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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

Giant MJ 3d lipstick & Lipgloss in the making!

Written by Lucy R on September 23, 2016. Posted in Blog.

Have a look at one of our projects late summer 2016!

We were commissioned by Practical minds to create 1.5m versions of Marc Jacobs lipstick and lip-gloss.

Both lipstick and lip-gloss were constructed by hand and finished to a high quality spec!

The material’s we used include, stainless steel, wood, polystyrene, fibreglass, polished acrylic, water based spray paint, aluminium, weight support and vinyl for the label.

Check out some images from manufacture, progress and completion!

1.50m high Marc jacobs lipstick and lipgloss in te making!

3m headphones in the making!

Written by Lucy R on September 22, 2016. Posted in Blog.

3m high headphones replica in the making!
We were commissioned by Phonaudio who create luxury headphones with maximum comfort & the ultimate sound experience to create 3m high replica of the phonaudio headphones. We used a combination of materials to achieve a realistic and durable giant version of the head phones. Materials we used to create include, exterior ply wood, EPS, aluminium, soft foam, up holstered pu leather, fr coating polyurea all finished to a high spec. The head phones will be used as special display with a wow factor at phonaudio’s events, music festivals.

Take a look at images during production, completion and in action at OnBlackheath festival London!

Giant headphones replica in the making!

We created realistic trees!

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

Artificial-trees-for-African themed-tree-house-from-Virgin-Holidays

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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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

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!

"Elsa" scaled up model from disney character Frozen — “Elsa” scaled up model from disney’s Frozen

Disney character Elsa from Frozen - Snowflakes — Disney character Elsa from Frozen – Snowflakes

Scaled up model of Elsa from Disney's Frozen — Close up shot of the finished model

Light up wireless letters – The word is LOVE

Written by Lucy R on December 3, 2014. Posted in Blog, Uncategorized.

Light up letters spelling LOVE in the making

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

Lianne @ https://www.facebook.com/SomethingBorrowedHire?ref=hl

Or Love Lights facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LoveLightsInfo?ref=hl

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