We have less than one gross of the Compo books in inventory! BUY NOW while the printed version is still available!
We redesigned the original Compo press illustrated in the Compo book. Our revised copyrighted press design is much more efficient and adds additional capabilities to the pressing function. The new press design is already included on our INLAY PDF-CD, so customers who purchased the inlay PDF-CD do not need to take any action.
As a courtesy to all current Compo book customers we will email a copy of our new revised press plan AT NO COST TO YOU by email when you order the book.
This new revised press may be used to manufacture decorative wood inlays AND to press compo ornaments. You will probably also find many other applications around the old homestead.
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PLEASE NOTE: The printed version of the Compo book will not be reprinted once sold out. Therefore all sales are final. NO REFUNDS!
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~~~Now for some Compo Info~~~
We are proud and honored that our "Step By Step Compo and Mold Making" book has been listed among historic and prestigious books in the Preservation Brief #34, Technical Preservation Services, National Park Services. As of this writing, the Preservation Brief may be found at: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/briefs/brief34.htm.
Anyone interested in becoming involved in the various aspects of the compo process, or in historic composition restoration, will find a wealth of information in the brief "Applied Decoration for Historic Interiors -- Preserving Composition Ornament," and other recommended reading.
Our "Step By Step Compo and Mold Making" book has sold worldwide, and was a "first" in the industry that assisted the reader in the compo process on a step-by-step basis. Written for picture framers, woodworkers, antique restorers, and other crafts people, the book describes a centuries-old "secret" process previously known only by a select few. The author reveals the "secrets" of this fabulous compo process in this book.
Nothing is withheld. Nothing is omitted. Expensive equipment is not required.
The author and his wife were professional picture framers operating their own retail picture frame shop and art gallery, established in 1967, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He and his wife manufactured and finished all their own frames using only raw wood molding stock (Brit:moulding.) They created everything from simple certificate frames to ornate gilded compo frames, including custom made decorative wood inlays, and unique one-of-a-kind inlaid moldings.
Following simple, easy-to-understand procedures, the reader will learn the complete compo process from beginning-to-end, including:::::
---introduction to compo;
----gathering materials and equipment;
-----list of ingredients;
------preparing the coveted compo formula;
-------pressing and applying ornaments;
--------making three different types of molds;
---------an assortment of "old-time" techniques and finishes;
----------constructing an inexpensive homemade press;
-----------repairing damaged compo designs and frames;
------------storing ornaments;
-------------and more.
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Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Then here is an opportunity to learn the "in-and-outs" of an ancient craft that will give you a lifetime of satisfaction.
This book may be used as a primer by anyone wishing to start or expand a craft-oriented business.
You may also apply what you learn from this book to many applications limited only by your imagination.
A SINGLE professional compo sale should pay for this book.
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Step By Step Compo and Mold Making
Author: Robert F. Loeffler
ISBN:978-0-9632387-5-7 -- Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Softcover
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