Costumes and Chemistry: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials and

Costumes and Chemistry: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials and Applications

Based on 14 years of research and experiment with plastics and various non-traditional materials, this book supplies information to designers and interpreters on specialized techniques for use in costumes for theatre, film and TV. Also included are charts detailing the effects of dry cleaning and laundering on adhesives, coatings, colourings and metallisers, allowing the designer to make appropriate choices for specific needs and longevity. This reference delivers many exciting new choices to designers and craftspeople, with the bonus of improved safety, maintenance, comfort for the wearer and visual effects for the audience.
Country USA
Brand Batsford
Manufacturer Drama Pub
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 131 colour and 80 b&w halftones
EANs 9780896762145
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Costumes and Chemistry: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials and Applications