Lucy R - ICA Creation

We created realistic trees!

Written by Lucy R on February 1, 2016. Posted in Blog.

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Artificial trees for African themed tree house from Virgin Holidays, commissioned by PDS

Artificial tree texture with no bark

Show casing our latest project!

We were commissioned by Presentation Design Services to create artificial trees for the Virgin Holiday’s African themed tree house installation in London’s Southwark. The installation was in place for one week in January 2016.

We created 4 large tree trunks and several branches for the top section of the tree house.

The trees had to be realistic as possible and had to represent real African trees with no tree bark.

The main shape was carved from polystyrene and the texture applied was from a mould taken from real tree trunks which ensured we gained realistic visual results. We coated the trees with flexible hard coating polyurea for durability and to make the trees water proof.

We first applied primer then top coat and paint decoration with water based paints as realistic effect as possible.

The project was achieved at an extremely short time scale, we were ready for delivery within 3 weeks!

Have a look at some of the links below to see the completed project!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3416165/Would-want-sleep-urban-jungle-Luxury-TREEHOUSE-two-bedrooms-private-balcony-personal-chef-unveiled-central-London.html

https://www.virgin.com/news/stay-virgin-holidays-exclusive-southbank-treehouse

http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/this-is-what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-treehouse-over-the-thames-a3166041.html

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Sculpting & creating 2015

Written by Lucy R on December 8, 2015. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

As we have entered the festive season with Christmas on it’s way & a new year approaching we’d like you take a look back with us on 2015 to embrace the great moments.

2015 has been filled with great commissions, sculptures, installations all bespoke elements we have created.

This year has been an innovative year through out with great development of manufacturing processes with new products in the pipeline.

Take a look at some of our highlights this year, exciting projects which we are proud to have been a part of!

January February March

Finished project installed at destination in Candy Cloud - Dublin Airport

We started 2015 in a great fashion, creating giant and sweet replicas of meringues and popcorn, the project was installed at Dublin airport in the new confectionary themed Candy cloud!

"Elsa" scaled up model from disney character Frozen

We were commissioned to create “Elsa” scaled up model from Disney’s Frozen! based on miniature figurine. This project certainly brought some magic & the wonder of Winter to our workshop!

We created polystyrene clouds hand crafted for the ‘Let it rain champagne ‘ event in Manchester. Each cloud individually carved for a realistic effect!

April May June

Hand carved giant Toms shoe prop 3d model

We were commissioned by Toms shoe to create a giant version of their classic Tom’s shoe to use at their creative customize your sole events across the UK!

We were commissioned to coat and spray paint giant Dutch tulips for an installation in the Netherlands. We coated the supplied tulips with polyurea coating. Primed and spray painted each one to a vibrant natural color!

We were commissioned by PDS to create a life-size bull to be used as EE’s charging bull at the Glastonbury festival 2015! We are proud to say that we completed the bull within 1 week! Right on schedule for PDS to apply final colour finish! Although this project had a very tight time scale we enjoyed it very much!

July August September

We created 11 1m freestanding light up numbers for our client in Surrey. All numbers have a great vintage effect with led fairground light bulbs. All numbers are wireless as they powered with high capacity batteries. The numbers would add the wow factor to any event whether private or corporate!

We created 60 Custom 3d panels made in the UK

We were commissioned to create 60 bespoke panels, with cubed and varying effect to be installed at the Lake side restaurant and bar from NEC the Genting arena.We manufactured the bespoke 60 panels within an extremely tight schedule, within 3 weeks!

Outdoor advertising tool - giant hand sculpture

We created an outdoor advertising tool, a giant hand. A great way to raise awareness and to create a lasting memory. Who said outdoor advertising isn’t fun!

October November December

We have developed and created a manufacturing system to produce slate imitation panels called Slate Mate, to be fully launched early 2016! Watch this space!

As we are passionate about unique design we are looking into developing another exciting element to our business. We will be creating a range of furniture designs suitable for the outdoors, using a combination of materials. In the mean time we are busy creating more light up letters and an exciting project to be revealed soon!

Hope you enjoyed browsing through as much as we enjoy creating!
We look forward to seeing what 2016 will bring!

In the mean time best wishes for the festive season and we shall see you soon!

If you have any enquiries and would like to create with us get in touch & we are always happy to help.

Get ready for themed seasonal props!

Written by Lucy R on October 14, 2015. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

1m illuminated retro numbers

Custom present props for special display

Bespoke Christmas Props in the making

Light up retro letters

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

Airbrush spray paint services in Cornwall

Airbrush Decoration

Are you planning ahead for the festive season?

We are already taking bookings to create bespoke themed props for Christmas 2015
We work with a combination of materials such as wood, polystyrene, aluminium, polyurea coating to make props water proof to achieve the desired result which will match the purpose of the event.
All our props are hand carved / crafted and are spray painted + airbrushed with the colors of our clients choice for the ultimate detailed and unique effect.
Why go with the mass produced market, when you wish to create a spectacular setting?
Our clients have full control of their prop / bespoke elements as we keep them updated with images of each step during production from start to finish.
Have a look at some of the bespoke props we have created for events and the festive season to add a special sparkle to make your event memorable & magical.

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Custom 3d wall panels made in UK

Written by Lucy R on October 13, 2015. Posted in Blog.

We have developed a manufacturing system which allows to produce 3d panels according to custom pattern and required size with a fast turn around time. All production is within our workshop capabilities in Cornwall UK which gives our client a lot more flexibility with design size and quantity. We are more then happy to give guidance on design to achieve the desired effect. At our clients request we also offer a 3d visualization of your 3d panel design within the interiors required prior to production.

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Our latest 3d panel project!

we manufactured 60 bespoke wall panels

We were commissioned by the Atlantic group to create 60 bespoke 3d wall panels. The material used to create the panels is FR polyurea, this material is impact resistant, water resistant and extremely durable.

Panels measuring each at 2.70m by 810mm, each panel consisting of cubes with varying depth. We manufactured the bespoke 60 panels within an extremely tight schedule, within 3 weeks! Which makes us proud to achieve such a job at that scale within that time frame. The panels will be used at the Lake Side restaurant and bar in Birmingham / Genting Arena, we cant wait to see these installed!

Freestanding 1m retro light up numbers

Written by Lucy R on September 24, 2015. Posted in Blog.

We created 11 1m light up numbers, all free standing and wireless!

We constructed the eye catching numbers from exterior ply wood, primered and top coat spray painted white.

We installed warm retro led light bulbs. The numbers are all connected to high capacity re-chargeable batteries giving our client more freedom with positioning + no cable trip hazards! Project was custom made and delivered to our client in Surrey.

The illuminated numbers are available to hire by our client here www.lightyearshire.co.uk or contact directly at info@lightyearshire.co.uk

Comment from our client:

Thanks so much for the wonderful illuminated numbers, they are great!

I will send you photos once they are being used at different functions!

Thanks again,

Sharon

1m light up numbers in the making

Fun at Play Fest 2015

Written by Lucy R on August 10, 2015. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

We had a great time being involved in Truro’s play fest 2015 (part of National Playday) held at Boscawen park Truro.

The Event was hosted and organized by Kernow live with support from Swamp Circus

The 2 day fun festival featured many fun activities ranging from bouncy castles, art & craft workshops, face painting & a variety of entertainment with live music from a children band, dance groups, circus performers, along with lost of fun across the green Zone.

We displayed some of our surreal scaled up props as a fun photo opportunity for people of all ages and families attending.

Despite the cloudy first day it was a good turnout. The second day was filled with sunshine and a great atmosphere through out.

The fun and creative event was a great success, it is thought that around 5,000 people attended the attraction at Boscawen park Truro Cornwall.

Glastonbury charging bull

Written by Lucy R on July 1, 2015. Posted in Blog.

Hand carved Bull

Hand carved Bull

Check out one of our recent projects!

We created a giant bull which was used as EE’s charging bull at Glastonbury 2015!

We were commissioned by Presentation Design Services to create the bull. The sculpture had to be water- proof, extremely durable and friendly looking. We worked closely together with PDS according to their details to create the right bull they envisioned to be the EE Charging Bull at world famous music and contemporary performing arts festival Glastonbury.
The bull was hand carved out of high density polystyrene. Steel rods inserted within the tail for extra strength and timber blocks within hoofs for installation system. As the sculpture had to be weather proof we applied flexible coating polyurea and primered in order to prepare for a paintable surface.
Final finish was completed by PDS to their clients specification.
We are very proud to have completed this project at a very tight time schedule and have completed within a week! Just in time for our client to apply final finish.

Image of project at Glastonbury Festival 2015

Our giant trainer at Race for Life 2015

Written by Lucy R on May 30, 2015. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

It was great to have been involved at Race for life 2015!
Cancer re-search used our giant trainer as an eye catching prop to help raise awareness of Race for life events amongst women of all ages. You can also help this wonderful cause by keeping fit to help raise the much needed funds for Cancer re-search UK.

http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/index.html

Kind words from: Nicola Doherty Cancer Research UK

I just wanted to Thank You greatly for the use of the trainer, as I mentioned it has really helped us recruit our target of 63,000 women in the region to take part in Race for Life which helps raise £3m for Cancer Research UK. The trainer brought a lot of delight to young and old alike when we were out on the streets of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. We used it every week and we would love to work with ICA Creation again in the future!

Outdoor advertising can be fun!

Written by Lucy R on May 12, 2015. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

Outdoor advertising tool - giant hand — Outdoor advertising tool – giant hand

Recently we have created a great ‘artvertising’ tool measuring at 5m in length!

The idea behind the concept was to create a giant surreal item and to combine advertising in a unique and fun way.

The giant hand had to be proportional! whilst being weather proof and most importantly safely installed on to our 6m trailer.

Hand carved, coated with polyurea and airbrushed to create a realistic effect.

What ever you wish to publicize, spread the word for your event, raise awareness with our giant hand you will be sure to be noticed and to not be forgotten. Create a great talking point and advertise with us. For more details and to book get in touch info@ica-creation.sps-creativedesign.co.uk

Giant sculpture art installation

Written by Lucy R on April 27, 2015. Posted in Blog.

Giant bust sculpture, first stage sculpting

First step, cutting out and gluing together, sculpting main shape of head proportionally

Giant bust sculpture, first stage sculpting

We are currently working on an exciting giant sculpture.

Right now we are at the first stage of and are sculpting on the giant head which is 2.4m in height.

The finished sculpture will be the total height of 5m!

The finish will be volakas marble.

The location of this art installation to be revealed!

We will keep you updated of his progress with images from our workshop on our news feed here, facebook, twitter and instagram.

It would be great to hear what you think and how this art installation would inspire you?

Author: Lucy R