Subject: Re: PUPT: Molds, casting & reproducing
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 22:29:14 


If you want to see some very good examples and steps involved in using 
neoprene then check out Marty's images on:

http://www.puppetmuseum.com/FREECOLL/WORKSHOP/Workshop2.htm

They all did an excellent job with their art and in showing the process.

Kenner.

I like Neoprene


>From: Puppetz-AT-aol.com
>Reply-To: puptcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu
>To: puptcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu
>Subject: Re: PUPT: Molds, casting & reproducing
>Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:05:35 EST
>
>
>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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