Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:53:29 -0400
From: The Puppetry Arts Theatre <info-AT-puppetryarts.org>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Rod questions.... - with Attachments


But what was the material the Henson rode is made of? In particular- what is
that wire/rod? When I worked w the muppet puppets they had a wire that wud
bend into the finger- cud take it in and out. I cant find that material!
Any thots



On 4/3/08 11:17 PM, "Gregory Ballora" <gregballora-AT-sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I wrote an article about this for our local guild. I don't have a
> nice easy pdf  for all to read, but I do have a copy of the text in
> word, with the drawings in a separate file. Hope this works, and let
> me know if you have any questions.
> Greg
> 
> [ Attachments: 
> http://www.puptcrit.org/attachments/gregballora/Resized_dwgs.doc
>  
> http://www.puptcrit.org/attachments/gregballora/NFWB_3-29-06_short_layout.doc
> ]
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Apr 3, 2008, at 8:25 AM, The Puppetry Arts Theatre wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hey I gotta question.......
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Do share any thots.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
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