Making Stage Props
Author | : Andy Wilson |
Publisher | : Crowood Press (UK) |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015042053424 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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; painting and finishing; and more. Andy Wilson has worked with theatrical companies throughout Britain, including the Royal Shakespeare Company. He currently teaches propmaking at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.