step-by-step tutorial.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,728 views
two part mask mold- live full process
2:54:46
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

two part mask mold- live full process

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the complete two-part mask mold process in an extended, nearly three-hour live session. The video covers every stage from setup to pull, giving aspiring mask makers and haunt prop builders a thorough look at professional-level mold fabrication techniques. Allen Hopps, known for his work in haunted attraction design, leads the demonstration with the depth and candor typical of a live-format build. This is an unedited, real-time walkthrough rather than a condensed tutorial, making it especially valuable for those who want to see the full workflow without cuts.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,726 views
How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template
18:23
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Saber Toothed Tiger Skull out of EVA Foam - Cosplay Helmet or Armor - Free Template

SKS Props walks through the full build and paint process for a wearable saber-toothed tiger skull made from HD foam, complete with a free downloadable PDF template. The tutorial covers shaping and assembling all skull components from foam, then sealing and painting to achieve a convincingly weathered, primal look using acrylics, graphite powder, rust effects, and metallic sprays. Because the finished piece is lightweight and wearable, it works equally well as a cosplay helmet, mask, or Halloween costume centerpiece. Printing instructions for the multi-sheet PDF template are also included.

SKS Props· 9,690 views
Molding & Shaping Loctite Spray Foam for DIY Halloween Yard/ Home Haunt Props #homehaunt #yardhaunt
0:54
DIY PropsBeginner

Molding & Shaping Loctite Spray Foam for DIY Halloween Yard/ Home Haunt Props #homehaunt #yardhaunt

This short video from Hauntcast demonstrates how to use Loctite spray foam as an additive sculpting material for building DIY Halloween props. The clip focuses on molding and shaping the foam to add texture and form to yard haunt and home haunt creations. It serves as a quick, practical tip for haunters looking to expand their prop-building toolkit.

Hauntcast· 9,683 views
Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Updates #cosplay #cosplayer #diycosplay
0:21
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Updates #cosplay #cosplayer #diycosplay

This is part three of an ongoing series walking viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses specifically on helmet construction, using downloadable foam templates and optional 3D-printed accessories such as the Imperial Aquila and other Cadian gear. The creator is organizing a group cosplay for Dragon Con and encourages viewers to build their own suits and join the squad.

SKS Props· 9,661 views
Making a C-3PO Bust for New York Comic Con #nycc
9:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a C-3PO Bust for New York Comic Con #nycc

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a display-quality C-3PO bust built from 3D-printed parts sourced from free Thingiverse models. The build covers surface prep with filler primer and multi-stage sanding, a multi-layer metallic paint finish, and the integration of acrylic light-panel material and LEDs for glowing eye inserts. Beacon Adhesives products are used throughout for assembly, with the finished piece destined for display at New York Comic Con.

VanOaksProps· 9,639 views
How to make DIY dinosaur skin!
11:11
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

How to make DIY dinosaur skin!

This episode focuses on building realistic dinosaur skin for a life-sized DIY Velociraptor animatronic, part of an ongoing home haunt series inspired by Jurassic World. The creator walks through combining latex and foam clay to achieve a convincing scaly texture over an existing foam armature. Painting techniques are also covered to bring the skin to a finished, realistic appearance. This is episode four in a multi-part build series.

Creative Geekery· 9,637 views
sock mask tutorial part 2.wmv
10:01
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

sock mask tutorial part 2.wmv

In this follow-up tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios, Allen Hopps walks through the painting phase of constructing a sock mask. The primary technique featured is drybrushing, used to pull out surface details and add depth to the finished piece. This concise ten-minute video focuses entirely on the paint application stage rather than the initial construction covered in Part 1.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,620 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe