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 > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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