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This title is for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. Supported by photographs and drawings, the book covers planning, costing and scheduling; tools and workshop facilities, and detailed health and safety information. Cutting, shaping and turning wood and making and repairing furniture is covered, plus modelling in clay and other materials; and making moulds in plaster and flexible compounds. Life casting along with casting and laminating with polyester, epoxy and urethane resins, latex and other materials are also explored. Practical and detailed advice is also offered on carving, turning and finishing polystyrene; stage upholstery techniques; and painting, gilding and other finishes.
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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.
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The task of making props for the stage falls to many different people-stage management, workshop staff and designers (as well as prop makers) in professional theatre, enthusiastic part-timers in amateur companies, and art or craft students in schools. Read the first page
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The task of making props for the stage falls to many different people-stage management, workshop staff and designers (as well as prop makers) in professional theatre, enthusiastic part-timers in amateur companies, and art or craft students in schools. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I brought this book to help me understand more techniques and methods to do with theatre prop making while studying a course on the subject. I am glad to say it is now a fantastic reference guild to me. The book itself is meant to show a wide varity of materials, ideas on their use and useful tips and methods (which prevents you making those 'text book errors'). The book does this in a very effective way and it really does gives you a very in-depth knowledge and a good over all understanding.
The only thing I would say is that the book isn't really meant to be a Beginner's step by step guild on prop making, althought it does contain processes and methods which is useful when starting to use new materials. However, if you are someone that wishes to expand their knowledge and skill range this is a good start!
The only thing I would say is that the book isn't really meant to be a Beginner's step by step guild on prop making, althought it does contain processes and methods which is useful when starting to use new materials. However, if you are someone that wishes to expand their knowledge and skill range this is a good start!
Format:Paperback
This book is excellent for any Model Maker/student needing help with prop making, the guide not only has tips, but is written by somebody,(Andy Wilson)who has worked in the industry and knows it really well. Deffinately reccomend!
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The book has some very good ideas and methods on the various aspect for Behind the Scene. I will be putting some of them to good use. One of the areas that I want to learn to do is mold making. This will help for those items that are too expensive to rent or buy.
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