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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

How to Make a Tony Tony Chopper Cosplay Hat - Free Top Hat Template / stl Antlers One Piece Cosplay
9:06
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make a Tony Tony Chopper Cosplay Hat - Free Top Hat Template / stl Antlers One Piece Cosplay

This tutorial walks through building the iconic top hat worn by Tony Tony Chopper in the Netflix live-action One Piece series, using EVA foam as the primary structural material and fur fabric for surface coverage. The creator provides free downloadable PDF foam templates and free STL files for the 3D-printed antlers, making the project highly accessible. The construction method is general enough that viewers can adapt it to create any custom top hat design. At under ten minutes, the video is concise and beginner-friendly.

SKS Props· 5,481 views
Final Babadook
10:18
DIY Props

Final Babadook

Stiltbeast Studios showcases the completed Babadook monster build in this behind-the-scenes look at professional creature fabrication. The video highlights the craftsmanship involved in bringing the iconic horror character to life as a haunted attraction-ready prop or costume piece. It offers a compelling glimpse into the dedication and skill required to produce high-quality Halloween monsters at a professional level.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,469 views
Make a unicorn Skull
13:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a unicorn Skull

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a unicorn skull prop by combining a horse skull with a horn. The build can be executed using either plastic replica components or genuine animal materials, depending on the builder's preference and access. The result is a striking fantasy-horror artifact suited for haunted attractions or macabre display pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,441 views
Halloween Gravedigger!
2:26:20
DIY Props

Halloween Gravedigger!

StiltbeastStudios presents a Halloween gravedigger build in this extended session hosted by Allen Hopps. The video likely covers the creation or detailing of a gravedigger character prop or costume suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. At nearly two and a half hours, it offers an in-depth look at bringing this classic Halloween character to life.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,407 views
We Made A DIY Ghostbusters Trailer! And the reactions were...
11:09
Other

We Made A DIY Ghostbusters Trailer! And the reactions were...

The Creative Geekery team produced a fan-made Ghostbusters trailer for a Ghost Tours of NYC project, filming the iconic Ecto-1 on real New York City streets and recreating a firehouse interior complete with proton packs and ghost traps. The production was shot guerrilla-style with no studio backing, leaning entirely on DIY ingenuity and passion for the franchise. After uploading, the trailer went unexpectedly viral, with many viewers convinced it was an official Ghostbusters release. The video covers the full behind-the-scenes journey alongside the finished trailer and audience reaction footage.

Creative Geekery· 5,391 views
Haunt Covid Training - Link in Description
1:01
Scare Acting

Haunt Covid Training - Link in Description

Stiltbeast Studios announces the availability of their digital training program focused on adapting haunt performance to post-COVID challenges. The guide covers scare techniques, actor exercises, and operational guidance for actors, managers, and owners navigating new safety limitations. It also includes DIY prop tutorials designed specifically for social-distancing scare scenarios.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,370 views
Quick Look at Our Animated Levitating Teapot HALLOWEEN Prop
0:38
DIY Props

Quick Look at Our Animated Levitating Teapot HALLOWEEN Prop

This short showcase video reveals a finished animated levitating teapot prop in motion, giving viewers a tantalizing preview before directing them to a dedicated full how-to build video. The prop appears designed for home haunts, haunted houses, or outdoor graveyard displays and fits a ghostly or enchanted aesthetic. It is part of a broader series of DIY Halloween prop tutorials from the same channel, covering a range of animated and decorative effects.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,369 views
make a  woodland deer decoration
18:42
DIY PropsBeginner$0–$10

make a woodland deer decoration

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to construct a woodland deer decoration using foraged brush, twigs, and twisted wire — no special tools required. The build is intentionally approachable, relying on simple wire-binding techniques to hold natural materials together into a recognizable deer silhouette. It's a budget-friendly way to add organic, forest-themed atmosphere to a haunt or Halloween display.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,345 views
Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited
19:20
Other

Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited brings their live stage energy to Monster Day 2023 in Greeley, Colorado, where Ed Edmunds and the crew speed paint a batch of latex monster masks. The finished masks are tossed into the crowd as giveaways, with live monster guitar from Tom Cassidy and plenty of crowd reaction throughout. It's an entertainment-focused festival recap rather than a step-by-step tutorial, though painting fans can watch the crew's techniques in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,342 views
Pumpkin Pulp - Creepin' Up The Walls Halloween Prop
0:18
Prop Reviews

Pumpkin Pulp - Creepin' Up The Walls Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Pumpkin Pulp 'Creepin Up The Walls' line, a series of wall-mounted Halloween props available in multiple character variations including zombie eye, pumpkin barf, clown tongue, and zombie tongue. These props appear designed to give the illusion of creatures emerging from or crawling along walls, making them suitable for haunted houses and home haunts alike. The video highlights the variety of themed options available in this product line.

FrightProps· 5,333 views
Could this be the Most Controversial Halloween Prop Ever?
1:21
Prop Reviews

Could this be the Most Controversial Halloween Prop Ever?

FrightProps showcases one of their more provocative commercial Halloween props — a towering Boogeyman figure depicted snatching a child. The one-minute video frames the prop as potentially their most controversial offering, leaning into the shock value that defines extreme haunted attraction design. The clip appears to serve primarily as a product spotlight linking viewers to the FrightProps storefront.

FrightProps· 5,319 views
Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath Painting | Behind the Scenes with Music
13:25
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath Painting | Behind the Scenes with Music

A sped-up, music-backed behind-the-scenes look inside the Distortions Unlimited paint room as their Scarecrow Wrath prop is airbrushed and finished. The video highlights the many steps and handcrafting effort behind a professional Halloween prop, with glimpses of other monsters being painted alongside it. It's a showcase of the company's painting process rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,317 views
Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!
10:27
Product Reviews

Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!

Monster Tutorials unboxes and sets up the Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Bow Saw, walking viewers through the initial assembly and configuration of the tool. The video serves as a preview of upcoming Halloween prop builds, specifically a coffin and a funeral hearse. It gives prop makers a first look at the saw's components before it's put to work in future tutorials.

Monster Tutorials· 5,306 views
Part 1 DIY Graveyard Bust   Upcycling a Bucket for Poe! #sculpture #halloween
0:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 1 DIY Graveyard Bust Upcycling a Bucket for Poe! #sculpture #halloween

StiltbeastStudios kicks off a multi-part series showing how to transform a repurposed bucket into a graveyard bust sculpt inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The short teaser-style clip introduces the upcycling concept, demonstrating that everyday household containers can serve as the foundation for detailed Halloween prop sculptures. It's a creative, budget-conscious approach aimed at haunters and prop builders who want to stretch their materials further.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,306 views
Corn Stalker
4:09
DIY Props

Corn Stalker

This short video from the Hauntcast channel showcases a completed Corn Stalker prop built for a themed Halloween display called the Village Mire. The clip appears to be a finished-product reveal rather than a step-by-step build tutorial. It offers a look at how a cornfield-horror character can anchor a cohesive Halloween scene.

Hauntcast· 5,306 views
Goblin Guard House  Building Secrets Revealed & Cyclopean Walls! #art #diy #halloween #Castlewalls
0:53
DIY PropsIntermediate

Goblin Guard House Building Secrets Revealed & Cyclopean Walls! #art #diy #halloween #Castlewalls

StiltbeastStudios pulls back the curtain on the construction of a Goblin Guard House prop, showcasing the techniques behind crafting detailed cyclopean-style castle walls. The short clip highlights foam carving as the primary method for achieving large-scale, textured stonework suitable for haunted attractions. It offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the professional-level prop and set building process the channel is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,304 views
Sculpting Tools for Clay and Mask Making  | Monster Monster Lab Mash Up
14:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Tools for Clay and Mask Making | Monster Monster Lab Mash Up

Three experienced sculptors from Distortions Unlimited — Ed Edmunds, Mikey Rotella, and Tom Cassidy — share their go-to clay tools for creating masks, props, and SFX pieces. The video is part of the Monster Lab instructional series, which teaches Distortions' professional approach to sculpting monsters and Halloween creations. Viewers get a practical overview of essential tool types, including rakes, wires, wooden tools, and sponges, and how each is used in the sculpting process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,271 views
How to make a Pinewood Derby Car for Cub Scouts - Monster Tutorials Style!
23:49
OtherBeginner

How to make a Pinewood Derby Car for Cub Scouts - Monster Tutorials Style!

A Halloween-channeled creator applies his monster-themed aesthetic to a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car build, walking viewers through the complete construction process. The build aims to be both visually unique with a creepy horror theme and competitive on the race track. The video covers the full build in detail, with the actual race day documented separately in a companion vlog.

Monster Tutorials· 5,265 views
Building A Working Dune Thumper! #dune #propmaking #thumper
0:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building A Working Dune Thumper! #dune #propmaking #thumper

This short build video follows a maker's attempt to construct a functional replica of the thumper device from the Dune universe, using a 3D-printed model as the foundation. The goal is a working prop that replicates the thumper's signature sound or vibration effect. The creator brings a DIY spirit to the challenge, aiming for screen-accurate results with maker ingenuity.

Creative Geekery· 5,258 views
Building A Haunt Wall
2:03
DIY PropsBeginner

Building A Haunt Wall

Ghost Ride Productions walks through the process of constructing a standard haunt wall, demonstrating how the build can be completed quickly and efficiently. The video focuses on practical construction techniques suited to haunted house environments. At just two minutes, it delivers a fast, digestible overview of the workflow.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 5,250 views
$10 shop table
2:54
DIY PropsBeginner~$10

$10 shop table

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks through how to build a functional shop or workbench-style table for haunt use at minimal cost. The build is framed as quick and accessible, making it ideal for haunters who need inexpensive set-dressing pieces. At roughly three minutes, it delivers a fast, no-frills walkthrough suited for decorators on a tight budget.

Hauntcast· 5,240 views
Demon Pre Transworld LIVESTREAM
17:06
Professional Haunted Attractions

Demon Pre Transworld LIVESTREAM

Distortions Unlimited hosted a pre-Transworld livestream showcasing a demon prop or character build ahead of the industry trade show. The stream offers an early look at what the professional prop-making company was preparing to debut at Transworld's Halloween and attractions event. As a channel-member-gated piece of content, it likely provided an insider preview for fans and haunt industry professionals alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,231 views
Biohazard Air Cannon Halloween Prop
0:49
Pneumatics

Biohazard Air Cannon Halloween Prop

This short clip from Hauntcast showcases a biohazard-themed barrel prop built around an internal air cannon. The combination of the industrial biohazard aesthetic and the pneumatic startle effect makes it a visually compelling scare piece. At just one minute, the video appears to be a quick demo or teaser of the finished prop in action.

Hauntcast· 5,216 views
Coffin Ride Kit
0:28
Pneumatics

Coffin Ride Kit

FrightProps showcases their Coffin Ride Kit, a pneumatic platform designed to accept a user-supplied coffin and deliver a dynamic, multi-sensory scare experience. The kit combines pneumatic motion with vibration and scent effects to fully immerse guests. It appears aimed at professional or serious home haunt operators looking for a high-impact interactive attraction element.

FrightProps· 5,214 views
Best DIY Props Videos · Halloween Universe