From: Anne Schaefer <anne-AT-tanglewoodmarionettes.com> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:37:54 -0400 To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Marionette Stringing advice? On Jun 5, 2006, at 10:00 AM, Jimsan777-AT-aol.com wrote: > In "Strings", the actual strings were metaphors, as you know. To get > a > clean look, drill a 1/32 inch hole in the wood (or celastic or plastic > wood...whatever) insert the string with a bit of glue, drive a > toothpick to hold it, > and break off the excess. The string will hold for years..and years. > jim > Gamble > Yes, this is a good way to attach strings, but it does not allow for easy removal and reattachment (presumably for costume changes?), which was Mathieu's original request. Most of our marionettes are "perma-strung", so unfortunately I don't have much help to offer, Mathieu. I do recollect a thread, though, that discussed little clips, or something. Fishing gear?? > I'm surprised you are only now thinking of the strings, long after > you've > created the figure. Desired movement must be considered from the > beginning. > Usually figures are too stiff or too loose, having not considered the > planes of > motion of a foot, for example is so much different from a wrist joint. > Lacking these parameters cannot be overcome with a strings. Jim > Gamble I'm sure Mathieu has thought about the movement, Jim. He wasn't asking about whether or not to have strings, but only about different ways to attach them. Anne > _______________________________________________ > 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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