Making Stage Props (Paperback)

Andy Wilson

ISBN 10: 186126450X / ISBN 13: 9781861264503

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, 2003

About this Item

Paperback. Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. Supported by over 200 photographs and drawings, the book covers: Planning, costing and scheduling Tools and workshop facilities, and detailed health & safety information Cutting, shaping and turning wood Making and repairing furniture Cutting, bending & welding mild steel Modelling in clay and other materials Making moulds in plaster and flexible mould compounds Life casting Casting and laminating with polyester, epoxy and urethane resins, latex and other materials Carving, turning and finishing polystyrene Stage upholstery techniques Painting, gilding and other finishes AUTHOR: Andy Wilson has been building props and scenery since the late 1970s. As a freelance prop-maker he worked for many companies throughout Britain including the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has been Master Carpenter for several regional rep theatres. He currently teaches prop-making at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 184 b/w photos "Making Stage Props" is a title for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Stage Props (Paperback)
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186126450X
• ISBN 13: 9781861264503
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them.

From the Back Cover

Prop–makers everywhere now have available to them a broader range of products and processes than every before. Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. This highly illustrated guide covers: Planning, Costing, and Scheduling; Tools and Safety; Working with Wood, Steel, and Clay; Making and Repairing Furniture; Making Plaster Moulds; Life Casting; Stage Upholstery; Painting and Finishing; and more. Andy Wilson has worked with theatrical companies throughout Britain, including the Royal Shakespeare Company. He currently teaches prop making at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.