Yeah, once the crew left us with a busted prop and a coffee cup that could only hold water. I grabbed the cup, snapped a spare wire from a broken light, and welded the thing together with a match. When the director yelled “Is it stable?” I just grinned and said, “If it can hold the actor’s weight, we’re good.” The crowd loved it, and the director? He had to admit it was a stunt.

You’re right, it’s all about what’s on the plate, not how the plate got there. Keep the fire steady, trim the edges sharp, and let the audience focus on the action. If the set does its job, the rest is just scenery.