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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.

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Distortions Unlimited Ed Edmunds Talks Monsters and Making
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Distortions Unlimited Ed Edmunds Talks Monsters and Making

In this short interview-style clip, Ed Edmunds — co-owner of Distortions Unlimited and a veteran of the Halloween manufacturing industry — reflects on his lifelong passion for monsters, shares his favorite monster, and speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of making monsters professionally. Distortions Unlimited, based in Greeley, Colorado, produces animatronics, props, masks, and costumes for haunted attractions, theme parks, and the broader Halloween market. Ed's career spans more than four decades and includes recognition through the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. The video offers an intimate glimpse into the mindset of one of Halloween's most influential craftspeople.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,552 views
Part 4 DIY Graveyard Bust Sculpting Bust Secrets 10 Minute Foam Magic Revealed! #sculpture
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 4 DIY Graveyard Bust Sculpting Bust Secrets 10 Minute Foam Magic Revealed! #sculpture

Part 4 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust series, this short-form video focuses on foam sculpting techniques for creating a cemetery bust prop. The creator shares fast, effective sculpting methods aimed at helping haunters and prop makers shape professional-looking results. At just one minute, it functions as a quick-tips teaser, likely supported by longer content on the creator's Patreon.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,547 views
Art “Hal’s”
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Prop Reviews

Art “Hal’s”

This short video from Poison Props appears to showcase a piece called "Art Hal's," likely featuring a Halloween-themed prop or artistic creation from the channel's lineup. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunted house props and creatures, so this entry likely highlights one of their signature pieces. No description or runtime was provided, making detailed classification difficult.

POISON PROPS· 6,534 views
Monster Day 2019 Alien Mascot | Ed Edmunds Sculpting
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DIY PropsPro

Monster Day 2019 Alien Mascot | Ed Edmunds Sculpting

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited sculpts a new alien mascot character live for Monster Day 2019, the annual monster-themed community festival held in Greeley, Colorado. The piece continues a tradition of creating a unique creature mascot each year, following previous characters the Greeley Gremlin and Chewbe. This short video captures the sculpting process and invites viewers to suggest a name for the new alien. Distortions Unlimited is a professional Halloween manufacturer known for animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,532 views
The Chainsaw Man #costume #cosplay
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

The Chainsaw Man #costume #cosplay

This short-form video showcases a DIY Chainsaw Man costume or cosplay build, likely focusing on the character's iconic chainsaw head helmet. The creator appears to use EVA foam as the primary construction material. Given its brief duration, this is likely a highlight or teaser clip rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

SpookYouLaterz· 6,532 views
Recreating a Galaxy’s Edge Sign with EVA Foam – Step-by-Step Prop Build
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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· 6,520 views
Make a prop Machete plastic looks good on film
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a prop Machete plastic looks good on film

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a plastic machete prop that holds up convincingly on camera, ideal for haunted attractions and film work. The build draws inspiration from iconic slasher characters like Jason Voorhees, delivering the look without the danger of a real blade. The focus is on achieving a screen-ready appearance using safer, lightweight materials suitable for performer use.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,505 views
DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking

This short-form video explores whether air drying clay can be used to recreate Beskar — the iconic metal armor material from The Mandalorian — as a DIY prop or costume piece. The creator experiments with the accessible, low-cost medium to achieve a Star Wars-inspired result. At just one minute, it offers a quick look at the concept and outcome rather than a deep step-by-step tutorial.

Creative Geekery· 6,480 views
Sculpting Halloween Monster Masks at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Props

Sculpting Halloween Monster Masks at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown sculpting latex monster masks in a music-driven montage set to The Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter.' The video showcases the professional sculpting process behind two specific masks created for the 2025 Greeley Monster Day event. It offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how a legendary Halloween prop company brings monster characters to life from raw sculpt to finished design.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,473 views
Prepping 3D printed part for paint with steel wool #fallout
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DIY PropsBeginner

Prepping 3D printed part for paint with steel wool #fallout

This short tip video from VanOaksProps demonstrates how to prep a 3D printed part for painting using steel wool. The technique focuses on smoothing the surface of a print to achieve a better paint finish. Though tagged with Fallout theming, the method applies broadly to any prop or costume build involving 3D printed components.

VanOaksProps· 6,468 views
The Grouchiest Makeup - Prosthetic Appliance
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Makeup Tutorials

The Grouchiest Makeup - Prosthetic Appliance

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation and application of a grouchy character prosthetic appliance, showcasing the studio's monster-making craft. The video appears to feature a Grinch-inspired creature character rendered through professional-grade prosthetic techniques. It reflects the channel's broader focus on haunted attraction-quality makeup and wearable creature effects. Viewers are pointed toward additional educational resources and community support channels associated with the studio.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,459 views
Downloadable Pirate Video Projection Effect
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Projection Effects

Downloadable Pirate Video Projection Effect

FrightProps showcases a downloadable pirate-themed video projection effect available through their online store. The short demo highlights the atmospheric visuals included in the package, designed to add immersive pirate scenery to a Halloween display or haunt. As a digital product, it can be purchased and deployed without waiting for physical shipping.

FrightProps· 6,452 views
Motorized Corpse Crawler Mech How To
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Motorized Corpse Crawler Mech How To

FrightProps walks through the assembly of their Motorized Corpse Crawler Mech, a pre-built motorized mechanism designed to bring a crawling skeleton effect to life with minimal effort. The build pairs the mech with a poseable plastic skeleton, demonstrating how straightforward the integration process is. This is positioned as an accessible entry point for first-time prop builders who want a high-impact animated effect without complex fabrication. A wooden base is required separately but is not included with the mech.

FrightProps· 6,433 views
FrightProps LED Basic Wiring Tutorial
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Lighting TutorialsBeginner

FrightProps LED Basic Wiring Tutorial

This short FrightProps tutorial covers the basics of wiring their miniature and dimming LED spotlights to a DC power supply. The video demonstrates how to connect multiple lights to a single power source, making it easy to light props and scenes efficiently. At just four minutes, it is a focused, practical reference for anyone new to haunt lighting wiring.

FrightProps· 6,431 views
Cosplay Bioshock Splicer Mask #bioshock #cosplay #masquerade
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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· 6,418 views
Spider Pumpkin Halloween Craft #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencrafts #pumpkin carving
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Spider Pumpkin Halloween Craft #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencrafts #pumpkin carving

This tutorial from SKS Props walks through building a spider pumpkin Halloween prop entirely from a foam pumpkin base, wire legs, EVA foam, and foam clay. The creator covers sculpting added detail, applying twine as fur for texture, and painting and weathering with Liquitex acrylics. A standout finishing touch is the use of reflective glass half-dome eyes that bring the creature to life. The finished piece suits both personal home decor and community haunt displays.

SKS Props· 6,407 views
Faux Giant Gorilla Head
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Faux Giant Gorilla Head

StiltBeast Studios walks through the process of building an oversized faux taxidermy gorilla head suitable for haunted attractions or home haunt displays. The build focuses on creating a convincing monster prop with dramatic scale and creature detail. At 20 minutes, the video covers the key fabrication steps from construction through finishing. The result is a striking wall-mounted statement piece designed to intimidate guests.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,379 views
Blew my mind for a second…
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DIY Props

Blew my mind for a second…

This short one-minute clip from Slash 'N Cast captures a surprising Halloween prop or illusion moment that caught the creator off guard. The video appears to showcase a quick, impressive effect or build reveal. With no source description available, the exact subject matter is uncertain, but the channel's focus on casting and prop-making suggests a mold, material, or finishing technique may be involved.

Slash 'N Cast· 6,369 views
Submersible Water Blaster - Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Submersible Water Blaster - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their submersible water blaster, a prop designed to produce dramatic jets of water for haunted house environments. The effect is suited for scenes involving cannonballs, aquatic creatures, or underwater explosions. According to FrightProps, it delivers a comparable result to pricier water effects at a lower cost.

FrightProps· 6,338 views
Vampire Mirror Scare Effect
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Prop Reviews

Vampire Mirror Scare Effect

This FrightProps video showcases a haunted mirror prop that disguises itself as an ornate decorative mirror before triggering a shocking vampire jump scare. The effect delivers a sudden, startling reveal designed to catch guests completely off guard. It appears to be a product demonstration for the Scary Mary Mirror available through FrightProps.

FrightProps· 6,327 views
How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This
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DIY PropsBeginner

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

This short segment features Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrating, for a 9 News piece, how to corpse an inexpensive plastic skeleton into a convincing decomposing corpse. The technique wraps the skeleton in thin plastic, shrinks it with a heat gun, and builds up layers of dark wood stain for a weathered look. It's presented as a budget-friendly upgrade for home and garage haunts, with the recommendation to apply thin coats and layer gradually for the most realistic result.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,309 views
LIVE! Build A Ghostbusters Proton Pack!
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DIY PropsIntermediate

LIVE! Build A Ghostbusters Proton Pack!

A live workshop session dedicated to building a Ghostbusters proton pack prop from scratch alongside the host. The session runs over two hours and is framed as a collaborative, community build-along experience. It targets makers and fans who want to create a screen-inspired replica for cosplay or display purposes.

Creative Geekery· 6,249 views
MASSIVE Halloween Display Build EP.1 | Beginning The Cemetery & Giants!!!
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Yard Haunts

MASSIVE Halloween Display Build EP.1 | Beginning The Cemetery & Giants!!!

This is the first episode of a multi-part series documenting the creator's massive annual Halloween yard display build. The video focuses on the early stages of constructing a cemetery scene alongside oversized giant props. The creator is also associated with a professional haunted attraction, suggesting a higher-than-average level of experience and ambition in their home display work.

Spooky Guy444· 6,229 views
Possessed Teddy Bear Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Possessed Teddy Bear Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Possessed Teddy Bear, a soft plush animated Halloween prop that springs to life with bared teeth, shaking movement, and growling sounds. The contrast between its innocent stuffed-animal appearance and its sudden aggressive behavior makes it an effective scare piece. It appears designed for haunted house scenes, Halloween parties, or home haunt displays targeting unsuspecting guests.

FrightProps· 6,215 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe