BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / HELP. IOU PROP

**Posted by bilaltycoon** November 11, 2015 5:45 pm

hey sherlock fans, i am cosplaying as JIm Moriarty in the Comicon near me. i need help and ideas on how to amke an IOU apple without a real apple or knife(as they are not allowed in the conventions). pls help ASAP.
btw, i could do paper mache or even use M-seal.
thank you

**Posted by Magingus** November 11, 2015 5:51 pm

Please don't spam the board with cross-posts:

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In the future, create a single thread with your question and be patient.

**Posted by Magingus** November 11, 2015 5:54 pm

In response to your question, why not make one out of clay? It would be easy to make the necessary "cuts" and indentation.

If I were doing this, I would create the apple shape using the color of the inside of the apple (with necessary indentations). Then I'd create a thin red sheet of clay and wrap it around the outside, cutting out the portions that are supposed to be missing. Then throw it in the oven for a little bit and you have yourself a prop.

**Posted by Ivy** November 11, 2015 7:12 pm

DO YOU HAVE TO SPAM US? Even per pn!

**Posted by ukaunz** November 11, 2015 7:59 pm

The Extreme Crafters made one for the Three Patch Podcast, you can listen to the instructions here:
http://www.three-patch.com/2013/03/02/episode-3-moriarty-march-madness/#more-425

**Posted by bilaltycoon** November 12, 2015 11:37 am

THANK YOU ALL. IM SORRY THAT I UPLOADED THE QUESTION ON MANY THREADS. I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO USE THE SITE, AS I AM NEW. THANKS AGAIN

**Posted by ukaunz** November 12, 2015 7:58 pm

Writing in all caps is generally a no-no in forums too. It's like you're shouting at us.

Hope your apple prop goes well, and you have fun at the Comicon.

**Posted by Harriet** November 12, 2015 11:02 pm

Well, a shouted Thank You is still nice, though

**Posted by ukaunz** November 13, 2015 12:47 am

True

**Posted by bilaltycoon** November 13, 2015 9:35 am

thank you for your help. from now i will refrain from using caps because of ukaunz request. my prop is almost complete and i will post pics soon.

**Posted by Ho Yay** November 15, 2015 7:46 pm

Sorry for the OT but, from now on they will not use caps.
We have witnessed the rise of
theimprobableone.

Last edited by Ho Yay (November 15, 2015 7:47 pm)

**Posted by ukaunz** November 16, 2015 4:39 am

Well spotted, Ho Yay

**Posted by bilaltycoon** December 9, 2015 5:26 am

thank you all for your help. i have completed my prop using paper mache. to obtain red color, i used lipstick and am using a broken knife hilt too. it looks awesome. i am ready to go on the 20th, and look forward to showing it off. thank u once again\\

btw- if u want pics, tell me and i will put them all.

**Posted by Harriet** December 13, 2015 6:54 pm

Have fun!