We are excited about our new CNC routing facility!
This will allow high precision cutting & will speed up the process.
As well as using this for our custom projects we are pleased to offer this cutting service locally in Cornwall and nation wide UK.
Have a look at the below spec & the possibilities the CNC machine has to offer!
Materials we can cut: MDF, Plywood, Hardwood, Melamine Laminates, Solid Surface Materials, Foam core, Corrugated Plastic, Dibond, Aluminium, Soft Metals Working area: 1300mm by 2500mm Resolution Accuracy: 0.01mm/100mm Supported Format: DWG, DXF, EPS, AI, PDF, BMP, JPG, TIF, GI
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 bike out and about making people smile!
Have a look at some images of process and completion!
We were commissioned by artist / sculptor Rob Leighton to scale up his sculpture to an approx 2.5m high sculpture. We worked closely with Robert in order to replicate the curves and proportion’s as close as possible.
We carved the sculpture out of polystyrene, installed weight support and the base, coated with FR coating polyurea, primed the sculpture. Rob finished his scaled up sculpture with a beautiful coloured and patination effect. His enlarged sculpture can be seen at the exhibition at Chilstone Nr. Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The sculpture looks truly unique and stunning in situ! We were delighted to be able to collaborate with Rob on his sculpture.
Have a look at some images of progress right up to the wonderful finish!
We worked with Sculptor Rob Leighton to scale up his maquette sculpture
Rob Leighton – Sculptor
“ICACreation are a first class company to work with. Communication throughout was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Despite being hundreds of miles away I was kept constantly updated with work as it progressed by email and digital images; emails being responded too on the same day, often within minutes of my sending). Kamil is highly skilled, generous and professional. I cannot thank him enough for his support. I look forward to working with him again in the near future.”
With our days filling up with sunshine in beautiful Cornwall we can feel the spring fast approaching!
Spring is a wonderful sense of beginning of nature blossoming, and as the weather gets warmer we all look forward to new sensations with vibrant colours, that’s why we wanted to share with you some of our colourful projects which we have been lucky enough to create!
We spray paint with high quality lacquers, we also use the airbrush technique for more detailed pieces.
We can achieve a range of finishes and textures including smooth, matt, high gloss and when required a rough texture as realistic as possible.We can spray paint with metallic paint + clear coat for an extra shine, we use Pantone, RAL and metallic colour numbers to our clients spec for great results, the paints we use are weather proof and are made to last.
So whether a project requires a classic one colour finish or contemporary / smooth and glossy or just bursting with colours with high detail, we love to make that happen in the best way possible for a great visual impact with quality results.
We are always happy to advise on the most practical options.
We are currently in the process of testing with our paint supplier for a range of water based colours and soon will introduce this option to our clients as still a durable option but more environmental friendly.
Have a look at some images of our projects which include props, sculptures, special display, art installations and experimental marketing elements! Enjoy the colours!
Linda Farrow bespoke elements
Artificial trees for African themed tree house from Virgin Holidays, commissioned by PDS
Artificial tree texture with no bark
3d pasty signage
Bespoke 3d wall panel, network pattern
Giant dragons – Scenic elements
Bespoke Christmas Props in the making
Giant Tulips spray painted
Roots effect table & bench
“Elsa” scaled up 3d model from disney character Frozen
Babybel model Frosty
Buddie 3d models in the making
Giant custom presents
Giant book, enchanted wood effect
Scaled up model – Buzz light year
Giant hand prop or surreal signage
We were commissioned by Retallack Resort & Spa to create playful penguins for their winter wonderland
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
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!
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
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
We are excited to share with you our latest revelations!
We have collaborated with Something borrowed wed and hire to create approx 1m high light up letters
Spelling L O V E Lianne Heyward founder of Something Borrowed Wedding Hire Co came to us with the idea to make a statement piece to add the wow factor to any event.
So together we created the love lights, made from 9mm exterior wood hand crafted to precision, painted to a brilliant glossy white. The love lights have led fairground lights installed which give a magical effect with its reflections sparkling.
Each letter is battery powered with a long life to enable practicality at events and give much more freedom to position the letters in the desired suitable place.
If you are looking to brighten up your event, spread the love at your venue and inspire with light up letters then this is definitely something for you!
The letters are now available for hire, for more information or to book get in touch with
