From: "bwertheim" <bud-AT-budsyard.com> To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: <puptcrit-request-AT-lists.driftline.org> To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: puptcrit Digest, Vol 28, Issue 32 > Send puptcrit mailing list submissions to > puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > puptcrit-request-AT-lists.driftline.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > puptcrit-owner-AT-lists.driftline.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of puptcrit digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. A few clay modeling tutorials (Mathieu Ren?) > 2. Re: Paper Mache Release (Tim Giugni) > 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 > (William Hennes) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:21:31 -0500 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-magma.ca> > Subject: [Puptcrit] A few clay modeling tutorials > To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> > Message-ID: <004a01c755bb$35058cf0$931e70cf-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" > > 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:05:20 -0800 > From: "Tim Giugni" <octorilla-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Paper Mache Release > To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > Message-ID: > <36468f8c0702210905l592acb00u8c8a60e93463e119-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >> Admin interface: >> http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > 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 > To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > Message-ID: > <af548eb10702210918j22d8467cm8fed5327e8adbaf-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > 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 > To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > Message-ID: <03ed2e306b79bbefe3ca8ee4b5649f97-AT-earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > 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. > > > > ------------------------------ > > 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 > To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> > Message-ID: <00c201c755fa$4e3c0610$0300a8c0-AT-DHS9R1B1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:12:12 -0800 > From: Aaron Shepard <Aaron2007-AT-aaronshep.com> > Subject: [Puptcrit] "body puppets"? > To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > Message-ID: <p06240811c2027171b679-AT-[10.0.1.4]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" > > 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > 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 > To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> > Message-ID: <000401c7560f$c63f8be0$020aa8c0-AT-bif> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > 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 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Robinson" <george-AT-bmi.net> > To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org> > 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org >> Admin interface: >> http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org > Admin interface: > http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > End of puptcrit Digest, Vol 28, Issue 32 > **************************************** > > _______________________________________________ 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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