Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:01:40 -0500
From: Les Lamborn <llamborn-AT-rbc.org>
Subject: Re: PUPT: Additional tip on Neoprene:


David (the elder) said:
" We have worked out a system that is fool proof and
>elements all the above problems/concerns of leakage:  Pour your Neoprene
>into the
>dry mold, quickly swish it around being sure everything is coated and then
>pour it
>out again.  Wait 5 minutes.  The Neoprene inside the mold will start to
>set up and
>seal all cracks, seam lines, etc. inside the mold where it would normally leak
>out.  No need to put clay on the outside of the mold (unless you have a
>'really'
>large imperfection in the seam of the plaster mold).  Pour the Neoprene
>back into
>the mold and continue on in your normal manner.
>
>I have never heard of Neoprene users pass this tip on - or is it something
>that we,
>in our frustration, have discovered?"

  I ran across that idea too back in the early 70's.  It is a method that
really works.  It is a whole lot better than having neopreme dripping from
your elbows or all over the table.
  BTW David is also correct that you can make a gallon of neopreme go a
long way in making many puppet heads and etc.
  Les

Les Lamborn
Grand Rapids, Mi,USA
Radio Producer of Our Daily Bread
Character Voice, Ventriloquist, Puppeteer
www.rbc.net




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