Step-By-Step Compo and Mold Making [Paperback]

Robert F. Loeffler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1992 | ISBN-10: 0963238752 | ISBN-13: 978-0963238757 | Edition: 1st

This book is a first in the trade which provides a centuries-old secretive process for the creation of decorative ornamentation. Compo formulation was a jealously guarded "secret" which was kept in families and handed down mostly from father-to-son. Through this medium which is commonly known as "Compo," certain trades such as the picture framing and furniture manufacture industries, permitted manufacturers to mass produce previously hand carved one-of-a-kind wood ornamentation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"For centuries, the secrets for compo formulation and the related craft of mold making have been closely guarded. Until now, a framer wanting to learn these techniques was hard put to find a willing teacher. In Step By Step Compo and Mold Making, the techniques are finally being shared. Bob Loeffler, who has been a framer since 1967, wanted to give something back to the industry. His philosophy is: 'Share your knowledge. In the end we will all be richer for the experience!'. . . . . . . . . ." -- Linda Goffstein, Decor Magazine, October 1992

"This book describes compo and mold making, including various techniques and finishes, as well as how to make a homemade press and repair damaged compo designs and frames. Pressing, applying, and storing ornaments and mixing compo formula are also covered." -- Art Business News - October, 1992.

From the Publisher

This book may be used as a primer for anyone wishing to start or expand a craft-oriented business. One professional compo repair job, for example, would pay for this book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: L V I Pubns; 1st edition (June 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963238752
• ISBN-13: 978-0963238757
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,036,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars -Lacking diagrams and Clear Recipes, October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Step-By-Step Compo and Mold Making (Paperback)

This book seems to provide complete information, though anecdotal, about compo- production and molding. The lack of clear diagrams is a disadvantage, too. The author obviously knows the ins and outs of compo, but could have presented it in clearer fashion - with diagrams, times, temperatures, recipes, and lists, rather than narratives and warnings. It is hard to find exactly the infomration you need without digging into the text. Also, an index would have been very helpful. Overall, the only book I have found that reveals the composition of various compo formulae, so is valuable in that regard.

5.0 out of 5 stars EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW IS IN THIS EXCELLENT BOOK!, December 4, 2010

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This review is from: Step-By-Step Compo and Mold Making (Paperback)

You don't have to look any further for anything you need to know about compo. Everything is in this book right down to the smallest detail. I almost didn't buy this book because of other reviews, but after receiving it, I knew exactly why other reviews were written. And that was to keep the secret of compo a secret. This book was also written so beautifully. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT BOOK.
You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Guaranteed.