Paint is a staple in our arsenal of supplies. We use various types of paint for different applications (spray paint, craft paint, tempera paint) but our default is always the cheapest latex paint that can be bought at a local hardware store. Most of our backdrops and...
Painting never just involves a gallon of paint and a roller. There are other supplies that make the whole process faster and easier. A few are listed below. You'll notice that many of these are disposable. We do not have a lot of storage space,...
These clips have multiple uses for us. Our backdrops are created by placing painted insulation foam sheets in front of a permanent backdrop that was created out of plywood and is used for our quarterly FX. Prior to installing the hinged metal backdrop holders that we currently...
We cut a lot of foam core and insulation foam for signage. Often, we carve the foam using a hot knife, but when we need a straight, clean cut-this is a must have tool....
Cutting foam core can be tedious and tricky but if you have the right equipment, it makes the process a lot easier. A lot depends on the type of foam core you are cutting, as different knives work best on certain types of foam core....
Life App: Honesty - choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. Theme: Moment of Truth Date: March, 2013 Ideas We Brainstormed This set design took many turns from the first time we talked about it. Even during the week we were putting it together, we changed...
We have tried a variety of different things to enhance our creative process for building sets and creating environments. For now, we've landed on this rhythm. 3 Weeks Out: Email Creative Team About three weeks prior to the start of a new month, I send and e-mail to...
We've all been in retail stores where the shirt, sweater, or jacket we want is hanging on the highest hook and we can't access it without a ladder. When I've been in that situation and ask the store clerk for help, they usually get a...
While this tool can be quiet expensive, it is a huge time-saver. If at all possible, you'll want to budget for one as it is a wonderful tool that cuts letters & shapes of all sizes....