Making Stage Props

By: Andy Wilson

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Paperback | 24 January 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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