File puptcrit/puptcrit.0802, message 937


From: Gregory Ballora <gregballora-AT-sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:51:23 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Making Eyes


Mathieu,
I am sorry that I have not tried the micro mesh as well, and cannot  
give any review of its performance. I will say that it usually isn't  
necessary for me, since I usually don't back paint my eyes. For that,  
you would need to really polish the injection marks. I usually sand  
the mark down, spray it with white primer, airbrush on a pupil and  
iris, then cover the whole thing in epoxy. Since the epoxy does  
yellow over time, backpainting is probably better for longevity, so  
if someone tries that micromesh, let us know how it works.
GB
On Feb 27, 2008, at 4:19 PM, Mathieu René wrote:

> Greg Ballora suggested using clear plastic domes for making puppet  
> eyes.
> Reading the product description at the link provided, I also  
> learned about
> Micromesh, which sounds like it might be better and more subtle than
> sandpaper. I'd love to try it soon!
>
> So here is the link to some Micromesh info!
> Information keeps on sprouting more of itself!
>
> http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gregory Ballora" <gregballora-AT-sbcglobal.net>
> To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Making Eyes
>
>
> If you want take the christmas ornament idea one step further, try
> looking at the clear domes at Kit Kraft..
> http://kitkraft.biz/product.php?productid=2569&cat=0&page=1
>
> Some of the great things about them are that they come in lots of
> sizes, and are all reliably sized. You can get the same thing at any
> time of year. They are also much sturdier. Another great feature is
> that they are nesting, the 1 3/4" makes a perfect eyelid for the 1
> 1/2" size.
>
> The down side is that they do have that nasty sprue on them that has
> to be sanded off, so back painting them is difficult. That and they
> are relatively expensive. but sometimes getting just the right part
> is worth it's weight in gold ( or original celastic, or old formula
> plastic wood.....)
>
> GB
>
> On Feb 24, 2008, at 10:37 AM, Mathieu René wrote:
>
>> Thanks Michele.
>>
>> I've been using a lot of wooden beads and balls too.
>> I was just wondering about other, less known methods, maybe crazier
>> ones,
>> just in case I was missing out on something great.
>>
>> Thanks for trying.
>> Play again!
>>
>>
>> Here's another one:
>>
>> Spherical plastic christmas tree ornaments. I've scored about three
>> dozen of
>> them at a gig last christmas, they were throwing them away after
>> the event,
>> and they were brand new!
>> They're strong and smooth but no glossy, and can be repainted.These
>> are big,
>> I can't wait to use them on a big  or bug-eyed puppet!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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