Making Stage Props

By: Andy Wilson

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Paperback | 24 March 2003

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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

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Non-Fiction Arts & Entertainment Film, TV & Radio Acting & Theatre Studies Technical & Background Skills in Theatre Dance & Other Performing Arts

Acknowledgements	p. 4
Introduction	p. 7
Wood	p. 20
Working with Mild Steel	p. 50
Modelling	p. 69
Making Moulds	p. 85
Casting and Laminating	p. 105
Working with Expanded Polystyrene	p. 125
Upholstery	p. 142
Paints and Finishes	p. 156
Glossary	p. 174
Further Reading	p. 185
List of Suppliers	p. 187
Index	p. 190
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