We are custom costume, mask and prop makers.

We are Bev Shalts and Mike Petty, and we've worked together for more than 25 years. We solve creative problems with intelligent, custom-made solutions, and also have ready-to-ship designs available from our webshop. Everything is hand made by us.



Way Back
We first met in the late 1980's, creating extravagant costumes and props for big West End musicals in London. It was high-stress work, and for many years we were creative, problem-solving ninjas who never slept! It was great fun, and we learnt a lot, but eventually the chaos, exhaustion and low budgets started to drive us crazy. Could beautiful things be created, without having to compromise? We wanted to try.



So after quitting our theatre jobs, and spending every penny we had on fine materials, we threw ourselves into producing our own creations. And they were an instant hit! We spent the profits travelling around Europe, selling more with each journey, bursting with inspiration and relishing the new skills we gained along the way.



Present day
Fast forward many years, and here we are. During all the growth and development, some things haven't changed. Everything in Tentacle Studio is still made by hand, by us, and we're still exploring ideas and creating unique things that don't exist anywhere else in the world. Our reputation has grown, and nowadays our clients include international celebrities, ad agencies and cultural foundations. Our permanent workshop is nestled just outside Amsterdam in the heart of the tulip growing area. It's still a real buzz when people have fun and get transformed by our creations!



Get to know us
The workshop is 10 minutes drive from Schiphol Airport, just outside Amsterdam. You are very welcome to arrange a visit, or phone for a chat about what you need. You'll get honest, expert advice and progress photos of your custom order in progress, so you can relax, knowing you will be happy with the finished result.


Our Clients
Our clients are very diverse: Christian Dior, Lady Gaga, Harrods, Delta Airlines, Hermes, TV companies, and stylists, magicians, museums, theatres, ballet companies, fashion houses, professional performers and amateur party beasts! Our work has featured in many magazines including Vogue and the New York Times, on TV and in many music videos.

Here's some more photos of us, and the studio in action...










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