Video Tag
Every video tagged “molding” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
20 videos
This behind-the-scenes look from Distortions Unlimited follows the studio as it designs and builds two new monsters for Halloween 2024: an Alien Spider prop and a Banshee animatronic. Viewers watch the full workflow from clay sculpting and armature construction through molding, trimming, and finishing, with several crew members tackling different stages. A highlight is a paint-off between two artists to decide the spider's final color, while the Banshee races to come together before the Transworld Halloween show.
Part one of a two-part series from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the complete early-stage process of creating a realistic latex shrunken head prop. The tutorial covers clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring and pulling, foam filling for structure, and applying a base coat of paint. Inspired by real-world tsantsas, the project is aimed at producing a convincingly authentic-looking oddity or haunted attraction piece. Part two continues with finishing details including hair and final painting.
This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a veteran American monster-making studio with over 45 years in the industry — walks viewers through the creation of four distinct Halloween animatronics and props: the Xenovore, Demon Legend Prop, Alien Incubator, and Infected. The production process spans multiple disciplines, including sculpting, molding, latex pouring, painting, welding, and mechanical work. The video offers a rare professional-level look at how large-scale Halloween animatronics go from concept to finished creature. It serves as both an educational showcase and a brand spotlight for one of the haunted attraction industry's most established manufacturers.
In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a gory latex bloody eyeball Halloween prop. The build covers every major stage — sculpting in clay, making a mold, casting in latex, airbrushing detail, and finishing with blood effects. Distortions Unlimited is a respected name in professional Halloween manufacturing, lending real industry credibility to the techniques shown. At 37 minutes, the video is detailed enough to give beginners a solid foundation while offering useful refinements for intermediate makers.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the full process of molding a wearable half mask in this in-depth, feature-length tutorial. Clocking in at over two hours, the video is geared toward haunted attraction performers and prop builders who want professional-quality facial appliances. The session covers the mold-making workflow from start to finish, reflecting Stiltbeast's signature focus on practical, haunt-ready creature work.
This Distortions Unlimited Christmas special takes viewers behind the scenes as the well-known Halloween prop and animatronic company pivots to building a holiday line. Filmed across 2010 and 2011, it follows the crew through designing, sculpting, molding, painting, and unveiling Santa and elf animatronics. The documentary-style piece highlights the challenges and triumphs of adapting a haunt-focused studio to Christmas decor.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the complete lifecycle of a latex lobster mask in a single 23-minute video, covering every major stage from initial sculpt to finished painted piece. Viewers see the two-piece mold created, latex poured and pulled, and the mask brought to life with paint. The lobster design carries a carnival or circus character aesthetic well-suited for costumes and haunted house characters. This is a rare end-to-end look at professional mask-making condensed into one cohesive session.
This trailer introduces Monster Lab, a multi-episode instructional video series from Distortions Unlimited hosted by industry veteran Ed Edmunds. The series promises to cover the full spectrum of Halloween mask and prop creation, including sculpting, painting, molding, and special effects. Guest artists are featured alongside Edmunds, offering viewers exposure to a variety of professional techniques and styles.
Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional Halloween prop production process, using a run of Pumpkin Witch props as the example. The video walks through each stage of fabrication from initial design and sculpture through molding, pouring, painting, and final finishing. It provides rare insight into how a commercial prop manufacturer brings a character from concept to shelf-ready product.
Part four of Stiltbeast Studios' brain series covers the complete mold-making workflow: cleaning the mold after pulling it from the sculpt and then pouring it up to produce a finished casting. The video is part of an ongoing multi-episode series walking viewers through professional-level creature-effects techniques. Stiltbeast Studios is known for high-quality special effects instruction aimed at aspiring prop and prosthetic makers.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.
This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptor Tom Cassidy as he completes a Mutant Baby clay sculpture, after which Ed Edmunds prepares the piece for a two-piece mold build. Viewers get an authentic look at the professional prop-making pipeline inside one of the industry's most established Halloween prop studios. The video also captures day-to-day studio life, including ongoing production of various props and animatronics.
StiltbeastStudios continues their orc mask creation series in this second installment, focusing on the mold-making phase of the build. The video walks through the process of molding an orc mask, a critical step in producing a finished wearable creature piece. As part of a multi-part series, viewers get an in-depth look at professional-level mask fabrication techniques.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited hosts a live Q&A session focused on monster and mask making, fielding audience questions on topics ranging from materials and sculpting to molding and painting. Distortions Unlimited is a long-standing American manufacturer of Halloween animatronics, masks, and props serving home haunters, professional attractions, and theme parks. The informal livestream format gives viewers direct access to an industry veteran's knowledge and creative process.
Stiltbeast Studios presents a final inspection of monster sculpts from their Monster Camp series, showing the pieces at their last stage before molding begins. The video offers an up-close look at the detail and craftsmanship that goes into professional-level creature masks and props. It serves as both a progress update and an insight into the pre-production workflow of high-end haunt-quality monster making.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session. The video covers hands-on creature fabrication techniques suited for haunted attraction performers and prop makers. At nearly four hours, it likely includes multiple related topics and side projects beyond just the foot mold itself.
This lengthy workshop-style video from Stiltbeast Studios with Allen Hopps dives deep into mold-making techniques for Halloween props and masks. Spanning over three hours, it appears to cover a broad range of molding processes applicable to haunted attraction fabrication. The session is consistent with Stiltbeast's signature approach of hands-on, professional-grade instruction aimed at serious prop builders. Specific materials and tools are not confirmed from the available metadata, so details are kept conservative.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the molding process for an original creature mask called the Mersapian in this lengthy, in-depth session. The video covers the hands-on steps involved in taking a sculpt to a finished mold, aimed at haunted attraction prop builders and mask makers. At over three hours, it offers a thorough look at professional-level mask fabrication techniques. No source description was provided, so specific materials and tools referenced in the video are unknown.
This lengthy studio session from StiltbeastStudios covers the second half of the molding process for an original beast creature mask or prop. Running over two and a half hours, it offers an in-depth, real-time look at professional-level mold-making techniques as practiced by experienced haunt builder Allen Hopps. The video is geared toward serious prop makers and mask artists looking to follow a complete molding workflow from a seasoned haunted-attraction professional.
This short showcase features a set of handcrafted Lovecraftian Deep One / Dagon Disciple figures built for a yard or home haunt. The creator sculpted, molded, and cast the heads from scratch, then assembled full figures using PVC pipe armatures, wire hands and feet, and felt robes finished with fabric tape. The result is a cohesive group of fish-frog cult creatures straight out of Innsmouth. Despite the brief runtime, the video reveals a capable multi-step prop-building workflow.
