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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

Molding A Mask In Hydrocal
1:27:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

Molding A Mask In Hydrocal

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps walks through the process of molding a mask using Hydrocal, a gypsum-based casting material commonly used in professional haunted attraction prop work. The lengthy runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step approach covering key stages of the mold-making and casting workflow. The video bridges hobbyist DIY techniques with the professional-grade methods Allen is known for teaching.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,085 views
Single Acting Pneumatic Hook-Up Kit with FrightProps
4:02
PneumaticsBeginner

Single Acting Pneumatic Hook-Up Kit with FrightProps

FrightProps walks through their single-acting pneumatic hook-up kit, demonstrating how to connect a single-acting cylinder (or one port of a double-acting cylinder) to a solenoid valve and power it from a standard wall outlet or a DC power supply. The video serves as a practical starting point for haunters adding pneumatic movement to props. Note that FrightProps has flagged this video as outdated and published an updated version with current information.

FrightProps· 4,083 views
9 Paint Like a PRO! Overspray Secrets for Rounded Stone Edges! #diy #setdesign #foambrick #painting
0:22
Set DesignIntermediate

9 Paint Like a PRO! Overspray Secrets for Rounded Stone Edges! #diy #setdesign #foambrick #painting

StiltBeast Studios shares professional overspray painting techniques focused on achieving realistic rounded stone edges on foam brick surfaces. The tutorial is part of their ongoing haunted attraction set design series, aimed at elevating the realism of DIY prop and set builds. The short-form video distills a specific painting skill into a quick, actionable tip for haunters and set builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,077 views
airbrushing inks with a Paasche H.
46:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

airbrushing inks with a Paasche H.

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of airbrushing acrylic alcohol-based inks using a Paasche H airbrush, with a focus on proper cleaning technique to keep the tool performing reliably. The video features foam props painted in a post-apocalyptic Mad Max-inspired aesthetic, using layered colors such as Havana brown over red primer to enhance surface detail. Viewer Q&A from the live session is addressed in the description, covering topics like prop sales, materials, and build time. Props shown are sold to professional haunted houses and theme parks, and some units were slated for Transworld.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,070 views
Easy to Build FLUX CAPACITOR from Back To The Future!
10:34
DIY PropsBeginner

Easy to Build FLUX CAPACITOR from Back To The Future!

This tutorial walks through building a screen-accurate-looking Flux Capacitor prop from Back to the Future, designed for display or themed event use. The build centers on a looping video played through a small media player behind a plexiglass panel framed with decorative trim. The creator developed this piece for a live Back to the Future–themed experience, making it a practical event or home display prop. The approach keeps the build accessible for beginners with minimal tools required.

Creative Geekery· 4,060 views
prop head painting!
2:24:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

prop head painting!

StiltbeastStudios hosts an in-depth painting session focused on a prop head, walking viewers through the process of bringing a Halloween prop to life with paint and finishing techniques. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an extended, detailed look at professional-level prop painting as practiced in the haunted attraction industry. Allen Hopps shares his approach to achieving convincing, scary results on a prop suitable for haunted house environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,040 views
DIY Halloween - Easy rotten pumpkins tutorial
1:23
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween - Easy rotten pumpkins tutorial

This short teaser from Monster Tutorials previews a DIY rotten pumpkin prop project. The full tutorial is available on the creator's YouTube channel. Based on the title, the technique appears beginner-friendly and aimed at adding creepy, decayed pumpkin decorations to a Halloween display.

Monster Tutorials· 4,038 views
Werewolf Foot Mold....and Friends
3:12:41
DIY PropsAdvanced

Werewolf Foot Mold....and Friends

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session led by Allen Hopps. The video covers creature fabrication techniques applicable to haunted attraction costumes and wearable props. At over three hours, it likely includes detailed step-by-step molding and casting demonstrations alongside related creature build content. The title's 'and Friends' suggests additional mold-making or creature projects are featured alongside the primary werewolf foot build.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,027 views
Skeleform Corpsing - Halloween Prop
5:21
DIY PropsIntermediate

Skeleform Corpsing - Halloween Prop

This video walks through the corpsing process applied to a Fright Theatre Skeleform skeleton, transforming a bare skeletal prop into a more convincingly decomposed and textured corpse. Corpsing adds layers of material and paint to simulate rotting flesh over the underlying skeletal structure. The result is a significantly more realistic and haunting Halloween display piece.

Hauntcast· 4,016 views
How to Make a GROSS Bucket of CHICKEN Halloween PROP
3:00
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a GROSS Bucket of CHICKEN Halloween PROP

This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a disgusting fried chicken bucket prop suitable for haunted house displays or Halloween yard setups. The build leans into gross-out aesthetics, transforming a familiar fast-food image into something unsettling. At just three minutes, the project appears approachable for beginners looking for a quick, conversation-starting decoration. Credit for the original concept is given to a collaborator named Jevin.

Haunt Former· 4,006 views
Quick Look at Our Animate DIY Breathing & Moving Grave HALLOWEEN Prop
0:47
DIY Props

Quick Look at Our Animate DIY Breathing & Moving Grave HALLOWEEN Prop

This short preview clip showcases a motorized animated grave prop that simulates breathing and movement, designed for outdoor graveyard Halloween displays. The effect creates an eerie atmosphere with rustling grass and shifting ground around a grave marker. It is part of a broader series of DIY Halloween prop tutorials from the channel. Viewers are directed to the full how-to video for complete build instructions.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 4,002 views
Welding up our plow for the corn!🌽 #halloween #diy #howto #welding
0:08
DIY PropsAdvanced

Welding up our plow for the corn!🌽 #halloween #diy #howto #welding

This short-form video follows the fabrication of a plow prop, likely intended as part of a Halloween cornfield display. The creator uses welding to construct or assemble the metal piece, suggesting a hands-on, skilled-trades approach to Halloween prop building. Based on the title and tags alone, this appears to be one episode in an ongoing seasonal build series.

Horror 365· 3,966 views
Kappa- monster in a minute
1:04
DIY Props

Kappa- monster in a minute

A fast-paced highlight reel showcasing the creation of a Kappa, a creature from Japanese folklore, built using paper mache techniques by Stiltbeast Studios. The condensed format offers a quick visual overview of the build process from start to finish. A full-length tutorial version is available separately on the creator's channel for those wanting step-by-step guidance.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,966 views
Monster in a minute Ogre Head
1:09
DIY PropsBeginner

Monster in a minute Ogre Head

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a rapid ogre head build in this one-minute format video. Using basic household materials like aluminum foil and paper mache, he walks through a fast and accessible approach to constructing a monster head for a larger project. The bite-sized runtime makes it ideal for a quick burst of creative inspiration.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,966 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - DIY glowing coals AND smoking witch's cauldron - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL
1:22
DIY Props

DIY HALLOWEEN - DIY glowing coals AND smoking witch's cauldron - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL

This short teaser showcases a DIY glowing coals and smoking witch's cauldron Halloween prop, directing viewers to the creator's YouTube channel for the full step-by-step tutorial. The finished effect combines a realistic glowing ember base with a smoke or fog effect rising from a cauldron. It serves as a preview clip intended to drive traffic to the complete build video.

Monster Tutorials· 3,962 views
CFX Pickles the Carnie Painting Timelapse
0:51
Makeup Tutorials

CFX Pickles the Carnie Painting Timelapse

This one-minute timelapse from CFX Masks captures the professional painting process behind their 'Pickles the Carnie' silicone mask. The clip showcases how skilled artists transform a raw silicone blank into a finished, character-rich clown mask with custom coloring. Pickles is a versatile character suited for circus clown looks or creepy carnival worker costumes. CFX offers multiple paint scheme and hair options for those seeking a personalized finish.

CFX MASKS· 3,949 views
DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars
11:02
DIY PropsAdvanced

DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed screen-accurate recreation of the electro-shock prod from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, starting from a free 3D model and taking it to convention-ready finish. The build covers resin printing, chrome painting with Alclad, and a multi-step weathering process including liquid latex paint chipping, airbrush heat discoloration, and Rub N Buff accents. The result is a battle-worn, layered finish that closely mimics the prop's on-screen appearance. The creator also touches on display packaging options for a vintage collectible presentation.

VanOaksProps· 3,937 views
LIVE! Ghostbusters Proton Pack Build!
2:05:27
Costume Tutorials

LIVE! Ghostbusters Proton Pack Build!

A live workshop session in which the creator constructs a Ghostbusters-themed proton pack prop from scratch. The stream gives viewers a real-time look at the build process as it unfolds. It sits at the intersection of cosplay prop-making and maker culture, appealing to fans of the franchise who want to recreate iconic gear.

Creative Geekery· 3,935 views
Plaster plate molds 2
17:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

Plaster plate molds 2

This follow-up tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios covers the back half of the plaster plate mold process, picking up at demolding and walking through mold cleanup, latex pulling, trimming, painting, and finishing. The focus is on producing realistic human face parts and other small latex pieces suitable for masks, haunted house props, or gore effects. The presenter demonstrates a complete workflow from raw mold to finished, paint-ready latex piece.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,928 views
Cadian Cosplay Lasgun WIP Tutorial #evafoam #cosplay #warhammer40k
0:14
DIY PropsIntermediate

Cadian Cosplay Lasgun WIP Tutorial #evafoam #cosplay #warhammer40k

This work-in-progress tutorial from SKS Props covers the early stages of building a Warhammer 40K Cadian lasgun replica using HD EVA foam. The creator shares free downloadable PDF templates and STL files for the lasgun and accompanying armor pieces via their website and linked repositories. It serves as a starting point in a broader Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay build series.

SKS Props· 3,925 views
Making a Light that Stays on Only as Long as a Sensor is Being Touched
6:37
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Making a Light that Stays on Only as Long as a Sensor is Being Touched

This FrightProps tutorial walks through a specific interactive scenario: keeping a light illuminated only while a visitor physically touches a designated prop or surface. The setup uses a BooBox Flex or FlexMax controller paired with a touch sensor and a solid-state relay board to switch a 110v AC LED flame bulb. It doubles as a practical primer on controlling mains-voltage AC devices through a solid-state output from a low-voltage controller.

FrightProps· 3,912 views
Creating Floppy Human Skin Workshop's Amazing Latex Art! #art #specialfx #hauntedhouseprop
2:19
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Creating Floppy Human Skin Workshop's Amazing Latex Art! #art #specialfx #hauntedhouseprop

StiltbeastStudios showcases the craft of creating realistic, floppy human skin using latex in this short-form highlight clip. The video offers a glimpse into professional-level special effects prop fabrication suitable for haunted houses and Halloween attractions. A link to the full tutorial is provided for viewers wanting a deeper look at the technique.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,893 views
Haunted Mirror - Scary Mask Appears in Mirror
0:48
Prop Reviews

Haunted Mirror - Scary Mask Appears in Mirror

This short FrightProps video showcases a haunted mirror prop in which a frightening masked face materializes within the reflection. The clip serves as a product demonstration, highlighting the scare effect the mirror delivers. It appears to be a commercially available unit sold directly through FrightProps.

FrightProps· 3,879 views
Happy Appy Halloween Prop Build 2015
7:13
DIY Props

Happy Appy Halloween Prop Build 2015

This video documents a Halloween prop build inspired by Happy Appy, the popular creepypasta character. The creator walks viewers through constructing a physical replica of the unsettling fictional apple character as part of an ongoing series of creepypasta-themed Halloween builds. It sits within a broader playlist of similar character-based prop projects from the Haunt Former channel.

Haunt Former· 3,867 views
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