File puptcrit/puptcrit.0911, message 55


Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:39:10 -0500
From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Papier Mache


Mathieu, you are the man!

2009/11/3 Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>:
> Newsprint comes in various types accorss the globe.
> All the nesprint I have tried were about as weak.
>
> Also, one needs to be aware that strenght in paper mache has more to do than
> just feeling stiff.
>
> Real strenght in paper mache has to be:
> -strong against impact
> -strong against squishing
> -strong against warping from moisture
>
> So, make sure you test your results, once truly dy and cured.
>
>
> And newsprint, in my experience, requires insane amounts of layers bvefore
> attaining any kind of aceptable stiffness and durability.
>
>
> Coffee filters require 6 layers to attain a reasonnable stiffness and
> strenght for a hollow shape, although I prefer to use 8 to 10. More layers
> ofr larger pieces.
>
> I also found out that changing the method makes even the weakest paper into
> a strong paper mache. My paper mache bark method works wonderfully with
> paper towels. The result is strong enough for a full head mask, and more
> lightweight than coffee filters.
>
>
>
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