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From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mathieu_Ren=E9?= <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:21:39 -0400
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Apoxie Sculpt: testing


Hi Anne.

I don't use neoprene because I've never tried it, as it is not easily 
available here (montreal).

It is the same ordering problem with Apoxie, but I ordered Apoxie Sculpt 
because I needed something near- indestructible for the tiny fingers.
So far, all the tests proved that this is a GREAT choice.
I litterally threw a test hand to the floor, hit it against a post, and 
tried breaking it iwith my hands. It eventually snapped, but such a strenght 
was needed that I would not be worried for small puppet use.
As long as it isn't a fighting puppet with real impact.


We will be using molds to cast the final hands in Apoxie.
I should have sculpted the original hands in Super Sculpey instead of the 
Apoxie. Much easier to control, and I can use my bare hands, and I can bake 
it with my heat gun when I need to set something that works. I think I might 
actually do that NOW. The hands are started, but not very satisfying yet. I 
might save some time by actually starting over.

Thanks for that change of perspective!




Mathieu René Créaturiste
Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera...
Puppets, Masks, Etcetera...
www.creaturiste.com
creaturiste-AT-magma.ca
(514) 274-8027
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anne Schaefer" <anne-AT-tanglewoodmarionettes.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 6:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Apoxie Sculpt: testing


> So Mathieu,
>
> It's been great following your progress on this project, but I'm just
> curious why you don't use neoprene?  Not saying that this is the be-all
> and end-all of substances, but it is very durable, easy to work with,
> takes perfect detail from plaster molds, cures quickly, and has low
> toxicity.  Have you tried it in the past and not had any luck?
>
> Only asking because I'm envisioning you trying to sculpt tiny hands
> with gloves on - and my heart goes out to you LOL!
>
> Anne
>
>
> On Jun 16, 2006, at 4:10 AM, Mathieu René wrote:
>
>> I finally started using Apoxie Sculpt.
>> I am making small hands for the marionnetes I am building for the
>> movie.
>>
>> The subtle smell is very easy to endure, and similar in "flavour" to
>> PC-7, the epoxy paste sold in harware stores (which I stopped using
>> because it was too slow to set and way too liquid while setting.
>> However it was a strong adheive for glass onto wood).
>>
>> Apoxie is very strong so far, and can accept fine details, but it is
>> real hard to control small details with gloves on. I refuse to work it
>> with my bare hands, as I have read too many bad stories about people
>> developping bad skin reactions with it overtime.
>> bleding is hard to do over a flexible armature. Once the first layre
>> is dry, I expect extra pressure willhelpe make the seams disappear.
>>
>> So I am working in stages. First, covering the fine wire armature to
>> give the main shape and the rigidity. Then when cured (24 hours), I
>> can add the rest, like knuckles and extra muscle, and smoothing.
>>
>> The test hands will be submitted to heavy testing, to see how strong
>> this stuff really is. so far, it looks VERY promising. Much stronger
>> than Super Sculpey, and possibly than my strongest re-enforced paper
>> mache pulp. The fingers are really thin, and will be ideal for testing
>> against brittleness and chipping.
>> Concrete floors and walls will be my assistants...
>>
>> I'll keep you posted.
>>
>>
>> Mathieu René Créaturiste
>> Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera...
>> Puppets, Masks, Etcetera...
>> www.creaturiste.com
>> creaturiste-AT-magma.ca
>> (514) 274-8027
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