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Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques

Turning 2D Designs into 3D Shapes
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Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques: Turning 2D Designs into 3D Shapes offers detailed guidance on crafting theatrical props, puppets, or costumes using foam. The book provides step-by-step instructions and photographs to help you transform two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional forms through custom "skin" patterns and foam mockups. It also covers finishing methods such as applying fur, fabrics, dyeing, and painting foam, along with essential information on required tools, supplies, and safety protocols.
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This book is ideal for theatre makers, costume designers, prop builders, and craft enthusiasts looking to master foam construction techniques for creative projects.

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Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques: Turning 2D Designs into 3D Shapes explains how to create your theatrical prop, puppet, or costume design using the unique and tricky medium of foam.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques: Turning 2D Designs into 3D Shapes explains how to create your theatrical prop, puppet, or costume design using the unique and tricky medium of foam.

Step-by-step instructions, photographs, and explanations illustrate how to translate your design from paper to reality by creating custom "skin" patterns, followed by the creation of a foam mockup.

The book details how to bring your project to life with varied finishing techniques, including using fur and fabric coverings, and dyeing and painting foam. Numerous supplies, tools, and safety procedures and protocols are also covered.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138016446

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 2 Tables, black and white; 528 Halftones, color

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 952g

Pages: 236

About the Author

Mary McClung has designed costumes, puppets, masks, and sets for theatre, video, and television for over 17 years. As Artistic Director and craftsperson at Animax Designs, she had the opportunity to design and build for companies such as Disney, Children’s Television Workshop, and Universal Studios. McClung has also designed productions with The Dallas Children’s Theatre, The Idaho Repertory Theatre, and The Colorado Shakespeare Festival. She teaches full time at West Virginia University as Professor of Costume Design.

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