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