Custom Props and Set Pieces for Events, Windows and Shoots
Custom props are the objects that set a scene: a giant crescent moon for a Ramadan window, a stylised tree for a stage, oversized flowers for a gala, a vintage-style car front for a photo shoot. They're made for the idea behind a campaign or event rather than to copy a real product. For scaled-up versions of your own product, see product replicas.
Props are usually viewed from a set distance, on stage, behind glass or through a camera, so they can be built to look right from that view rather than perfect from every angle. Share sketches, references and where the prop will be seen, and we'll talk through materials, weight and how it will be moved.
Typical applications
Event and gala décor
Themed pieces that carry the concept of an event across the room.
Window display scenes
Props that give a window display depth and a story.
Stage set pieces
Elements for performances, award shows and corporate stages.
Photo and film shoots
One-off props built for a specific camera angle.
What we need to quote
- Sketches, references or a mood board
- Approximate size and viewing distance
- Where it will be used: stage, window, event or shoot
- Whether it will be handled or only looked at
- Dates, and whether it will be kept afterwards
Don't have everything yet? Send what you have and we'll ask for the rest.
Questions
Can a prop be made to look heavy but stay light?
Usually, yes. Foam and hollow construction can recreate the look of stone, metal or wood while weighing much less, which makes props easier to move and safer on stages and in windows.
Do props for photo shoots need finishing on every side?
Not always. If the camera angle is fixed, the back can be left simpler. Tell us how the prop will be shot and we'll plan the finish accordingly.