(writing and images individually created/produced by myself (Jemma Green) )

As we had now decided as a group what props we would need I decided to take control of this section and make it my own

task to gather and make all the props we would need. I decided to make a brainstorm/mindmap of what is required of

each prop as a starting point. (next slide)

Props

Now that I have a better understanding on what each prop needs to look like/do I decided to create a list of where I could get each prop, below:

Box:I have a suitable wooden box which I can paint to make it look older. It is the ideal size and is seal-able as it has a metal clasp/lever which secures the lid.

Papers:I can source various lines from Shakespeare plays online. I will then place them in a word document and change the font to a handwritten font style. I will then source images of ink blots on Google images and place these into the word document to make the scripts look more convincing. I will then use a teabag to stain the pages making them look old. I may also rip the edges of the paper to make them look even older and fragile. 

Dagger/sword:The theatre has a collection of props in which there is a dagger. We shall hopefully be able to use this. 

Candle/lighter:These items can be easily sourced and purchased from supermarkets. They will be very easy to obtain if required.

From doing the above planning I can now start to obtain and make the props.

Making the box and papers:I have decided to make the box and papers. The photos and words on the next slides show how I have made these props:

Equipment I will require:Wooden box,Scripts that I created on Microsoft word, printed out,Scissors,Teabags and hot water,hairdryer,Ribbon,

1) I used the teabags and water to rub onto the box and the scripts, I made sure to add tea to all of the sides of the box and to both sides of the paper. I then dried the paper and box with the hairdryer.

2) I then ripped and scrunched up the paper to make them look old and fragile. I also used the scissors to slice out chunks of the wood and create a dented and splintered effect on the wooden box.

3) Finally I folded them up, tied them with ribbon, and  placed them into the box and closed the lid.

Evaluation:I am very pleased with the results and so are the other group members. We have agreed that the box and scripts look very convincing.