Creating props - 'stone blocks' for medieval play

Johnny Grim | 17/06/2012 - 10:22

Time again, to ask the experts...can anyone advise how to make /obtain stone blocks strong enough to hold 1 or 2 persons (sitting on them). I've seen several productions using similar, but I was told they were fibreglass?? We found and used a large polystyre block some years ago, that worked well, but am not sure where one would obtain similar. The poly block was approx 900MM L X 400MM H x 450MM W.....

Johnny Grim

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Johny I'd forget about the

Author: Walter Plinge
Date: 17/06/2012 - 18:08

Johny I'd forget about the Poly blocks, because they will perpetute thier own flame, even if they are covered in flame retardant doped material. Franly when I come across the Poly stuff on stage,I hoy it in the bin.
However if you need verification you can check with the local Fire Brigade.
I have used in the past milk crates or made up plywood boxes, which are easy enough to do. Or even find some kids toy boxes?

Sorry Johnny i forgot to

Author: Walter Plinge
Date: 17/06/2012 - 18:14

Sorry Johnny i forgot to add my name to the above post!
chookas Joe Mccabe

thanks for the tip Joe,

Author: Johnny Grim
Date: 17/06/2012 - 19:59

thanks for the tip Joe, didn't think of kid's toy boxes.

cheers

try other groups

Author: Walter Plinge
Date: 17/06/2012 - 21:43

Hi Johnny,
I suggest you contact Steve and Geoff at Hale, as I think they would probably have some already made. Steve could also give you some tips.
Chris E

boxes are the go

Author: Walter Plinge
Date: 26/06/2012 - 13:59

plywood or chipboard boxes covered with paper mache or plaster and finished with limestone finish paint or similar

Also Jonny you could check

Author: JoeMc
Date: 28/06/2012 - 18:26

Also Jonny you could check out the use of Cardboard sets, once doped up with Fire Retadant, they make a good set & enhance the mise en scene.

http://www.cortecscenery.com/photologue/gallery/cortec-gallery/

Thanks

Author: Johnny Grim
Date: 30/06/2012 - 18:47

Thanks for all the ideas guys. I've learned something new.

cheers

Johnny Grim

Creating props - 'stone blocks' for medieval play

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