Halloween Universe

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Glowing Effects

Videos built around the glowing effects theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

5 videos

Glowing Chicken Wire Ghost 👻 DIY Halloween Props
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DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Glowing Chicken Wire Ghost 👻 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie walk through building a glowing chicken wire ghost designed to float in a yard haunt setting. The ghost is shaped using chicken wire over a mannequin form, suspended with fishing line, and finished with glow-in-the-dark spray paint and Halloween lighting for a striking nighttime effect. The creators note the glow paint alone delivers minimal results, but combining it with dedicated Halloween lights produces the full glowing look. A fog machine adds an atmospheric finishing touch that elevates the overall display.

Wicked Makers· 874,359 views
We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!
16:30
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought Spirit Halloween Jumping Spider animatronic into a glowing, game-inspired creature build. Using EVA foam, foam clay, UV resin, and fluorescent neon paint, they rebuild the spider's exterior with armored shells, spikes, and glowing orbs. The finished prop blazes under UV blacklight, turning a floppy plush animatronic into a striking yard-haunt centerpiece. The project draws on DIY cosplay fabrication techniques adapted for Halloween prop-making.

Wicked Makers· 566,841 views
We built a huge glowing skull (for our workshop!)
8:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

We built a huge glowing skull (for our workshop!)

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie construct a large, eye-catching backlit skull sign for their workshop using a CNC router and birch plywood built up in two layers. LED strips are routed behind the skull cutout and controlled by an Arduino Micro to produce a dramatic glowing effect. The project blends woodworking, basic electronics, and CNC design into an approachable weekend build. Full Arduino code and schematics are available on the creators' website for anyone who wants to replicate it.

Wicked Makers· 44,754 views
Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a custom giant talking skull animatronic built for Monster Mini Golf. Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover walk through the painting and programming stages, highlighting the use of UV-reactive paint to make the skull glow under blacklight in its final environment. The studio draws on over four decades of professional monster-making experience to bring large-scale commercial animatronics to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,609 views
Frankenglow UV Reactive Glowing Liquid
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Product ReviewsBeginner

Frankenglow UV Reactive Glowing Liquid

FrightProps showcases Frankenglow, a concentrated UV-reactive gel that mixes with water to create a glowing liquid effect under blacklight. A small amount of concentrate yields a large volume of finished product, making it a cost-effective option for haunted house builders. The mixing process is straightforward — combine with water in stages and adjust to your preferred consistency.

FrightProps· 2,592 views