Make a Large Halloween Jack O Lantern 🎃 DIY Giant Foam Pumpkin

How to make DIY giant foam pumpkins and Halloween jack o lanterns. 🎃 We try and answer questions of how we make these large DIY Halloween props. Were to get large blocks of foam. How to cut foam and which hand tools and foam cutting equipment we use. How to hard coat foam and make foam props hard and protected. Which kind foams we use and the steps we take to create these large Styrofoam sculptures. What sizes and shapes we try and make and how to sculpt them. Tips on containing the foam bead mess as well as several different materials you can use to coat the foam. How to carve heirloom style pumpkins and whimsical stems. How do we paint the large pumpkins and pumpkin stems. We have been posting several videos of us making these Halloween decorations over the years. Since there are so many videos with different steps and information we thought we'd help make it easier by combining clips into one episode. Kind of like an ultimate source of how we make these giant foam props. Please be sure and leave us any questions or other ideas we could do. We appreciate our time and ask you to consider sharing, giving a thumbs up, and subscribe to the channel.
Places to get large blocks of foam and high density yellow balsa foam
Foam Mart foammart.com/
Haunter's Foam hauntersfoam.com/product-cate...
Atlas Foam www.atlasfoam.com/
Victory Foam victoryfoam.com/
Dero Foam / DeRouchey Foam derofoam.com/
Advanced Foam www.advancedfoam.com/
Home depot and Lowes for 2" thick foam insulation sheets
Tractor Supply Company for free blocks of foam you can glue together
Check Craigslist, Facebook Market Place, offerup.com for free foam
Call insulations contractors for heating and cooling to ask where to get large pieces of foam in your local area.
Hot Wire Foam Factory Cutters and Foam Coat hotwirefoamfactory.com/
Sculpting Tool amzn.to/3BsLszA
Foam cutters and tools we use for sculpting and gluing foam together
Long Hand Saw amzn.to/3Alsj1b
Curry Comb amzn.to/3oN7tpm
Riffler Rasp Set amzn.to/3lmynlI
Makita 5-Inch Disc Sander amzn.to/3DtgQhI
Loctite TITE FOAM Expanding Foam amzn.to/3am5Hmr
Great Stuff Pro 14 Foam Dispensing Gun amzn.to/3AoC5PR
Great Stuff PRO Dispensing Gun Cleaner amzn.to/3uUr5IW
GREAT STUFF PRO Window & Door amzn.to/3AqQxa8
Materials we use to hard coat foam DIY props and decorations
Foam props and sculpture hard coating options and ideas
www.smooth-on.com/product-lin...
www.smooth-on.com/products/ep...
FlexBond 50 lb. White or Grey Crack Prevention Mortar
Aqua Resin, Monster Mud, Paint, Plaster, Drywall Compound, or Mod Podge, Fiberglass, Foam Safe Resins, Epoxies, Mortar
We used BRHR exterior primer and paint
Helmsman Spar Urethane amzn.to/3iLqvsf
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Be sure to check out Kara and consider subscribing to her channel.
Kara Walker Designs
/ @karawalkerdesigns167
How to make a Giant Jack O Lantern / Pumpkin out of foam
• How to make a Giant Ja...
Playlist with older videos on making DIY Pumpkins
Making Giant Halloween Pumpkins - DIY Large Craft Pumpkins
• DIY Foam Cutter - Make...
0:00 Make a giant foam pumpkin
0:27 Where to get big blocks of foam
1:47 Tips for cutting foam
2:59 Gluing & attaching foam together
6:38 Cutting foam with hot wire
7:09 Foam cutting tools
7:29 How to draw a pumpkin
10:48 Carving foam pumpkins
14:05 faux pumpkin stems
17:41 Hard coat foam
25:35 pumpkin painting ideas
26:20 Carving heirloom pumpkins
30:04 Kara Walker Designs
30:23 Casting from large pumpkin molds
30:55 Painting pumpkins
33:30 Making a fake jack o lantern
35:09 Painting the giant jack o lanterns
38:50 Finished jack overview
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Make a Large Halloween Jack O Lantern and DIY Giant Foam Pumpkin
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[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks for the comments here is a couple store bought Halloween pumpkin decoration makeovers. Rotting Pumpkin Makeover kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXJY2Cig7iaqa8 Foam Pumpkin Lighting Upgrade kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5m4gWCIatmdn6s

[@doriwei5118]

Afew years ago l helped a friend who does name plates on caskets & marble mosoleum face plaques.... found out that high end caskets are often shipped in foam lined crates, so I'm sure any funeral director would be glad to have someone take the blocky sheets away !!

[@gambie9780]

Would you make two for me?

[@jendubay3782]

I’ll stick with my poor man’s pumpkins instead, that’s a huge piece of styrofoam, wow! I’m impressed. We make pumpkins with a filled plastic bag, tape, and the expanding foam from loctite

[@terenarosa4790]

Do you have a tutorial?

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

@@terenarosa4790 doesn't look like it

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Jen we hear ya on the expense for materials it can get crazy even buying expanding foam. We got lucky on these large blocks because we picked these scraps up from the studios for FREEEEE! can't beat that price.

[@JKe895]

I’m open to trying this!

[@originalquizmoe]

@@danniemikeey579 are there any pictures posted that you can show us? It would be so awesome of you did a video on making a larger spider. 🙏🏽

[@pastrybabe5472]

Awesome to watch. Thank you for sharing. My dream job/hobby for sure LOL You two are adorable and fun to watch.

[@wondergirl60s]

Now y’all just need to build a giant 3-story house with a basement (outta foam) to store all those wonderful creations!💪🤷🏻‍♀️❤️ PS- I love you guys so much. Been following and cheering for about 4 years now!🤘👍🙌

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Yes we could definitely use a storage house for sure 😄 Thanks!

[@danielapagliaro8025]

These look amazing!!! Wow, what a great job you both did on all the pumpkins! A tremendous amount of work, definitely a labor of love!

[@meloneeleddington7664]

I just had a cool idea. You guys should make a giant pumpkin snow man. That would be so awesome. 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂

[@jenhunter2133]

This is my dream to make props like this. Bravo! If only I had the space to store and display it!

[@chrismatheson4376]

Unusual project. Great pumpkins. Useful tips. Thankyou for sharing. Every blessing 🙏

[@jessicacastoldi3814]

This video is amazing! You guys are so talented! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@VictoriaBlendsYT]

Your guys videos from 5 years ago was recommended on those foam pumpkins 👍🙌🎃

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Sweet! Thanks for letting us know 👍

[@kathygrimes8502]

You two are great. Love these. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents.

[@universalsoldier2293]

I'll never do this, mostly because I don't have time or storage for it, but damn if it isn't fascinating to watch your craftsmanship!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you so much!

[@lillylem]

You guys are amazing! Those were awesome pumpkins. I'm still a major beginner with styrofoam but once you get the steady hand you definitely see a difference. Thank you for sharing.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!!! Yes it definitely takes some trial and error but once you get past the nerves it's a lot of fun.

[@lillylem]

@@HollywoodHaunter Yes I will definitely agree.

[@NameUnimportant]

If this is your guys full time job, this is LITERALLY THE BEST JOB OF LIFE!! I would LOVE to be able to do this for a living!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

We do make props and sets for a day job. It is a lot of fun but sometimes very physically demanding 😮‍💨

[@robrob7011]

Excellent!! I wish I could get my hands on some of those giant foam bricks

[@lacavernedalibymoi]

Wow wow wow 😍😍 Thanks for sharing 👍🏻 Hugs from France 🤗

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!!!

[@berthasanchez6559]

You guys are so creative the pumpkins are awesome!!!

[@rosalindasalas3088]

You guys are amazing!!! Those pumpkins are awesome, thank you so much for sharing your techniques with us. You guys are so sweet and fun to watch. I will definitely subscribe. Thank you, Thank you.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

We super appreciate it, thanks!!!

[@deidreekelley]

Wow! These are amazing! I would love to make some giant pumpkins! Thanks for sharing the how to’s.

[@avji7328]

I...am....jealous. These are amazing! Your talent is amazing. Keep up the good work!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!

[@sherryleighrowell]

Wonderful presentation and tutorial. Just what I was looking for!

[@jasonsanders5422]

Advanced Foam in Gardena has good pricing and quick lead time. The gun was your best recommendation ever this year. Made life so much easier - recommend ALWAYS where gloves. That stuff is a pain when it gets on the skin …

[@m.maclellan7147]

Impossible to get off clothes, as well !

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you very much Jason that's great for comparing pricing and yes its a pain. 🤣

[@HalloweenDan]

These pumpkins are so awesome. Wish I could make one.. but for now I’ll just dream and watch you make yours! Hope you’re having a happy Halloween 🎃 👻💀

[@Timetravel1111]

Your name is Halloween Dan make a giant pumpkin 🎃!

[@itsjustgarion]

Can I say that I appreciate you taking time to say “everyone might not have a disc sander or power tools” I watch loads of these videos about crafting and the number of times it moves to “I’m using a belt sander here” or “I just pull out my plunge router” Obviously there are hand made manual options. But thanks for saying it.

[@kasiehill7937]

So very cool! Thank you so much for sharing this. Love it!

[@triciamoran3484]

Wow! This is neat! Quite a bit of work but so neat.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

It is a labor of love for sure! Thanks for watching 😊

[@debbybrown6943]

Omg I love these pumpkins. Great work. You both are unbelievable artists.❤️

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you so much!

[@reneem9353]

thumbs up just for Michael Myers. lol. Thank you!

[@ksjeannj8955]

I don't know how I ended up on this video. But I live the info you guys give. Great Creations !!!!! Nicely done. You guys are inspiring.

[@ediebluntzer5185]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! You 2 are so creative!! God bless

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you Edie!

[@debbralehrman5957]

What a Great Pumpkin patch you made there. Really you did an awesome job.

[@tracyking2349]

We get blocks of foam from our mennonite neighbors they own a pole barn company they build hundreds of barns a year in our area and are always offering us free foam sheets and blocks

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That is so great! Good neighbors to have 🙂

[@sebastianpadkins]

The Amish are far more industrious, not like those shifty Mennonites.

[@Creole_Lady]

@@sebastianpadkins smh

[@sebastianpadkins]

@@Creole_Lady it’s a simpsons reference, I’m not sure if you got that or not

[@michelleford9554]

@@sebastianpadkins ⁷⁹

[@LosingDrea]

Just subbed, and smashed like on this video. I am in awe, about to ask if you sell these they are awesome, but I was thinking other than turning it into a dog house when it's not the season for such, there would be no where to store it. Though one day I hope to have a nice faux garden scene on my property. I can see a need in my future. I know it would sure turn heads if I needed something to grab peeps attention. Awesome you are guys are so talented. Glad I found the chanel.

[@rico4001]

You two Rock, very artistic, and great energy, keep up the awesome work.

[@letymontes8989]

It’s not fair that you guys get to have so much fun!!!!!!😄😃😀😆😁🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@bettymunroe5347]

Great entertaining video. Thank you ! Very interesting !

[@horses2by]

Fantastic Halloween pumpkins 🎃💀🪦🦇

[@kristapoulter5145]

It's always a treat watching your videos. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

And thank you for your support and kind words ❤

[@kristapoulter5145]

Your welcome. I have a question, how can I remove paint from my kitchen cabinets without damaging the wood? When I moved into my house the people before us painted and didn't do a good job and got paint on the cabinets and it looks terrible and I've been wanting to try to clean the paint off but I'm not sure what I can use and don't want to damage my cabinets, so anything you can suggest would be helpful

[@meloneeleddington7664]

You guys are so cool and creative. Such a great idea. They look awesome you guys did an amazing job. 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂

[@dirk4926]

Now I'm craving a giant piece of pumpkin pie

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Yes!!!

[@EytoZeeCreative]

I love the giant pumpkin! I will try to make this one next year!

[@paleoclipper6771]

This would work well if you kinda make them lopsided, cause some grow laying flat on the ground and kinda look melted. I love this! Keeping this in mind for when I finally have my own place.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That's a great idea we would love to create a couple that look like that too. I think most the real big ones do look that way.

[@themermaidstale5008]

Very impressive! Those are amazing. TFS

[@juliafiore120]

First time viewer. What do you do with them, sell them? If for your self, you must have a ton of storage space. Very interesting and they turned out amazing! 😊 🎃

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Hi! We made these to display but also have been selling them and making custom orders. We would love to have a bunch one year for a halloween display 🎃

[@juliafiore120]

@@HollywoodHaunter thank you so much for your reply. May i ask the price?

[@nikkibonbon1600]

Wow those look awesome!

[@kimlewis5429]

Last time I saw such beautiful artistic work was when I visited Mardi Gras World in new Orleans and saw the float builders. Y'all are talented !!!

[@MsMrWiz]

You guys are amazing! Great video

[@RickyD1968]

Those pumpkins are Awesome !!!!!!!!

[@Usernamenotabailable]

Make a mold after hard coating, mass produce then market. Easy money.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

We do have molds, that's how we created the jack o lanterns at the end 🙂 You may have missed that part but that's what we did for the Winchester Mystery House.

[@Usernamenotabailable]

@@HollywoodHaunter gotcha, yea I checked out of the video early. Had something come up

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Its a long one 😉

[@sandrabailey6888]

You both totally blew my mind - Awesome ❤️

[@bigskiesmontana7267]

And you were right. Craigslist. Just found HUGE blocks for free in Spokane. I'm tempted....

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Yay!!!!

[@jamesspoerl4989]

Those look amazing!

[@sndygskylr]

You two are adorable !

[@mrscb5303]

Enjoyed seeing this all put together 👍

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks!

[@aliasalien1806]

Man now I wish I had picked up all those huge foam blocks floating on the lake from docks after storms. I will definitely be looking out for them now.

[@crandallwoodworking2988]

I LOVE THIS!!! I am doing this for Halloween this year. Not as large though.

[@hot22boi901]

Absolutely amazing work

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!

[@berthamiles6507]

You guys are amazing!

[@ginacable5376]

Absolutely beautiful

[@daffyduck8244]

A lot of work but well worth it. You guys make those pumpkins look so real :

[@kathryngal3]

These are incredible!!

[@creativenature899]

Theses are great!!!

[@melissatorrecillas540]

I’ve always wanted to do some Halloween diy projects but have felt so intimidated with the power tools but your tutorials are really informative and make it seems not so bad to use the tools so maybe I might take the plunge and just try it out.

[@JPumpkinKing]

Very cool! The uncarved ones would be great for our Singing Pumpkins animations!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Hey we will have to try that, thanks for the idea

[@creavurewolf4332]

Oh wow dis looks really good you guys should definitely make these to sell, cause I'd buy one from you'all

[@kaymendenhall786]

Incredibly amazing awesome!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!

[@minimaplesstudio3567]

Amazing and super helpful!! I'm about to build my first outdoor sculpture and seeing your process is helping me form a plan. What brand/type of paints do you recommend for outdoor pieces?

[@judyhunsucker8438]

I love them all!!

[@wdwnutjm]

our town's recycling center has a separate section for bringing styrofoam to recycle - of course there will be all kinds of types there, but for small pieces we can usually pick up something that works!

[@Whatworksthisworks]

Great how to video. I like Gina’s new hair cut too. 🎃

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you so much! The beginning of the video was taken back in 2016 when I had short hair. I really need to have it cut and styled again.

[@nadjadee2001]

I respect Chris, but I’m TEAM GINA all the way! 😂 ❤️

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Woo Hoo!!!

[@michelle_mitch_p]

Love you guys. Our family resemble yours except I’m a power tool for everything person and my husband likes doing everything by hand and the kids always appearing to help 🤣

[@defender_of_wonder]

Brilliant and beautiful 🎃🥰

[@rosemaryedwards7239]

A Sleepy Hollow tree would be great!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

We would love to make that. We will add it to the list thanks.

[@sharonshade4437]

So cool. Gonna need to move to a warehouse soon for these large reproductions. Can blow molds be made this big?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

I like the way you think! And yes I believe we could figure that out 👍

[@AlanDSanborn]

Those are a lot of work but the results speak for themselves! Just beautiful!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!

[@DVD927]

Fun to watch

[@ShakleeDiva]

So cool!

[@jannisrensen872]

They look amazing 😲🤯😍🧡🧡🎃✨🎃

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you so much!!!

[@fairyGrandmother]

Hey there! New subbie here! Omgee this is my dream job!! Your place must be like a giant craftroom!!! It's hypnotizing to watch you work! TFS Hugs!

[@happyinharned9583]

Neat! Have you tried mixing outdoor modpodge with the dust of the foam to fill the cracks?

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Nice job folks n thnx

[@keitharnold429]

Great looking jack o lanterns I will have to try my own this year

[@HollywoodHaunter]

You should!

[@ashleysloggett]

Honestly, I'd love to work with you guys if I ever moved to LA. What a fun way to make a living!!!

[@joanwallace1373]

Oh my gosh these are awesome!!!!!!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!!!

[@MONSTERMISFITS]

Great video once again beautiful pieces you guys have created. 😎

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks!

[@Luminocite]

I’m gonna dress as pumpkin head Dwight from the office for Halloween, thanks!

[@gone51572]

Love love love, I love Halloween I just wish I had your talents. Would love to see you do a 12-ft foam skeleton like the ones home Depot sold. I know it would be quite a task but I know you guys could do it. 💀❤️

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That would be a fun project and a great idea

[@lisamariee3546]

This is creativity at its best!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!

[@jessierodriguez5138]

Thank you for showing this video and It inspired me to make my own

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That's wonderful Happy Halloween. Thanks from writing and letting us know.

[@RyanGrady]

Absolutely amazing video. I loved every minute of it. If you don’t mind me, asking, how much do some of these sell for?

[@bigskiesmontana7267]

Brilliant! You guys are a delightful team. I am SO into pumpkins and it was thrilling to watch your techniques along with the commentary. Something new and HUGE and awesome. Can I ask what kind of flickering light you use? I have some huge vintage gas cans have been cut with a plasma cutter. The heavy weight of the cans works for our weather here in NW Montana. But they need a large light. That's the challenge; finding the right light. I've used pucks from GR but would like to try something else. Thank you SO much you two!

[@jacquelinee.ponson9094]

Love them

[@andreraymond6860]

I love what you guys do. I don't live in sunny California though. I live in Montréal, Canada. I always wonder how the weather proofing would (or will) hold up to our Canadian winters.Also, I don't have enough shed space to shelter my Halloween decorations. I can wrap them in plastic or put smaller decorations in plastic bins. But they live outside all year round. 35 degrees celcius in summer during heat waves and minus 20 celcius in winter. Snowy wet weather in January and February. Can these pumpins survive two months in a snow bank?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks and I think so but I'm not sure the paint job would hold up over time in that weather.

[@vanessaperegretti37]

Oh cool. A mincraft pumpkin

[@grazieangela4735]

Love these detailed tutorials! Really appreciate all the work you guys put in for us ❤️

[@HollywoodHaunter]

You are welcome we appreciate ya following along with us and leaving some feedback. Thank you!

[@zanetaylor5639]

You always do amazing work. I love how realistic the foam pumpkins look. Happy Halloween!

[@TeaSizzle]

Docks in the lake of the ozarks have large solid foam cores in the floats. Old docks just have foam without the plastic coating, but it usually breaks apart over time and litters the lake. There's recycling facilities that can probably offer it for cheap or free.

[@christheghoul4839]

You two always make amazing props. You guys are so talented and knowledgeable 👍🏼😍

[@vannesavazquez9751]

AMAZING BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you!