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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 Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template Welsh Christmas Tradition Part 2
11:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template Welsh Christmas Tradition Part 2

This tutorial by SKS Props walks through building a lightweight, wearable Mari Lwyd horse skull from HD foam using a free downloadable template. The Mari Lwyd is a Welsh folk tradition in which a decorated horse skull is carried door-to-door for rhyming competitions. A standout feature of this build is a pull-string mechanism that opens and closes the jaw, making it interactive and performance-ready. The finished prop is embellished with ornaments, ribbons, and bells to match the festive nature of the tradition.

SKS Props· 3,178 views
Mold banding strap
4:20
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mold banding strap

Stiltbeast Studios breaks down how to correctly use a mold banding strap — a common but often confusing tool found in most mask-making kits. The video offers the clearest, most straightforward explanation possible for securing two-piece plaster molds during latex mask production. Despite being a short watch, it addresses a genuine pain point that trips up many hobbyist and professional prop makers alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,172 views
BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog
8:57
DIY Props

BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former documents the construction of a crematorium facade for their 2022 home haunt, Cotton County Crematorium. The build is presented as an affordable and visually convincing centerpiece prop that ties the entire themed display together. With the official haunt only weeks away at the time of filming, the vlog captures the excitement and urgency of the final build stages.

Haunt Former· 3,165 views
8 Spray Painting a Wall Watch Colors Change! 🎨 #diy #setdesign #stonewalls #foamcarving
0:19
Set DesignIntermediate

8 Spray Painting a Wall Watch Colors Change! 🎨 #diy #setdesign #stonewalls #foamcarving

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a spray painting technique applied to carved foam stone walls, showcasing how layering colors creates a realistic, dynamic stone effect. The video highlights the satisfying visual transformation as paint colors are built up to achieve an aged, textured look. It is part of an ongoing haunted attraction set-building series from the channel.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,161 views
Monster Tutorials 2022 Summer Prop Challenge - LIVESTREAM launch event
1:02:25
DIY Props

Monster Tutorials 2022 Summer Prop Challenge - LIVESTREAM launch event

This livestream marks the official launch of Monster Tutorials' 2022 Summer Prop Challenge, a community-wide Halloween prop-making competition. The event introduces the challenge rules, prizes, and submission process to participants, with audience Q&A facilitated through Discord. It serves as both a kickoff announcement and an opportunity for haunters to connect with the Monster Tutorials community.

Monster Tutorials· 3,159 views
Animation test (monkey) 2016
0:14
DIY Animatronics

Animation test (monkey) 2016

Stiltbeast Studios shares an animation test for a monkey-themed Halloween prop or creature build. The clip offers a look at the movement and articulation achieved during the development phase of the piece. As a behind-the-scenes test, it gives viewers insight into the iterative process professional haunted-attraction builders use before finalizing a prop.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,156 views
Deranged gallery two.wmv
4:32
Prop Reviews

Deranged gallery two.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios showcases his 'Deranged' line of latex character masks in this gallery-style video. The collection spans a variety of unsettling characters, including serial killer and steampunk-influenced designs. The video is presented as creative inspiration for fellow mask makers and haunt enthusiasts rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Masks from this line are available for purchase through Stiltbeast's First Stab Club membership.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,151 views
2026 Preview HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Animated Props
1:07
DIY Animatronics

2026 Preview HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Animated Props

This short preview video teases an upcoming 2026 series of step-by-step Halloween DIY prop-building episodes from the Halloween DIY & How-To channel. The creator highlights a wide variety of animated and eerie props that viewers can build themselves, ranging from zombie arms and floating candles to animated tombstones and levitating teapots. Both handmade and store-bought items will be featured, with guidance on transforming them into unique animated Halloween props. New episodes are slated to begin releasing in July 2026.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,142 views
Beast Mode And Stan Makes A Mold!
2:47:39
DIY PropsAdvanced

Beast Mode And Stan Makes A Mold!

StiltbeastStudios returns with an extended behind-the-scenes session covering mold making for a beast-themed creature prop or costume piece. The video follows creators Allen and Hopps through the hands-on fabrication process, offering an in-depth look at professional-level prop and mask construction techniques used in haunted attractions. At nearly three hours, this is a deep-dive format typical of Stiltbeast's thorough workshop-style content.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,136 views
Let's get ready for Halloween - Halloween 2017 prep vlog
12:06
Home Haunts

Let's get ready for Halloween - Halloween 2017 prep vlog

A casual prep vlog from the Monster Tutorials channel in which the creator shares their Halloween 2017 planning process and previews upcoming tutorial content. The video gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what projects are in the works for the season. It doubles as a community touchpoint, inviting audience feedback and interaction.

Monster Tutorials· 3,122 views
Toilet Tom Cube
0:27
DIY Props

Toilet Tom Cube

This video from Poison Props features a prop known as 'Toilet Tom Cube,' suggesting a Halloween-themed prop build or showcase centered on a toilet-based horror character. Given the channel's focus on haunted attraction props, this likely demonstrates a compact cube-format version of the Toilet Tom character. No description or runtime data was provided, limiting detailed analysis.

POISON PROPS· 3,111 views
🎃SPOOKY👻❗️ #howto #diy #horror #makeup #transworld #halloween #diyhalloween💀
0:23
Makeup Tutorials

🎃SPOOKY👻❗️ #howto #diy #horror #makeup #transworld #halloween #diyhalloween💀

This short-form Halloween video from Horror 365 appears to focus on spooky horror makeup or a DIY Halloween project. The title references TransWorld, suggesting possible coverage of professional Halloween industry products or techniques. With no description or duration available, details about the specific content remain unclear.

Horror 365· 3,092 views
sculpting teeth in WED clay
10:22
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

sculpting teeth in WED clay

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of sculpting realistic teeth using WED clay, focusing on the essential stages of blocking out the basic forms before moving into refinement. The footage is drawn from a live session and edited down to highlight the core technique. While not a complete step-by-step of a full set of teeth, it gives a clear look at the sculptor's workflow and decision-making process.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,086 views
LIVE! Proton Pack Build
1:24:20
DIY Props

LIVE! Proton Pack Build

A live workshop session where the creator builds a Ghostbusters-inspired proton pack prop from scratch. The 84-minute stream follows the hands-on construction process in real time, giving viewers an unscripted look at the build. While specific techniques and materials are not detailed in the available metadata, the format offers an authentic maker experience.

Creative Geekery· 3,083 views
Giant Wasp nest
1:45
DIY PropsIntermediatelow (common household and hardware store materials)

Giant Wasp nest

This short tutorial from Hauntcast demonstrates how to build a convincingly oversized wasp nest prop using a combination of inexpensive and widely available materials. A chicken wire armature provides the structural base, while bubble wrap and cellulose insulation add realistic texture and bulk. Monster mud and paper mache are used to finish and harden the surface into a convincing nest appearance.

Hauntcast· 3,073 views
Zombie seal
1:18
DIY Props

Zombie seal

A short clip from StiltbeastStudios showcasing a zombie seal prop in progress. The video captures a behind-the-scenes moment of the creator working a pipe into the creature build. While brief, it offers a raw glimpse into the hands-on, physical side of professional creature prop fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,063 views
Weekend project🎃💀☠️🕸️🖤 #everydayishalloween
0:08
Halloween Decorating

Weekend project🎃💀☠️🕸️🖤 #everydayishalloween

This short-form Halloween video from the Halloween Happy channel showcases a weekend decorating or crafting project with a spooky seasonal theme. With no description or duration data available, the specific content remains unclear, though the hashtags suggest a DIY or decorating focus. The #everydayishalloween tag indicates the creator embraces Halloween as a year-round lifestyle.

Halloween Happy· 3,044 views
Zombie Clown Head Prop with Moving Tongue!
0:37
Prop Reviews

Zombie Clown Head Prop with Moving Tongue!

FrightProps showcases a zombie clown head prop featuring a moving tongue mechanism. The short demo highlights the animated effect in action, giving viewers a close look at the prop's creepy character and movement. This appears to be a product spotlight tied to an item available through the FrightProps store.

FrightProps· 3,042 views
Wednesday Sculpting Bingo
1:47:19
DIY PropsAdvanced

Wednesday Sculpting Bingo

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps hosts a live sculpting session in a bingo-style interactive format, crafting a Wednesday Addams-inspired character piece. The session runs nearly two hours, giving viewers an extended look at professional-level prop and mask sculpting techniques. As a Stiltbeast production, the content is geared toward haunted attraction builders and serious Halloween prop makers looking to elevate their character work.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,041 views
Biohazard Barrel
3:25
DIY Props

Biohazard Barrel

This short Hauntcast video showcases a work-in-progress biohazard barrel prop destined to become a trash-can-trauma-style Halloween scare piece. The clip gives viewers an early look at the prop's concept and aesthetic before final assembly. At just three minutes, it serves as a teaser or progress update rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

Hauntcast· 3,038 views
How to Make a Friday the 13th JASON Mask
2:29
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Friday the 13th JASON Mask

This short tutorial from Haunt Former shows how to create a budget-friendly Jason Voorhees hockey mask inspired by the Friday the 13th franchise. Released on an actual Friday the 13th as a themed celebration, the video focuses on achieving an iconic horror look without spending a lot of money. It is part of the channel's broader Halloween prop build series.

Haunt Former· 3,035 views
Distortions Unlimited in the Paint Room LIVE
15:50
DIY Props

Distortions Unlimited in the Paint Room LIVE

This live stream takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited paint room on a Friday afternoon as the team wraps up production. They show the painting and finishing stages for a batch of their Mutiny props along with a few Scare Wolf props and animatronics. It's a casual behind-the-scenes look at how a professional prop studio completes a production run rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,020 views
Part 7 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Foam Secrets Stick It or Sculpt It! DIY Tip
0:27
DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 7 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Foam Secrets Stick It or Sculpt It! DIY Tip

Part 7 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust build series, this episode zeroes in on spray foam techniques and the creative decision between adhering existing elements versus sculpting new ones from scratch. Allen Hopps shares practical prop-making insights aimed at achieving professional haunted-attraction results on a DIY budget. The episode continues a multi-part construction journey, making it best appreciated alongside earlier installments in the series.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,019 views
Bubble free teeth in latex masks
3:38
DIY PropsIntermediate

Bubble free teeth in latex masks

This short tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios tackles one of the most frustrating problems in latex mask making: air bubbles trapped in molded teeth. The video shares a practical trick for keeping the teeth area bubble-free during the casting process, reducing the need for tedious post-pour patching. At just four minutes, it delivers a focused, actionable tip that can meaningfully improve the quality of finished latex masks.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,011 views
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