Book description
Experienced prop maker Eric Hart walks readers through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and demonstrates how to apply them to a variety of materials. Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrate the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry.
New features to the second edition include:- Updated information on the latest tools and materials used in prop making
- Both metric and standard measuring units
- Step-by-step photos on common techniques such as upholstery, mold making, and faux finishing
- Expanded coverage of thermoplastics, foam, and water-based coatings
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Preface to the first edition
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 what is a prop?
- Chapter 2 needs and means
- Chapter 3 safety
- Chapter 4 shop space
- Chapter 5 assemblage
- Chapter 6 measuring and marking
- Chapter 7 structure and framework
- Chapter 8 carpentry
- Chapter 9 metal
- Chapter 10 plastics construction
- Chapter 11 flat patterning
- Chapter 12 fabric
- Chapter 13 sculptural materials
- Chapter 14 molding and casting
- Chapter 15 shells and laminates
- Chapter 16 finishing
- Chapter 17 graphics
- Chapter 18 formal training
- Chapter 19 maintaining a portfolio
- special note
- index
- website
Product information
- Title: The Prop Building Guidebook, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2016
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781317292807
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