Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:05:10 -0400 To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org From: Leslie Tannenbaum <tannenbaum.1-AT-osu.edu> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] puptcrit Digest, Vol 20, Issue 20 Hi Pam, If you can take it, more chat about young audiences, Les At 03:55 PM 6/12/2006, you wrote: >Send puptcrit mailing list submissions to > puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > puptcrit-request-AT-lists.driftline.org > >You can reach the person managing the list at > puptcrit-owner-AT-lists.driftline.org > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of puptcrit digest..." > > >-- >BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS >------------------------------------------------------ >Teach CanIt if this mail (ID 18902204) is spam: >Spam: https://antispam.osu.edu/b.php?c=s&i=18902204&m=1ac1faa19245 >Not spam: https://antispam.osu.edu/b.php?c=n&i=18902204&m=1ac1faa19245 >Forget vote: https://antispam.osu.edu/b.php?c=f&i=18902204&m=1ac1faa19245 >------------------------------------------------------ >END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (Susan Wall Kronenberg) > 2. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (Steve Axtell) > 3. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (Brett Roberts) > 4. Re: moldmaking learning curve (Mathieu Ren?) > 5. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (Mark S. Segal) > 6. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (Adam Bennett) > 7. Re: moldmaking learning curve (Angusson-AT-aol.com) > 8. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (mjm) > 9. typo (mjm) > 10. Re: Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones (Joe) > 11. Re: moldmaking learning curve (Mathieu Ren?) >Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:36:34 -0400 >From: Susan Wall Kronenberg <susan-AT-carouselpuppets.com> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >In-reply-to: <448C952F.7030103-AT-etherboy.com> >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <7.0.1.0.0.20060611233404.01b16c20-AT-carouselpuppets.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 1 >References: <CEA2847D33F23D478CF45CC52EE0715C087206FD-AT-rkmail1.wsgc.com> > <6D88F6DC-4EBE-4DFE-9770-D1B2DD6E0C4F-AT-andrewkim.info> > <45E6FDE1-F900-11DA-ADE3-003065AB1E0A-AT-mindspring.com> > <7.0.1.0.0.20060611111353.01af22c8-AT-carouselpuppets.com> > <448C952F.7030103-AT-etherboy.com> > >Thanks, Liz. All part of a day's work. > >Susan > > >At 06:11 PM 6/11/2006, you wrote: >>Susan, >> >>I think what you are saying is really known by all of us, >>but it is still very funny that they are looking for >>Newborn through 5 instead of simply looking for puppeteers >>with performances for families with young children. >> >>And hey congratulations on such a great day of financial >>gain. >> >>Best, Liz >> >>-- >>K. Elizabeth Evans, President & Artistic Director >>Renaissance Artist Puppet Company >>http://www.RenArtPuppetCo.com >>610-630-4259 >>Company performing -AT- >>The Montgomery County Cultural Center >>208 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA >> >>Renaissance Artist Puppet Company's >>mission is to promote excellence in puppetry as a >>Theatrical art form and as an Educational tool by incorporating >>historical and cultural diversity along with quality performance >>techniques to tell our stories. >>_______________________________________________ >>List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >>Admin interface: >>http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >>Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > >Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:00:13 -0700 >From: Steve Axtell <steve-AT-axtell.com> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >In-reply-to: <410-22006611205324198-AT-earthlink.net> >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <7.0.1.0.2.20060611201605.07c198f0-AT-axtell.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: multipart/mixed; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-4C88B80; > boundary="Boundary_(ID_N+W/86ruJj41a3UHv6zbqw)" >Precedence: list >Message: 2 >References: <410-22006611205324198-AT-earthlink.net> > >I heard in some news release a few months ago that Henson is producing a >new show for Newborns also. > >Ax > > > > >At 05:53 PM 6/11/2006, Mary Horsley wrote: > >>Don't limit what a baby can respond to....as an educator I am well aware of >>how much more babies and toddlers take in then we think they are capable >>of. I think the age suggestion just has a lot to do with the ages of the >>store. If a puppeteer aims toward the 4-5 age bracket, the others will be >>pleasantly amused by the colors, actions, and sounds of the puppets. Also, >>just remember, whatever they see is adding to their personal experiences of >>live puppets and theatre. There are older children who have never had the >>chance to see live puppetry. If I had the time, like Susan, and loving >>young children, I would jump at the chance to do such a gig. >> >>Mary >> >>"The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." >>-Walter Bagehot >> >>"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the >>choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape >>ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And, the choices we make >>are ultimately our own responsibility."-----Eleanor Roosevelt >> >>"Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are >>dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do >>it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many >>tomorrows. >> >>-Michael Landon >> >>www.gentleteaching.com >> >>We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are. >> >>--Oprah Winfrey >> >> >> >> >> >> > [Original Message] >> > From: Joe <joe-AT-dunfee.com> >> > To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> >> > Date: 6/11/2006 8:14:33 PM >> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >> > >> > >> > >The prenatal audience has MUCH more consideration for the performer >> > >than the newborns. From newborn to toddler, in addition to >> > >expressing their universal disapproval of the shows, they tend to >> > >want to eat the puppets if you let them get too close. >> > >> > But perhaps our focus has been too much on the negative aspects of >> > puppets for the very young. What would hold their attention? >> > Marionettes made of pacifiers and milk bottles? >> > >> > >> > Joe Dunfee joe-AT-dunfee.com >> > Gordonville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >> > Admin interface: >>http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >> > Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >>Admin interface: >>http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >>Archives: http://www.driftline.org > >Steve Axtell >Axtell Expressions, Inc. >**************************************** ><http://www.axtell.com>Amazing Puppet Characters Web Site >New show "<http://www.axtelevision.com>AxTelevision" on DVD >International <http://www.axtell.com/performers.html>Performer's Directory >The original content of this email or attachments is =A9 Axtell Expressions, >Inc. > > >Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:48:22 -0500 >From: Brett Roberts <bdr1020-AT-hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <BAY102-F15D5FE25A34E68F9E05351B88F0-AT-phx.gbl> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; format=flowed >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 3 > >Sesame Beginnings is definitely targeting a younger audience. > >http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamebeginnings/new/ > >Brett > >Brett Roberts Productions >http://dfwentertainer.com > >Brett's school and library shows >http://educationalmagician.com > > > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:50:10 -0400 >From: Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] moldmaking learning curve >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <004601c68de4$129eba50$9b34f3c7-AT-critter1> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; >reply-type=original >Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 4 >References: <000901c68cdf$031dfb50$3234f3c7-AT-critter1> > <001001c68d01$c0053bd0$8b1d3243-AT-puppet> > <000b01c68d24$159df3d0$1434f3c7-AT-critter1> > <002601c68d7a$ce9d7530$56d5d7aa-AT-puppet> > <7.0.1.0.2.20060611175230.07bfc2f8-AT-axtell.com> > >Hey, that makes a whole lot of sense! > >Thanks Steve! >That's what i'll do next time! > >Mathieu René Créaturiste >Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera... >Puppets, Masks, Etcetera... >www.creaturiste.com >creaturiste-AT-magma.ca >(514) 274-8027 > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:57:47 -0400 >From: "Mark S. Segal" <segalpuppets-AT-comcast.net> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <002101c68e06$a953d7b0$0302a8c0-AT-MARK01> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; >reply-type=original >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 5 >References: <20060611220924.7130.qmail-AT-web33004.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > >>Helps if you like kids, which a shocking number of >>children's entertainers don't. > > >I would be very surprised if anyone who does not "like" their audiences >could last for any appreciable time. >A performance is a contract between performer and audience. They have to >work together to create the reality. In sync so to speak..... >A give and take..... >There is a dynamic here that live performers could probably benefit from >in learning how to "manage" their audiences for the best possible "give >and take". > >Attention spans have been blown out by TV..... > >Mark > > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:27:34 +0100 (BST) >From: Adam Bennett <adam-AT-dynamicnewanimation.co.uk> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >In-reply-to: <448C9322.4000000-AT-etherboy.com> >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <61647.82.138.196.198.1150104454.squirrel-AT-maxproxy9.uk2net.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 6 >References: <482.2e27612.31bd6ad0-AT-aol.com> <448C9322.4000000-AT-etherboy.com> > >www.ooglyboogly.org.uk > >worth looking at > >Adam >DNA > > > > Hi Bob, > > > > My thoughts exactly. Tempting to e-mail and ask what > > exactly they might have in mind to entertain Newborns through > > under 2. > > > > Best, > > Liz > > K. Elizabeth Evans, President & Artistic Director > > Renaissance Artist Puppet Company > > http://www.RenArtPuppetCo.com > > 610-630-4259 > > Company performing -AT- > > The Montgomery County Cultural Center > > 208 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA > > > > Renaissance Artist Puppet Company's > > mission is to promote excellence in puppetry as a > > Theatrical art form and as an Educational tool by incorporating > > historical and cultural diversity along with quality performance > > techniques to tell our stories. > > _______________________________________________ > > List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > > Admin interface: > > http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org > > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:31:16 -0400 (EDT) >From: Angusson-AT-aol.com >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] moldmaking learning curve >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <431.3625da0.31bee2c4-AT-aol.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 7 > >Dear Jim, Greg, Mathieu, Robert, Steve, et al: > >The posts concerning the 'string' method may be a tad misleading, and I >wouldn't want to ever discourage someone from trying a method that has been >sucessfully used by some of our finest puppeteers over the years. > >The Roses, Proctors, Phillp Huber, David Syrotiak, etc. and many others used >this method. I stilll use this method. Some have, because of product changes, >had to change their process. That's no reason to totally write off a tried >and >true approach. > >No one can look at any of Margo Rose's characters and say that the results >were less than outstanding. Some of the marionette heads the Roses made were >from 3" up to 8" and were all cast this way. The detail and finish leave >no room >for complaint. > >I think several of the generalizations posted need some clarification. > >First of all, using this method may not be suitable for some depending on the >MATERIAL used for casting. OR for the slick and fast results required by some >special circumstances such as film or video. > >But if a puppeteer were using a material like Plastic Wood (replaced for me >by MendALL), then the results have been, are, and will continue to be totally >successful. The advantage of these wood based materials (and others) provide >that a head can be worked somewhat after casting to clean and finish >according >to need. IF an absolutely smooth and flawless finish is needed, this material >and method will do the job. > >The 'keying' which occurs as one pulls the strings through the almost set >plaster provides an absolute match of mold pieces IF one pulls the string >in a >serpentine movement as Rufus suggests. One cannot expect a good match if >the >strings are pulled straight, leaving no keying whatsoever. The string and >pulling at this point will have no effect on the surface of the plaster >mold. The >details are already fixed in the plaster. > >Seems to me that if one were using Neoprene, which I think (I have never used >it) is fairly flexible as it comes form the mold, one could use the string >method but place the strings up the sides and not up the front of the face. I >don't know just how much one can 'work' or clean Neoprene after casting. > >I personally prefer to have that option of being able to work the head after >casting. It's very satisfying. >Perhaps the constraints of production or the pressures of time preclude that >possibility for some. To me, that's kinda too bad. But that's the reality of >the business - for some. > >What works for some may not be suitable for others. Let's not limit the >possibilities for some of our newer puppeteers to explore ALL the >possibilities. > >I am off tomorrow for twelve days to O'Neill Puppetry Conference where I run >the shop. This year we have Terry Lee (Green Ginger), Bernd Ogrodnik, Phillip >Huber, Jim Rose, Tim Legasse, Marty Robinson, Richard Termine, Lenny Pinna >and >Pam Arciero on staff. Jim Kroupa (Between the Lions) will do his amazing >mechanics workshop. So I will be in puppet heaven once again. > >Best to all... >Fred Thompson > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:13:54 -0500 >From: mjm <mmoynihan-AT-wi.rr.com> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >In-reply-to: <61647.82.138.196.198.1150104454.squirrel-AT-maxproxy9.uk2net.com> >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <94b09e60c3ac08d54881966e8d0c1b52-AT-wi.rr.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v624) >Content-type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252; format=flowed >Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 8 >References: <482.2e27612.31bd6ad0-AT-aol.com> <448C9322.4000000-AT-etherboy.com> > <61647.82.138.196.198.1150104454.squirrel-AT-maxproxy9.uk2net.com> > >To me, even more interesting. >http://www.architects-of-air.com/main.html > >Having done lots of outdoor performing as well as rather (12" - 16") large >puppets, I have for quite some time, longed to explore an "inflatable: or >"air-supported" stage/audience are along with large and small "inflatable: >and "air-supported" puppetry. Anyone doing this? I am aware of Fred >Garbo's In inftaed Theatre Company, but that is not what I have in mind. >M >On Jun 12, 2006, at 4:27 AM, Adam Bennett wrote: > >>www.ooglyboogly.org.uk >"Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire." =AD Confucius > >"I hear and I forget. >I see and I remember. >I do and I understand." >Confucius > > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:14:05 -0500 >From: mjm <mmoynihan-AT-wi.rr.com> >Subject: [Puptcrit] typo >In-reply-to: <94b09e60c3ac08d54881966e8d0c1b52-AT-wi.rr.com> >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <8eb36e530798c16e6ba5483eaef02c5c-AT-wi.rr.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v624) >Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 9 >References: <482.2e27612.31bd6ad0-AT-aol.com> <448C9322.4000000-AT-etherboy.com> > <61647.82.138.196.198.1150104454.squirrel-AT-maxproxy9.uk2net.com> > <94b09e60c3ac08d54881966e8d0c1b52-AT-wi.rr.com> > >Wa supposed to be 12' - 16'. >duh! >m >On Jun 12, 2006, at 1:13 PM, mjm wrote: > >>To me, even more interesting. >>http://www.architects-of-air.com/main.html >> >>Having done lots of outdoor performing as well as rather (12" - 16") >>large puppets, I have for quite some time, longed to explore an > > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:40:28 -0400 >From: Joe <joe-AT-dunfee.com> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Call for Puppeteers for Young Ones >In-reply-to: <94b09e60c3ac08d54881966e8d0c1b52-AT-wi.rr.com> >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <7.0.1.0.0.20060612152047.01cabab0-AT-dunfee.com> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed >Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 10 >References: <482.2e27612.31bd6ad0-AT-aol.com> <448C9322.4000000-AT-etherboy.com> > <61647.82.138.196.198.1150104454.squirrel-AT-maxproxy9.uk2net.com> > <94b09e60c3ac08d54881966e8d0c1b52-AT-wi.rr.com> > >mjm Wrote: > >Having done lots of outdoor performing as well as rather (12" - 16") > >large puppets, I have for quite some time, longed to explore an > >"inflatable: or "air-supported" stage/audience are along with large and > >small "inflatable: and "air-supported" puppetry. Anyone doing this? > >I've had similar thoughts, but never really pursued it. > >Bits-n-Pieces puppet theater in Tampa Florida has used inflatable scenery >for their large scale puppet shows. http://puppetworld.com/ (the pictures >of the shows that now use the inflatables has the old version with painted >flats) > >It seems a really great way to fill a larger stage area. It can be a >push-button scene change if you plan for it. I spoke with Holly Brook of >Bits-n-Pieces, and she said they were initially concerned about the noise >of the fan, but it turned out to not be an issue. I didn't hear the fan >at all in the 300 seat theater in which I saw their production. > >I've certainly seen some wonderful advertising inflatables. Most of them >are cartoon-ish, but many are very realistic. I've sketched out a few >ideas for puppet related stages, but never implemented them. > > >Joe Dunfee joe-AT-dunfee.com >Gordonville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. > > > >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:57:25 -0400 >From: Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca> >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] moldmaking learning curve >To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Reply-to: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Message-id: <001d01c68e5b$28f634f0$9334f3c7-AT-critter1> >MIME-version: 1.0 >Content-type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; >reply-type=original >Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT >Content-disposition: inline >Precedence: list >Message: 11 >References: <431.3625da0.31bee2c4-AT-aol.com> > >Hi Fred. >I have to add my voice to the defense of the Rose string method. >It has made my work so much more pleasant in most moldmaking situations, >especially in maskmaking. > >One thing I noticed works better, is when the plaster is not too fast-setting. >It gives me more time to work the mold smooth outside, and then judge when >pulling the string is best. >The latest plaster I bought must have taken humidity, it was full of lumps >before mixing, and had a grainy texture once liquid. Fortunaltely, it >dodn't affect the detail level of the cast, but did speed up the setting >tremendousl, resulting in huge clumps of air bubbles in the mold that >could not escape by any amount of tapping. > >Fortunately, these bubbles appeared away from the face, and were easily >patched with some polyFilla. > > > > > >Mathieu René Créaturiste >Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera... >Puppets, Masks, Etcetera... >www.creaturiste.com >creaturiste-AT-magma.ca >(514) 274-8027 >----- Original Message ----- From: <Angusson-AT-aol.com> >To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> >Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 11:31 AM >Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] moldmaking learning curve > > >>Dear Jim, Greg, Mathieu, Robert, Steve, et al: >> >>The posts concerning the 'string' method may be a tad misleading, and I >>wouldn't want to ever discourage someone from trying a method that has been >>sucessfully used by some of our finest puppeteers over the years. >> >>The Roses, Proctors, Phillp Huber, David Syrotiak, etc. and many others used >>this method. I stilll use this method. Some have, because of product changes, >>had to change their process. That's no reason to totally write off a >>tried and >>true approach. >> >>No one can look at any of Margo Rose's characters and say that the results >>were less than outstanding. Some of the marionette heads the Roses made were >>from 3" up to 8" and were all cast this way. The detail and finish leave >>no room >>for complaint. >> >>I think several of the generalizations posted need some clarification. >> >>First of all, using this method may not be suitable for some depending on the >>MATERIAL used for casting. OR for the slick and fast results required by some >>special circumstances such as film or video. >> >>But if a puppeteer were using a material like Plastic Wood (replaced for me >>by MendALL), then the results have been, are, and will continue to be totally >>successful. The advantage of these wood based materials (and others) provide >>that a head can be worked somewhat after casting to clean and finish >>according >>to need. IF an absolutely smooth and flawless finish is needed, this material >>and method will do the job. >> >>The 'keying' which occurs as one pulls the strings through the almost set >>plaster provides an absolute match of mold pieces IF one pulls the string >>in a >>serpentine movement as Rufus suggests. One cannot expect a good match >>if the >>strings are pulled straight, leaving no keying whatsoever. The string and >>pulling at this point will have no effect on the surface of the plaster >>mold. The >>details are already fixed in the plaster. >> >>Seems to me that if one were using Neoprene, which I think (I have never used >>it) is fairly flexible as it comes form the mold, one could use the string >>method but place the strings up the sides and not up the front of the face. I >>don't know just how much one can 'work' or clean Neoprene after casting. >> >>I personally prefer to have that option of being able to work the head after >>casting. It's very satisfying. >>Perhaps the constraints of production or the pressures of time preclude that >>possibility for some. To me, that's kinda too bad. But that's the reality of >>the business - for some. >> >>What works for some may not be suitable for others. Let's not limit the >>possibilities for some of our newer puppeteers to explore ALL the >>possibilities. >> >>I am off tomorrow for twelve days to O'Neill Puppetry Conference where I run >>the shop. This year we have Terry Lee (Green Ginger), Bernd Ogrodnik, Phillip >>Huber, Jim Rose, Tim Legasse, Marty Robinson, Richard Termine, Lenny >>Pinna and >>Pam Arciero on staff. Jim Kroupa (Between the Lions) will do his amazing >>mechanics workshop. So I will be in puppet heaven once again. >> >>Best to all... >>Fred Thompson >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >>Admin interface: >>http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >>Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > >_______________________________________________ >List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >Admin interface: >http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >Archives: http://www.driftline.org _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Admin interface: http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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