# Fake Coal

Fake coal is obviously a really useful prop for fossil fuel focused actions. Lots of different types have been made:

#### Edible fake coal
[Homemade Christmas Coal recipe](https://www.livingonadime.com/homemade-christmas-coal-recipe/#:~:text=Melt%20butter%20and%20add%20marshmallows,onto%20waxed%20or%20parchment%20paper)

#### Versions that can be thrown safely
- Sponges coated in thick paint
- Chunks of scrap polystyrene, painted black
- Papier mache, painted black (gloss will reflect and shine)

#### Version to make larger lumps of coal

Take some recycling - plastic milk bottles, newspaper, card etc, squish it altogether and bind with gaffa tape. Cover the lump in recycled paper and paint with black paint mixed with pva - or if in a hurry and no time use black bin liners to cover the lumps. This is a very light and cheap method.

[![](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1700065509527.jpeg)](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1700065509527.jpeg)

#### Existing stock
There are also a lot of large chunks of fake coal in the warehouse available for use, [contact Creative team](https://organise.earth/uk/channels/create-reception).