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From: "bwertheim" <bud-AT-budsyard.com>
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:19:59 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] puptcrit Digest, Vol 28, Issue 32


The puppet type you refer to is called a 'Humanette'... I'm sure there are 
many variations abounding and you will receive other appellations by now.... 
Bud

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>   3. Re: puptcrit Digest, Vol 28, Issue 31 (Phillip Friedrich)
>   4. Re: Oil-based clay tips (Ed Atkeson)
>   5. Mold Making tips and supplies from Farwest Materials
>      (George Robinson)
>   6. "body puppets"? (Aaron Shepard)
>   7. Re: Mold Making tips and supplies from Farwest Materials
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> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:21:31 -0500
> From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca>
> Subject: [Puptcrit] A few clay modeling tutorials
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> AMAZING tutorial by Peter Konig.
> Who?
> Just the guy who sculpted Draco (movie DragonHeart), just one among many 
> other wonderful movie creatures!
> The best I've ever seen on the net, all categories confused, just because 
> of the precious information given. It's in a forum format, so it's very 
> long to load and follow, but hey, it's free, and has opened my mind to 
> techniques I never dreamed of! Be sure to check all the pages (link at top 
> and bottom of pages)
> The modeling techniques also work with polymer clay, as it is what Peter 
> Konig uses in those tutorials.
> Check out his website also (requires flash, takes a long time to load).
>
> http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18287
> a fantasy animal, with muscles and skin textures
>
> http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71836
> this one is even weirder!
>
> the artist's website: www.peterkonig.com
>
>
> Other clay Tutorials (this page has a few, just scroll down):
> http://www.southerngfx.co.uk/general/tutorials/tutorial.htm
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:05:20 -0800
> From: "Tim Giugni" <octorilla-AT-gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Paper Mache Release
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> The only "problem" with sprays; the mould will not accept neoprene later. 
> If
> one is using or thinks of using neoprene it's a problem. Otherwise who
> cares.
>
> I like to use clear coat on water-based clay to keep it from cracking. 
> Keeps
> the clay nice and hydrated with no degradation of the clay later.
>
> I'm a fan of the water/paper first layer. I find that if I do 1/4 of a 
> mask
> and then start the second layer before the first starts to dry that I 
> don't
> have problems with adhesion of the layers or project to the mould.
>
> As a side note. Kinko's. I like using writing paper for those mid-sized
> projects. Kinko's recycling bin offers tons of free colored and white
> papers. Yes, the people that work there will think you are from Mars, but
> eh, what-ya-gonna-do?
>
> Tim
> Il Teatro Calamari
>
> On 2/21/07, Bob Frith <hb-AT-compnet.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Here at Horse + Bamboo the two main mask makers have different approaches
>> to
>> this problem. Alison Duddle uses cellophane - which I think you've called
>> plastic film - a kind of cling wrap. It works really well but I find it
>> fiddly, possibly because I've got fatter fingers than Alison, especially
>> round details - eyes, noses, ears...
>>
>> I tend to use a light spray of furniture polish, let it dry off for a few
>> minutes, and then simply start sticking on the glue and paper. It works
>> fine, but possibly takes a day or two longer for the paper layers to dry
>> out. Alison disapproves as she thinks the polish on the clay makes it 
>> less
>> suitable for recycling. Maybe its true, I'm not sure, but to my mind
>> that's
>> a small price to pay...
>>
>> Painting a layer of shellac on the inside of a negative plaster mould
>> makes
>> separation process easier - and strengthens the plaster.
>>
>> Bob Frith
>>
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> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:18:46 -0700
> From: "Phillip Friedrich" <phillipfriedrich-AT-gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] puptcrit Digest, Vol 28, Issue 31
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> Hello Fellow Puppet Builders, I am new to this mailing list but hope to 
> help
> in anyway i can. Just to inform everyone i operate the
> http://puppet.wikia.com and could use some more contributors. you can add
> articles about your puppets or just about anything related
> to puppetry.
>
> Thanks,
> Phillip
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:40:11 -0500
> From: Ed Atkeson <edatkeson-AT-earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Oil-based clay tips
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> MR: >>> It's amazing!
> Its precise!
> It smooths like nothing else!
> -----------------------------------
> Mathieu,
> Yes, it's great. I always have a good time sculpting with plasticine.
>
> My method is to make a simple sturdy armature of wood, just an upright
> on a base. I wind a bit of wire around it so the clay will stick
> better. Clamp down the armature solidly and start building.
>
> I take blocks of clay or chunks from the previous project and cut them
> up with a drywall knife. You just push the knife down through and slice
> it up into usable chunks.
>
> I use a hammer to build the clay up fast. Wham.
>
> Heating isn't really necessary with this method but I do sometimes hang
> a cliplight with a heatlamp over my clay tub.
>
> I make the actual head using marine epoxy and cotton cloth right over
> the clay. And yes, the clay sticks to the inside of the part which is
> pretty annoying, I've used saran for a release but that's just as
> annoying. The epoxy manufacturer says to use soap for a release. I
> suppose with soap you could just rinse it off the clay before
> recycling.
>
> One of these days I'll try actually making a mold.
>
> best,
> Ed A
>
> ps, my passport renewal probably won't reach me in time to go to the
> show at Cafe Concret. I sent it only 5 weeks ago.
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:53:12 -0800
> From: "George Robinson" <george-AT-bmi.net>
> Subject: [Puptcrit] Mold Making tips and supplies from Farwest
> Materials
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> Hi All,
>  I'm new to the Puppet World and thought I may have a contribution as far 
> as mold making techniques and supplies if anyone is interested. I was a 
> mold maker for 15 years at a contemporary art foundry and have molded just 
> about everything under the sun. I also sell Smooth-On Products, rubber and 
> cold casting plastic also J. F. McCaughin waxes and oil clays and foundry 
> supplies. You may see our products at  http://www.farwestmaterials.com/ 
> we are the northwest distributor for Smooth-On centrally located here in 
> the northwest which can save on shipping if you are located in the area. 
> So if you think I may be of help for you give me a call or email.
>
>     Best Regards, George
>
>
> George J. Robinson
> Farwest Materials
> Email george-AT-farwestmaterials.com
> Ph. (509)-522-0556
> Address: 405 Woodland Ave.
> Walla Walla WA 99362
> Fax (509)-526-1522
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:12:12 -0800
> From: Aaron Shepard <Aaron2007-AT-aaronshep.com>
> Subject: [Puptcrit] "body puppets"?
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> My wife, Anne, and I are interested in making a certain kind of
> puppet, but either the name for it has changed, or I never knew the
> right one in the first place. It's a puppet worn almost like a piece
> of clothing, with one of the puppeteer's hands in the mouth, a second
> one in a hand-glove, and both feet in the feet of the puppet. It's
> around four feet tall, and the puppeteer wears black to be less
> noticeable.
>
> I've seen this kind of puppet several times, including Timon in Julie
> Taymor's The Lion King. I thought it was called a "body puppet," but
> the "body puppets" I'm seeing on the Web don't include any foot
> manipulation.
>
> Can anyone tell me what this is called and where I might find
> patterns or tips on making them?
>
> Aaron
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:26:54 -0800
> From: "William Hennes" <williamhennes-AT-charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Mold Making tips and supplies from Farwest
> Materials
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> Welcome George!
>
> A plug for George, I have known him for a over two years now, and has been
> extremely helpful to me on my projects!  Both with his knowledge of
> materials and supplying the materials.
>
> William
>
>
>
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> From: "George Robinson" <george-AT-bmi.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:53 PM
> Subject: [Puptcrit] Mold Making tips and supplies from Farwest Materials
>
>
>> Hi All,
>>  I'm new to the Puppet World and thought I may have a contribution as far
>> as mold making techniques and supplies if anyone is interested. I was a
>> mold maker for 15 years at a contemporary art foundry and have molded 
>> just
>> about everything under the sun. I also sell Smooth-On Products, rubber 
>> and
>> cold casting plastic also J. F. McCaughin waxes and oil clays and foundry
>> supplies. You may see our products at  http://www.farwestmaterials.com/
>> we are the northwest distributor for Smooth-On centrally located here in
>> the northwest which can save on shipping if you are located in the area.
>> So if you think I may be of help for you give me a call or email.
>>
>>     Best Regards, George
>>
>>
>> George J. Robinson
>> Farwest Materials
>> Email george-AT-farwestmaterials.com
>> Ph. (509)-522-0556
>> Address: 405 Woodland Ave.
>> Walla Walla WA 99362
>> Fax (509)-526-1522
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