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.