Welcome to Tentacle Studio's Props department- where we custom make all sorts of props and sculptures.
If you need a prop, scenery or mould made, contact us and find out how we can help. We work to a wide variety of briefs and budgets.


Golden Sarcophagus: A life-sized prop made for the Haymarket Theatre. On the right is the clay original of the sarcophagus before being cast in resin.

Bust of Gandhi: Theatre prop for Václav Havel's 'Leaving' at the Erasmus festival in the Netherlands. Made in bronzed GRP.
Sundial: Prop for the title sequence BBC TV's "A Day in the Life..."

Giant Birthday Cake: Made to be jumped out of at a corporate conference, it was nearly 3 metres high!

Mad Hatter's Giant Tea Set: Since the realease of the new "Alice in Wonderland" film,there's an increased demand for all things 'Alice'. This giant tea set, for a Mad Hatter's tea party, was made to order by Tentacle Studio for a major UK film, theatre and TV prop supplier.

Fairy Wings: Gossamer wings made from painted organza.
Large Black Feather Wings: We created six identical pairs of wings, for the European launch of a new Ed Hardy fragrance.
Butterfly Wings: Costume made for London Zoo's Education Department.

Paris Hilton Roulette Wheel: Promotional prop with added sparkle that spins and clicks.
Used to promote Paris Hilton Perfumes (diameter 85cm). Click on image to see it in action!

Flayed Hand: A special effect glove in coloured latex. Private commission.
Demon Horns: Made in resin. Professional halloween prop made to order for a performing artist.

Little Shop of Horrors: Audrey, the 3 metre high man-eating plant puppet. Constructed from fabric, latex, steel and GRP for an international touring production.

Castle Gateway and Walls: Specially constructed for the international film premiere of 'De Brief Voor de Koning'.
Photo left shows the castle being built in the Tentacle Studio workshop.

Faux Castle Wall: Made for La Guilotte nightclub in Agde, South of France. The nightclub adjoins Agde Cathederal, which has ancient stone walls, and we were asked to produce something that complimented that architecture. We transformed their basement into a Gothic stone maze complete with gargoyles. What you see below is special effect scenery made with sculpted polystyrene and reinforced plaster.

We've also produced special effect castle features and props with a similar finish for the Welsh Tourist Board. These walls were constructed in sections and assembled at the venue.

Large Baroque Frame: For a 'tableau vivant' dance performance.

'Daniel Lambert - the fattest man in England': A special prop for the BBC TV programme 'Our Bodies'. Made to meet a very tight deadline!
Figure for Liverpool Biennial: Lifesize mannequin with avante garde Panto costume and wig in the style of Leigh Bowery for the artist Mel Brimfield.

Animal Head: A private commission.
Dancing Mannequins: Custom props for stageshow "Strippers" made from vac-form plastic. On stage the mannequins were made to jump and dance in time with music!