Our design and display team enjoy the challenge of creating props for displays and events...

but it's even better when we get to see creations in context, at their final home!


The client? A collaboration with display company Cestrian. 

The brief? To create a giant X, for an event at the imposing, industrial warehouse of Depot Mayfield in Manchester. 

Time frame? 3 working days from order to delivery.


Wednesday: 

After receiving a PDF of the bespoke 'X' from Cestrian, our design team draw the design up in our CAD software, scaling to achieve the required size.

As the prop is bigger than our largest EPS block, the X needs to be cut in sections.

A cut line is drawn, ensuring that the angle isn't so great that it would make bonding the halves back together too difficult.



Thursday:

After the X is profile cut, using extra high-density polystyrene (for a smooth surface), it is carefully transported to the finishing studio and spray booth. 



Using colour-matched paint, to tie in with the client brief, a first coat is applied to both halves.


Friday:

Time for the second coat! Then, the X is left to dry over the weekend.


Monday

8am:

The prop is quality control checked and carefully packed in an outer, plus extra packaging to prevent damage, before being despatched with a courier and being driven from Castleford to Manchester.

11am:

The X reaches Cestrian at the Depot Mayfield events centre.

 Cestrian position the X centre stage and use additional lighting to create a dramatic effect!



We love it when a plan comes together!

To talk to someone about props, please phone 01977 519339 or email sales@custompac.co.uk