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Foam
Used to create lightweight props; can be carved and sanded; often sealed and painted.
Thermoplastics
Used for items that need to be durable and malleable; can be reheated and reshaped.
Wood
Can be used for sturdy, long-lasting props; requires tools for cutting and joining.
Fabric
Used for soft props, costuming elements, and set dressings; versatile and comes in many textures and weights.
Latex
Used for realistic skin effects or flexible props; can be cast in molds.
Silicone
Used for flexible, durable, and realistic props; often used in lifecasting and prosthetics.
Papier-mâché
Lightweight and inexpensive; used for larger props that need hollow construction.
Acrylic Paint
Used for painting and detailing props; quick-drying and water-soluble when wet.
LED Lights
Used to create lighting effects within props; safe and low heat.
Spray Foam
Used to create textured elements; expands and hardens.
Upholstery Foam
Used for padding or to create soft, voluminous props.
Plaster
Used for rigid, detailed casting and molding.
EVA Foam
Lightweight and easy to shape; good for armor and weaponry.
Polyurethane Resin
Used for hard, detailed prop casting; sets rigid and strong.
Aluminum Wire
Used for lightweight, flexible armatures or frameworks inside props.
Clay
Used for sculpting original prop masters; can be fired or used as air-dry.
Tulle
Lightweight, net-like fabric; used for creating veils or translucent effects.
Hot Glue
Quick setting and versatile adhesive; good for temporary fixes or lightweight materials.
Latex Rubber
Flexible and durable; used for creating skin-like coverings or flexible molds.
Polystyrene Sheets
Used to create lightweight, rigid structures; good surface for painting.
Steel
Heavy-duty metal for constructing durable props; requires welding or bolting.
Vacuum-form Plastic
Used to replicate shapes in a thin, lightweight plastic; requires a vacuum-form machine.
Balsa Wood
Extremely lightweight wood; ideal for small, breakable props.
Rigging Hardware
Used for flying props or creating movable elements onstage.
Respirator and Safety Equipment
Essential for protecting health while working with fumes, dust, and toxic substances.
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