From: Angusson-AT-aol.com Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:11:37 EST To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] resource questions Hi Yvette: Go with Mathieu's idea. Some home supply stores sell wall mountable magnetic strips which are designed to take a little weight. They are easier on / kinder to, the edges of a chisel. I have to go against (some) European tradition AND my teacher, Albrecht Roser (and most likely some on this list) and tell you to NOT use leather of any kind for joints. It dries out and gives no warning of an imminent break. I was touring with Meridith Bixby once and while operating a marionette saw his hand preceed him slightly as he crossed the stage. It was weird and laughable at the same time. Meredith used leather strips for his wrist joints. I use theatrical 'trick' or 'tie' line. It's a braided cotton covered dacron core which stands up amazingly well and will show some wear before breaking. Even if the cotton wears through, the core will still hold. I use 1/8" glazed black tie line. I have a huge spool with yards of it here if you'd like me to send you some. I also may be able to shed some light on other marionette joint construction possibilities. We can talk after the Holidays. OK? I need to think about books. So many have helped but I learned mostly by watching or participating in a few classes, and much by experimenting on my own. Happy Holidays! Fred T. _______________________________________________ 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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