Transforming Props with Paint

Recently, we created props for Journey Summer Theater’s production of Beauty and the Beast. During the creating process, we touched up and transformed a couple items using only a layer of paint. Today, I’ll show you how one paint job can totally change your thought process. Let’s start with these brooms the Ensemble used. We …

Gaston’s Miniature Portrait

We're creating props for Journey Summer's Production of Beauty and the Beast. In this post, we're discussing how I created Gaston’s miniature portrait for him to gift to Belle. Some companies have gotten away with picture of Gaston from the movie. Some take a picture of their actor, print it, and call it good. But …

The Beast’s Hand Painted Marble Food Tray

We're creating props for Journey Summer's Production of Beauty and the Beast. In this post, we're discussing how I turned a piece of wood into a marble slab. The Beast needed to present Belle with some food, and I wanted him to have a fancier tray than the typical silver platter. I picked up a …

Maurice’s Steampunk Inspired Toolbox

We're creating props for Journey Summer's Production of Beauty and the Beast. In this post, we're discussing how I turned a bright red Goodwill box into a well loved, well rusted, steampunk inspired toolbox. For our production, the director wanted Maurice to be little steampunk. This was mostly reflected in his machine, outfit accessories, and …