Making Oversized Bottle Cap Props
Oversized Bottle Cap Props (Also Great for Decoration) For my production of The Borrowers, I needed something from which the Clock family of Borrowers could eat soup. My solution was …
Grandfather Clock Prop Tutorial
A grandfather clock prop is a great statement piece, but unfortunately, not everyone can afford to have a real one. Thankfully, creating one of your own is simple and easy. …
Arrow Quiver Prop Tutorial
This arrow quiver prop tutorial and bonus arrow prop tutorial are both great projects for beginners. They provide a usable prop that is sturdy, inexpensive, and easy to make.
Shotgun Shell Prop Tutorial
Needing shotgun shell props for a show or a cosplay? This is one of the quickest, simplest props that I’ve ever created.
Bone Prop Tutorial
Easy, Inexpensive Papier Mache Bone Prop Tutorial In theatre, there’s no limit to the number of odd props that you’ll end up needing for shows. On several occasions, I’ve actually …
Adhesives That Won’t Dissolve Your Foam
Adhesives for Foam/Polystyrene As I mentioned in a previous article, foam is one of my favorite building materials for set and props because of its light weight , low cost, …
Prop Making Must Haves
Prop Making Must Haves: Recommended Tools & Supplies As I’ve worked on projects over the years, I’ve tried and tested a variety of materials and tools and have found that …
Leg of Meat Prop Tutorial
Prop Tutorial for Leg of Meat for Lion King Jr. A couple of weeks ago, I created a leg of meat prop for a local production of LIon King Jr. …
Inside Out Control Panel Prop Tutorial
Inside Out Control Panel Prop Tutorial The theme for the Kids Camp that I just attended was Inside Out, and for the finishing touch our camp director wanted to recreate …
Oversized Props Tutorial: Creating an Oversized Notepad and Pencil
Creating Oversized Props – 2 Tutorials Next spring, I’m planning on producing a play that requires a multitude of oversized props. For this reason, with each new play that I’ve …
Skeleton Key Props
Creating Lightweight, Sturdy Skeleton Key Props I’ve used large, decorative metal keys as props many times, but I was looking for something a bit more replaceable. Many directors can attest …
My Top 10 Places to Shop for Props & Costumes
Shopping for Props and Costumes When preparing for a show, one of my first steps after my initial read through is creating a production list (basically a master list of …
Larger Than Life Props – Gigantic Hypodermic Needle
If big is good, bigger must be better! Or so it is in the case of the larger than life hypodermic needle prop that I wanted for the School House …
Apothecary Jar Props
Apothecary Jar Props for Shows or a Haunted House There have been a few times when I’ve needed apothecary jar props for shows. For Addams Family, I needed an entire …
Sturdy Shackles Prop Tutorial
How to Make Shackles, Prop Tutorial Are you looking for a tutorial on how to make shackles as a usable prop for a show or haunted theater? If so, you’re …
Big, Fancy Goblets
When I was putting on the production of Addams Family, I wanted really big, fancy goblets for the dinner scene. In reality, I couldn’t afford what I wanted, so here’s …
Balloon Numbers
What do you do when you need balloon numbers in a pinch? Make them from fabric, of course. I needed several of these numbers for a particular show. The truth is, …
Statue of Liberty Torch Prop Tutorial
Statue of Liberty Torch Prop Tutorial For one of my recent shows, I needed a torch for a character playing the statue of liberty. Here is how I created it. Step …
