Can anyone help me out on a project?  I am helping organize props/set dressing for "Black Comedy."  In the show, a "porcelin" or ceramic Buddah is broken. We will need to have a minimum of 10, preferably 15. Obviously, we don't want to buy 15 of these things. Plus, we have to make sure it breaks on command! :)

One way is to purchase a ceramic statue of appropriate size and carefully pre-break it into manageable-sized pieces.

Prior to each performance, these pieces can then be re-glued together using melted candle wax. It's the same principle as hot-melt glue, but not nearly as secure.

Hold a lit candle over the broken piece until a dribble of hot wax drops onto it, then IMMEDIATELY hold it in place until it cools. Repeat until the statue is fully assembled.

The statue will need to be handled gingerly, but it is guaranteed to break when dropped or misused.

Topper - your idea is interesting. I kinda like it. A LOT. BUT... would something like that withstand a lot of drops/breaks? Afterall, there's 8 performances, and we need to have a minimum of 2, prefereably 4-5, for rehearsals.

slip and mold are the easiest..... mix it pour it, let it set, take it out, spray paint it, mix it pour it, let it set, take it out, spray paint... and repeat till you have as many as you need.. no limit, easy to break... But if you do go with the break, it glue it method, be sure you can find all the pieces each night.. and also be sure you cant see the breaks at a distance...