This is my version of the haunted monster in a box. I wanted to make a frightening prop to use for our haunted forest and this definitely fit the bill. I saw several designs using programmable electronics and I wanted to make one that uses all AC power so I could avoid having to include […]
Continue readingMake your own Iron Man suit. Start today! Thanks for checking out my video “How to Make an Iron Man Suit”. If you’ve been wanting to know how to build a homemade DIY Iron Man suit of armor, unless you personally have access to Tony Stark himself, there is no greater resource. Once inside the […]
Continue readingIn this video I’m going to use foam, a garden urn and a plastic crow decoy to make a Halloween monument prop. It’s a great way to add some variety to your cemetery display by having more than just tombstones. They come in all shapes and sizes and a Halloween monument can be a great […]
Continue readingIn this Halloween how to I’m going to show you how to make an easy fake brick wall using joint compound and tape. Sometimes you may need a section of brick in a Halloween project, but what if it’s only a small section and you don’t want to buy or make an entire sheet of […]
Continue readingMost Halloween displays will have tombstones, but will they have a crypt or mausoleum? If you thought it was too difficult, think again! It’s easy to build your creepy Halloween crypt from foam with limited tools and a bit of know-how. SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS! Enjoying our episodes? Do you want a behind the scenes look […]
Continue readingSome would say it’s every Home Haunter’s rite of passage to create a statue or to coat a prop with Monster Mud, but there’s often a question about what it is, how it’s made, how it’s used or how to protect it from the weather. In this Halloween How to, I’m going to answer all […]
Continue readingEver wanted to create the look of old wood boards but with the weight of foam? This is the tutorial for you. I’ll demonstrate how with a few simple tools you can create realistic wood boards from foam. This faux wood grain is great for Halloween and haunted house facades, haunt panels, boarded up windows, […]
Continue readingHair spray isn’t just for ’80s hair styles. In this tutorial we show you two techniques to create Rusted Metal Paint with Hairspray & Coffee Grounds. ***CORRECTION: Every time I say burnt umber, I meant raw sienna.*** These methods work on any surface and will take your haunt to the next level. So strap in […]
Continue readingCreating an interesting DIY Halloween lighting effect for your haunt is easier than it sounds, but what if you’re not ready to make the leap into high tech prop controllers? No problem. In this video I’m going to show you a simple DIY method to create a moody Halloween lighting effect with a few scraps […]
Continue readingJust a quick proof of concept video for DIY style LED mini spotlight using RCA/phono connectors. The RCA/phono connectors allow for a quick color swap when needed and help to keep connections compact and low profile. The final version of this setup will use speaker wire, rather than in individual red and black spool wire. […]
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