hanging cage prop

[@scottsbagofgoodies9799]

Awesome just fantastic!! Going to attempt this for my pumpkin contest at work. Put my pumpkin in a straight jacket locked inside this. Ohhhhhhh yeah baby. Love this and your channel!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

awesome!

[@jayned5156]

I have been doing a Harry Potter themed Halloween for 10 years. I made Harry’s pet owl, but he needs a cage. I have to try this! Thanks!

[@samkadi5443]

I don't know if you get enough credit for being so damn brilliant. Not everyone can think the way you do Allen, making really cool, realistic things out of almost nothing. This is awesome, thanks again!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Im not special in any way, I have just done this long enough to have trained my brain.

[@melbournemumma2700]

I totally agree these videos are so inspiring I cant wait to make some of this stuff

[@charlesscottbuchanan4188]

Well done. If you follow all your tutorials, I think you could really do a professional haunt on a budget. Gave me ideas for sideshow gaffs. Thanks!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! I’m really trying to build a nice library of techniques. Thank you!

[@johnc6228]

I love things made from stuff and stuff made from things.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

me too!

[@zenturnip]

I’m an old guy , thank you for waking up my creativity young man. I am hooked on your videos, dusting off all my shop tools and preparing to make stuff,

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I love that so much! have an awesome Halloween!

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

Very creative

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you Elizabeth! Cheers!

[@jlynnmartin-z1j]

Always the master at making great props out of not expensive stuff and your imagination Amazing!

[@danielarrieta9960]

I like your videos

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you!

[@Kelli-j6l]

Just finished mine - you rock man, thanks for all the tutorials!

[@Fragg13Rox]

I love the voice over Allen, It's like Bob Ross had a newfound love for Halloween. :)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I record them so late my wife is sleeping, so I whisper talk lol.

[@MiningPalace]

I could easily fall asleep to your videos. That's not an insult or jab saying your videos are boring. Quite the contrary. Your voice is... Oddly soothing. And the quality of the things you produce always keep me interested.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thank you....Thunderouis cluster fart....I find that less than soothing lol

[@DollhouseTutorials]

Loved it, very helpful for my haunted dollhouse tutorials. but the best part of this entire tutorial is when you said "it can hold a kid in it" lol

[@StiltbeastStudios]

lol.... yeah well, I like making things that can multi-task. :-)

[@cdeherrera59]

Your genius is amazing. You make it look so easy. I can't wait to try doing all of the things you make. Thank you for sharing your creative mind.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Go make stuff!

[@heatherwinward8231]

Just found your channel. You're truly a wonderful instructor and inspiring, creative person.

[@almajimenez9908]

You're a genius!!!! I just found your chanel, can't wait to make one. Thanks for your videos.

[@mymai5859]

Great work very inspired. For anyone wanting to recreate the painted bars... if making horizontal brown shadows on the outside, then make vertical shadows on the interior. Very picky I know - habit of being an artist.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

not if there are strips inside and out as opposed to just one set on the outside, I was following the tower of london example which was made by coopers with barrel rings, they doubled up inside and out. but either way works.

[@KelliMundy]

In the process of making these with my mom and step dad now! You rock man, thanks so much for all the amazing content!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you like them! go make stuff!

[@1shelskid]

Your paint job is awesome! Well, the whole thing is, but making it look so realistic... you’re amazing! I can’t wait to make one of these! Thanks so much, Allen, for sharing your talent with us.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yeah! make one, and thanks for the kind words- Go make stuff!

[@SargeWolf010]

This gave me the idea to use reclaimed rusty rebars to make the same thing

[@StiltbeastStudios]

cool!

[@LaineyBug2020]

Yep, that could totally hold a kid!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

its disturbing when you say it lol

[@dirtysanta7199]

Wow!!! After spending 3 weeks with pvc, you show the easy way. Lol, Great Job 👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

sorry, I like this way because of how stable they are.

[@Wretchildstonerdoom]

Awesome cage amazing art and very cool tutorial thank you for the inspiration !

[@StiltbeastStudios]

these are so fun, I have 6 of these in my haunt

[@TheMamaPowell]

This is so cool! My one critique/question would be the lines on the inside for the bar contrast, shouldn’t they have gone the opposite direction of the ones on the outside?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yeah, I didnt notice till I was editing.

[@StacyHawkins]

Lol, they're optical illusion bars... Simultaneously inside and outside the cage.

[@HollywoodColt]

@@StacyHawkins M.C. Escher cage........

[@zenturnip]

Still works

[@Shinglecreekmanor]

You the man Allen! Still enjoy watching your creativity after many years!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I appreciate that! making stuff is fun.

[@kay9520]

those masked lines totally make it pop! Awesome technique!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bethanyedwards1627]

I found your channel today and IM HOOKED ! You are so talented , fabulous just freakin awesome!

[@MrPADDYOT]

This is fantastic! Something the kids could actually help me to make.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

awesome!

[@bobcox9064]

I just “discovered” this video today and now I want to find a plastic drum and get started. Plenty of time to make one for this Halloween season. I got lucky last week and bought a full sized male mannequin from a department store and made a life sized Michael Myers fro the front yard. This hanging cage design is AWESOME!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you, glad you like the build! go make stuff!

[@ishajac3637]

I'm so glad I found ur channel!

[@brandonferretti5940]

Freaking awesome Allen

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you, Brandon- I appreciate it and your support this year. Happy Halloween, Sir.

[@rangerrixx]

Your cage looks awesome... thank you for sharing.👍

[@juangonzalez9848]

We made 4 of those out of steel. 3/16 2” flat stock as the main material, got a machine shop to roll lengths of it into 36” hoops. Then we welded the entire thing up into a 6’ tall cage with a little entry door. Welded an eyelet onto the top to hang it from chainfalls and the whole thing was strong enough to put actors in.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

cool, sounds great.

[@jerilynjerpbak180]

Fan of yours for years. I love how you don’t over think it, you just do it!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I call over thinking Paralysis by analysis, not something I suffer from lol.

[@rekzors]

This is really awesome. For the time invested this looks great, would be perfect if you were bashing a bunch out for a set. I think the one quick thing that would help if a really light sporadic sponging of either dark brown or a steel paint. I find it helps sell simulated rust really well giving that flaked off effect without having too spend forever trying to use chipping medium or something similar.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yeah we made six of them for a set, they needed to be UV actually.

[@GregoryHaynes]

Another great looking prop Allen! So looking forward to being there in the shop where it all happens at Monster Camp 6!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

For sure!!

[@QueenPooPoo]

Buying a jigsaw just became my first priority in life thanks to this video. I really want to make two or three of these by Halloween! Great job!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad I could help!

[@SKYSKIOC1]

Incredible ! Your knowledge never ceases to amaze us. I'm going to make this for sure. See you on the next live show 👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

see you there

[@ggabbylee]

Incredible!!! Is all I can say. Now I’m on the hunt for barrels. Just amazing. Thank you, Thank you, for sharing.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

facebook marketplace and craigslist always have them

[@HollywoodColt]

The pups are getting huge!!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

its what they do- they eat and they chew things.

[@winchil20]

Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for. My neighbor and I have a Pirate Theme Battle every year for Halloween and we keep adding on to keep people coming back. I want to do this for this year and so glad I came across your video. Great job and thank you!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

these are fun to make!

[@andyanderson4064]

Awesome job! Purchasing a barrel today! Let’s make stuff!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

do it!

[@stevesparanormalworld]

Wow!! I absolutely love this idea. I think its a must try for me.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You should!

[@utubewillyman]

Very nice. I'd love to see the rivets dry-brushed with a ring of dirt at the base of each one.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yup, that would be good.

[@grasshopper7273]

Absolutely awesome! Got to add this to my haunt. Thanks for sharing this.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cathylacy1099]

WOW. You are awesome at what you do. I’ve been doing a lot of your projects. I’m in love with what you do. Wish you were my neighbor. Wow wow wow. AMAZING. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. will be making this. Love it. ☠️

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Wow, thank you! you can do it!

[@barryparks4689]

Looks great. Well done!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you are binge watching lol!

[@pepsiaddictgaming]

Thank you so much for these free videos

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you like them!

[@HollywoodColt]

I do enjoy the text overs and comical comments. But I'm kinda digging the voice over

[@StiltbeastStudios]

they will return- just putting out the best videos I can for now in the time I have

[@markhall8874]

Excellent job!!!! Going to have to try this, this upcoming Halloween. 🎃

[@pammiracle9615]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You are so welcome!

[@mljezierski]

I've made a hanging cage out of 2 laundry baskets, but I like the dome top better. I may have to try to figure out how to dome the laundry basket. I also love how the googly eyes and the dark lines really add to the realism. Will have to try that also. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thank you, I haved used hampers before, they had a good look.

[@robertwhite5804]

Another awesome KZbin Wednesday. I was thinking about what I was goi* to do with the drums I have. I’ve got and can build stands and put on both sides of the side walk heading to the porch. Add a fog machine and it’s getting their..Thank you again Allen.you and Shannon are the best..

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Rock on!

[@lurchie]

I think in your initial inventory of the hardware, you forgot to count one of the nuts - the one doing the amazingly creative work! ;) Thank you so much for sharing your talents. Your videos are very enjoyable.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

lol, thanks Jeff. I really appreciate that. thanks for watching.

[@SimplyVatHome]

Love it😀 Definitely going to true with hopes that mine comes out as nice as yours😀

[@garagehaunter8978]

Super cool! i plan on making a hanging cage but just using PVC instead. I wish i had my hands on a barrel like this i would definitely go this route instead!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

We found them on Craigslist- people throw them away all the time, you might try there. Hope you can find one!

[@patthompson1761]

Came across your site about a month ago. Huge fan. Just to let you know I’m creating a Stiltbeast Studio themed display with Gibbet, Spooky Tree, and Weeping Angel. And I will let everyone know you were the inspiration. I am building stuff!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

awesome! go make stuff!

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

Very cool. Im gonna build a stand up version in metal one day!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

sweet, until then here is a plastic one!

[@se2881]

Awesome tuto Allen Thanks a lot....

[@StiltbeastStudios]

No worries! Glad you liked it!

[@chungafea1879]

So creative and super cool!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michellemccallion3566]

Amazing work as always! Many thanks for sharing. Very much appreciated! 👏👏👏👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@courtneyllaineklappert7981]

Have 3 barrels... guess I need to go make stuff!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you mean you have three hanging cages ready to be set free!

[@helpmerhonda5014]

Brilliant! You make things look so simple! 💀

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I think things are simple and we just make them complicated. glad you enjoyed it.

[@kevinabrams3712]

Ur very creative n fun to watch ! Thanks

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@nalissa77]

I love it! Looks great.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@monstermorguetutorials3139]

This is game changer!!!! So kool!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Make one!

[@monstermorguetutorials3139]

@@StiltbeastStudios i will !!! Thanks.

[@paulbennett2619]

Awesome better than store bought cage.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thanks Paul!

[@rjturner3211]

Great video and I loved the idea so much that I tried it. For the top of the cage, instead of cutting the pieces and drilling a hole through them, I left them in tact. I put some heavy weight on the bottom of the barrel, suspended it, and used the heat gun to elongate those pieces to get the bends out of them.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Awesome work- it has a lot of possibilities-, glad you were able to make it work for you- and people throw these barrels away all the time, keep an eye out for them.

[@spacecaptain9188]

Note for those copying this project: Those inside 3d effect paints should make vertical bars on top, since the outside had horizontal bars on top.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

yup, I was caught in the frenzy of crafting!

[@4rnorthwest]

You clever sunuvubeeotch! And I was about to blacksmith one from scratch...FULL SIZE!!!....I think you convinced me.😑👍🏽

[@StiltbeastStudios]

do it!

[@pumpkinprincess1031]

Awesome idea!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you think so!

[@angelaclements3862]

Just stumbled across you and I'm seriously impressed. I love it! Definitely subscribed.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@shanaswhimsy7549]

That is fantastic. I need to find some old barrels.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

do it!

[@designsbyliz]

Love your work!!! Wish you had classes in Ontario Canada

[@StiltbeastStudios]

come to a winter class, then you will want to be in Texas!

[@MegaHellstrike]

Googley eyes on a rusted cage, this is giving the strangest Bloodborne vibes hahaha

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I love the imagery in that game.

[@82bnelly]

When he said googly eyes my jaw hit the floor. Soooo dang simple. I would have been try to cut down rods and round them over. Always love the creative thinking that goes into his stuff.

[@Hugojosecor]

Great! Another fantastic project!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks Hugo!

[@sbcinema]

Great idea, I'll make something like that for halloween (if I find a barrel like this)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

super easy to get these barrells

[@theBoogerman666]

@@StiltbeastStudios where could i find one? or three? Lol

[@micheleschuster0712]

amazing work

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Connor_OConnor]

Thanks for this, I built one of these for Halloween 2021 and it turned out awesome; I always wanted skeleton in a cage prop but could not find what I as looking for, now i do :)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad I could help! Happy Halloween!

[@Cisco36691]

Another good one ! Thanks!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thank you

[@wraith20072007]

Dude, this is so awesome you never cease to amaze me in your videos. My Daughter Julie was born on Halloween and gets so excited when October gets closer, she's 27 now and just got her own house and is always looking for something cool and creepy to decorate her new home inside and out for the Halloween season...she's going love this. Thanks for sharing your talents and posting, I know its a lot of hard work in creating and posting so I thank you for taking your time to share much appreciated Bro. Hope all is well with you and the Fam. and have a great weekend :)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you so much- a kid born on Halloween is pretty special!

[@apriledleblute6261]

Sir, you are a wizard!😳

[@StiltbeastStudios]

kindest thing anyone has said to me all day!

[@joecallison7461]

Your a genius! 😄

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you think so!

[@reneemaurice9508]

I'm am totally redoing this cage I love it

[@StiltbeastStudios]

do it!

[@helenwright6840]

Spray paint list: Flat red Bright orange Warm Caramel Camouflage Brown Glossy wood tone

[@davidkougl]

I completely love it. Built mine and turned out great. Thanks for the tutorial. Where am I able to post a photo?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You can post your photos in our Live Creepers group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/StiltbeastLiveCreepers/

[@conniepierce7773]

Loved it. Heading out to get a couple of drums now.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

they become good looking props.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you can do the same with five gallon buckets, they are just smaller.

[@conniepierce7773]

Awesome We used ALL of our 5 gallon buckets making bucket buddies. But when we use up the latex might make a couple of those as well

[@GrimwoodHollow]

Wow, what a super awesome creative idea! Love it and love everything you do! Thank you so much for sharing! #halloweenisnotcancelled 🎃👻💀👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers! thank you for your support!

[@artistforlife]

Fantastic!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sharkyvankoten]

Very Nice, rivets are made through all materials that need to be connected. I would suggest that you put some rivets on the inside too. I think it gives it some more 3d touch to the cage. Put it is a very nice project. By the way whats up with the dogs at the end are they both passed out due to the spraycan fumes, hahaha

[@StiltbeastStudios]

just Texas dogs who love to nap on a cool concrete floor.

[@shawnnixon2616]

The inside shoulda had the vertical bars highlighted downward. Lol js. Amazing work man!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

indeed! Id fix it if I had a time machine!

[@shawnnixon2616]

@@StiltbeastStudios I'm sure you could build one

[@timcoulson7340]

Do you use spray adhesive on all your plastIcs and PVCs before you paint them? Is this the trick for getting paint to stick to the surface better?

[@geosmetalshop4173]

I love this project, great piece. Go make stuff lol

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you, I will

[@GojiBaba]

Looks great, but did you consider just cutting out the wedges on the top rather than cutting the individual straps apart then drilling holes through each individually? I'm wondering how it would look if you just cut out the wedges, leaving the bands intact, putting one hole right in the center and using your dark paint lines to just give the illusion of overlapping bands.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

that is certainly an option. good idea.

[@johnnya1435]

That was awesome

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I have to build like five of these this week!

[@andrewandstacieweller1927]

Excellent

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you so much 😀

[@barbarahowdershelt7475]

So awesome

[@StiltbeastStudios]

such a nice comment

[@frankenpine8071]

love it!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thank you!

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

I’m sure it would take more time than you have, but I’d love to see your take on an Iron Maiden 😜

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I could work something out in the future

[@davenacrelli8538]

Another great video by the master of building Halloween props. The ONLY thing I would have added would be to find a way to get the dark brown around each rivet. Maybe even hand paint it? Just wondering...do you decorate your own house for Halloween?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I actually added that with an airbrush but did not film it. I didnt want to use tools that people might not have.