Professor ZeTuer: Magic Apparatus Decor
ZeTuer, ProfessorMagic Apparatus Decor
© Professor ZeTuer
Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 32 pages
Professor ZeTuer: Magic Apparatus Decor
Image courtesy eBay seller MagicGizmo

Comments: ideas and techniques for finishing and decorating magic props with stencils, decals, and paint. This is an expanded version of the Magic Stencil Techniques book which was a small (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch) format book.

Contents (from eBay description):

3 Finishing Magic Apparatus
3 Preparation for the Finish
3 Preparation for Sanding
3 Sanding
4 Electric Sanders vs. Block Sanders
4 Safety First
4 Cleaning the Surface Prior to Paint or Stain
5 Apply the Paint or Stain
5 Paint vs Stain
5 Applying Stain
5 Applying Paint
7 Applying Additional Decorations - Stencils, and Decals
7 Overview of Stencil Decorations in Magic
7 Advantages of Stencil Decoration
7 Stencil Preparation
8 Pre-Made Stencils
8 Selecting the Artwork
8 Where to Find Royalty Free Artwork
9 Clip-Art Collections
9 Art Design Collections
9 Old Images from Ads and Magic Posters
10 Positive vs. Negative Stencils
10 Illustration Software
10 Stenciling Words and Stylized Script
10 Stencil Preparation
11 Materials Needed
11 Artwork Transfer
12 Basic Stencil Cutting
12 Stencil Cutting Tips
13 Multi-Color and Multi-Part Stencils
15 Stencil Examples
16 Using Frisket Film Stencils
17 Large Stencils
17 Painting
18 Taping and Preparation
18 Spraying Application for Stencils
18 Spray Cans and Air Sprayers
19 Airbrush
19 Preventing Stencil Bleeding
20 Cleaning Up Over-spray
20 Using Alignment Holes for Multi-Part Stencils
21 Brush Application
21 Shadow Effect
22 Marvels with Masking Tape
22 Storing your Stencils
22 Cleaning Stencils
23 Decorating with Decals
23 Printing Decals - What Type of Printer to Use
24 Applying Decals
25 Finishing

26 Appendix A - The Décor of Deception
26 Structural Design
28 Decorative Design
31 Technique and General Hints
32 Spraying Without a Spray Gun
32 Stencils, Etc.


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