10 DIY Halloween Props Under $10

Budgeting for your Halloween display or walk-through is a challenge most haunters face, so in this video marathon, I’ve gathered my top ten props under ten dollars to help stretch your Halloween budget.
So whether you’re new to the channel or need some background noise while building, enjoy this collection of budget-friendly Halloween projects.
00:30 Antique Candlestick Telephone Prop - • Antique Candlestick Te...
07:50 DIY Pirate Rum Bottle Prop - • DIY Pirate Rum Prop
12:55 Antique Style Oil Lamp Prop - • Antique Style Oil Lamp...
19:36 DIY Pirate Treasure Chest Prop - • DIY Pirate Treasure Ch...
26:00 Easy Smoldering Log Effect - • EASY Smoldering Log Ef...
29:36 Forbidden Temple Staff - • Forbidden Temple Staff...
37:39 Prop Scythe with Foam - • Building a Prop Scythe...
46:56 Prop Dynamite - • Making Prop DYNAMITE!
53:36 Creepy Halloween Candles with a Twist - • Creepy Halloween Candl...
58:50 DIY Medieval Torch Prop - • DIY Medieval Torch Prop
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[@mickkoldy1323]

Not only creative but, an EXCELLENT instructor.

[@BeeHus2256]

THIS is why I save scraps of stuff in boxes... Justtttt innnnn caseeeee. Lololol

[@UandMeGod]

Hahaha! Same! lol

[@pecktox]

I have to admit. I was hesitant to watch this video, but I'm glad I did. You are skilled craftsman. I like making props but not too good at painting. Thanks...pex

[@VileVisionshaunt]

Going to watch this and then I’m off to Home Depot. Messy day today with coating and monster mud and the like.

[@FabWorks80]

Love them all!! We are going to make the Pirate Jug for his years haunt....Thank you D for sharing these awesome quick props with us!

[@llofdarkwater9152]

@FabWorks80 - I have a big glass jug I saved from a Riunite Wine bottle, and another big bottle from Carlo Rossi (with the little handle) that I've been saving for just this build!

[@tkguess]

I made a candle stick phone with a round candy tin for the head of the transmitter and a plastic shot glass from dollar tree for the cone . easy to find. and the bottom was s metal ceiling light fixtures piece from an old light fixtures. they still sell new ones at hardware stores. and the same pvc pipe for the stick I used a wall pipe or conduit mount for the ear piece hanger. the earpiece was a top to a break fluid bottle cut off.

[@graphicallydeb9897]

This is my favorite video ever! Time to clean up my basement and create a shop! You have the perfect mix of simplifying work and amplifying perfection in the details!

[@jessicapilgreen262]

I love the technique you used to make the medieval torch look like metal! I want to try this out on my store bought cauldron.

[@xmobile.]

My favorite is the scythe! 🕓 46:38 The rusted metal looks so good and the hot glue bolts/screws are so realistic. Also the scythe is just cool in general, looking like a rare bird.

[@ritashaw6170]

I really appreciate how well you explain what you do. I also appreciate your voice. I would listen to you narrate absolutely anything.

[@VanOaksProps]

So nice of you!

[@izzpop781]

Your videos are always good but this one in particular is stuffed full of creative inspiration and with every project I was thinking "oh, I wanna make that" 😄 To save my "to try" list getting any longer than it already is, I'm restricting my choice (for now 😏) to my absolute favourite - the bamboo, which was amazing! 😍 👍

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ooddities]

I needed the Dynamite vlog, our theme is Miners & Moonshiners!! Thank you Derek!!! 💥🧨💥

[@CarryOnChronically]

Oh yes the spooky content is on its way and I’m here for it. ❤

[@ironstonefoldplays4871]

same

[@beaverc2884]

Take a pipe cutter and cut almost halfway into the pvc pipe then heat with a heat gun. This makes really nice bamboo. 😊

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Thank you! That is so awesome!!

[@beaverc2884]

As always, another great video with amazing tips and tricks. 👍👍😊😊😊

[@Biokemist-o3k]

I always say that your work is on another level. That chest is awesome but that smoldering log is so realistic that it is incredible......The baking soda idea to make the paint thicker is just plain brilliance!....That Scythe is so realistic......I am definitely going to build one of those...

[@debriley6642]

OMG! My husband retired for a company that still makes Sythes and yours looked so real. Company name: Midwest Rake, formerly known as Seymour Manufacturing Co. I was fascinated by how realistic using just simple materials. Only thing I saw missing was a small hand peg on the handle mounted about halfway down. Great Job!

[@rickerickson7072]

This was amazing to watch! Well done! Very impressed!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heatherwinward8231]

Very pleased your channel suddenly showed up this morning!

[@sharibland7201]

I have to say that, not only do I appreciate that you recycle stuff you have around the house, but also that you admit building mistakes and show how to fix them. Love the video and look forward to seeing more!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for watching!

[@cindydavis1443]

I hadn't seen the bamboo one before - looks fantastic!

[@classifiedfive4377]

Excited for this !!!

[@NOYFB982]

Given you use various adhesive, a video on their use would be great. One of the early projects seemed to be all CA glue; another early one was contact cement. (my guess is that I will see even more adhesives as I keep watching these). This is what made me think that adhesives could be group by ways other than just material (which itself would still be useful to know).

[@VanOaksProps]

Great suggestion!

[@teresashewell7105]

@@NOYFB982 I love that idea! Also maybe one for all the Dremel tool pieces and what they do?

[@teresashewell7105]

Love the jug!!!

[@llofdarkwater9152]

Yea!

[@vintagelady1]

Pirates & torches & scythes, oh my!

[@Capohanf1]

A few years ago the independent film company I was Prop Master for made a short movie about a haunted antique phone. The phone's design was based on a real type of antique phone and the Production Company found a person that had one BUT he wanted $200 a day to use it, not to mention at the end of the film the phone gets destroyed! One of my Prop Team 3D printed the parts of the phone that could not be purchased on line and I made 4 of them for the movie. One Hero one that had a working dial and moving Hand Set Cradle, one Hero that looked good just sitting, one stunt one that could be thrown around and one "Broken" one for use in the final scene. I am not sure but the one with on moving parts, just 3D printed ABS probably only cost $10 in material.

[@creatressmwk8226]

This is by far a top-notch talented and creative instructor. I love every one of these projects!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@boxerbritt3119]

idk how I just found your channel now, I've been watching craft videos for years and I loooooooooooove yours. You beat out 99.99% of what's out there

[@VanOaksProps]

Wow, thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@diyfireking]

How awesome

[@Darkside0365]

Holy cow! This is the first video of yours I’ve come across! Nothing short of amazing! I can’t wait to dive into some of these projects that will fit with my theme this year. Thank you for all the great information and well done tutorials ❤❤

[@VanOaksProps]

Welcome and thanks for the kind words!

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

Maple jugs would be cool as a tapered candle holder with wax dripping down it, with an apothecary label on the front of them, then painted to have a gothic look.

[@goatelope7539]

This video is awesome, thank you

[@mycreations318]

Just wanted to pop by and say thank you… I used your heat gun trick to soften up my PVC piping that I had in the house and I painted it and added twigs from a tree that just got cut down recently and put it out front with a bat on it.wonderful homemade old-fashioned broom. Definitely appreciated your help. Thank you so much.❤

[@VanOaksProps]

Excellent!

[@jaygee7508]

Came for the little hand. Stayed for the killer maker tips.

[@tanyabarnes2920]

Thank you for explaining everything step by step’❤

[@kathywallace3351]

How creative and such great directions on how to do.

[@Dandeb19]

That phone is amazing❤All the other crafts are unbelievable too. I know I would love to but couldn't do them. Thanks for sharing❤

[@AB-nu5we]

Regarding authentic looking ancient hardware by the way, if you don't already know about them, Clouterie Rivierre makes Blued Steel Diamond-Head Forged Nails that are machine made Roman style nails. They make great ancient looking builds. I use them in woodworking projects. Use them as is, or cut the heads off for just the look. I get mine (US) at Lee Valley Tools. Lee Valley also sells cut nails which are an early form of nails from about the early 1800s till wire nails were invented. They look old timely too. Enjoying the marathons. Great time of year for them!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for the info!

[@charlessampson6426]

Some darn fine work there sir, and most instructive video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thewolverine0865]

Thank you for sharing.

[@VanOaksProps]

My pleasure!

[@studiovip225]

Going to watch more of these. Great props, very informative. Thanks 😁

[@VanOaksProps]

Awesome, thank you!

[@UandMeGod]

Dude! You are so goooood! Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent with us all to be inspired by!

[@VanOaksProps]

My pleasure!!

[@mikepercival7424]

One trick i do for the leather look is to place my wrinkled foil on top of the foam. I then use an iron to imprint the texture.

[@VanOaksProps]

I'll have to give that a try! Thanks for the tip.

[@debbralehrman5957]

First time viewing videos. Nicely done easy to understand and done at a pace you can follow. Thanks for all these great ideas. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@VanOaksProps]

Welcome aboard!

[@VictoriaWalker-mi9um]

Great video thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤

[@VanOaksProps]

You are so welcome

[@KJ-wh8fu]

Wow! Just found your channel. Excellent builds, presented in a clear and entertaining manor by a delightfully cheerful creator!😊

[@KrazeeKraftZ]

Awesome selection of cheap props, thanks.

[@VanOaksProps]

No problem 👍

[@susabraha]

YOU CREATE AWESOME PROPS! LOVE IT!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you very much!

[@christophermahon1851]

Excellent advice. Everything you need for a party!

[@kathyhollowell9781]

Great work. Loved everything. You have a very imaginative mind.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you very much!

[@curtis3948]

Are wago connectors you used for the medieval torch different than traditional wrap the wires with electrical tape?

[@VanOaksProps]

They do the same job. It's just what I had.

[@allen3776]

Derek, I liked the pirate's chest prop, but thought it might look a little better with handles. How difficult would it be to add handles on the sides? Would it be better to have some mechanism, like some kind of bolts through the side to be a better anchoring mechanism?

[@VanOaksProps]

Not difficult at all.

[@terrymckinney143]

Wow...Very impressive!

[@katieriegelman1868]

Thank you! These are all great!!

[@VanOaksProps]

You're so welcome!

[@oriolesfan2463]

Candlestick Phone Prop…Cheated?!?……CHEATED!!?? You mean you improved an existing design that made it amazing?! That’s the correct definition sir!

[@rosieboerner2359]

Everything you made is really neet! I love them all! Try for sharing! ❤

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you like them!

[@dianekesty5829]

Wow! I love all of your ideas!

[@dianekesty5829]

I need my kids to watch so they understand why I have a couple of big plastic jars of seemingly random stuff. *and a container of chicken bones!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you! 😊

[@xmobile.]

8:36 that EVA foam.... for anyone that doesn't know, if you can't get your plastic to stick to other plastic, like roughing it up with sandpaper or scratches doesn't work (odd curves/valleys) use a bit of EVA foam.. the foam glues to plastic (sandwiching plastic to plastic) very well.

[@mabelregimal5407]

I actually liked the first receiver better.

[@user-xs9mq4ig5v]

you are so creative and talented, keep it up.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bettinazacar3100]

Favorite so fat! Lots of great ideas in this one

[@mabelregimal5407]

You're very creative!

[@oh2sail]

So awesome! But couldn’t you have made a bamboo stick with, y’know, a bamboo stick?

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely. But it’s not that easy to find near me.

[@irenearboli]

Love your channel! Greatings from México!😊

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kirvindriscoll3822]

Getting excited and ready for Halloween. I may just use this phone idea with my skeletons

[@lethal_designs]

I am thrilled your video cropped up in my feed this morning. Love all your tutorials and will definitely be making some props! #everydayishalloween

[@VanOaksProps]

Have fun!

[@BruceMann-o1f]

Great stuff!!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@theloststoryteller9288]

You should have a million subscribers! Come on youtube!!!

[@teresashewell7105]

@@theloststoryteller9288 AGREED!!🙌🏼😁

[@mrs.whatley5596]

Very cool

[@moottzzy]

Any chance you could explain to the hubby why I keep “junk, and garbage”. 😂 He has seen me get excited when I get this look 🤔 run away, and come back with the perfect item. For what I /we are working on. Not to say he does crafts or decorations, but my hoarding “junk and garbage”, has been beneficial to him as well., because I saved the things he threw away and I retrieved. Still he maintains that I store “junk and garbage”. I see that you too must have an area you store stuff that you know will be the perfect thing to fit your project. If only I could convince him! 😂😂

[@tanyabarnes2920]

Awesome ❤

[@Augustbabe62]

awesome

[@goatelope7539]

The torch!!! What's a wago connector?

[@VanOaksProps]

It’s like a wire nut

[@Dj_Nizzo]

I don’t mean this as a criticism, but a genuine question: Where does everyone get their styrofoam from for this to be under $10. My local Home Depot charges $40-$50 per sheet of styrofoam. Am I looking in the wrong place for styrofoam??

[@VanOaksProps]

You’re not looking in the wrong place. In the case of these projects I was using scraps from other builds.

[@Andrea_Make-it-your-own]

Very cool ❤❤❤

[@WYTW1DOW3R]

Should've had a cut scene after making the phone and said "Sarah, can you connect me to floyd?"

[@Jack-hd7ct]

Very nice man I've watched you for awhile you make some cool stuff nice concepts happy Halloween 👻👽

[@lainpowers8146]

Hey great video i do have an idea that could lead to a funny story. So your dynamite have an lde light on one of the fuse. The with a candle prop or that burning log set it up as an Old prospector place the crate of tnt or a candle don't and pass out and if you have a timer you make the fuse light at random times.

[@TheMandoDave]

I like how aware you are that your longer videos are build background noice.😂

[@rosieboerner2359]

You're so clever! Your phone looks great! I love it!!! ❤💀😢👻

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much!!

[@teresashewell7105]

What could you use as aging on the dynamite labels if you don’t have coffee? Would acrylic paint work mixed with water?

[@VanOaksProps]

It could, but may not work as well since acrylic paint gets a bit weird when it’s thinned down that much. I’d recommend grabbing some inexpensive ground coffee from the dollar store and save the paint.

[@VanOaksProps]

You could also use black tea.

[@teresashewell7105]

Great ideas! Thank you!!😊

[@TheoRae8289]

has anyone ever mentioned that your narration sounds a bit like Kasey Kassem?

[@GLAMGUNNER23]

Your voice is so soothing.. 😍

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@teresashewell7105]

Yahoo!!!

[@lastname7020]

Amazing. Can we have time stamps please.

[@VanOaksProps]

In the video description.

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

Would be cool to see a 3D model of this to print.

[@VanOaksProps]

3d model of which one?

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

@@VanOaksProps Sorry, I should have been more specific, a 3D model of the cool phone you are building in this video. I haven’t looked yet to see if someone has created one. Love the creation and build,it turned out awesome!!!

[@xDlolbearlolxD]

I was just wondering if you ever did a drop panel scare. Were the back of a picture falls down for someone to jump out to scare them?

[@VanOaksProps]

I haven’t. But I’m sure there’s some good tutorials on KZbin if you were ready to build one.

[@GregoryHaynes]

Derek, what vinyl cutter do you suggest for a hobbyist maker wanting to make DIY tombstones like you? And what program are you using for the lettering? Is this all spelled out in another video? Thanks

[@VanOaksProps]

I have the silhouette cameo and like it a lot.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Man, your voice sounds an octave lower & congested! Hope you are feeling better !? Back to the video !

[@VanOaksProps]

Yeah. It’s not great lol

[@NightmareFoundry]

STOP ADDING PROJECTS TO MY LIST!!! Lol But also, thank you.

[@pamelabambula8113]

How about a Halloween cauldron ? you already have the fire part on bottom. What type of CA glue was that you were using. I saw a ton of them. You had just one bottle. Which one?

[@VanOaksProps]

Maybe! I use a variety of CA glues but most often I use Bob Smith or Starbond.

[@mabelregimal5407]

A spider in the eye would have been cool.

[@gailmata356]

Good job on the phone

[@andrewgee5608]

Your theme song, is it a Kid Koala tune? It is right?

[@VanOaksProps]

Nope, but you’ve got good taste.

[@mardigrasw]

How many ways can I mess it up?

[@VanOaksProps]

Mess what up?

[@mrsnayarlhats4242]

Huh when I saw your I realized you're hand was deformed and it caught me off guard you know everyone is born different I have autism I've seen people who have cerebral palsy and I became friends with them