File puptcrit/puptcrit.0611, message 160


Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:25:11 -0600
From: Andrew <puppetvision-AT-gmail.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: [Puptcrit]  Foam Patternmaking advice?


Mathieu,

What you're describing is called "the wedge method" of foam puppet
construction. The basic idea is that to make a perfect sphere you glue
together eight wedges that are four times longer than they are wide. You can
create different shapes by varying the size, shape and number of wedges.
have an old tutorial (incomplete unfortunately) at
http://www.bear-town.com/backstage/tumbles_intro.htm that describes how to
do this if you haven't already seen it.

I would personally not buy the Foam Book. If money is tight I think you'll
find the patterns sold by Puppet Project much better. The patterns are
somewhat lacking when it comes to technical details, but as far as learning
how to make different shaped heads they are great.

Even better is a new DVD by Dave Privett called "From Sketch To Show:
Patterning A Puppet". It can be ordered through Dave's company Playsoup at
http://www.playsoup.com/store/video6.htm

I hope this helps!

- Andrew

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