Prop Making and Scenic

Large and small scale props, set pieces, models and more. We take pride in using a mixture of traditional prop making skills and cutting edge equipment in the design, fabrication and finishing of bespoke and everyday props on all scales with artistry and careful attention. Read more about our services below and take a look at our previous work to see just whats possible!

SERVICES

Mould making

  • Perfect for casting multiple copies in plaster, jesmonite or resin in intricate detail.

  • Works well for detailed soft props made from foam, latex or silicone for stunt props, squishy body parts and more!

Close-up of a weathered, rusty metal sculpture with bolts and a transparent dome, outdoors with greenery in the background.
Close-up of a weathered, rusty metal sculpture with bolts and a transparent dome, outdoors with greenery in the background.

Painting & Finishing

  • Wood becomes rusted metal, foam transforms into brick or stone and blank canvas turns into a detailed backdrop.

  • Filling, sanding and polishing in combination with spraying, airbrushing and brushwork creates a range of stunning high quality finishes

Polycarving

  • 3D milling means working from digital models which allows for detail, precision and duplicates.

  • For large scale props, bigatures and set pieces extruded foam is a great medium and can be finished in a tough shell with variety of textures

Model Making

  • With laser cutting, 3D printing in PLA or resin and hand sculpting we can achieve a high level of detail on models as small as 1:40 with incredible precision.

  • Miniature sets for animation, architectural replicas or model vehicles

Life Casting

  • Need a duplicate of someones face or limbs? Life casting creates a perfect replica in plaster or soft silicone for a scarily life like copy

  • We can also create prosthetics that can be applied to the skin, transfers or missing body parts

Scultping

  • A traditional prop making material perfect for unique, items, creatures and organic shapes.

  • Foams are a highly versatile material that can be used for a variety of lightweight props and models.

Set Dressing

  • If you have a set that needs added character we can add those finishing touches that make it feel spooky, lived in, busy, abandoned or for a special occasion.

  • We can design and build a full set, dress is with props and create entire environment from scratch.

Carpentry

  • Soft props, often made from foam are perfect stunt props for action and combat.

  • ‘The Glass is already broken’ as they say, and when it comes to smashable props that’s doubly true! We can make props to break in a safe, controlled way or break multiple times.

Stunt Props

  • Fully armed with a CNC machine and a whole workshop of woodworking tools we can create a range of furniture, historical or modern, antique or unique.

  • we can co struct large set pieces, staging and flats which be be fully clad / finished to create environments ranging from castle interiors to dark caves and much more

Past Projects

Contact Us

If you have a project in mind let us know! Add you information below, tell use about your project, upload your file and we’ll get back to you!

FAQ’s

  • Whether you have a concept that requires design and realisation, complete designs that require fabrication or need a last minute prop, Fab Cut are ready to help at any stage of your project.

  • Tell us a bit about the project, what it’s for and when it will be needed by. Include what stage your project is at; Concept, design, fabrication or finishing

  • If you have a budget for your project, include these details when contacting us and we can discuss what is possible. Otherwise submit the project details and we’ll come back with quote

  • If you require a specific service like CNC, Laser cutting or 3D printing follow this guide:

    For other file types such as project treatments and proposals upload a pdf

CONTACT

458 Rathgar Rd, London, SW9 7EP

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07508 799447

props@fabcut.co.uk

SW9 7EP