Costumes and Chemistry: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials and Applications
Based on 14 years of research and experiment with plastics and nontraditional materials, this book provides information on the specialized techniques for their use in costumes for theater, film, and television. Also included are charts detailing the effects of dry cleaning and laundering of adhesives, coatings, colorings, and metallizers, allowing the designer to make appropriate choices for specific longevity needs. Finished costumes are illustrated in black and white and full color...
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Based on 14 years of research and experiment with plastics and nontraditional materials, this book provides information on the specialized techniques for their use in costumes for theater, film, and television. Also included are charts detailing the effects of dry cleaning and laundering of adhesives, coatings, colorings, and metallizers, allowing the designer to make appropriate choices for specific longevity needs. Finished costumes are illustrated in black and white and full color photographs, and the innovative techniques used for costumes and accessories will extend the possibilities for all designers and craftspeople.
Acknowledgments5Preface6Introduction7Part 1Getting Started11Health and Safety13Toxic Effects14Individual Protection16Surface Preparation25Part 2Materials and Methods--Descriptions and Uses29Materials to Apply to Costumes31Adhesives31Coatings81Colorants101Metallizers158Materials for Forming Costumes184Making a Life Cast184Casting Plastics188Plastic Sheetings239Part 3Applications289Costume Pieces and Accessories293Armor293Collars303Headdresses307Jewelry321Padding Suits327Showgirls' Starburst Tails333Wings334Specialty and Special-Effects Costumes340Aliens340Birds342Insects345Mammals348Reptiles359Drag Queens363Fantasy Creatures365Humanoids374Inanimate Objects381Robots390Space Suits393Superheroes and Antiheroes397Surface Effects403Distressing403Surface Modification409Synthetic Embroidery415Part 4Appendices417Appendix ISolvents418Appendix IIAcids, Alkalis, and Oxidizers425Appendix IIIStain Removal426Appendix IVKeeping Actors Safe and Healthy432Appendix VGlossary433Appendix VIResources439Directory to Workshops and Studios439Directory to Manufacturers and Distributors440Product List447Source Material and Consultants453Index457
