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Creepy Halloween Candles with a Twist!
There are some projects that are a rite of passage, but often they’re seen as only being accomplished one way. In this video I turn this classic diy upside down and show you my approach to making creepy Halloween candles with pvc pipe and hot glue. BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos and […]
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How We Wire Our Haunt
With Midsummer Scream just around the corner and a hefty workload on my plate, I’m taking you back in time to 2021 in this never before seen (unless you’re a Patreon supporter) video that shows just how we wire up all our haunt lighting and audio. BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos and […]
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Carving Halloween Tombstones with Spray Paint?
BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos and want to help grow the channel? Do you want a behind-the-scenes look, limited edition shirts, decals, patches, and more? Consider supporting my videos on Patreon and help me make even more! OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROPS MERCH: GENERAL SHOP & VIDEO EQUIPMENT: ———————- • Glowforge Laser Cutter – […]
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Rusty Mine Cart Wheels – Making rust with sawdust
I was recently asked by my buddy Tim (from Bones Gulch Haunted Attraction) if I could 3D print some mine cart wheels for their haunt. In return, I asked if he’d mind if I tested out a new idea for an old rusty finish using sawdust. Here’s what happened… Learn more about Bones Gulch: BECOME […]
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DIY Halloween Skeleton Animatronic
If you’re anything like me you’ve got boxes and bins of odds and ends from other projects that you’ve kept for a rainy day. Well, in this video I finally put some of those parts to good use and build myself a rocking skeleton animatronic Halloween prop! BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos […]
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PROP LAB: Building Star Wars Cargo Crates
Still hyped on all things Star Wars after Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, I’m excited to add a bit more Star Wars into my everyday life, and in this video, I’m going to make two Star Wars-themed storage crates to complete the look of my Star Wars-inspired prop display case. Learn more about the X-Carve: Crate […]
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HOW-TO: Making Prop DYNAMITE!
If your Halloween aesthetic is an old western town or haunted mine shaft, there’s a possibility that you’ll need some antique looking dynamite, and in this video I’ll show you how to make some for just a few dollars with some items that you (probably) already have. BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos […]
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Carving Halloween Tombstones with a Robot?!
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted a robot that could bring my tombstone designs to life. And with the help of the Inventables X-Carve, that dream is now a reality. Custom tombstones are available NOW in my Etsy shop: My Tombstone Making Videos: Learn more about the X-Carve: BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do […]
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$5 Halloween Prop Controller!
In this video, I let you in on a little secret to adding some simple automation to your haunt, whether it’s for motors, lights, or sound. And better yet, it was only $5! FRM-01 Manual: BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos and want to help grow the channel? Do you want a behind-the-scenes […]
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Building a Gonk Projector Droid | Part 2
As a kid who grew up watching Star Wars movies, it’s always been a dream to have some droids knocking around the house. So when Jireno sent me their new Cube4 projector, I knew that I had the perfect use for it. A projector droid for watching outdoor movies! SAVE 15% on the Jireno Cube4 […]
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