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Splash of colour to your spring 2016!

Written by Lucy R on February 26, 2016. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

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

interactive puzzle oildrum - custom prop

Giant dragons – Scenic elements

Custom present props for special display

Bespoke Christmas Props in the making

Giant Tulips spray painted

Bespoke garden furniture table and bench

Roots effect table & bench

"Elsa" scaled up model from disney character Frozen

“Elsa” scaled up 3d model from disney character Frozen

Babybel model Frosty

Buddie 3d models in the making

Giant custom presents

Giant enchanted book, wood effect airbrush decoration

Giant book, enchanted wood effect

Scaled up model – Buzz light year

Giant hand artistic prop carved out of polystyrene

Giant hand prop or surreal signage

We were commissioned by Retallack Resort & Spa to create playful penguins for their winter wonderland

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!

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

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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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.

Elsa from Frozen, scaled up model in the making!

Written by Lucy R on January 21, 2015. Posted in Blog.

Check out images of how we scaled up a miniature version of Elsa, to create a life size model measuring at 1.50m in height!

First step was to accurately measure the miniature model. We cut the main shape out of High density polystyrene. We carved the model according to images + miniature model. We positioned her head more up right in order to create better photo opportunity for the future.

Because of her posture, we fitted a stainless steel pin in to her arm. After sanding all imperfections, we spray applied FR hard coating polyurethane. This high tech application will ensure the model will be durable and waterproof.

As we felt that her hand was slightly too big and bulky after hard coating, we made some modifications to her hand. We scaled the hand down, fitted a stainless steel pin in her finger to give strength to the more delicate looking hand!

The next stage, painting and airbrush decoration!

After sanding the model for a smooth texture, we painted and airbrushed the model with HQ 2K Paints. Added some shading to her hair to give it some more depth and texture. We also lightly airbrushed her skin, to make her look more natural!