2017 - ICA Creation

Christmas props!

Written by Lucy R on December 7, 2017. Posted in Blog.

As we approach Christmas 2017 closer each day and this time it’s flying! We would like to share some of the recent and previous Christmas props and special displays we have created.

There’s nothing like a beautiful magical setting that can give the festive feeling and take our breath away that brings wonder back to Christmas.

We have been very fortunate to be a part of some amazing displays or have had the pleasure or creating some key props to generate a festive feeling and most of all helped create some magical photo opportunities.

Take a look below at some of the Christmassy props we have created!

We look forward to producing many more whether it be custom and personal or some of our popular props such as Santa’s Sleigh!

In the mean time we wish everyone a wonderful Christmas filled with warmth and joy!

Overs sized Chrsitmas bauble we created in royal blue

snowman and snow dog sculptures we created – Finish display by Chic Flower Design

Christmas sleigh we created for Snow factor in Scotland

Santas sleigh National trust

Custom present props for special display

Bespoke Christmas Props in the making

Babybel model Frosty

Carved out of polystyrene panda with present

Custom made Christmas sleigh

Giant custom presents

Custom snowmen props

Playful penguin props, customised Christmas props

Playful penguins custom made props

Custom presents

Custom made snowmen props

Airbrush spray paint services in Cornwall

Airbrush Decoration

Christmas sleigh we created for Chic Flower design

Whale and the snail custom props

Written by Lucy R on November 6, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Whale and snail rock – Discover story centre London
We worked with Discover story cenre in London to create these scenic elements for their whale and the snail themed interior space at the story centre.
Both whale and the snail rock had to be true to the original illustration as possible. Both elements were hand carved from polystyrene. Once approved by client coated with FR polyurea ( water and impact resistant coating ) we then primed both elements and applied the base colours to them.
Take a look at images during production

It’s wonderful to see some of the elements we created in action in a beautiful setting brought to life by Discover Story centre in London. Take a look at some pictures below of the magical setting!
Pictures below by Suzi Corker – Discover

whale and the snail pictures by Suzi Corker - Discover

Happy whale at Discover Story centre

Lift wanted around the world!..

You can experience this magical world at DISCOVER’s new and enchanting Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s immersive exhibition A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons and Other Creatures http://www.discover.org.uk/
Final decoration by Discover story centre London

Gargoyle sculpture

Written by Lucy R on June 19, 2017. Posted in Blog.

We worked with Studio Tac to create the unique sculpture to be used as a feature element for the touring Gorillaz band

The sculpture was hand carved based form various image references supplied to us by Studio Tac together with some creative freedom to sculpt.

We used high density PU foam to carve as this allows for more in depth detail for the sculpture measuring at 800mm high inc base.

The sculpture was then coated with FR polyurea in order to create a water and impact resistant surface. Once coated the sculpture was spray painted and decorated ready to go on tour! We also created a custom case for the sculpture to keep it stored safely + practical transport. Have a look below at some images!

Gargoyle sculpture we created for Gorillaz

1m high Top hats production!

Written by Lucy R on May 3, 2017. Posted in Blog.

We were commissioned by Hatfield estate to create 50 1m high white top hats!
The concept was specifically designed by Hatfield to get community involved & creative by painting and decorating the hats with bright colours and patterns and to bring adventure by spotting them around the estate and Hat field.
The hats are created from polyurea coating which is a waterproof / impact resistant coating.
See below some highlights of our production, all 50 hats were created in house by us in Cornwall!

We created 50 1m high top hats for Hatfield

We created 50 1m high tophats

We created 50 1m high Top hats, view project

Return to projects!

Dr Seuss concept – Discover story centre

Written by Lucy R on May 2, 2017. Posted in Blog.

It was great to work on an inspiring project brought by Discover London’s story centre

We were commissioned by Discover to create Dr Seuss themed elements.

The elements had to be as close as possible to the illustrations of the iconic DR Seuss, bright imaginative and quirky whilst being hardwearing + practical.

Have a look below to see what we created!

We created a Dr Seuss car — We were commissioned by Discover story centre in London to transform an adult tricycle in to the fun and interactive Dr Seuss car from his book The cat in the hat. Discover supplied us with the adult tricycle ready to transform. The main body of the car was carved from EPS, made in 2 sections, coated with fr polyurea which is water + impact resistant and spray painted to required colour. The cars various components were created using a combination of materials and a variety of techniques such as carving, welding, spray painting, coating to achieve final interactive and fun result! When transforming the bike we had to keep as close as possible to the original concept of the Dr Seuss illustration whilst making sure it would be durable and practical. The car is fully usable and the main body is removable for ease of transport etc. We cant wait to see the fun bike in action at events, It will be amazing to see the dr Seuss car out and about making people smile!

We created 4 colourful trees, each with an individual tree top shape. The trees were made from an internal aluminium structure for extra durability with an aluminium base. The outer material is polystyrene which was hand carved, coated with FR polyurea to ensure the trees are to be water proof + durable and impact resistant. All trees were then primed and spray painted with a top coat to required colour number.