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The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook

The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting HandbookAuthor: Thurston James
Publisher: Betterway Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 25 reviews
Sales Rank: 7285

Media: Paperback
Pages: 238
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.7

ISBN: 1558701281
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.025
EAN: 9781558701281
ASIN: 1558701281

Publication Date: November 15, 1989
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Product Description
Demonstrates how to work with molds, castings, and vacuum forming equipment, stresses safety precautions, and discusses materials from paper-mache to breakaway glass.


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5 out of 5 stars Flawless illustrations   December 28, 1999
Tina Miller (Plano, Texas USA)
44 out of 45 found this review helpful

Until I found this book, I made every mistake possible in moldmaking. The illustrations and descriptions are perfect, and the many mediums covered make it the only book a moldmaker needs.


5 out of 5 stars A must-have book for every prop builder.   February 22, 1998
22 out of 23 found this review helpful

Clear and knowledgeable coverage of many aspects of mould-making and casting. Good safety information, and though now a few years old, still current. Any prop builder will be glad to own this book, whether a seasoned professional or someone just learning the trade.


5 out of 5 stars An outstanding book on the subject.   November 11, 2000
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

Covers many different types of molding/casting materials and release agents depending on the job at hand. Good photographs that illustrate the step-by-step process. Has important detailed sections on safety and how to handle various chemicals. The author also includes a section on how to build a vacuum-form machine and a selection of vendors to contact to order materials discussed in the book.


5 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!   April 19, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

My book is all dirty, and worn since its always around im my studio as I go about doing my molds and casts.
I used it all the time. Now not so much since I have memorized almost everything.
A must for anyone that want a book that is really practical with accurate information.



5 out of 5 stars What a fantastic book   February 15, 2007
DosManDan (Sacramento, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've read many different books on the subject of molding and casting, and by far this is the most complete. Almost every practical approach is covered including plaster, paper mache, fiber glass and even vacuum molding with thermo plastic. Each step is clearly detailed and explained along with the appropriate warnings and cautions for hazardous material.

Not only does the author describe how to do each step, he takes the time to explain why you would use one technique over another. It is very obvious he has years of experience in the field.

If I had to criticize the book at all, it would be the strange two column layout. Instead of always reading down the column, it jumps across columns when there is a picture in the text.

You can buy this book with confidence and know that you will find the information you need inside.


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