Burrelly Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I am looking for brick effect like in the following picture: http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/images/seasonal/halloween/06-premier-prop/20287-rotten-coffin.jpg Does any one know where I can get sheets if display board like this? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Peter Evans Studios1 Frederick StreetLutonLU2 7QW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelic Theatre Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If mounting fabric on a board is an option, or just using fabric: http://www.props4shows.co.uk/scenery_cloth...rk/18807_p.html That anything like you're looking for? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 How about using paint?A brick effect, like the one in the picture, is fairly easy and quick to achieve.CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 We had some vacuum formed plastic brick sheets for a production of Oliver in Luton. Unfortunately I don't know who provided them. Half of the effect is lighting too, to get the bricks to look 3D you need to light them at several angles. Light them from a flat angle and they'll look flat. Moderation: Off Topic Is there any theatrical supplies you can't get in Luton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 We had some vacuum formed plastic brick sheets for a production of Oliver in Luton. Unfortunately I don't know who provided them.Given the location of the supplier in my post I can hazard a guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thats what I was wondering. The venue in question is about 5 mins walk from Frederick St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLee Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 You can quickly and easily build up a convincing brickwork effect by printing using a sponge. First paint the surface in the colour and texture of the mortar. (Paint and spatter). Then make up "stamps" out of suitably sized sponges (synthetic car washing types are fine). Carve the printing surface to give the uneven effect of brickwork and it helps if you glue the sponge down to a piece of 4mm ply to make it easier to handle. You can speed up the process by mounting several sponge "bricks" on a single strip of ply. Mix up a few batches of paint in slightly different colours then apply to the surface in courses using the sponge "stamps" - varying the colour at random and leaving mortar joints between courses and individual bricks. When dry rag over with some "dirty" paint, rag in areas of mould etc ad lib and you're done. Once you get started it's quick and easy, but each area usually needs to be printed by a single person - otherwise you are likely to finish up with an obvious change in style. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrelly Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 it needs to have a slight 3d effect as it is for photographic work rather than on stage. Thanks for all the suggestions so far :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I have recently created a brick wall for a production of beggars opera that we set in a 50s/60s jazz club sort of thing. To create the walls we cut up polystyrene tiles (like the proper ceiling ones but cheaper) We then stuck them down and painted over, it looked really effective and gave a great 3d effect. I would really recommend it. I will try and find some pictures Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 it needs to have a slight 3d effect as it is for photographic work rather than on stage. Thanks for all the suggestions so far :) As it is for photographic work and not stage use then follow Twiggy's suggestion.Painted polystyrene can give a realistic effect.If you had said it was for photographic work, which often only needs a small 'backdrop' then a full stage sets and fire retardantsy is not a problem, then might have had a different answer sooner. :) CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuddy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi, You could try the Vacform Workshop at Pinewood Studios. They do several types of 'brickwork' It's a while since I used them, I assume they are still operating although I don't see them mentioned on PWS web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Heres a quick Pic http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9783/n516644784271321459oy5.th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrelly Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Twiggy exactly what im looking for where did you get that? Did it come painted? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I've dug around and found a picture of the vac-formed brick sheet used on the production I was working on, more can be found at www.standrewsplayersluton.com/Gallery_Oliver.php http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/bangadrum/misc/10.jpg It came plasticy grey, and was painted with several coats, and I believe it had some texture effects painted on to add to the the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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