Two scenic artists explain how they used Rosco Scenic Products to coat and protect a foam skull entryway that transformed a home into a haunted house – this Halloween, and for Halloween seasons to come.
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Priming Techniques For Foam Carving
Using Rosco FoamCoat and CrystalGel
Designer Heidi Hoffer conducted a foam carving workshop that discussed how to prime foam that included a section on how to prime foam scenery with Rosco FoamCoat and CrystalGel scenic coatings.
A Magical Adventure To An Invisible Blue Moon
Created With Rosco Fluorescent Paints
Scenic Artist Tim Parati used Rosco Invisible Blue Fluorescent Paint to create large, glowing scenery for a production of “Pete The Cat” at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
The Painted Pianos Of Glasgow Piano City
Glasgow Piano City decorates donated pianos in vibrant Rosco Scenic Paints and then makes them available for anyone to play at locations throughout the city of Glasgow, Scotland.
A Blueprint For Successful UV Effects
Scenic and Lighting Designer Paul Yeates created a “UV-blueprint” scenic effect using a combination of Rosco UV scenic paint and Rosco UV LED fixtures.
Avoid “Pink Shirt Syndrome!” Learn How To Make Convincing Bloody Costumes That Won’t Stain Everything Else
Costume Crafts Artisan Denise Wallace-Spriggs shares her technique for making stain-free, washable costume blood effects using Rosco CrystalGel.
Historical Painting Techniques For The Modern Scenic
Rosco’s Jenny Knott and Scenic Artist and Historian, Wendy Waszut-Barrett, taught a scenic painting workshop at CITT that merged historical scene painting techniques with modern materials.
Defuse The Glitter Bomb! How To Create Sparkly Costumes Without The Glittery Fallout
Costume Artist, Denise Wallace-Spriggs, describes how to use Rosco CrystalGel to firmly attach glitter to costumes. The results are durable, flexible and sparkly!
A UV Effect Gives An Angel Its Wings
Scenic Artist, Jenn Bobo, used Rosco UV paints to create a special effect that announced the angel’s arrival on stage in a production of “Angels in America.”
The Magical Gift Of Nutcracker Scenery
Thanks to a special connection, one lucky ballet school received a magical, growing Christmas tree for their production of “The Nutcracker” – painted by acclaimed scenic designer Alain Vaes!