From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mathieu_Ren=E9?= <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca> To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 03:43:16 -0400 Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Shadow puppet sticks Hi DMCG. I'm no shadow puppet maker (yet), but maybe these leads might help start a brainstorm: I've read about some shadows where the central rod is nearly invisible (even away from the shadow, being attached behind the figure at an angle, depending on the light source(s). Even for tanslucent shadows, it might work, if you include an opaque area in your original design (a figure's pouch, a belt, a shield...) and attach the rod or rods there. Lots of plastics are rather easy to bend into shape, using heat (I used a heat gun to shape my oversize bathroom towel poles out of PVC pipes). I know some hobby shops sell plastic rods. much like brass or copper rods are sold for model making. The trouble would be to find the right stiffness for what you need, but then, a simple test will tell you if that specific plastic can be shaped enough for your needs. Otherwise, why not make a wire outline on each of your puppets (I know, lots of intricate work), and then prop that over the bent end of your vcentral rod, ans twist them together with a finer wire, and/or solder... Another wacky idea would be to try using use feather quills as parts of some of your frames . Some are very strong and lots are translucent. Cool effect maybe if translucent enough for shadows. Could be used for birds, fish and the likes. Maybe even vould be pushed to make skeletons... Remove the feather part and use only the "fin". I've seena amzing results when some paper mache contact of mine made a realistic fish fin using a chciken quill pressed between two sheets of strong rice paper. TRanslucent, and almost identical to a picture he took of a real fish fin at a history museum. Mathieu René Créaturiste Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera... Puppets, Masks, Etcetera... www.creaturiste.com creaturiste-AT-magma.ca (514) 274-8027 _______________________________________________ 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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