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    Faux Diamond Carpet

    Hi. I'd like to use a diamond shape carpet pattern in our production of Twentieth Century which was so popular in the 1930s. I think I may need to spray paint it on using masking tape for lines etc which will be a lot of work.Does anyone have any ideas how to make faux carpet easily and...
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    Paint stencils

    Thanks to all who applied to my other post. I haven't been here for a while so can't remember how I actually reply to the group.Further to my other post, does anyone sell quality paint stencils that don't tear or fall apart after a couple of uses? I'm looking for a deco fan inspired motif...
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    Faux chrome ideas

    Thanks Van. What about gold trim? Do u know if that's available as a tape? Thanks Andrew
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    Faux chrome ideas

    Hi All. I'm designing a set in Art Deco style and looking for options other than tin foil to suggest chrome detail around the edges of doors and general surface decoration across walls. I'm trying to find something that sticks onto a wooden painted flat in various widths with a shinny surface...
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    Train effects for 'On the 20th Century Limited'

    Hi All. I'm designing the set for a production on the 1930s play 'On the Twentieth Century Limited'. Looking for ideas to suggest a passing landscape through two upstage train windows. The director doesn't want to use technology like projection or tv screens as too modern.Things to know...
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    Soil onstage

    Hi all. I'm designing a set for a play with a surreal bent and thinking about using soil onstage over lino.What types of soil can be used? What are the risks? Can it be treated? Does it need to be? What other materials can be used on stage to suggest soil/earth? I was told rubber tyres can...
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    Advice needed to paint realistic wooden floorboards

    KatinaAgain thanks. Whilst asking about the floor I've forgotten to ask about the walls. Following the designers instructions I painted tongue and groove pannels using a sharpie with a colour selected by the designer which was a light lemon yellow. I arrived at the theatre last night and was...
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    What are the best scenic painting art courses worldwide?

    HiAt 43yo I'm contemplating a career change and am looking for informed advice from those in the industry with at least 4 or more years professional experience as a scenic painter about quality course either short term or degree worldwide. I'd especially like to know about the most reputable...
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    Advice needed to paint realistic wooden floorboards

    OkugiThanks for this. Extremely helpful, especially the step by step recipies. In the second picture with the two flats are the faded areas straight umber? The designer has clarified he wants faded floor boards. In this case would you still use a coloured yellowish base or just plain white...
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    How to make a dry stone wall

    Thanks Val. We use polystyrene here which is the same as your styrofoam I think. It breaks up into beads not dust and gets everywhere. I've actually just finished a production of '3 Days of Rain' I designed using it to carve bricks. You can see it here by visiting my site Wix.com Theatre...
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    Advice needed to paint realistic wooden floorboards

    Thanks for the concise response Nicholas. Can you clarify what the clear acrylic is in terms of brand so I can look it up and its purpose. Is it a binder? Is it something you get from a standard paint store or specialty scenic design store?thanks Andrew
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    How to make a dry stone wall

    HiI assisting on a production of 'Calandar Girl's' and need advice to make a stacked drystone wall approx 3 feet high by 4 meters set in a rural setting. Thinking of using polystyrene carved with a blow torch but would like to know of other less messy methods. Wondering if paper mache is an...
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    Advice needed to paint realistic wooden floorboards

    Hello peopleI'm looking for advice, weblinks, resources to help me approach painting a large stage a faux woodgrain to look like floorboards. I have a graining tool but apart from that no idea where to start to make the job easier.The set is set in an old church hall so ideally looking for...
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    Glass or perspex? Frosted effects?

    Hi Everyone I'm designing a set for a play called '3 Days of Rain' and would appreciate some advice about the pros/cons of using real glass onstage. The play is set in a downtown derelict NY loft/studio apartment. I'm thinking of designing an expanse of windows across the stage to suggest a...
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