File puptcrit/puptcrit.0804, message 23


From: Ed Atkeson <edatkeson-AT-earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:13:14 -0400
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Rod questions....


 >>> I had come across several different types of RODS that extend  
into the puppets hands for manipulation (Kermit style).

On Se- Same Street we had rods that actually bent at the tip and slid  
into the hand. Other puppets at other places I had straight rods that  
were stationary and didn't come out.

I understand the dowel rod at the base but what I would like to ask  
you critters is if you know of the diverse rods and/or can you tell  
me where I might find/purchase them.

We have rods at our workshop, but I know there are different types  
and I'd like to educate myself about them.
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Dear P.A.T.
I'm using carbon fiber rods, 1/8" or a little thinner. Very light,  
strong and stiff, black, they are used for model planes and kites. At  
the end I epoxy a fork which engages a thin wooden tang on the  
puppet's hand, attaches with a thin bent wire through a pivot hole.  
You can see the tang here:
http://www.firlefanzgallery.com/makepup05.html

But at the Wakka Wakka show "Fabrik" I saw last month, they were  
using some kind of very springy steel rods that often were pretty  
radically bent in use. Seemed that would help when controlling both  
arms with one hand.
best,
Ed
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