All posts by Aissa Simbulan

Aging props

Aging props is half the battle when making your props fit into the scenery.

This page discusses weathering to fit a medieval setting from melty candles to fraying: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/create-medieval-fantasy-props/

This page shows how to age paper, add rust, and give your props a story of how it was used: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/how-to-weather-and-age-props/

This video goes over weathering through dry brushing techniques: https://www.punishedprops.com/2018/02/19/dry_brush_weathering/

Maybe you want to be thrown out a window or smash some bottles for a video but don’t actually use glass.

This video showcases many different kinds of breakaway props:

This video compares the use of sugar vs isomalt to make breakaway glass:

This is a comparison to many adhesives to see what works best for your project.

PVA glue/ craft glue/ wood glue

“Polyvinyl acetate” “white glue”

The only difference between white glue and wood glue is that wood glue is yellow and dries harder

You can make homemade PVA glue

Water-soluble, non-acidic

Works on plastic, paper, fabric, styrofoam, organic materials, cardboard

Pros: does not emit strong fumes, non-toxic, dries clear without stains and flexible, cheap, easy to apply, odorless

Cons: can take 24 hours for curing, takes at least 30 mins for clamping, limited shelf life

$8-20 depending on size and brand