Prop Help
I have a challenging new act I'm working on which I plan on doing at a bunch of street shows throughout the summer. I don't have a lot of DIY know how when it comes to building things so I wanted to ask for suggestions!
I need three different props.
The first is a giant set of instructions. Something that unfolds and unfolds and unfolds but it really needs to look like directions to put something complicated together. A newspaper would probably be a lot easier but it doesn't fit the act sadly.
The second is a set of tools like hammer, screwdriver and nails etc. The nails need to be rubbery, the hammer and the screwdriver should also be gaffed too for various comedic uses like breaking or other unexpected effects.
The third is probably the most difficult.
I need to make a Grandfather Clock. It needs to be light enough to carry on my back and big enough to make it look like a struggle to carry it. It doesn't have to work but it should look somewhat realistic. I need to be able to open it up and mess with parts inside it or at least have the parts exposed. I am thinking about attaching tin foil (or something) gears to those little half balls that you turn inside out and they pop up into the air. That way the gears can spring out. Any other ideas that would be funny are welcome!
In the act Chance is working as a Grandfather Clock Repairman but has no idea how to really fix the thing. I'll have to think of a reason for Chance to set the clock down outside on the street to work on it but other than that I think I have a good rough idea on how the act should go.
If you might have some suggestions on how to make any of these props please let me know.
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