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From: "Puppet People" <puppetpeople-AT-nycap.rr.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:59:20 -0400
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Non molding paper mache &  Rod Puppet Length


I use flour, glue and water for our paper maiche and the only time we get 
mold is when we try to save the solution overnight and it is stored in a 
really hot room. To avoid this problem we have found that storing the 
solution in a sealed container in the fridge keeps it from molding. When we 
were working on a large scale project with several schools, thankfully it 
was cold outside and could keep the large batches we mixed up in the van.

Michelle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Hudert" <heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Non molding paper mache & Rod Puppet Length


>
> On Apr 23, 2008, at 1:03 PM, SuzPuppetCosmos-AT-aol.com wrote:
>
>> HI All
>> I looked in the archives for finding what to possibly add to  prevent
>> the
>> thicker applications of paper mache' from molding but could not find
>> anything.
>> Does anyone have any suggestions?
> Don't think I have ever had a problem with paper mache molding if the
> layers were fully dry. But then again I use a glue mixture and not a
> wheat paste mixture. Once the mache is dry and painted it should not
> mold. If it is going to be exposed to excessive moisture once it is
> done seal it with a waterproof layer. That could be a glue mixture or
> clear spray paint.
>  If you are trapping moisture inside by sealing it before it is
> completely dry you are more likely to get mold.
>  Generally thicker applications will take longer to dry. Too thick and
> it may never completely dry without some sort of baking as the outside
> layer exposed to air will dry before the inner layers get a chance to
> dry. If you need a thicker layer you might try to build the layers up.
> You could also try stronger papers and thinner layers rather than the
> thick layers to avoid this problem.
>
>> Also what would be the very best length/height for a pro show size rod
>> puppet ?
>
> Depends on the size of the audience and the venue. The best size for a
> pageant puppet may not be the same as for a theater seating 200 people.
>  Also depends on how many puppeteers you have to work the puppets.
>  And the material/show it will be used for.
>  And the role of the puppet.
>  You see, there is no "one right answer." For example, we do "The Magic
> of Hans Christian Andersen" and the rod puppet for Thumbelisa is about
> 10" tall. The rod puppet for the Emperor is about 24" tall. Same show,
> different "right" sizes.
>  If you can answer "will the puppet do/say what I want it to in x
> size?" "will my prospective audience be able to see and understand what
> the puppet is doing?" and "can the puppet be manipulated by the number
> of puppeteers available?" you will come close to answering what the
> very best length/height for that particular puppet and/or show would
> be. The answer would not always be the same. A mother and child rod
> puppet in the same show would obviously not be the same size.
>
> Christopher
>
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