Thread: What to stuff a PVC prop with?

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I have built my PVC frame for my hangman and I am trying to figure out what to use to pad him up to make him look more realistic. What have some of you used to fill PVC props out? Thanks

I don't stuff mine with anything. I attach chicken wire to the PVC then wrap it around to how much I want the clothes to stick out, then used some picture hanger wire I have to tie the ends together. It stays lightweight for easy movement and the wire stays how I put it.

I use chicken wire also, and foam rubber.

foam pool noodles will flesh out arms/legs. Chicken wire as mentioned. Old scrap foam can be wrapped/taped. A chest area can be a simple plastic bag stuffed with newspaper and hang the bag handles round the neck stem. Lots of cheap methods.

I like to use bubble wrap!!! For some reason chicken wire and I don't get along, lol!!!

I use pool noodles or old bright orange life jackets. We had a boat and way to many generic life vests! They work pretty well.

I agree with the foam (noodles, sheets, & vests). I have used it on many props. I haven't used chicken wire in years, but it did work very well. Lately, I have made several Duct-Tape-Dummies. They are a bit of a pain to make, but the results speak for themselves.

PVC "Skeleton" + Duct-Tape-Dummy Skin + newspaper & plastic grocery bags guts = Awsome Prop!

I have built 2 PVC props this year and I used foam rubber, the white packing material used for shipping, bubble wrap, and swim noodles. I like the idea of using life jackets, that would really fill out the chest area. I also got my hands on some mannequin heads to to fill out the top and with the mask on looks pretty real.Here is what one of mine looks like. Tell me what you think. Be kind please as this is my first try at this.