Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 14:46:34 -0800
From: "K.Ruby" <wisefool-AT-hooked.net>
Subject: Re: PUPT: Re: papier-mache in sheet form


You can get 100% cotton rag papers in different thicknesses and
softnesse3s at most major art supply stores in the US.  It is usually
used for etching,  lithography and water color painting, but can be used
in the manner you are asking about.

ruby

Bradford Clark wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have a source for sheets of a papier-mache type material with a
> high rag content which can be pressed into negative molds for puppet heads,
> masks, etc?  I've seen similar materials in Japan and Venice (where it's
> very soft and used for the first layer of masks), and I'm sure it must be
> available in the US, but I can't remember ever seeing it. Thanks!
> 
> Bradford Clark
> Associate Professor / Scenic Designer
> 
> Theatre Department
> 338 South Hall
> Bowling Green State University
> Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0236  USA
> 
> e-mail: bclark-AT-bgnet.bgsu.edu
> 
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