Thank you! for sharing your expertise and frugal creativity:) Love your can do attitude and imagination. By far my favorite Haunter....can't wait to see more.

Your a genius, your designs are great to watch you create👍🏻🎃

Wow Allen, you are such a genius. Just think of all of the ideas running through all of the haunters brains after watching this! Thank you for your awesome videos and for sharing them with us. I am going to go make stuff. (I love the longer more detailed videos and nice music on this one too!)

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

bransonhauntedhills I love that people are seeing the technique as a jumping off point-"From one thing, know ten thousand things" ~Musashi~

Great Idea!! I throw a huge Halloween party every year and I start making Halloween crafts early. I just came across your KZread channel and I’m so excited to see all the awesome stuff you make! I can’t wait to get to the hardware store to buy some supplies!! Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques. Your Awesome! & Much Appreciated!!

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome- hope it is an amazing Halloween!

This came out great! The commentary was gold😂

As if I didn't already had enough decorations going through my mind, you just had to show me this!!! Thanks a lot..... looking forward to making a few of these.

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+Sean Cunningham we just knocked out 10 more for Dark hour here in Texas!

Genius!!!! I LOVE this!! I’ve made different kinds of pumpkins, but I’m definitely going to try this!! This made my day...thank you Allen!!

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

making pumpkins is a big challenge for haunters. we need them and they are pricey.

Both of the pumpkins are awesome!! 😁

It's cute. It looks like a cartoon pumpkin almost. You could make giant pumpkins using those really big yoga balls.

@StiltbeastStudios

Жыл бұрын

you can- it looks like my favorite kind called a fairytale pumpkin

Holy crap, what a great technique! My head it going nuts with the possibilities. Thanks as always!

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

***** Im not "I will wait on paper mache" kinda guy.

This is freaking sweet. I'm definitely making one of these next weekend for sure!

Awesome! Now that is one more thing I want on my to do list.

I'm huge fan and finding the older tutorial is my luck day pumpkins in my wkend thanks !

Was sent here by my cohorts on in Halloween Forum. One of the best foam pumpkin builds I've seen. I am definitely going to try this out. Will see how well it carves when I'm done. Looking to make about 24" head for my 'walking scarecrow' want something that will last from year to to year.

@StiltbeastStudios

6 жыл бұрын

Cool, I havent carved one yet, but its possible in theory.

@therewolf8137

6 жыл бұрын

I did a successful build and carve of a pmpkin using this method, although I should have used more foam to start, had to touch up after the fact. Made an excellent head for my walking scarecrow beast

@therewolf8137

6 жыл бұрын

drive.google.com/open?id=1g9M7TsLuOaQ2TW9Fm5aN-tcO1u7ZQaSozg

Wow how wonderful 🤗 did not know spray foam would be such a good thing to use for creating! Thanks for the show 😆 🐾🐾 😎 - Texas

@StiltbeastStudios

9 ай бұрын

Did you see the one I posted last week with making a pumpkin with spray foam? It is a different and easier technique. And thanks for watching!

Love the commentary and the pumpkins

Absolute brilliance as always, Allen! Thank you!!! Frugal, fast, and fabulous! 'No more paper maché for me, Mom!'

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

darkrosemanor They are a touch stylized, but you have a lot of options to vary the look of them. Glad you like it!

Awesomeness! I'm in Texas too, so can totally relate to the heat and humidity!

This is GREAT!!, I'm so glad I found your video, my mind is racing with ideas!!! Thank you for sharing, and you're fun to watch too!

@StiltbeastStudios

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Fantastic! I’m going to make some this year. Thank you for the tutorial. I have a question pertaining to fabric would cheese cloth work? Thanks

that pumpkin looks like it should have a scary face... love this... I'm out t the door to buy my supplies... pumpkins here we come

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+Latoya Sea Go make stuff!

What a great solution!

You always make it look easy and awesome

@StiltbeastStudios

Жыл бұрын

its cause Im having fun!

GREAT job! I couldn't stop watching your spray foam leak out tho 🙈🙊

@letswork2217

5 жыл бұрын

That’s what she said... lol

Mr. Hopps, you are like the MacGyver of the haunt world! I can't wait to try this out!

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Lydia Rossi thats great as long as I dont have to wear the mullet!

Wow that was very creative. Nice work and thanks for sharing. My kids are going bananas wanting making one of these lol what kind of latex brush paint?

Thank you! You answered so many questions for a project I have planned!

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

These are awesome, I definitely want to make some. Thanks for the video.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Bevey Hawco glad you likethem, send me pics of yours!

I love Love LOVE Great Stuff but I’ve never ‘created’ with it! Thanks for showing this!!

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

try locktite spray foam sometime, its even better for creating in my opinion.

@bethschuler463

3 жыл бұрын

@@StiltbeastStudios would you be able to carve a face in this pumpkin or would the beach ball stick on the inside?

brilliant, thank you for sharing your knowledge and ideas. love your videos they are hilarious

@StiltbeastStudios

7 жыл бұрын

+Alynzl awesome, thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for this, I really can't say how much I've been looking for a video like this.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

EGriff Me too! I have been on a quest for inexpensive pumpkins for a long time now.

@Dudeamis17

7 жыл бұрын

Well I just tried it finally. It didn't turn out so great, the great stuff, I used the regular since it was what I had on hand, a punchball balloon, and an old top sheet for the fabric. The problem was that the great stuff stuck to the sheet and I don't think I used enough great stuff because it was really thin at the top and tore.

Wow that was fantastic I will be doing that this Halloween. Question I live in Arizona and in October it is still 90 with a lot of sun shine so what can I use to protect my pumpkin from UV.?

This is awesome ! I am going to use the great stuff to make creepy trees for a Halloween display at work. In competition with other teams. Wish us luck cause I have never done this before! EEK!!!

@ninajmisfit13

3 жыл бұрын

Did you win?

I'm relocating to Texas soon. I foresee a lot of sweaty pumpkin making in my future.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

gozgal Sweet!

Great instruction, and very cool pumpkin.

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I love your Pumpkin!

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

I love your comment!

Is there anything you could recommend to water proof Polystyrene Insulation board ? Wanting to do some Yard art working with the Insulation board but not sure what to water proof it with. thank you again and love the channel and content.

I love it! They don't look like regular pumpkins, especially the leaves. They look like something out of Dr. Frankenstein's lab. Very cool.

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, they have a cartoony quality

Great idea one of the best One question whats the purpose of the first material over the beach ball ? much much faster than paper meshe.. Now could you do a video on how to make a life size spooky Halloween tree made out of insulation tubing ..

your creativity always amazes me thanks!

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now... Go make stuff!

@jamesplasencia

8 жыл бұрын

you got it sensei! ha

I did one the first way you described... it turned out but it was a lot of work. The method you used is clever.

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite ways to make a pumpkin!

That's cool, I'll have to try that some time.

This would be an especially great technique for making heirloom style pumpkins!

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+VIGILANTE Yes it would, depending on what you put inside and how you tape it you can get all kinds of looks.

LOVE your videos man.. You have the best ideals. Great Stuff and Harbor Freight should send you some free stuff since you keep them in business lol... Keep up the awesome videos

Awesome technique! I can't wait to make some. My main complaint with the Micheals pumpkins are that they are all too similar. Doing a bunch of these will add a lot of character into the pumpkin patch. Thanks!!

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Hector Turner yeah, a lot of pumpkins are kinda ugly- this does help for variety. Thanks for watching!

This is the best!! I cannot wait to start!!!! 🎃🧡🖤

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Do it!

Love it!

Thanks for this. I want to hollow the pumpkin for a carved face and electric candle light inside. Can this foam carve ? What glue do you recommend to glue this kind of cured foam together if it's been cut in half ?

Once again great ideas.

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I absolutely love your work. I made my first eyeballs with the stems still attached and scared the crap outta my sister.(I’m still giving her peace offerings) I loved what you did with the pumpkins. Can I carve a face once the whole pumpkin is cured? Or just add on pieces of foam to make a face? Thanks again for sharing and always looking forward to your next videos ❤️

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

yes, you can absolutely carve these once they cure.

Nice!! I'm going to try this. Thankyou Allen 👍

@StiltbeastStudios

4 жыл бұрын

let me know how they turn out!

Oh for the love of Halloween!! This is brilliant!! Thank you. Again.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Angel Grant Thank you- Go make stuff!

This is going to come in handy!! Thanks for another awesome tut :D. In your video you mentioned you make masks out of fabric and you vacuum latex into the fabric, do you have a tutorial for that posted?

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Deathworkz Haunt I dont have a tutorial for that, lots of folks make burlap masks and there are tutorials for that out there- my process is just a bit different and once it stops being a major source of income for me and a few others I will share it then.

I live in Texas too! So can this be placed outdoors? We do a graveyard theme during Halloween and I would love to add some of these pumpkins to it!

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+legz8083 yes but give them a few coats of latex paint because UV is very hard on great stuff foam, and a UV resistant polyurethane coat for pumpkin shine and additional UV protection.

Awesome job

Just made a couple ghoullish pumpkins...thanks for inspiration

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I love this.

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

it has strong feeling for you as well....

Can you make another pumpkin tutorial for this year :) . One with a carved face if possible ?

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

lets see how time works out!

I'm circling back to this six years later, and wondered if you'd still recommend using Great Stuff, or would you use Loctite foam instead? Would this work using a 48" beach ball to make a HUGE pumpkin??? Thanks

@lucifers_clit

Жыл бұрын

I would definitely recommend loctite foam. As for the sphere base, I found 18” balloons at dollar tree !!

@stoney268

Жыл бұрын

@@lucifers_clit which loctite? I see several..... I made many like these with different foams and it does matter. Still not sure which one worked best. It was all cheap, like $5 for a large can

You did an awesome job thank you for sharing totally enjoy your videos you are funny

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

came out better then I expected. I think the orange could be a little more dinghy. But that is your pumpkin. I still like it.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

newvictim lol, I get that a lot. I tend to paint bright then let the show lights make stuff look dingy other wise its all brown mess- but yes, paint your pumpkin how you like ;)

Great process! Always enjoy the how to videos, and glad to see KZread Wednesday is back! Question... is the fabric on the inside necessary? Wondering if it could be eliminated to make them able to be carved easier when done.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Tayman Graveyard Haunted Theme Park Yes, it is necessary. the interior fabric allows you to apply moisture to both sides so the foam cures faster. The fabric also helps hold the pumpkin together when the creases go deep on the pumpkin. iit will not stand up to a sharp blade though so they are still carve-able.

I love your projects. I was wondering with this project could you deflate the ball and carve a face into it? If so, at what stage of the curring would you do that. Im trying to make a corn scarecrow and paper mache would be more difficult.

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cory, yes you can remove the ball (easier if you carve it) and do your carving last- I accentuate the carving with a bit of sculpted detail with locktite foam.

This was interesting and unexpected. Thanks!

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the great idea. Why do you have the inside piece of fabric around the beach ball? Is it for the great stuff to "grab onto" the frame from the inside?

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Brian Hensley The wet fabric on the inside is key to making the great stuff cure. The moisture Makes it cure in the confined space.

This is really cool!!! I like it. Thank You, for sharing this with Us. I am going to try this myself.

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

give it a shot!

@dalainebloom4505

3 жыл бұрын

StiltbeastStudios, Thank You. I think that I will. I need to go buy some of that expanding foam, and some electrical tape. I don’t think that mine will turn out as well as Yours but I cannot get better at something if I don’t try, right?!

Another great vid Allen - not only do you come up with original ideas, but you give all of us other ideas to use the same technique on. My mind is already working away........................ I liked the strategic placement of the axe - nothing at all to do with this video, yet it was there, to hand, in case you needed it lol!

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

True Brit Im trying to show techniques as opposed to specific projects. I tend to keep an axe in every room of my house lol. Go make stuff!

Store bought foam pumpkin $40 bones Saving by making your own $30 bones Commentary and awesomeness by Allen - PRICELESS! THANKS for the awesome tutorial !

For UV protection and the weather will spar urethane eat the foam?

Love Love Love your creativity.....question...you mentioned that you can reuse the outside cloth to cut down on cost...do you clean the foam remnants that are stuck to the cloth, if so how do you go this? Thanks so much!

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

I dont, I just make sure they are moist when I use it again, I just pick offf the big chunks.

Another awesome video!

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Greg Packard Thanks for watching!

Anyone have any ideas of what foam equivalent is available in the UK? I’m a Texpatriate (Texan expat lol) living in England and would be so grateful for any advice you can give me. Thanks!

Sweet tutorial! I'll be using this for the yard this holloween. You said to use a specific sealer to protect the pumpkins in the sun... Is that the spray stuff for sealing a leaky roof?

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Franklin G. Roberts III thats what I mentioned, but a UV resistant polyurethane is fine also- heck a few coats of latex paint will do it.

Excellent video. Wondered if the fabric was wet before removing it, if it wouldn't come off easier. Pumpkin turned out wonderfully! Thank you for sharing with us.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

NG B The fabric is wet the whole time, thats key to this working. It is wet when I remove it because I put it on wet, great stuff is very grabby so it will be a bear to get off but thats just part of the process.

grate job love it.

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This is much quicker than paper mache. Never thought of using the Great Stuff for a whole pumpkin, although I have used ti to make a stem on one of my paper mache pumpkins. Thanks for posting this! Great video as always.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Chason Harrell If you watch the short version, thats a different pumpkin that I was able to get in one can, so its cost was like $4. I love the speed of them.

@chasonharrell5722

9 жыл бұрын

Do you use the Fire Great Stuff strictly because of the color or does it fair better than the other types of Great Stuff? I used the regular Great Stuff on my Cauldron Creep to make it look like the cauldron was bubbling over but have noticed it tends to break off.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

I prefer the regular great stuff, I just happened to have a few cans of the fire type laying around. the foam tends to be a bit weak, so coat it if you need strength.

A new subscriberjust found yr channel. AWESOME!!!!! Now a question I understand TEXAS weather I also live in TEXAS I would like to know if y have a video on how to make skull (s) ? I’m a skull Finatticz big time! Am choosy about what I like if y know what I mean. If y could let me know I sure would appreciate it. Happy Halloween to y & the Misses ☠️👻💀🎃

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

I did this one! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKiZ1dyMm5jOhaw.html

Thanks ! I plan on making 15 of these for a staircase. But they need to be hollow. Any suggestions on how to achieve this ?

@tamarmadrigal8060

6 жыл бұрын

We cut them, like real pumpkins, and placed LED's inside ours.

Love.Love.🎃

Thanks Allen... Looks like our witches hut will have a small garden of pumpkins this year...

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Triangle Haunter Sweet!

what is the reason of the wet fabric on the inside?

Awesome pumpkin.....

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+Shannon Salser Thank you! I like the finished products.

How have I not found your channel until now?! I feel like I have a bro in Texas!!

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+Darcey Mussey Invite me for Thanksgiving! Im your bro!

@yessumyecrad

8 жыл бұрын

+StiltbeastStudios haha you're welcome here but you'd have to come all the way to New Hampshire! :D

Great tutorial, and can't wait to try it out.. but I have a question for you Allen... Wouldn't the damp fabric on the inside cause it to mold after a while? Since you're essentially sealing the damp cloth inside.

@StiltbeastStudios

9 жыл бұрын

Maureen Perez Normally no, The great stuff uses most of the moisture while it cures, and the rest is pretty muce sealed. I have not had that issue.

SWEEEEET JUDY BLUE EYES !!!! Impressed !!!

@StiltbeastStudios

7 жыл бұрын

+chivone21 cool, glad you liked the video!

Great job, I would like to try this. I see you made it 6 years ago, would you do anything differently now? Thanks for posting.

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Im not even sure, pretty much I do them the same way but now I prefer locktite foam over great stuff for almost everything

@mommom-jy5jb

2 жыл бұрын

@@StiltbeastStudios Thank You! Thats good to know. Wish me luck!

where can you buy the foam sprayer?

Awesome tutorial! Just waiting for my first attempt to set. The nerves are strained. Trying not to touch. Gah. Expanding foam is so much dearer in Australia.

@StiltbeastStudios

7 жыл бұрын

+Maleah Schepemaker awesome, I hope it turns out great!

Don't be scared, but you are my new best friend. ;-) Thanks for the videos, and happy haunts, glad I found your channel.

Thumbs up at 9.00 before video ended... simple and effective. Thanks.

I'm trying to think of ways to make large pumpkins. Around 36 to 42 inches. Then I have to figure out where I can store them. I want to make a giants garden in my front yard for Halloween.

@tstuff

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe add large bones and a skull sticking out of the dirt.

Would you be able to cut into it? I'd like to use them to make scarecrows.

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+Luke Vermeire Yes they cut great with a razor knife.

This is GREAT! I have a question. I live in a SUPER windy spot. What do you suggest for weighting this down?

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

you could add a few rocks inside, or you could pin them to the ground with landscaping staples.

@arschwarz29

3 жыл бұрын

@@StiltbeastStudios Perfect! I am thinking inside the 2nd the layer of fabric?

Cool ideas

@StiltbeastStudios

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

I Was wondering if you could use plastic misted with water in the place of the fabric. Since the GS doesn't adhere to the plastic, getting the outer coat off would be easier. Also, can you recover the innerds of the pumpkin or is a beach ball just gonna be part of the cost of doing haunting?

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Kwasniewski You need the fabric because it holds moisture in, the plastic would just be a bit wet but not enough to fuel the chemical change. If you are careful you can pull the beach ball out of the bottom after you deflate it.

I tried a version of this with a regular balloon and contractors garbage bag and it did pretty well, just LOTS of wrinkles.Tried again with a smaller plastic grocery bag, plus balloon still pretty good. (Definitely mist everything with water) In efforts to make them look consistent, I'm trying to do this now with a plastic candy bucket pumpkin as a mold. I'm running into issues where I don't get a smooth finish. In the video yours is relatively smooth except for the top, is there a reason why I'm not getting that in the hard mold? There is plenty of pressure, on the first try with the hard mold I busted the mold and still got all the uneven bits. Any suggestions?

@StiltbeastStudios

5 жыл бұрын

Not really, great stuff is pretty uneven in its expansion, it also does not do well in a mold. Why not use the fabric? that works well as it gives consistent moisture to the foam as it cures.

If you had to fill air holes in the surface to smooth it out, what would you recommend?

@StiltbeastStudios

6 жыл бұрын

bondo

Could you do this but with balloons on the inside (to make them smaller) and only "wrap" the outside layer?

@StiltbeastStudios

2 жыл бұрын

maybe...yes for balloons, maybe on the no fabric inside. the foam needs moisture to cure without exposure to air, so the fabric is a means of holding moisture inside for the foam to use. thinner than 3/4" you should be fine, but thats tough to manage.

Very creative

@StiltbeastStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Are you able to remove the fabric and beach ball from the inside?

@StiltbeastStudios

8 жыл бұрын

+David Arndt (DiscoZombie) yes, with care- certainly the beach ball and the fabric with more finesse and some cussing.