The Prop Solve : Robt. Burns Cigar Box

This is a prop I made for a show called "The Storm" It took a while, but I thoroughly enjoyed all the detailed work. Here's how I did it:

I began by researching different designs for the cigar box. I settled on an earlier design as the brand “Robt. Burns” was clearly displayed on the front and easy for audiences to read.

I then began to take measurements for the box. I decided to make mine a little smaller than the original so it would fit between other props on set. I drew a blueprint and then cut out the design using 6mm plywood.

After Cutting I assembled the box using a combination of wood glue and super glue for optimal strength. For the lid I used gaffer tape so it could be opened and closed easily.

I then covered the inside of the box with canvas to give the box a luxurious feel.

For the outside of the box I needed the signature “Robt Burns” tape to decorate the sides of the box. For this I found an image of the tape and using Photoshop cut out a section of the tape from the image and then patched it together to create a line of tape. I then printed this out on canvas paper and lined the box with the tape.

I then needed to create the label for the inside of the lid. Unfortunately all the pictures of the labels I found appeared too pixelated when printed to a larger scale. To Remedy this I used photoshop to create the text that I needed for the label and patched together various images to create my replica version of the label.

Creating Text:

Adding Text to Picture of Robt. Burns:

Creating Circular emblem..

Finished Label:

After gluing the label to the inside of the lid I then began work on the top of the box.

As shown earlier I wanted this design for the top:

To achieve this effect I used some fablon vinyl that I had leftover from another project. I used oak and pine for the two shades of wood needed. I cut the pieces individually so they wouldn't sit on top of each other.