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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

Painting the flat body final.wmv
3:48
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Painting the flat body final.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a quick paint job on a foam corpse body destined for an animatronic at the professional haunted attraction SCREAMS. The piece was sculpted and molded in-house, and the painting approach is deliberately optimized for low-light haunt environments rather than fine-detail display work. The video offers a practical look at how professional prop painters calibrate their technique to real-world haunt conditions.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,347 views
Custom made doors for our haunted house! #Doors #Halloween #Chainsaw #Massacre #Blood 
0:20
Home Haunts

Custom made doors for our haunted house! #Doors #Halloween #Chainsaw #Massacre #Blood 

This short-form video showcases custom-built doors created for a home haunted house with a chainsaw massacre theme. The doors appear to feature horror-themed detailing and bloody aesthetics to enhance the haunt's atmosphere. Given the brief duration and hashtag-driven format, this is likely a quick reveal or behind-the-scenes peek rather than a full build tutorial.

Horror 365· 2,332 views
Coffin Riser
0:18
DIY Animatronics

Coffin Riser

This video from Poison Props showcases a coffin riser animatronic prop, demonstrating the dramatic effect of a figure or lid rising from a coffin. The clip highlights the prop's action and overall visual impact as a haunt-ready scare piece. Poison Props is known for professional-grade haunted attraction builds, suggesting this is a polished, production-quality demonstration.

POISON PROPS· 2,328 views
How to Make a SKULL BRAIN Halloween Prop
2:02
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a SKULL BRAIN Halloween Prop

This short build video from Haunt Former walks viewers through assembling a skull-and-brain Halloween prop from start to finish. The build incorporates painting techniques, including a rub-out method, to add realistic color and gore detail to the finished piece. At just two minutes, it delivers a quick, accessible project suitable for haunters of all experience levels.

Haunt Former· 2,324 views
LIVESTREAM - Q&A, Packing Up My Shop, And MORE!
1:01:05
Other

LIVESTREAM - Q&A, Packing Up My Shop, And MORE!

This is a livestream session from VanOaksProps featuring a Q&A with the audience alongside coverage of packing up the creator's workshop. The casual format gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the prop-making operation and the creator's process. Topics likely span DIY Halloween props, 3D printing, custom tombstones, and Star Wars prop builds based on the channel's focus areas.

VanOaksProps· 2,308 views
Turn the Valves Escape Room Prop
8:08
Prop Reviews

Turn the Valves Escape Room Prop

FrightProps showcases their Turn the Valves escape room prop, a ready-made interactive puzzle piece that challenges players to figure out the correct valve configuration on a pipe assembly. The roughly eight-minute video walks viewers through how the prop works as a standalone puzzle element. It appears aimed at escape room operators and haunted attraction builders looking for engaging, tactile guest interactions.

FrightProps· 2,298 views
Drop Portrait Nun Cube
0:10
DIY Props

Drop Portrait Nun Cube

This video from Poison Props showcases a drop portrait cube prop featuring a nun character. The prop appears to combine a framed portrait gimmick with a cube-style drop mechanism, likely designed to startle haunt guests. Given Poison Props' reputation for high-quality animatronic and pneumatic builds, this is likely a demonstration or build reveal of a professional-grade scare prop.

POISON PROPS· 2,292 views
Connect the Wires Escape Room Prop
3:24
Prop Reviews

Connect the Wires Escape Room Prop

FrightProps showcases their Connect the Wires escape room puzzle prop, a commercially available interactive piece where players must correctly match wires to designated terminals to advance through a challenge. The video serves as a product demonstration, highlighting the prop's core mechanic. At just three minutes, it offers a quick look at how the puzzle functions in practice.

FrightProps· 2,291 views
foam filing a mask in the mold.
4:51
DIY PropsIntermediate

foam filing a mask in the mold.

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of filling a mask mold with foam, a key step in producing wearable haunted-attraction masks. The video focuses on the hands-on technique of getting foam properly into the mold cavity for a clean, consistent result. At just five minutes, it delivers a focused, practical look at this stage of mask fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,289 views
Zombie part 1
14:00
Makeup Tutorials

Zombie part 1

Part one of Hauntcast's zombie tutorial series, led by creator Denny, covering the foundational steps of building a convincing zombie character. Hauntcast is a dedicated media platform serving haunters and Halloween enthusiasts. This first installment lays the groundwork for what appears to be a multi-part tutorial on zombie creation techniques.

Hauntcast· 2,282 views
Sped up Witch mask paint
2:33
Makeup Tutorials

Sped up Witch mask paint

Stiltbeast Studios offers a sped-up look at the process of painting a witch mask, giving viewers a quick but inspiring glimpse into professional-level prop and mask finishing work. The time-lapse format condenses what is likely a detailed painting session into a short, visually engaging clip. While light on step-by-step instruction, it serves as a creative showcase from a well-known haunted attraction builder.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,270 views
Jack Frost And A Grouch
2:41:10
Makeup Tutorials

Jack Frost And A Grouch

Stiltbeast Studios, led by Allen Hopps, presents a lengthy deep-dive session focused on two distinct Halloween characters: a Jack Frost-themed creature and a grouch-style character. Given the channel's established expertise in mask making, prosthetics, and haunted attraction design, this is likely a detailed build or design walkthrough. The extended runtime suggests a comprehensive, studio-style session covering character development and wearable prop construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,262 views
Larvae Sacks
0:31
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Larvae Sacks

This short Hauntcast clip demonstrates a simple technique for crafting creepy larvae sack props using Great Stuff expanding foam sprayed over punchy balloons. The result is an organic, grotesque prop suited to swamp, mire, or village haunt environments. Despite the minimal runtime, the core concept is immediately replicable with widely available, low-cost materials.

Hauntcast· 2,261 views
20 questions for CoCovid
10:33
Other

20 questions for CoCovid

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios sits down for a 20-questions interview as part of Costube's CoCovid community event, answering questions while working in his shop. The casual format offers a candid look at his creative process, influences, and go-to resources in the haunt and prop-making world. Several supplier and creator recommendations are woven into the conversation, giving viewers a peek into the broader Halloween maker ecosystem.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,256 views
Kid Eye Stabber
0:11
DIY Props

Kid Eye Stabber

This video from Poison Props features a Halloween prop called the 'Kid Eye Stabber.' No description or runtime was provided, so specific details about construction, operation, or materials cannot be confirmed. Based on the title and channel, this is likely a grotesque novelty or animatronic prop designed for Halloween displays or haunted attractions.

POISON PROPS· 2,256 views
monstercamp 24 finished masks!
2:56
DIY Props

monstercamp 24 finished masks!

StiltbeastStudios showcases a collection of completed monster masks created during MonsterCamp 2024, offering a close-up look at the finished wearable creature pieces. The short video highlights the craftsmanship and variety of designs produced during the event. It serves as both a portfolio reveal and a channel promotion encouraging viewer support through Patreon and other platforms.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,249 views
Wednesday Sculpting Lottery Bingo!
3:14:54
DIY Props

Wednesday Sculpting Lottery Bingo!

StiltbeastStudios hosts a live sculpting session in a lottery bingo format, with Allen Hopps leading the creative process on a Halloween-themed character or mask build. The extended runtime suggests a deep-dive, real-time sculpting event where viewers may influence or vote on design choices. The session is geared toward haunted attraction prop builders and mask enthusiasts looking to study professional sculpting techniques firsthand.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,245 views
Monstercamp 13 Hatching Day!
11:50
DIY Props

Monstercamp 13 Hatching Day!

Monstercamp 13: Hatching Day is a behind-the-scenes look at Stiltbeast Studios' creature and prop fabrication process, showcasing how elaborate Halloween monsters come to life for haunted attractions. The video highlights the craftsmanship and artistry involved in building professional-grade Halloween props and costumes. Stiltbeast Studios invites viewers to support the channel through Patreon and merchandise to help keep the monster-making content coming.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,243 views
Halloween Props - Lon ChaneyTombstone
3:58
DIY PropsBeginner

Halloween Props - Lon ChaneyTombstone

This short Hauntcast segment demonstrates how to craft a Halloween tombstone prop using foamular insulation foam. The build pays tribute to classic horror icon Lon Chaney, making it a fitting centerpiece for a graveyard scene. At just four minutes, it delivers a quick, accessible introduction to foam-based prop fabrication.

Hauntcast· 2,239 views
Wednesday Mask Sculpting Bingo!
3:20:44
DIY PropsAdvanced

Wednesday Mask Sculpting Bingo!

StiltbeastStudios hosts an extended live sculpting session centered on creating a Wednesday-inspired character mask. The session appears to follow a Bingo-style interactive format, likely allowing viewers to influence or track sculpting milestones during the stream. At over three hours long, this is a deep-dive sculpting event with haunt industry pro Allen Hopps. It offers substantial insight into professional-level mask creation for haunted attraction and Halloween prop applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,224 views
Hatch Day Camp 11
13:00
DIY Props

Hatch Day Camp 11

Hatch Day Camp 11 is a Stiltbeast Studios production offering a behind-the-scenes look at the hands-on process of bringing haunted attraction monsters and props to life. Led by Allen Hopps, the episode continues a camp-style series focused on creature and mask fabrication for professional haunt environments. The session reinforces that the monsters powering great haunts require serious skill and dedicated craftsmanship. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel via Patreon to keep the content coming.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,207 views
Atwood's /Asel Art supply/ Home Depot Haul !
20:40
DIY Props

Atwood's /Asel Art supply/ Home Depot Haul !

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios takes viewers along on a post-birthday supply haul, unboxing and discussing purchases from three different stores. He walks through each item and explains how it fits into his haunted attraction and prop-making workflow. It's a casual, informative look at where a professional haunt builder sources materials and how he thinks about their applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,204 views
Bigfoot Store Display
0:14
DIY Props

Bigfoot Store Display

This video from Poison Props showcases a Bigfoot-themed store display prop. The piece appears to be a large-scale creature build designed to draw attention in a retail or display environment. Poison Props is known for high-quality professional-grade Halloween and haunted attraction props.

POISON PROPS· 2,202 views
Marshalls and Costco Halloween shopping vlog plus upcoming spirit Halloween!
5:51
Product ReviewsBeginner

Marshalls and Costco Halloween shopping vlog plus upcoming spirit Halloween!

A casual iPhone-shot vlog following the creator on Halloween shopping trips to Marshalls and Costco, with a look at whatever seasonal finds caught their eye. The video also includes a quick demonstration of corpsing a plastic skull to give it a more realistic, decayed appearance. As a bonus, the creator shares excitement about Spirit Halloween opening a location in their city.

Monster Tutorials· 2,201 views
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