Construction & Fabrication

General building techniques used throughout prop making.

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• Adhesive

A bonding agent used to join materials.

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• Armature

An internal framework providing strength and support.

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• Assembly

Joining individual parts together.

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• Blank

A raw piece of material ready for shaping.

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• Fixture

A support that holds components accurately during assembly.

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• Heat Forming

Shaping materials using heat.

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• Jig

A guide used to ensure consistent construction.

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• Laminate

Multiple bonded layers forming a stronger structure.

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• Lay-Up

The process of layering fibreglass or similar materials.

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• Prototype

The first working version of a prop.

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• Tooling

The moulds, jigs, templates, and fixtures used during production.

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