Animated Rat HALLOWEEN Prop & Decoration | DIY Mechanical Animation How-To Video

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HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects

3 жыл бұрын

Our ‘Rat In A Cake’ is one of the best animated Halloween props and decoration projects that you can build yourself by following this how to video tutorial. Welcome to HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO, in this step-by-step video you will be shown the materials and process to create this creepy-crawly motorized animatronic rat Halloween prop for your homemade decorations, Haunted House or Yard Haunt display.
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Our do it yourself, imaginative How To HALLOWEEN videos are full of ghostly haunted house ideas. They will help guide the DIY Crafter and Haunter to produce professional looking creepy-crawly, mechanical animation, homemade Halloween decorations & displays. With our easy to follow and informative instructions you will make, create, craft and build your own spooky party & yard haunt projects, ghoulish moving props and spellbinding special effects.
If you need some frightfully fun DIY project ideas this Fall for your outdoor Halloween display, turning your home into a scary spook house, creating a ghost filled graveyard in your front yard, or even some creepy, terrifying and supernatural notions for a Halloween dinner or costume party, then these videos are designed for you!
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@brittanysubias6314 3 жыл бұрын

My fiancé and I followed your levitating teapot tutorial and I made a fake cake last year to go with it. I’m very excited to update our display will a moving rat inside of a cake! Thank you for posting!!!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun project that both of you are working on, I would love to see a pic of the final results! Thanks Brittany for your support.

@khill6860 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you’re back. That means I can start working on my Halloween stuff. Love your builds!!!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks K Hill ... Halloween will be here before you know it! I really appreciate the nice comment.

@TheSkellingtonGhost 3 жыл бұрын

This channel always has the most unqic totorials i have never seen anyone else do. I get excited for em every halloween season.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi SkellingtonGhost, thanks for commenting with such nice compliments.

@bethschuler463 12 сағат бұрын

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms it's getting close to that time for some new videos!!!! Fingers crossed 🤞. I think I've watched this video a hundred times! Definitely my favorite

@mari-atonjalkanen9920 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! My inner child is screaming of joy!

@Bobsheaux 2 жыл бұрын

"Attach the rat head onto that smaller piece of masonite..." That's a tiny project in and of itself; take a rat prop, chop off its head, and mount it on your wall like a hunting trophy. lol This is great. My mad tea party DOES need a Merry Unbirthday Cake. ;)

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a perfect addition to your Mad Tea Party!

@Wyatt_Is_A_Clown 3 жыл бұрын

Really unique, relatively cheap, and a pretty straightforward DIY Very spooky 🎃

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doggie! We always appreciate when viewers take the time to leave a comment.

@clarabooth5582 3 жыл бұрын

"YEA"!! You're back! !! As usual your video's are so detailed, I ALMOST think I can do them!! Lol Thanks for sharing your talent!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clara for your thoughtful comment. One of these days you will have to give one a try!

@wJeffG1966 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back! The absolute best Halloween DIY channel!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thanks Jeff G, what a wonderful thing to say.

@mrscb5303 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll likely never make a prop that complicated, but I had to tell you how very enjoyable it was watching you create this amazing prop! You do a wonderful job of showing each step. I feel like so many videos go too slow or worse too fast. If I was physically able, I think you put together the perfect tutorial to create this little gem of a prop!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you MrsC B, I am very touched by your heartfelt comments.

@rangerrixx 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great prop and a wonderful tutorial. I'm going to give this prop build a try. Thank you.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks rangerrixx! Have fun with the build and thanks also for watching and commenting.

@colinisaacs Жыл бұрын

Great video, and I watched till the end. Explained very well and a great teacher. Look forward to doing this soon

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin, I hope all goes well with your build. Please let me know how it turns out.

@audiotinker 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see a how to for doing floating instruments, chairs, and objects like the haunted mansion. They move up and down and some in a circle? It looks random but they must just have a simple motor and a black light reactive paint.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks TheAudiotinker, I will put that on my list for next year, hopefully my personal schedule will allow for producing more videos in 2021. I appreciate the suggestion.

@neuf350z3 3 жыл бұрын

I always get excited to see new content from you! Any plans for how-tos for outdoor props this year?

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hallo Ween, I have a couple in the works for release later this summer. Thanks for asking.

@RiotDemon 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid that Halloween is going to be different this year. I'm glad to see tutorials starting to pop up. Listening to this at 1.25x speed sounds really natural for anyone curious.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks RiotDemon, this Halloween will be interesting.

@Gothichallowtrees 3 жыл бұрын

You my friend have spooky and awesome ideals.Love your channel.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

What a great comment, thanks Wayne I really appreciate it.

@asmarteru 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy all your videos. Thanks for sharing. Gives me ideas on materials I haven't thought of using.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pirates of North Court, I'm glad that you are inspired to use new & different materials.

@HappyHaunting 3 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing. Very creative!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Happy Haunting for the nice comment.

@stebstebanesier6205 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see a new project.I just finished making an animated raven, it really turned out great, thanks to your tutorial. Since I have a graveyard scene, I will figure a way to adapt this build to a tombstone or maybe a corpsed skeleton. It seems like every year the number of TOT's gets smaller and smaller, hopefully this year we will be on the other side of the pandemic and folks will be out in droves...good luck to us all.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steb, thrilled to see that you created the raven prop. Have fun with your haunt and I hope that you have a good turnout.

@ochun57 2 жыл бұрын

Omg so love this prop. Thank you for sharing.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

You bet ochun57, I'm glad you like this fun little prop and thanks for watching.

@johnfrederickson 3 жыл бұрын

I have stil vacation and I can’t wait on halloween

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Halloween will be here before we know it! Thanks John.

@maggiesue4825 3 жыл бұрын

Prrrrittt - teeee cool!!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maggie Sue, I'm very glad that you like this lates video!

@janehouck1906 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how to make this. I’ve been looking forward to it 🤗. You are amazing and did a nice job decorating the cake 😊. I love all your videos! 🙏❤️🙏

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane, I am so pleased that you like the videos and the fact that you took the time to comment is much appreciated.

@janehouck1906 3 жыл бұрын

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO by Saul Films You’re very welcome. God bless you and your talent 🙏

@Whatworksthisworks 3 жыл бұрын

Best directions ever! 💜🧡💚🔮

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and also to leave a comment. It is greatly appreciated!

@VanOaksProps 3 жыл бұрын

YES! New tutorial!!!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks VanOaksProps, love your videos!

@annickdecort5984 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool! Greetings from Belguim!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Annick, thanks for the greetings! Beautiful country by the way.

@KerriGilpin 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Great prop! My husband kept laughing as he overheard “rat head” repeatedly 😂 but he was also impressed by the finished product!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Even as I was recording it, I was thinking in my head "This sounds really odd!"

@ochun57 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I am really excited to start this project. I so Love it.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ochun57 for your excitement, enthusiasm and thoughtful comments. Have fun with your project!!

@jennifertaylor7784 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel! I love your videos! You do amazing things

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you found the channel and that you are loving my videos, that means a great deal to me.

@raymitchell9736 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you're back! I was already watching reruns on your channel and getting inspired for this Halloween... and then I see your video, I thought, hmmm is this a rerun too? NO... it's a *NEW* and glorious video that only you can make 😁 This year the pandemic makes it so uncertain... I'm not to sure how I'm going to set up - maybe more as a yard and/or garage display instead of a garage walk-thru? But I'm doing something!!! And that reminds me... I still have to post my Halloween 2019 video, oh ack! it's been a hell of a couple of years in a row for me

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, thanks for the "it's a NEW and glorious video that only you can make", that is such a wonderful comment.

@raymitchell9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I really mean it! I haven't seen anyone else do such a great job at explaining how to make these props. I'm on Halloween Forum and for some people it's out of their wheelhouse... so I direct them over to your channel. For example, 2 days ago, we had a discussion about a floating orb lit up with LEDs and I know you have a tutorial on a floating candle and how to make moving arms... so it's perfect, I hope they can make their prop now!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray for recommending this channel to others!

@thicxcsticcy8570 3 жыл бұрын

Halloween is in the air! I always look forward to your awesome tutorials! It’s about time for me to start stressing over if I’m going to get my haunt props done in time! I made a prop similar to this for my phantom manor haunt last year, I made a 3 tier rotten wedding cake with Spanish moss as mold and bugs and rats picking away at the sides. I even added the bride and groom statuette to the top with the groom fallen down the side to represent how the bride will never be with her groom again! I’m excited for your future tutorials!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tristan, it is always great to hear from you! I still have dreams that Halloween is the next day and I have not even started yet, ugh!

@Thrice1337 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes! You are from El Dorado Hills!? I use to live in EDH as I went to college at Sac state. Great town. I would have loved to see your home haunt setup. Bummed I missed it while I lived in NorCal. Thankful for the videos you’ve created. They are amazing! Cheers to you!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Black Shutter, actually it was my parent's home in EDH (I designed and built it) where my sister and I had the "Halloween House" (as it was known locally) for over 15 years. Many fun times ... years ago. Thanks for the nice comment.

@Thrice1337 2 жыл бұрын

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms ahhh got it! Your props are very impressive. The years I’ve been in the haunt hobby, your videos are some of the best. Top 5 content creator for sure. I look forward to seeing what you produce in the future! Cheers.

@oogieboogieboo9796 3 жыл бұрын

This channel gets me in the Halloween spirit. I could totally see this on my candy table!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you are inspired and getting into the spirit. Thanks Rhiannon for taking the time to leave a comment.

@Diana-wg1tm 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy !!!❤

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diana, new videos for 2021 coming very soon! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btqkl7yll7G1lZs.html

@i.dont.read.replies 3 жыл бұрын

This came out gorgeous! I love your art style, very spooky but also charming!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks LMTAI, "Spooky but Charming" ... I like that!

@BeachBashProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice compliment.

@JPFerraccio 3 жыл бұрын

Everything you do is of the highest quality! I am so glad you're back up for 2020, can't wait to share in my Halloween group and possibly get crafting!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

JPFerraccio, such a nice compliment. Thank you.

@lysianna 3 жыл бұрын

great tutorial :)

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lysianna!

@Daneeldrgn 3 жыл бұрын

So cool

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DeeDee!

@arlenorchard2146 3 жыл бұрын

Once again an amazing prop - so creative and the how to is so clear and detailed that I think anyone could do it following your directions. I always look forward to the final staging of your props which is always spooky and always shows off your creativity. Once again and amazing Halloween treat!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks A. Orchard, I always appreciate your thoughtful comments.

@Skinnamirink 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely fantastic. I am so impressed by the details! I cannot thank you enough for your content-- it's so creative, thorough and interesting. Keep up the wonderful and spooky work!!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, thanks for such a nice comment. I always try to be creative and new, thanks for appreciating it.

@deoblo85 3 жыл бұрын

what an awesome idea thanks for sharing !! HFL!!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hey deoblo85, I'm happy to share my spooky ideas. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@melaniefuller8689 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! So happy to see this new tutorial. Excellent as always. I am almost done my trunk of snakes which will be in my store window display this year. I think I'll be adding this one as well. Thanks again for all your hard work and inspiration!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that I have inspired you, that is the best of compliments.

@melaniefuller8689 3 жыл бұрын

Did you use any other florescent paints on the rat other than the eye?

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

@@melaniefuller8689 Just the eyes, however the camera used makes it look like other areas of the rat were painted with Blacklight paints.

@ashlook2001 Жыл бұрын

Well I wont be eating none of that cake .. lol

@TheSkellingtonGhost 2 жыл бұрын

Now that a year has passed since this video has uploaded. I was wondering about the icing flowers. Is their a risk of them becoming gross or ant food at all? I'm sure I could make em with baking clay if they do get gross. But I was curious how well the flowers held up.

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

My original prop is now many years old and yes, the one created for the video is over a year old. Neither have had problems with pests or becoming "gross", but then again I do store them in a large storage container with tight fitting lid. Thanks for asking SkellingtonGhost.

@TheSkellingtonGhost 2 жыл бұрын

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms you are vary welcome! Thank you for awnsering my question.

@darenlong1131 3 жыл бұрын

I can't find these jumbo rats anywhere - including Amazon. Do you happen to have an extra you wanna sell?

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

HI Daren, it looks like there are two on-line places that cary them, one is currently out of stock and one is not: www.halloweencostumes.com/jumbo-rubber-rat-decoration-23-.html or abracadabranyc.com/products/jumbo-rubber-rat?_pos=2&_sid=846f64ec2&_ss=r Remember that they list it's overall length by including the tale, it usually can be found under "23" rubber rat". I hope that helps, good luck and thanks for watching!

@Terry2868 2 жыл бұрын

We’re could we find the motor in the uk ?? As the link is a USA only

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry, that is a tough one. I would search for "Outdoor fixed speed 4RPM AC Christmas decoration reindeer motor prop motor" But add to the description the wall plug voltage for the UK. There are some suppliers that ship the 110v motor to the UK, however you would need a converter for it. Please let me know what you find out and thanks for watching.

@1corycar 3 жыл бұрын

HOW do you come up with these things? I mean, the precise measurements and stuff... is it just trial and error?

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cory, thanks so much for asking. It is a combination of things. Some of the props I came up with many years ago (such as the Rat-In-a-Cake), I am now revisiting them and rethinking them in terms of what materials are available today. Others I build and figure out as I go along in front of the camera, however I already have a pretty good idea of what will and will not work for those. Then there are those, such as the soon to be released "Animated Flying Bats" (way over due because of the smoky, bad air conditions in my garage because of the fires here in N. California), for those I build a complete prototype off camera, perfect it and then build it again in front of the camera. I started building Halloween displays when I was in Jr. High and that was loooong before Halloween stores and the internet, so everything had to be built by hand and from scratch. Necessity really was the mother of invention back then!

@JPFerraccio 3 жыл бұрын

@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms looking forward to those bats !

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

@@JPFerraccio Thanks, I'm trying and really sorry for the delay!

@khill6860 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you? I need a Halloween DIY!

@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi K Hill, my sincerest apologies. Due to situations beyond my control, most notably the excessive heat and smokey conditions where I live, my work flow has been severely hampered. I work out of my garage, which is a non-conditioned space, so construction, painting, filming, etc., has been limited and at times impossible during the recent summer months. I hope to have "Animated Flying Bats" out in a week, with another video out shortly after that. Thank you for your patience.

@khill6860 3 жыл бұрын

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO by Saul Films I completely understand. I just love your videos so much. I can’t believe you produce these from your garage. They are so professional. I’m sorry, I will be patient. 😊