To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:20:09 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Costuming a Puppet


I have the head detached.  When I place it on the glove I always feel that
neck gets all bunched together and put out of shape.  I think it is pattern
problems.  The glove is attached to a cardboard tube that is then inserted
into the head.  Perhaps this is inherently flawed, but then I need to ask a
different question: What is the best way to adhere the cloth of glove to the
opening of the head?

Thanks for responding.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: puptcrit-bounces-AT-puptcrit.org [mailto:puptcrit-bounces-AT-puptcrit.org]
On Behalf Of Susan Wall Kronenberg
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:26 PM
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Costuming a Puppet

When you costume a puppet (hand or marionette), do you have the head 
on or off the puppet?  Best way is to keep the head off.  It's easier 
to costume just the body, and then attach the head once everything 
else is completed.

Susan

>I have a difficult time fitting the neck of the costume around the neck of
>the puppet head; as a result there is always an awkward finish around
there.
>Any advice?
>Should I start from purchased patterns (for dolls) or should I make my own
>patterns and if so, how do I do that?
>Does yelling at the needle and thread help in any measure?
>
>Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Paul Fantini
>Principal Puppeteer
>Storybook Puppet Theater, LLC
>Union, NJ 07083
>(908) 206-0449
>http://www.storybookpuppettheater.com
>
>PS...I have consulted with my puppets and they say Cardinals 24 - Steelers
>20.  It will be interesting to count how many puppets we see during the
>commercials.
>
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