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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

Animated Trick Trunk Eye Chest | DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial
14:10
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Trick Trunk Eye Chest | DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks builders through constructing a motorized Halloween chest prop whose lid opens to reveal popping eyeballs, creating an unsettling haunted-display effect. The build is designed as a companion piece to the channel's Motorized Overhead Animator, allowing the two props to work together to animate multiple objects simultaneously. The video is part of a broader DIY Halloween series aimed at helping home haunters achieve professional-looking results with handmade props.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,913 views
fix a plaster mold, repair a mask mold, latex mask mold repair
12:25
DIY PropsIntermediate

fix a plaster mold, repair a mask mold, latex mask mold repair

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of repairing a damaged plaster mold used for casting latex Halloween masks. The video covers practical techniques for restoring a mold back to a usable condition, extending the life of an existing tool rather than starting from scratch. This is a hands-on, workshop-style tutorial from a studio with a professional creature-making background.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,908 views
Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited
8:02
DIY Props

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited heads into the paint room to show their Dirty Rat prop being painted and finished. The footage is sped up and set to music, offering a quick overview of the steps that bring the latex creature to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It's a glimpse at the professional finishing process behind their commercial Halloween animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,898 views
Monster Tutorials Halloween Prop Challenge Launch - Rules, Prizes, Deadlines and Q & A
23:22
DIY PropsBeginner

Monster Tutorials Halloween Prop Challenge Launch - Rules, Prizes, Deadlines and Q & A

Monster Tutorials launches its 2022 Late Summer/Halloween Prop Challenge, centered on building a Halloween prop that starts with a pool noodle torso skeleton as its base. Participants have creative freedom in how they decorate, embellish, or corpse the prop, with entries judged in two categories: Best Overall and Most Creative. Sponsored prizes include a blank latex mask gift card and jewelry store gift certificates for top finishers in each category. The video walks viewers through the challenge rules, deadlines, entry process, and answers community questions.

Monster Tutorials· 5,858 views
Ghost Ride Productions 2009 Products UNDER THE BED
0:39
Prop Reviews

Ghost Ride Productions 2009 Products UNDER THE BED

Ghost Ride Productions showcases one of their 2009 product line offerings — an 'Under the Bed' themed scare prop. The piece plays on the universal childhood fear of something lurking beneath the bed, making it a natural fit for bedroom-themed haunt rooms or home haunts. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product demonstration rather than a build tutorial.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 5,847 views
Five Nights at Freddy's Springtrap #cosplay #fnaf #springtrap
0:15
Costume TutorialsAdvanced

Five Nights at Freddy's Springtrap #cosplay #fnaf #springtrap

This short-form video showcases a Springtrap cosplay from Five Nights at Freddy's, worn in a real-world public setting. The build appears to focus on recreating the iconic decayed animatronic suit character from the FNAF franchise. Creator tags suggest the channel covers the construction process including the mask and head fabrication. The clip serves as both a costume showcase and a teaser for related build content.

SpookYouLaterz· 5,840 views
Maggots.wmv
5:03
Makeup TutorialsBeginner$5–$15

Maggots.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly method for creating realistic maggot effects using just liquid latex and vinegar. The technique is versatile enough to be applied to costumes, props, and set dressings alike, making it useful across multiple haunting contexts. With minimal materials and a short runtime, this is an accessible entry point for haunters looking to add convincing decay detail to their work.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,835 views
sculpting a prosthetic
1:39:32
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

sculpting a prosthetic

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of sculpting a wearable prosthetic piece in this extended, in-depth session. The video appears to have been recorded as a live hangout, giving it an informal, workshop-style feel. At roughly 100 minutes, there is ample time to observe the sculpting workflow in real time.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,828 views
3D Modeling Basics - It's Easier Than You Think!
13:02
DIY PropsBeginner$0 (free personal license available)

3D Modeling Basics - It's Easier Than You Think!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through the fundamentals of 3D modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360, framing the process as more accessible than most beginners expect. The tutorial uses a lightsaber as a practical example, guiding through core concepts and workflow methods the creator has developed over time. A free downloadable lightsaber model and a canvas reference image are provided to help viewers follow along hands-on.

VanOaksProps· 5,827 views
Mari Lwyd WIP Gathering Holiday Decor For The Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts
0:17
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mari Lwyd WIP Gathering Holiday Decor For The Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts

This work-in-progress build video covers the construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh Christmas folklore — using lightweight HD EVA foam. The creator assembles holiday decorations such as ribbons, ornaments, and bells onto the skull and incorporates a pull-string mechanism to animate the jaw. The video also briefly addresses the Welsh pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd' and explains the tradition of doorstep rhyming challenges. A downloadable skull template is available from the creator's website.

SKS Props· 5,809 views
Fight at the thrift store while creeping shopping and Halloween Haul
7:25
Halloween Decorating

Fight at the thrift store while creeping shopping and Halloween Haul

A shopping vlog following the creator on a thrift store run in Florida in search of Halloween decorations and DIY tutorial materials. The video captures the hunt through secondhand finds and wraps up with a haul reveal showing off the best picks. It blends entertainment with practical sourcing inspiration for haunters on a budget.

Monster Tutorials· 5,790 views
Press the Buttons Puzzle Kit for Escape Rooms
22:17
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Press the Buttons Puzzle Kit for Escape Rooms

FrightProps walks through their Press the Buttons Puzzle Kit, a ready-made controller that lets you build a button-sequence puzzle for escape rooms or haunted attractions using up to six buttons. The standout feature is a no-code setup process — you simply act out the correct solution sequence and the kit records it automatically. The video covers how to get the kit running and how to reprogram the solution on the fly without any technical knowledge.

FrightProps· 5,783 views
That's a big bat! 🦇😱👀 #halloween #scary
0:10
Halloween Decorating

That's a big bat! 🦇😱👀 #halloween #scary

This short-form video from Haunted Attraction Network features what appears to be a large or oversized bat decoration or prop. The clip is likely a quick reveal or reaction-style showcase of an impressive Halloween bat display. With no runtime or description to draw from, details remain limited.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,782 views
HALLOWEEN Head Smash Execution
0:15
DIY Props

HALLOWEEN Head Smash Execution

This video from Slash 'N Cast appears to feature a Halloween-themed head smash execution effect, likely a prop build or gag designed for home haunts or Halloween displays. Based on the title alone, it likely showcases a striking gore or impact prop meant to shock and entertain Halloween visitors. No further details about construction, materials, or presentation style are available from the provided metadata.

Slash 'N Cast· 5,769 views
How to Make a Halloween TOMBSTONE Prop (Styrofoam)
3:55
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Halloween TOMBSTONE Prop (Styrofoam)

This short tutorial walks viewers through building customizable Halloween tombstone props using styrofoam and paint — a beginner-friendly, low-cost approach to graveyard décor. The finished props can be personalized with custom epitaphs or designs to suit any haunt or yard display. At just four minutes, the video delivers a quick, accessible overview of the entire build process.

Haunt Former· 5,762 views
Burlap Mask Challenge - Are you in? And unboxing awesome apparel from Into The AM
21:03
DIY Props

Burlap Mask Challenge - Are you in? And unboxing awesome apparel from Into The AM

Monster Tutorials kicks off a 2021 prop-making challenge centered on building a creepy burlap mask, with a submission window and a winner announced at month's end. The video also includes an unboxing segment featuring apparel from Into The AM. Affiliate links for burlap and a head form for mask making are provided to help viewers get started on their own entries.

Monster Tutorials· 5,752 views
Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!
6:08
Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!

This highlight reel pulls entertaining and humorous clips from Making Monsters, the Travel Channel reality show centered on Distortions Unlimited — one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop, animatronics, and costume manufacturers. The compilation showcases the chaotic, messy, and geeky side of professional monster making, featuring company principals Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside guest collaborators including Jordu Schell and Alice Cooper. It offers a lighthearted, candid look at the people and personalities behind large-scale Halloween prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,745 views
Plastic head pop up prop
4:46
DIY PropsIntermediate

Plastic head pop up prop

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to build a pop-up prop using a plastic head as the scare element. The build focuses on the mechanism that launches or raises the head to startle guests. At roughly five minutes, the video delivers a focused, practical overview of the construction process.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,724 views
DIY Spider Web Detail for your haunted house / Web gun detailing tool for haunted houses
0:47
Set DesignBeginner

DIY Spider Web Detail for your haunted house / Web gun detailing tool for haunted houses

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates a quick technique for adding realistic spider webbing to haunt scenes using a web-casting gun. The method is presented as a fast, simple way home haunters can elevate the detail and atmosphere of their sets. It's a brief, beginner-friendly overview rather than an in-depth build.

The Frightmare Compound· 5,718 views
How to hide doorways and scene transitions / DYI Home Haunt false back fridge
0:41
Set Design

How to hide doorways and scene transitions / DYI Home Haunt false back fridge

In this short clip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound shares a simple trick for concealing doorways and scene transitions in a home haunt. The featured idea is a false-back refrigerator that hides the path leading guests into the next scene, keeping them guessing where they're headed. It's presented as an easy effect that adds polish and surprise to a walkthrough without complex builds.

The Frightmare Compound· 5,701 views
Monster Baby DUSTEE New for 2025!
0:26
Prop Reviews

Monster Baby DUSTEE New for 2025!

Dustee is the official Monster Baby mascot for Greeley Monster Day 2025, joining a growing cast of characters from previous years. This roughly 12-inch hollow latex figure is handcrafted at the Distortions Unlimited studio in the USA. The prop is versatile — it can be operated as a puppet or stuffed with paper for a tabletop display, making it a compact but characterful addition to any Halloween collection.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,695 views
SPRING IS HERE! SPOOKY CUTE HIY!!
10:09
DIY PropsBeginner

SPRING IS HERE! SPOOKY CUTE HIY!!

A spring-themed Halloween craft video from the Halloween Happy channel, celebrating the first day of spring with a 'Springoween' twist. The creator presents an easy HIY (Halloween It Yourself) project that blends spooky-cute aesthetics with springtime vibes. It's a lighthearted, personality-driven crafting video aimed at year-round Halloween enthusiasts.

Halloween Happy· 5,674 views
Rotating Hanging Severed Head Haunted House Halloween Prop
0:47
DIY PropsBeginner

Rotating Hanging Severed Head Haunted House Halloween Prop

FrightProps demonstrates a simple yet gruesome rotating severed head prop designed for haunted house use. A fixed-speed AC motor is ceiling-mounted and drives the head in a slow, continuous spin, while burlap wrapping conceals the wiring for a more finished look. The build requires minimal effort — mount the motor overhead and plug it into a standard AC outlet. The result is an unsettling, self-contained effect with very little setup complexity.

FrightProps· 5,671 views
Distortions Unlimited LIVE Making Monsters in the Paint Room
1:03:43
DIY Props

Distortions Unlimited LIVE Making Monsters in the Paint Room

Distortions Unlimited hosts a live behind-the-scenes session from their paint rooms, where staff members Ed and Tom each work on finishing monster props and animatronics. For the first time, both paint rooms run simultaneously, and the stream checks in on each artist's progress throughout. It offers a candid look at the studio's professional prop-making workflow rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,655 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe