To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:29:05 +0000
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Distressing fake fur



LOL!!! 
I'm so glad those tips worked out for you!! 
I don't currently have a personal site with my puppet designs on it. however, I just co-created a full scale puppet & actor piece called "Icarus". I directed and choreographed the production and my business partner Michael Bush designed the puppets for this production and he did an incredible job. you can check out the show here...flyingboyproductions.com As soon as I get my site up I'll let you know. I'm currently designing a koi fish for Hartford Stage and will be performing it as well from Oct. through Nov. Facebook me and we can keep tabs on each other. Do you have a website with your work on it?
again, I'm so glad to be of help!!!
stefano

> From: creaturiste-AT-primus.ca
> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:13:09 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Distressing fake fur
> 
> I want to Thank Stefano Brancato for the advice that really made it work for 
> me, on the projects I am working on: puppet wig, beards, and a satyr mask's 
> long hair.
> It might come in handy also for a squirrel hand puppet I am starting 
> tomorrow.
> 
> 
> I have just machine-washed my synthetic fur in hot water with a splash of 
> bleach, using the Heavy Wash setting, and already the fur has nice natural 
> strands and much less shine to it, without looking dull. It's exactly the 
> look I was after.
> It's in the dryer right now. I'm keeping an eye on it, to make sure it 
> doesn't melt.
> 
> Thank you so much, Stefano!
> Can we see your puppets on a website?
> 
> 
> 
> >
> > often i wash the fur in hot water several times with a pinch of bleach to 
> > take out the brightness. then dry it on high or medium depending on the 
> > fabric. then i take thinning sheers and snip at it randomly and it gives a 
> > great distressed look. you should test the bleach and dryer parts with a 
> > swatch of the fabric.
> > stefano
> 
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