Hand craft meets the machine shop.
Every piece starts as a sketch, a reference or a scan. We pick the right process for each part, then finish it by hand so it looks like stone, metal, wood or bone, not foam and plastic.
Five steps from idea to install.
You'll see the design before we cut anything, and you'll know what's happening at every step.
Concept
Your sketch, photos or idea, plus size, placement, quantity and date.
Design
Digital sculpting, CAD or drawings for your approval.
Fabricate
CNC routing, foam carving, printing, sculpting and casting.
Finish
Hard coating, scenic painting, aging and weathering by hand.
Deliver
Packed or crated, and shipped nationwide.
The right process for every part.
Most pieces combine several of these. A big creature might have a carved foam body, printed teeth and claws, a cast face and a hand-painted finish.
| Process | What it's for |
|---|---|
| CNC routing | Large-format cutting of foam, wood, MDF, PVC and plastics for props, sculpture blanks, signs, lettering and set pieces. |
| Foam carving & hardcoat | Carved and hot-wire-cut foam sealed with a hard coating: big, light, tough pieces for outdoors, attractions and facades. |
| Sculpting | Digital and hand sculpting for creatures, figures, busts and organic shapes. |
| Molds & casting | Silicone molds with resin or plaster castings for detail and repeatable runs. |
| 3D printing | Fine detail, complex parts and prototypes, large-format and resin, through our sister company NexForge™ 3D. |
| Scenic painting & finishing | Hand painting, faux finishes, aging, weathering and clear coats for indoor or outdoor use. |
| Assembly & mounting | Internal frames, mounts, bases, hardware and lighting so pieces stand up, hang safely and ship well. |
Outdoors, on display or in someone's hands.
We choose materials and coatings for the conditions: sun, rain and cold for yard and attraction pieces, constant touching for interactive exhibits, and light weight for anything that has to be moved and stored every season.
Let's build it.
Tell us what you're picturing. We'll recommend materials and give you a quote.