Breakaway prop - Whiskey Bottle

Breakaway glass props come in clear and green and red and various colors to simulate and/or match on-set props. The breakaway glass is manufactured from resin. At one time the film industry manufactured breakaway glass from sugar. That is where it gets its nickname of sugar glass. Bottle have a hard base surface and will inflict pain upon the actor if struck by this portion of the breakaway prop. Care must be taken to prevent this. The actors musts be rehearsed and a signal worked out between the actors to announce the strike is coming. Never strike in the face. Always protect the actors and crew member from flying glass shards. Even though this material is not glass, sharp shards and splinters are created when the glass prop is broken. Back lighting works best when capturing the breaking glass particles on camera.