Footlights
Wed, 25 Feb 2009, 09:31 amkarlae19 posts in thread
Footlights
Wed, 25 Feb 2009, 09:31 amHi all
looking for some antique looking footlights that you would use in a theatre show.
Ideally, I would like to find ones that have the antique shell design on the back that faces the audience, or just the simple circular tin shape.
Any ideas on where to find these or even how to easily make them would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Many solutions.
Wed, 25 Feb 2009, 03:25 pmI used some 4inch pvc plastic pipe cut diagonally. Not as pretty as the old fashioned shell ones but quite effective. For a production of 42nd Street I once did the designer created me an art deco flat sheet made out of 3mm ply that was screwed to the batten and painted with a nice 1930's art deco pattern. I believe there is a vac form company in Sydney that can create the old clam shell style things.
This stuff was readily available in the UK when I was there there doesn't seem to be the call for it here. I'm sure someone else will buy in soon though and add ideas.
I thought I was on the track of some 1930's style footlights I hoped to refurbish for my own use but the trail went cold as it often does.
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