The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV

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.

• 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

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• The Fake Food Cookbook: Props You Can't Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV
• Make: Props and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science Fiction & Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories
• The Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information
• Making Stage Props: A Practical Guide
• The Properties Director’s Handbook: Managing a Prop Shop for Theatre
• The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook
• The Properties Director's Toolkit: Managing a Prop Shop for Theatre (The Focal Press Toolkit Series) (English and English Edition)
• The Theatre Props Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Theater Properties, Materials and Construction
• Designer Drafting and Visualizing for the Entertainment World, Second Edition