Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:10:53 -0400 To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org From: Diane Kordas <diane-AT-romperrhythm.com> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] toxic and non toxic adhesives and protection Thanks all for the great info re: adhesives, celastic, latex, etc. And Mathieu, your puppets are sooo wonderful, I sure would love to see them in person and meet you, too. What a talent! I'm self taught and taught by mom and grandma, mainly work with paper mache', foam and cloth puppets, hand puppets, rod puppets. I use a mixture of water, wallpaper paste and sculpt or coat when I build mache' heads, and make props with the same. The sculpt and coat adds extra toughness, and also allows for a smoother last finish to fill in any cracks or nicks, and I do sand the final mache, add another layer of sculpt or coat prior to painting. Expensive, but non-toxic. Nice smooth woodlike finish. And I wear non sterile medical gloves when I work, multiple gloves in a box, non latex, fit tightly, so good control. I like the sculpt or coat matte varnish, really protects the paint and puppets from dings and scratches thus far. Plus, I pack my puppets nicely when travelling for shows. My favorite adhesive has become "Gorilla glue" to make a really strong bond when others such as 3 M ( I run out to my porch and do the spraying for good vent.) or hot glue gun just won't do. Gorilla glue is toxic, use with care, don't get it on your hands, and is an expandable foam. I used it recently when I made a set of 3 bobblehead puppets to adhere the spring to the puppet head and to the PVC pipe the bodies were attached to. Very tough and reliable for adhering most things. Best if you rough up the PVC with sandpaper before using. I use weldbond contact cement too for some gluing foam to foam or other products - again running out on my porch for vent.. Hope this info is helpful. I don't use latex molds and have not gotten into mold making thus far. Some of my puppets can be viewed on my website under "programs" and "introducing the puppets" if anyone would like to check them out. Great list, thanks pupcrit folks! (out of the lurker closet!) Diane Kordas www.romperrhythm.com _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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