Prop making - A giant candy floss
For Mountviews production of 'The Sandman : A Christmas Fairytale' in 2018, I had the opportunity to make a giant candy floss to be used as a prop in the show. After consulting with the rest of the team and the props department, we attempted to dye pillow stuffing, which was used as the cotton candy, with fabric dye but this did not take well, so we decided to spray paint it when the base of the structure was complete. I began with a large cardboard cone and added some curved pieces to to act as a structure to support the pillow stuffing. I also used some chicken wire to cover the circular structure to give it added support, and this material also ensured that it stayed light. After this, I applied the stuffing in long, stretched out lengths to mimic the wrapping of cotton candy. Once this was done, I began to spray paint! One of the scenic artists also taught me how to dismantle, clean and reassemble a spray gun whic...