From: "Marcia" <megnik-AT-icenter.net> Subject: Re: PUPT: PVC pipe as main support for parade puppets Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 20:13:39 -0600 regarding the main support for large puppets..... when I made a couple for a First Night parade several years ago..... we used an aluminum pole if I remember right ! Regarding the body for the big puppets.... we used bamboo for a shape and cloth over top ! I remember clearly the night I made the arms AND the legs for them...(two puppets).... I took elastic and stretched it (along the whole length) and sewed two lengths and then sewed a length in with the seam.... it gathered the material wonderfully and the movement of the cloth was incredible !!! I was soooo excited when I finished the first one... I called my friend up.... and walked over (through the neighborhood) with this bright orange piece of gathered tube !!! I had a great time !!! (the puppets were ten feet.... so the arms were loooooonnnggg ) If anyone decides to try something like this.... have someone else do the other limbs so that you get to enjoy the first limb and they get to hate sewing with the elastic ! :-) I think I am getting the itch to create some giant puppets again..... anyone have any money to hire??? :-) Marcia Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada --- Personal replies to: "Marcia" <megnik-AT-icenter.net> --- List replies to: puptcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- Admin commands to: majordomo-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu
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