From: Christopher Hudert <heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:42:37 -0400 To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] string a marionette The black dacron or nylon cord fishing line is not usually available in a "big box" store like WalMart, Target, or even the big box sports stores like Dick's. You might be able to find it locally at a hunting and fishing specialty store though. In an emergency and/or if the marionette is pretty small/light you can try the thread that Randy mentioned. Look for nylon Button and Carpet thread in black. Should be able to find that in any decent fabric store and possibly some larger big box stores if they have a good size sewing/fabric department. I doubt it would hold up to heavy or continued use though. First choice would be the black fish line. Depending on the puppet and its use you could resort to kite string. I've used that for workshop puppets and very occasionally for performance puppets where the string color (or invisibility) was not much of a factor. It's cheap, easy to find (especially this time of year) and easy to work with. It's small enough that it does go away to a certain extent - not like the invisibility of black line, but it does fade from view somewhat. On Apr 23, 2008, at 11:40 AM, Randy Ross wrote: > "I use 16lb. or 20lb. test braided black Dacron Trolling Line. > Some folks use nylon. Dacron stretches less." > > The above is the best, however, in a pinch you can use the nylon black > heavy > thread for sewing that you can buy at a textile outlet. > _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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