Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:05:35 EST
Subject: Re: PUPT: Molds, casting & reproducing



In a message dated 2/22/02 3:19:12 PM, Wayong-AT-aol.com writes:

<< Actually, my question was how to reproduce my works.  I already have 
techniques to make my original works.  
Has anyone worked with Friendly Plastic before?

Wayong >>

Neoprene works well for multiple castings, although it is expensive.  As far 
as I know, it's non-toxic, and relatively easy to work with.  And not to 
offend any Friendly Plastic advocates out there, but personally I can't stand 
the stuff.  I used it once about ten years ago to make some puppet hands -- a 
hellacious experience.  One of these puppets was exposed to direct sunlight 
in the back of a car (still in its bag), and his hand melted.  The "Friendly" 
plastic fused to the puppet bag material and had to be cut out.  
Unfortunately, the character was a Prince Charming type -- if it had been 
Quasimodo, I could have run with it.  Oh well.
If you haven't already, you may want to check out the puptcrit archives for 
info re Neoprene and mold-making.  

~Anne


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