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.
"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.
Product Description
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.
