File puptcrit/puptcrit.0611, message 137


From: Arturo Sinclair <arturos-AT-ufl.edu>
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 23:45:55 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sealing Giant Puppets


Bec,

we like to use the Zinsser line of primers and sealers. We have used  
them to protect giant paper-mache puppets in very wet exterior  
situations. We have found Zinsser's BULLS EYE 1-2-3 to be  
extraordinary. The heads should of course be throughly primed inside  
out. It dries fast to re-coat (I use 3+ coats) is sandable and leaves  
a very smooth satin finish. (clean-up brushes with warm water and  
soap).  A sculptor friend of mine recommended it to us a few years  
ago and we have used nothing else since. You can find them at any   
good hardware store.

We also use their Shellac spray to protect the acrylic color layer.  
It is not rated for exteriors but it holds extremely well unless you  
are performing under the Perfect Storm.
Another option if you are really going for a Rain Dance Festival is  
to use their Bulls Eye 1-2-3 DEEP TINT. This primer allows you to add  
colorant to the primer without degrading its bonding qualities.

As a last note I should mention that we use their BIN Shellac  
(alcohol based) primer it to prime not only our very abused  
(interior) puppet heads or props but also our working surfaces which  
take years of beating before they need to be recoated.

Arturo
p.s. No, I do NOT work for Zinsser :-). It is just great when you  
find a truly great product and hypoalergenic on top of that!
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:18:56 -0500
> From: "Bec Young" <byoung-AT-matrixtheatre.org>
> Subject: [Puptcrit] Sealing Giant Puppets
>
>
> Hello, I am working on giant puppets for a community theatre.  Has  
> anyone sucessfully sealed paper-mache heads so they don't get  
> damaged by rain?  We may be getting into a parade contract whereby  
> we have to bring the puppets out regardless of the weather.  I  
> would appreciate advice.
> Thanks,
> Bec
>
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