Video Tag
Every video tagged “Plasti-Dip” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
5 videos
Part 2 of VanOaksProps' following bust monument series focuses on the finishing stages: applying paint, faux marble effects, and a Drylok texture base coat before adding craft paint layers via airbrush. LED strip lighting and decorative faux ivy are incorporated to complete the eerie cemetery monument look. The build is sponsored by ChickenProps, whose staring statue mechanisms power the 'following' eye effect. This episode bridges the gap between raw prop construction and a polished, display-ready Halloween centerpiece.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the complete process of painting a latex mask from start to finish. A standout tip is the use of Plasti-Dip glossifier — a product commonly found at auto parts stores — to achieve a professional surface finish. The tutorial covers the full painting workflow at a pace suitable for both beginners looking to level up and experienced prop-makers refining their technique.
VanOaksProps walks through building a Grim Reaper scythe using readily available materials — EVA foam floor mats, PVC pipe, and hot glue — making this an accessible project for beginners and cosplayers alike. The blade is shaped from foam with a heat gun, mounted to a PVC handle, and finished with a Plasti-Dip base coat followed by layered acrylic paints for a realistic, weathered look. The build is designed to be completable in a few hours with minimal tools. Surebonder sponsored the video by providing their Cosplay Stik hot glue and glue gun.
VanOaksProps walks through the full build process for a foam replica of Jack Torrance's iconic axe from The Shining, designed to be lightweight and safe for Halloween haunts and convention use. The blade and handle are both constructed from EVA foam floor mats, shaped with a heat gun and Dremel, then finished with a multi-step painting process that mimics real steel and wood grain. Sponsored Surebonder Cosplay Stik hot glue is used throughout the assembly. The result is a screen-inspired prop that is durable, convention-compliant, and visually convincing.
SKS Props walks through the full build process for a spider-themed Halloween pumpkin prop using a craft foam pumpkin as the base. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted details with HD EVA foam and foam clay, and texturing the piece with twine fur and Liquitex acrylic weathering. A standout finishing touch is the use of glass half domes to create convincingly reflective spider eyes. The finished prop suits both personal home décor and community haunt displays.
