From: Jimsan777-AT-aol.com
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:10:53 EST
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Foam Patternmaking advice?



In a message dated 11/13/06 4:30:21 AM, segalpuppets-AT-comcast.net writes:


> I think it was Jim Gamble, probably at a festival workshop ages ago, who
> suggested covering the object you wanted to make a pattern of with heavy
> aluminum foil.=A0 Cut the foil off and you've got your pattern.=A0 Of course,
> figuring where you want to cut is important too.=A0 I haven't tried that, but
> it makes sense.=A0 Jim can confirm, deny, or elaborate on that distant memory.
> 

Yes, i taught this a long time ago, but several others have used this method 
also.  The pattern being made from foil next to the surface of the model will 
be the pattern for the INSIDE of the mask or head or whatever is being 
duplicated.   The thickness of the foam will naturally increase the overall dimension 
somewhat.   

 I also suggested only covering half the head, or symetrical shape as the 
pattern can be turned over to duplicate the opposite side,   Use the foam rubber 
to it's advantage...don't try to duplicate minutely, but only for general 
shapes...if the pattern gets too niggardly, scant, or tedious the result will not 
be satisfactory.   Jim Gamble
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