Prop props

Kia Orana my fellow Islanders,

Ive been very busy trying to balance my home life and social life and now Ive found something that I can do that makes me feel good which is making my own props.

Although I know I can draw with a steadier hand with some, if you really want that personalised prop you'll find a way to draw it.

I have a bit of a business going now so if your in Auckland, New Zealand, and your interested you can comment down below. Orders need at least two weeks to complete.

You will need:

Cardboard

Craft knife

Black permanent markers

Any paint you would like

Skewer sticks

Hot glue gun/ sellotape

You could also use

glitter

coloured paper

The first step is to draw your props. You could choose anything! This was for a wedding so they wanted some general sayings. The groom was a comic book fan so she wanted to make this for him.

I like to save my cardboard so I draw my props close together. I could use some of those spaces in between to make lips or moustaches to use as much cardboard as I can.

Next step is to cut it our with a craft knife. Be safe!

If you accidentally cut too much just try and save it with the permanent marker. She'll be right mate. Then paint with acrylic if possible. Then go over the black lines again to make it pop.

After that you will need to attach the skewer stick to the back. I use hot glue gun or you could use PVA glue or sellotape. 

Here is some of the finished products. Nekminnit is kiwi slang for next minute e.g. "Left my scooter at the dairy.... nekminnit it got raxed (stolen)" We use it in everyday sentences cos the guy who coined the phrase is the man. 

 Shooooole is new slang. Its sole (sou-lei) which means boy in Samoan. The youngins say this to each other at school. And its kinda like saying 'bro'.

You wouldn't be able to buy these anywhere! So my solution is to always try to make it myself.

Whanau means family in Maori. The party guests can pick up the white frame and take photos with the props. 

Ofa Atu to everyone. I hope this helps. Please comment with any questions and if you would like me to make you some and you live in the Auckland area please let me know.