From the creative workshops of Raven Lake Studio comes a specialized division dedicated to one thing: the perfect mirror finish.
NYCHROMEART didn't start as a business plan. It started as a problem that needed solving.
For years, Raven Lake Studio—our parent company and full-service propmaking facility—faced the same frustration as every prop shop in the region: getting quality chrome finishes was a nightmare. Traditional platers didn't understand our materials. Turnaround times were measured in weeks. And the results? Often disappointing.
So we did what makers do. We learned it ourselves.
What began as an in-house capability to serve our own projects quickly became something more. Word spread. Other prop shops started asking if we could chrome their pieces. Agencies came calling. Film productions reached out. The demand was clear: the NY Tristate needed a dedicated chrome finishing specialist who understood the unique requirements of creative industries.
NYCHROMEART was born.
The Foundation
Our parent company is a full-service propmaking and fabrication studio serving film, television, theater, and commercial clients. From concept sketches to screen-ready props, Raven Lake Studio has built a reputation for craftsmanship, problem-solving, and meeting impossible deadlines.
The Specialist
A focused division dedicated exclusively to chrome and metallic finishing. By concentrating our expertise, we've become the region's go-to source for mirror-perfect chrome on any substrate. Same craftsmanship DNA, laser-focused on one specialty.
This relationship means NYCHROMEART clients get more than chrome expertise—they get access to a full fabrication ecosystem. Need a prop built and chromed? We handle it end-to-end. Have a complex substrate question? Our materials knowledge runs deep. Facing an impossible deadline? We've been there. We thrive there.
We're not just finishers—we're makers. That perspective changes everything.
Film wraps don't wait. Launch dates don't move. We've spent years delivering under production pressure. When you say "I need it Thursday," we don't flinch—we plan.
3D prints, foam, fiberglass, found objects—we've chromed it all. Our fabrication background means we understand substrates at a molecular level and know exactly how to prep each one.
We finish props that appear in close-up, under studio lights, in 4K. That's our baseline. Every piece gets the same scrutiny, whether it's destined for a blockbuster or a boutique display.
Unusual shape? Weird material? Crazy timeline? We don't say no—we figure it out. Years of production problem-solving means we approach challenges as puzzles, not obstacles.
Through Raven Lake Studio, we offer complete prop fabrication plus chrome finishing. One vendor, one point of contact, seamless quality control from raw material to mirror shine.
We're not trying to serve the whole country. Our focus on NYC, NJ, and CT means faster turnarounds, easier logistics, and the ability to handle rush jobs that bicoastal shops can't.
Located in Warwick, NY—an hour from Manhattan, centered in the Tristate.
We'll tell you if your timeline is unrealistic, if your prep isn't chrome-ready, or if a different finish would serve you better. No false promises, no surprises.
Great chrome isn't luck—it's preparation, environment control, and technique executed consistently. We obsess over process so results are predictable.
You'll always know where your project stands. Questions get answered same-day. Problems get surfaced immediately. No radio silence, ever.
Whether you're a Hollywood production or a first-time cosplayer, your project matters. Every piece gets our full attention and best work.
Nestled in the Hudson Valley, our Warwick facility offers the best of both worlds: enough space for a proper finishing operation, with easy access to NYC and the broader Tristate region.
NYCHROMEARTMonday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends: By Appointment
Warwick, NY 10990
Whether you're planning your first chrome project or your fiftieth, we'd love to hear about it.