Film scenery,
for theatres and museums
We make rocks, caves, monoliths, imitation materials, dioramas and props for film sets, theatre stages, events and museum exhibitions. We agree dimensions, visible surfaces and the level of detail with the set design team or exhibition creators.
Film sets · Theatre and events · Dioramas and exhibitions
- 1 week
- making a monolith for theatre
- lightweight forms
- easy to reposition on set and on stage
- film · theatre · museum
- to the set designer's design
What we make
for film, theatre and museums?
On a film set, what the camera sees matters; on stage, weight and quick scene changes; in a museum, precision and exhibit safety. We adapt form and finish to each use.
Rocks and landscapes for film sets
Rock walls, boulders and landscape sections. We select colour and texture to suit the scenery concept and on-set lighting.
Artificial rocks
Caves and passages
Caves, recesses and rock openings that can be positioned, moved and lit to suit the shot.
Grottos and caves
Stage elements and props
Monoliths, trunks, tops and props made from lightweight GRP – easy to move and reuse.
Three-dimensional decorations
Dioramas and museum landscapes
Rocks and natural forms tailored to the exhibit composition and exhibition storyline.
Artificial rocks
Imitation architecture
Walls, sections of stone walls and stylised details made to the set designer's concept.
Material imitations
Painted backdrops
Landscapes and perspectives combined with three-dimensional exhibition or stage elements.
Murals and wall paintingApplications
Set, stage
or exhibition?
The same rock serves different purposes in front of a camera, on stage and beside an exhibit. That is why we begin with where and how it will be viewed.
| Application | What matters to us | Typical elements |
|---|---|---|
| Film set | detail where the camera looks; changes on set | rocks, caves, boulders, trunks |
| Theatre | weight, durability, quick scene changes | monoliths, table tops, rock platforms |
| Event and premiere | an effect visible from a distance, quick installation | rock backdrops, props, greenery |
| Museum and exhibition | exhibit safety, information about materials | dioramas, imitation walls, painted backdrops |
Projects
Projects
for film, theatre and events
Rocks and a cave for a film set, a monolith with a sphere and rock tops for theatre, a jungle-themed stand and a themed arrangement with a mural.
All projects
A StoneDeco project
Rock decorations for a film set
Decorative rock forms made for film scenery.
- Cave and boulders scope of decoration
- External design starting point
- Changes on set adapting the elements
A StoneDeco project
Monolith, sphere and rock table tops for a theatre
Making a monolith with a sphere and rock tops for theatre scenery.
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A StoneDeco project
Jungle-themed exhibition stand
Original stand arrangement with rocks and artificial greenery.
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A StoneDeco project
Mountain-themed clothing display in Paris
Rocks and artificial greenery following the design for a mountain-themed clothing display.
Explore the projectA similar scope at your facility?
Let us discuss productionOrdering step by step
Set design
step by step.
We plan the schedule backwards from the filming day, premiere or exhibition opening.
How we workDesign and deadline
The set designer's design or sketches and the installation date.
Visible surfaces
We establish what is in shot or in front of the viewer, and how to divide the elements.
Production
Castings, GRP, painting and ageing in the workshop.
Delivery and adjustments
Transport, installation and fitting elements on site.
Decoration for the shot and the stage
Visible surfaces
We concentrate detail where the camera or viewer looks. The back of the decoration can be simpler, reducing time and cost.
Deadlines and changes on set
Filming and premieres have fixed dates, so we plan the schedule backwards from installation day. On a film set, we adapted the decorations when the concept changed on site.
Weight and reuse
GRP and fibreglass are lightweight. The forms are easy to reposition, transport and reuse in another scene or season.
Alongside exhibits
In museums, we prepare decorations so they do not endanger original exhibits or obstruct viewing. We provide information about the materials used on request.
For a scenery quotation
Design or sketches, list of elements, dimensions, filming or opening date and transport information.
Film scenery: rock that looks good on camera
On a film set, decoration must convince the camera – often up close and under strong lighting. Texture cast in moulds taken from real rocks and hand painting in layers make the rock look unlike a prop. Example: rock decorations for a film set – a cave and boulders to the set designer's concept, with details adjusted during work on set.
Theatre and event decorations
On stage, weight, durability and quick scene changes matter. GRP elements are lightweight and rigid, so they can be carried, rotated and used across many performances. For a theatre, we made a monolith, sphere and rock tops from fibreglass, hand-painted to the design.
Museum scenery and dioramas
In museums and exhibitions, scenery provides context for exhibits: the landscape an animal lived in, a section of historic wall, a cave or a vista. We work with the exhibition storyline and the set designer's design, preparing decorations so they do not endanger original exhibits. We combine three-dimensional forms with painted backdrops, and discuss stylised walls in the article Themed walls in restaurants and museums.
What do we make scenery elements from?
- GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) – lightweight, rigid and moisture-resistant; for rocks, monoliths, caves and imitations.
- Silicone moulds – for casting textures and repeated elements. More: silicone mould production.
- Hand painting – colour and ageing adapted to lighting on set or in the room.
How does a project proceed?
- Design or sketches and the installation date.
- Agreeing visible surfaces, divisions and positioning.
- Workshop production with a schedule planned backwards from filming or opening day.
- Delivery, installation and any on-site adjustments.
See also imitations and bespoke forms and artificial rocks.
Do you make scenery to a set designer's design?
Yes, this is the most common arrangement. We receive a design or sketches and prepare elements for production: selecting material, divisions, texture and colour. We made the monolith, sphere and rock tops for theatre to a supplied design, and the monolith took a week.
Are the decorations lightweight and easy to transport?
Yes. GRP and fibreglass elements are lightweight, so a crew can reposition them on set or on stage. We divide larger forms into parts that are easy to transport and assemble.
Can you adapt the decoration on set?
Yes. On a film set, we adjusted elements when the scenery concept changed on site. For productions with fixed deadlines, we allow time for adjustments.
Do you make dioramas and scenery for museums?
Yes. We make rocks, tree forms, imitation walls and painted backdrops for exhibits. We work with the exhibition storyline and the set designer's or architect's design, planning installation outside the gallery's opening hours.
How much does bespoke scenery cost?
The cost depends on the number and size of elements, the level of detail on visible surfaces, the deadline and transport. We prepare a quotation from a design, sketches or a scene description.
We'll quote for your project
decorations for the set
Your message only needs to tell us what you want made, where and by when. We will discuss production options and the information needed for a quote.
Send a finished design or simply an idea.
The initial conversation carries no obligation.