From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mathieu_Ren=E9?= <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca>
To: <puptcrit-driftline.org-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 04:56:04 -0400
Subject: [Puptcrit] puppet mouth protector


If some of you are interested, I came up with a simple pattern for making a 
cheap craft foam (Fun Foam) sleeve to protect the inside of a foam "muppet" 
mouth from human sweat. I included a padding shape inside to make sure the 
fit is tight and the hold of the puppet's head is comfortable.

The shape still needs work. I tried with a half ball, but I don't see how 
that helps anyone. I probably need to see an actual pro puppet with this 
system to see how it is really installed. For now, I have made a triangular 
prism of closed cell foam (pool noodle again). The curve of the 4 fingers of 
my hand is comfortable against this shape, and it pushes the hand tight 
against the roof of the mouth control cavity. Which means less strain on the 
thumb, who is the one doing all the lower jaw work.

The fitting holds in the puppet without being glued there, so I will be able 
to clean it and make a spare when it is beaten up enough.


Anyone here have their own fitting or mouth puppet pattern they'd like to 
share?

Every book I've seen on the subject is generic and skips important 
information. So i't always back to the drawing board, for each new puppet I 
build. Can't a puppetguy get "some" rest?
LoL

Speaking of rest, I have generously permitted myself to get a 4 hour sleep 
period, so if you'll excuse me...
ZZZZzzzzz






Mathieu René Créaturiste
Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera...
Puppets, Masks, Etcetera...
creaturiste-AT-magma.ca
www.creaturiste.com
(514) 274-8027 

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