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Foam

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Used to create lightweight props; can be carved and sanded; often sealed and painted.

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Thermoplastics

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Used for items that need to be durable and malleable; can be reheated and reshaped.

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Wood

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Can be used for sturdy, long-lasting props; requires tools for cutting and joining.

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Fabric

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Used for soft props, costuming elements, and set dressings; versatile and comes in many textures and weights.

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Latex

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Used for realistic skin effects or flexible props; can be cast in molds.

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Silicone

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Used for flexible, durable, and realistic props; often used in lifecasting and prosthetics.

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Papier-mâché

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Lightweight and inexpensive; used for larger props that need hollow construction.

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Acrylic Paint

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Used for painting and detailing props; quick-drying and water-soluble when wet.

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LED Lights

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Used to create lighting effects within props; safe and low heat.

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Spray Foam

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Used to create textured elements; expands and hardens.

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Upholstery Foam

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Used for padding or to create soft, voluminous props.

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Plaster

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Used for rigid, detailed casting and molding.

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EVA Foam

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Lightweight and easy to shape; good for armor and weaponry.

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Polyurethane Resin

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Used for hard, detailed prop casting; sets rigid and strong.

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Aluminum Wire

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Used for lightweight, flexible armatures or frameworks inside props.

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Clay

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Used for sculpting original prop masters; can be fired or used as air-dry.

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Tulle

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Lightweight, net-like fabric; used for creating veils or translucent effects.

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Hot Glue

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Quick setting and versatile adhesive; good for temporary fixes or lightweight materials.

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Latex Rubber

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Flexible and durable; used for creating skin-like coverings or flexible molds.

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Polystyrene Sheets

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Used to create lightweight, rigid structures; good surface for painting.

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Steel

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Heavy-duty metal for constructing durable props; requires welding or bolting.

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Vacuum-form Plastic

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Used to replicate shapes in a thin, lightweight plastic; requires a vacuum-form machine.

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Balsa Wood

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Extremely lightweight wood; ideal for small, breakable props.

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Rigging Hardware

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Used for flying props or creating movable elements onstage.

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Respirator and Safety Equipment

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Essential for protecting health while working with fumes, dust, and toxic substances.

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