Handcrafted props for film, stage, and events.
Artifact designs and fabricates custom props to aid in environmental storytelling — pieces that look like they’ve lived a life before the audience ever sees them.
Serving the Mid‑Atlantic and beyond. Based in Northern Virginia.
Selected Work
Click a project to read the build diary and view photos.
What we make
From one‑off hero pieces to multiples for live events, we build durable, camera‑ready artifacts.
Hero objects & set dressing — wood, metal, resin, mixed media. Aging & finishes for lived‑in realism.
Electronics and practical effects — lights, motion, sound; built for repeat handling.
Panels, signage, crates, consoles — world‑building elements around your story.
Repairs, mods, and multiples; travel‑ready prep and backups.
How we work
Clear checkpoints from brief to delivery keep budgets on track and timelines predictable.
Scope, references, budget, deadlines.
Sketches/CAD and finish samples for approval.
Fabrication, finishing, and electronics integration.
Pack, ship/install, and provide care instructions.
About Artifact
We’re a small shop focused on environmental storytelling. Our builds are engineered for repeat handling and close‑up scrutiny — because the best props don’t just decorate a scene, they carry history.
Start a project
Tell us what you’re building. We’ll reply with next steps and a ballpark estimate.
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