We loved working with Westfield & DZA Technical to create the custom make up elements for their Elle Weekender events at Westfield shopping centres in London.
We created 2 larger then life lipstick clusters with an array of beautiful pantone pinks and deeps reds with a variety of sizes and a soft seating space for the perfect photo opportunity. We also created large make up elements to be installed on to Ferris wheels as a part of their fun make up fair concept. We used a variety of materials to achieve the project including birch ply, aluminium, EPS, Fr coating, all spray painted & decorated to the vibrant & authentic colours.
Take a look at the project below, our workshop turned into make up heaven!
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!
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
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 penguins custom made props
Custom presents
Custom made snowmen props
Airbrush Decoration
Christmas sleigh we created for Chic Flower design
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 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.
We created a bright and unique sofa. Carved from polystyrene and coated with polyuria, soft foam sitting section also coated with FR Polyurea for lasting durability.
The cave like tunnel!
We created the tunnel to fit perfectly the interior space of the story centre.
The tunnel had to be made in several sections as it had to fit through a standard size entrance.
The tunnel was hand carved out of EPS, coated with FR polyurea, primed , spray painted and decorated to finish.
Have a look at some links below to see our creations in place and the wonderfull world of Dr Seuss in action at London’s story centre:
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!
1.50m high Marc jacobs lipstick and lipgloss in te making!
1.50m high Marc jacobs lipstick and lipgloss in te making!
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!
Bespoke over sized hand with moving wooden elements
We were commissioned by Practical Minds Ltd to create a bespoke piece for special window display for an incredible fashion designer. We created an over sized mannequin hand with movable fingers, and chrome effect studs.
The hand was made from a combination of materials, for the finger tips and base we used beech wood and the palm was carved from EPS, coated with FR polyurea and spray painted black. We created an inner structure to make the fingers position adjustable like a mannequin. The studs were created with a wood turner and then spray painted to a chrome effect.
Have a look at some images of process and completion!
We were commissioned by Juergen Teller Ltd to create two of 1.20m in diameter size dinner plates with HQ images applied onto each plate. To create the plates we first made a mould. From this we created the plates with fibre glass. Once the plates were smooth we applied a base coat and topcoat spray paint with a high gloss white finish. Once completely dry we vinyl wrapped the plates with the required HQ images.
Have a look at some images of process and completion!
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
Artificial trees for African themed tree house from Virgin Holidays, commissioned by PDS
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!
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.
