Making interesting set pieces out of cardboard boxes, turn them into crates.

[@happymaskedguy1943]

I’ve been worrying about sourcing or building crates for my home haunt, as crates are either expensive to buy if you’re not in a trade, or time consuming to build. This is absolutely brilliant man, thank you so much. Your videos inspire me to be more innovative and resourceful in my builds. Awesome.

[@williesimpson6757]

One key feature that was genius, was to walk out of the area and walk back into it to get an impact reading.. clever art step

[@jackiejames4551]

Why would anybody not watch the whole video? Your videos are so fascinating, I'm always amazed at what you and your team make.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

some people just fast forward trying to get a glimpse of me shaking spray paint. ;)

[@jackiejames4551]

@@StiltbeastStudios well, to be fair, you do shake a mean can. 🤣

[@wyrmdragn]

@@StiltbeastStudios This tutorial is amazing! A question about what type of yellow cargo netting did you use or where did you get it from? Thank you!

[@KerriGilpin]

This is such a great example of how things read in bright harsh light, very different from how they read in scene lighting. My fine artist brain used to spend so much time in the details that no one ever saw in the light and distance displayed, and it took me a while to break myself of it, and get some physical distance for perspective. Prop painting goes much quicker now!

[@kathygunderson2204]

I love you mentioned getting wheelchairs through the haunt! Awesome technique TY!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

we are ADA compliant at Dark Hour, and we really do use the carts to make sure they fit, as well as the 2 loaner wheelchairs we have.

[@screamqueenstephaniebeaton]

I am so glad I am not the only one who missed the old intro with the light switch.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I guess it was popular lol.

[@lancebrown3849]

We hold a haunted house in our 30x40 shop every year. Last year thanks to your videos I accidentally made it to scary for my kids friends to go threw. Thanks for all your help.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

lol, glad I could....help?

[@RiotDemon]

I appreciate the wheelchair comment. When I was helping my mom with a wheelchair, it was frustrating the lack of places we could go easily.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

we are pretty dang ADA compliant at Dark hour and that is something I want to maintain.

[@billlumberg5746]

It's the shakweight reenactment haha

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You dont get a body like this without putting in the work ;)

[@johnc6228]

Great work on turning junk into awesomeness. And fast. I love to see that transformation happen. Thanks for mentioning fire safety with the flame retardent which is something everyone needs to do.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Im pretty big on fire saftey- one fire in a haunt that kills people and we have a giant industry wide issue on our hands.

[@BadWolve]

Stilt beast group is the best 💪

[@StiltbeastStudios]

your comment is the best!

[@michael_the_michael]

You guys ever watch Bob Ross and think "No! You ruined it." Then five seconds later you're like "Oh shit, no that looks way better!" Thats how I felt watching this video.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I get that alot lol. glad you liked the video!

[@tigermuffin7892]

So simple; I love it.

[@Jasonsmith_stuff]

I never get notifications about your videos. I subscribed a while back and clicked the all button. Love watching what you do.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Im sorry Jason, but thanks for subbing!

[@lesterduglas]

Allen I love how you make cheap things look great. Don't ever change.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I really appreciate that, spend money where you need to, but if you dont have to....then spray paint cheap stuff!

[@lightman500]

Very impressed (as usual). Love the simple technique of positive and negative spaces. I've got to try this out soon... It is just too cool! Thanks for all your great videos...

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Di it! crates can fit any theme!

[@Redtech78]

Wow, when you first started, I was skeptical... but you showed ME! Man, so simple but so effective.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

super simple and useful!

[@luv2plyball538]

Thank you for sharing. I try to replicate most of what you do. Please continue to post.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thank you so much!

[@Cisco36691]

You are a prop magician! Awesome!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you are a comment witch!

[@thehorrornoobs5481]

I’d love to see you create a Leatherface inspired spray foam mask! I think the details are there for sure!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

this comment, on this video confused me for a sec lol. but yeah, Ill add that to the list of options!

[@garypruett269]

That is a great 3D paint job EFX 👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

super simple!

[@CeriGoff]

Lovely painting tips and all so applicable to the theatre props/stage dressing work I sometimes do. Thanks Allan. Also love that orange long sleeve shirt.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thats my new Beast man Jersey, I love it.

[@603VIL]

Very cool. Great work. As always, thanks for sharing! 🤘💀

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@geronimosrifle2913]

Oooohhhhh man!!!! I got Tingles and jingles goosin' up bumps down the ol spine!! ! Thank you mucho, Horror Honcho!! You really made my millennia!! Now in gotta go listen To Three Dog Night's Liar again!! Keep puttin' Saturday night smiles on Monday morning mugs, saddle.pard, much love!!👍👍 Best channel on the tube, yall👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will make sure to squeeze it in every now and then!

[@retailsucks84]

Your booth looked GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thank you so much!

[@jasoncutrone]

So simple but it looks awesome! 😊

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I think we have all dated someone like that- looked awesome, but simple.

[@juneritchie2498]

HELLO!!! backatcha 😉 Really enjoyed the tutorial and tips.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

So glad, thanks for watching!

[@Floki1313]

Wow those are awesome looking. Quick and easy to make.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Dont forget cheap!

[@durandalroland7335]

One way to still use the cardboard boxes and not have the printing on the outside is to break the boxes down, then separate the seam where the box is glued together. You can then re-assemble the box inside out, the printing will be on the inside!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

that sounds like a lot of work lol. I will just make the haunt darker!

[@THAKING_official]

Ahh back to original design YESSSSSSS and i need to catch up on the lives 😁

[@StiltbeastStudios]

There is so much going on right now, I cant wait to film and share it.

[@THAKING_official]

@@StiltbeastStudios super excited and take ur time when the moment os right everything falls into place right

[@ravenandhercharacters7664]

Great job. I love following your videos. I've learned so much. Thank you

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Great to hear!

[@thehutch7728]

Amazing. I would be stressing about not completely covering those boxes the entire time, but they look great!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I only decorate what they see, otherwise Im wasting energy.

[@deoblo85]

Hmmmmm that's quick and easy I'm making some in my spider room and i'm going to use real wood but in the back of the room making the cardboard ones will speed things up .... thanks for sharing HFL!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

that spider is looking amazing!

[@deoblo85]

@@StiltbeastStudios thank you !

[@Thatsmessedupman]

I have a question about when making the outer frame effect, is there a particular reason you go all the way across top to bottom versus stopping where the boards might meet to make a frame? I can One direction you seem to stop so the shadowing is just in the middle but on the other side's your going all the way across.

[@sbcinema]

They look super real 👍

[@StiltbeastStudios]

they even made me double take!

[@ConnieHeartPierce]

As usual great video on how to.. thank you for always sharing your knowledge

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I appreciate the kind comment!

[@TheBurnsStuff]

If shaking the can doesn't free the marble, just chuck the paint can at the wall. Fixes it right up. Seriously though, don't do that. Man, I'm impressed with how you can take an idea and make it physical with everyday, common materials. We made some of your harbor freight yoga mat trees. The only change we made was adding a stiffening wire in the arms due to the foam sagging in the sun.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

whats funny was my white test arms did not sag at all for months- but once they were painted dark they got more heat from the sun. Im glad you made it work!

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

What an easy but impactful trick!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thats the hope! thanks for the comment!

[@PadamaaPaadamaa]

Wow.. Thats amazing work mate :)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

very kind, its super easy!

[@jordanezell5132]

Fitting, considering that paper is made from wood.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

look at you getting all meta

[@jordanezell5132]

@@StiltbeastStudios For your next livestream, I’d love to talk about witches, specifically Mother Marcos.

[@monstermorguetutorials3139]

Boom!!! love this idea

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Boom!!!I love your comments!

[@Retrojoe87]

Yes love the music!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I have an awesome crew helping me with production now!

[@5809AUJG]

It's pronounced, truly, "mah-cob". Outstanding video!

[@justinhill2701]

Nice dust mask!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I was in a pretty big room with 20ft ceilings, I dont even feel bad about this one lol.

[@justinhill2701]

The boxes look great though!

[@wolfman75]

Cool!!! Thank You!!!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

You bet!

[@Sigmund1924]

Sooooo. I’m in the process of making those cool Harry Potter dementors. There was a picture of how to cut every one of the four pieces of the black weed barrier fabric except the one that went around the neck before the hood is attached. Any suggestions and have you ever thought about doing a longer version for the slow witted fans like me? Thanks

[@StiltbeastStudios]

a longer version is coming SOON! in the next 2 weeks for sure!

[@stacyburgess1953]

New to your channel! Do you run a haunted house? I’ll be up all night watching your videos 😂

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I own Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano TX!

[@-desertpackrat]

It'd be cool to also make the plastic barrels into realistic ones lol

[@StiltbeastStudios]

indeed, not much work to that though. theses piles are all on plastic barrels as a base.

[@gungagalunga7761]

All Hail the Pumpkin King Allen!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

No pumpkins were harmed in the making of this video.

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

What happened at 6:54 😂

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

And then it happened again 🤣 I’m glad that you explained why it happened 🤣

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Hello!

[@casual454t1]

You are just soooo awesome and creatively gifted! Love your vids. I actually made the gigantic deer head last year for my nephew's bday but they thought it too weird so I kept it for myself lol. I think it's cool. Hey, what brand of hot glue do you use? And what glue gun are you using, as well? Glad you are back!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

here ya go- glad you kike the videos! Id love to see your deer skull you made! www.amazon.com/shop/stiltbeaststudios

[@casual454t1]

@@StiltbeastStudios Thank you! I have a couple pics I can send of the work in progress but not the finished for some reason and he's resting up in the attic til haunting season lol. 😁 How do I send them to you? Thru yer email?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

are you on FB we have a stiltbeast live creepers group.

[@casual454t1]

@@StiltbeastStudios Just requested to join! 🙂

[@OldBonesCreative]

Allen, what are you washing your hands with at the end of the day? You ALWAYS end up covered in your media!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

a mix- Cherry bomb hand soap 2squirts, two squirts Orang hand cleaner, and 2 squirts of hand sanitizer! always does the trick.

[@susanowen1709]

Our plan for this year's yard haunt is to focus less on the big props and more on the background/set dressing. A few of these crates will look awesome with our pirate skeleton theme! So simple and yet so effective.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

and you can label the crates to make them fit with almost any theme. CAIRO DYNOMITE EVEREST EXPEDITION everything uses crates!

[@susanowen1709]

@@StiltbeastStudios I made five of these to go in our haunt display, and they look amazing! Because ours will be seen in broad daylight as well as under haunt lighting, I covered the lettering on the boxes using some spray adhesive & a roll of brown paper I had on hand. We switched up our theme from pirates to old west, and they fit right in. My only problem was I'm a little heavy handed when it comes to spray paint & my straight edge became so drippy that I had to stop using it. I used painter's tape instead, and while it took a little more time it gave the same nice, sharp lines as the straight edge. Thanks again for the awesome tutorial!

[@melissasmith7069]

Awesome

[@StiltbeastStudios]

thanks

[@johnw4659]

Cool !

[@StiltbeastStudios]

glad you like the video!

[@daddymidwest4111]

Wish you would have included a show lighted view

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Me too, just too much going on all over the haunt to bring the lights down, its Just dimmer, if you watch me i squint a lot in order to see things through my lashes which approximates the dimness- not 100% but it helps.

[@feloniousbutterfly]

6:56 👋

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you have to keep it fun right?

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

it's cheaper and better to just grab some skids and make crates!

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Ok

[@teresajamison8060]

❤

[@StiltbeastStudios]

glad ya like it!

[@newvictim]

i am going to deep fake you shaking those paint cans..

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you dream about what you want to dream about ;)

[@kingcallahan24]

1st… I always wanted to say that😂

[@StiltbeastStudios]

indeed! you did it!

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

go make stuff its youtube friday

[@StiltbeastStudios]

its youtube whenever!

[@MarieTraver]