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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

Halloween crate jumper build #Scary #Animatronic #Halloween
0:14
DIY Animatronics

Halloween crate jumper build #Scary #Animatronic #Halloween

This short-form video from Horror 365 appears to document the construction or showcase of a Halloween crate jumper animatronic prop. Crate jumpers are classic haunt-style scare props designed to launch a creature or figure outward from inside a wooden crate. No additional description was provided, so details beyond the title are limited.

Horror 365· 2,711 views
4 Sponge vs Roller Painting Hack for Stone Walls! You Won't Believe!
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Set DesignBeginner

4 Sponge vs Roller Painting Hack for Stone Walls! You Won't Believe!

This short clip from Stiltbeast Studios compares sponge painting versus roller painting as methods for achieving a realistic stone wall texture in haunted attraction or home haunt set builds. The video is positioned as a quick hack or tip, suggesting one method produces noticeably better results than the other. At just one minute, it delivers a fast, visual side-by-side demonstration aimed at haunt builders looking to level up their scenic work.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,708 views
Ep2 - Making Spaceship Screens from Old Mobile Phones - 2plus5
12:19
Set DesignBeginner

Ep2 - Making Spaceship Screens from Old Mobile Phones - 2plus5

A behind-the-scenes look at a low-budget indie film production where broken and discarded mobile phones are repurposed as futuristic-looking control screens for a spaceship set. The project is a family-friendly DIY session, demonstrating how household electronics destined for the bin can be creatively reused as convincing sci-fi props. It highlights how imagination and resourcefulness can substitute for a big special-effects budget.

Creative Geekery· 2,708 views
Horror Characters That NEED to be Halloween Props for 2017
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Prop Reviews

Horror Characters That NEED to be Halloween Props for 2017

This video presents the host's wishlist of horror characters from film and television that he believes deserve to be turned into Halloween props for 2017, spanning classic 80s monsters to more contemporary creatures. The discussion highlights a gap in the prop market for certain iconic horror figures that have yet to receive commercial or DIY treatment. Two bonus characters — Jack Frost and the Predator — are also briefly flagged as notable omissions from the main list.

Haunt Former· 2,694 views
C' mere Punkin
1:36
DIY PropsAdvanced

C' mere Punkin

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios showcases a clay sculpture created as the basis for a Halloween latex mask intended for performers at SCREAMS Halloween Park. The piece depicts a pumpkin-patch or scarecrow-inspired character, designed specifically for actor wear. The sculpture will be used to produce a finished latex mask for professional haunt use.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,694 views
Zombie Fish
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DIY Props

Zombie Fish

This video from Poison Props showcases a zombie fish Halloween prop, exploring the grotesque concept of undead aquatic creatures for haunted displays. The build highlights creative prop design that takes the classic zombie theme into unexpected territory. It appears to demonstrate the finished piece and possibly the fabrication or detailing process.

POISON PROPS· 2,693 views
Christmas Monster Madness
3:03:04
DIY Props

Christmas Monster Madness

Christmas Monster Madness is a lengthy creative session from Stiltbeast Studios hosted by Allen Hopps, blending holiday themes with monster-making and haunted attraction craft. The video likely covers prop building, mask work, or creature design with a Christmas horror twist. At over three hours, it appears to be a deep-dive build or workshop-style presentation. No source description was provided, so specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,685 views
Live demo: how to make realistic resin eyes 👀!! Saturday May 7, 10am central.
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Live demo: how to make realistic resin eyes 👀!! Saturday May 7, 10am central.

Monster Tutorials hosts a live demonstration focused on crafting realistic resin eyes for props or creature effects. The session is designed to walk viewers through the process in real time, offering an interactive learning experience. No source description was provided, so details are inferred from the title alone.

Monster Tutorials· 2,682 views
Five gallon bucket
2:57
DIY PropsBeginner

Five gallon bucket

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the simple but often frustrating task of opening a standard five-gallon bucket — a staple storage and material container in haunt prop-making. The technique requires only a screwdriver and a flashlight, making it accessible to anyone in a workshop setting. Though brief, this tip saves time and reduces the risk of damaging bucket contents like latex or other prop materials.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,675 views
FrightProps Weight Sensing Escape Room Prop
7:18
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

FrightProps Weight Sensing Escape Room Prop

FrightProps demonstrates a weight-sensing escape room puzzle prop that challenges players to place a precise amount of weight on a sensor platform in order to trigger a magnetic lock release. The build is designed as a ready-to-integrate puzzle element for escape room environments. Decorative sculptures by Josh Hardie are featured alongside the mechanism, illustrating how the prop can be themed for atmosphere.

FrightProps· 2,650 views
Creepy Doll Update, Next Tutorial Sneak Peek and SWIMSUIT Shots!
4:21
Other

Creepy Doll Update, Next Tutorial Sneak Peek and SWIMSUIT Shots!

This short update video from Monster Tutorials covers the creator's progress on a community creepy doll challenge before heading out on a Florida vacation. Viewers also get a brief sneak peek at an upcoming mask tutorial. The clip serves primarily as a channel check-in rather than a step-by-step instructional video.

Monster Tutorials· 2,645 views
Hyena Training
6:51
Scare Acting

Hyena Training

Stiltbeast Studios presents a hyena-themed character training video geared toward haunted attraction performers. The video appears to focus on bringing a hyena creature character to life, likely covering movement, mannerisms, and performance techniques. Given Stiltbeast's known focus on wearable creature masks and suits, this likely ties into their hyena mask or costume prop as a performance guide.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,639 views
Much KRAMPUS, Many Horns Wow
2:14:09
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Much KRAMPUS, Many Horns Wow

StiltbeastStudios walks through an in-depth Krampus build focused on creating large, dramatic horns and a wearable mask or creature appliance. Allen Hopps guides viewers through his fabrication process in a lengthy session covering the techniques he relies on for haunted attraction-quality results. The video appears to be a deep-dive workshop-style tutorial suited for serious prop and costume builders looking to achieve a professional creature look.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,627 views
How to Make a REANIMAL Cosplay Bunny Mask - Free Foam Templates and a Free stl 3D File
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make a REANIMAL Cosplay Bunny Mask - Free Foam Templates and a Free stl 3D File

SKS Props walks viewers through building the creepy bunny mask worn by The Girl in the horror game Reanimal, offering two parallel construction paths — EVA foam using free downloadable PDF templates, or 3D printing using a free STL file. The tutorial covers the full workflow from cutting and shaping through surface prep and a multi-step paint and weathering finish. Both beginner and experienced makers are accommodated, with the creator explaining how each medium requires slightly different finishing approaches. The result is a screen-accurate distressed mask suitable for cosplay or Halloween use.

SKS Props· 2,626 views
Shop Hang Out Night!
2:16:15
Home Haunts

Shop Hang Out Night!

A casual, long-form hangout session filmed in Allen Hopps' workshop at Stiltbeast Studios, offering an informal look into the day-to-day atmosphere of a working haunt prop studio. The extended runtime suggests an unscripted, community-style stream or recorded shop session rather than a structured tutorial. Viewers get a fly-on-the-wall experience of the creative environment behind one of the haunt industry's well-known prop makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,626 views
LIVE: from Nerd Summer Camp 2023!
54:08
Other

LIVE: from Nerd Summer Camp 2023!

VanOaks Props hosts a live stream event called Nerd Summer Camp 2023, bringing together a group of Star Wars and sci-fi prop-making creators for a collaborative broadcast. The event features several prominent prop-making channels, celebrating fan craftsmanship and community. A giveaway for a Dune Sea Outpost Scomplink prop is tied to the live stream, rewarding viewer engagement.

VanOaksProps· 2,615 views
DIY Halloween How-To Party Table Decoration Ideas, SPIDER NAPKIN RINGS
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost

DIY Halloween How-To Party Table Decoration Ideas, SPIDER NAPKIN RINGS

This short tutorial walks viewers through making spider-themed napkin rings for a Halloween party table using affordable, easy-to-find materials. The project is designed to be accessible to crafters of all skill levels and requires no specialized tools. The finished pieces add a creepy-crawly touch to any Halloween dinner or party spread.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,614 views
Hanging Meat
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DIY Props

Hanging Meat

This Poison Props video showcases a hanging meat prop designed for haunted house or horror set applications. The piece evokes a slaughterhouse or butcher-horror aesthetic, adding visceral, gruesome detail to themed environments. As a product or build feature from a professional prop house, it highlights the high-quality craftsmanship Poison Props is known for.

POISON PROPS· 2,604 views
Ceiling Dweller Freakshow Clown
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Prop Reviews

Ceiling Dweller Freakshow Clown

This video from Poison Props showcases their Ceiling Dweller Freakshow Clown, a haunted attraction prop designed to mount overhead and startle guests from above. The piece features a disturbing clown character consistent with a freakshow aesthetic, built for professional or high-end home haunt installations. With minimal runtime, the video likely serves as a product showcase or demonstration reel for the prop.

POISON PROPS· 2,602 views
sculpture studio
1:16:00
DIY Props

sculpture studio

This video is a studio session from Stiltbeast Studios centered on sculpture work, likely involving creature or monster prop creation. Hosted as a live Hangouts On Air broadcast, it offers viewers an inside look at the sculpting process in a professional prop-making environment. The sparse metadata and brief source reference suggest the content revolves around a bigfoot-style creature sculpt. At 76 minutes, it likely functions as a relaxed, in-depth work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,587 views
Clown Window Banger Cube
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DIY Animatronics

Clown Window Banger Cube

This video from Poison Props showcases a clown-themed window-banging animatronic built into a cube form factor. The prop appears designed to simulate a clown thrashing or pounding against a window surface, creating a startling effect for haunt environments. Poison Props is a known builder of professional-grade Halloween animatronics and scare props.

POISON PROPS· 2,580 views
Pattern making for mask fur!
1:54:32
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Pattern making for mask fur!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the full process of patterning, cutting, and applying fur to a werewolf latex mask in this extended live session. The video covers how to develop accurate fur patterns that conform to the contours of a mask before committing to cuts. Techniques shown are applicable to both haunted attraction character builds and cosplay projects.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,574 views
monster Camp 20 last sculpting hour!
9:56
DIY PropsAdvanced

monster Camp 20 last sculpting hour!

StiltbeastStudios documents the final sculpting hour of Monster Camp, capturing the intense push to complete creature and mask work before time runs out. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the last stretch of the sculpting process, highlighting the craft and dedication that goes into professional-quality Halloween prop and mask creation. The video offers a compelling behind-the-scenes look at how monsters come to life for haunted attractions and Halloween applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,568 views
belaying pins.wmv
3:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

belaying pins.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick wood-turning session producing belaying pins — the classic nautical cleats used to secure rigging lines on tall ships. Though not strictly haunt-focused, the technique translates directly to pirate-themed haunt or stage builds. The clip is a condensed look at the process, with a longer cut available if viewer interest warrants it.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,565 views
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