Theatre Props, by Motley (Hardback, 1976)

This book offers a complete step-by-step guide to designing and constructing stage properties, covering everything from acquisition strategies—buying, borrowing, leasing, or crafting from scratch—to hands-on construction techniques. Explore over 100 specific projects across diverse categories: hand props, soft furnishings, moulding and casting, light fittings and fires, special effects, carpentry, flowers, foliage, jewellery, and decorative elements. Illustrated with detailed drawings, black-and-white photography, and instructive sketches.

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