File puptcrit/puptcrit.0903, message 487


Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:20:36 -0400
From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] TECH: Bobblehead mask


That is really funny Mathieu!

2009/3/26 Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>:
> I'm finishing a full-head portrait mask tonight.
> While experimenting with a simpler system to make it wearable (instead of
> custom foam padding),
> I found a method that could be used very efficiently to make the "Bobblehead
> effect".
>
> By this I mean the way some caricature figurines have their oversized heads
> mounted on a spring and wiggle with any vibration. Sme system was used to
> meke hula girls some peolpe like to put on their car's dashboard.
>
>
> How to do it:
>
> Just make a cross by sewing together two lenghts of wide belt elastic
> (sewing supplies).
> Attach the ends inside your mask, making sure it places your head properly
> for mask position and proper eyesight. You'll need to try until you get
> proper lenghts.To help with these, first play around with it by using
> masking tape instead of glue and/or staples.
>
> Because the elastics are so stretchy, you get full bobble-motion all around.
> Obviously not for your usual controlled performance (not for Dance), but
> neat as an effect.
> And it's not much fun if you're wearing glasses, it bumps against them.
>
>
> So, I'm not going to use this method for this mask, because he needs to be
> stable and full of dignity. He'll perform in a concert featuring two big
> classical orchestras. But I'm glad I gave the cross a try, just for the
> learning.
>
>
>
>
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