Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:54:35 EDT
Subject: Re: PUPT: Re:Shadow Puppet Rods



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In a message dated 10/12/2002 10:46:49 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
profwill66-AT-hotmail.com writes:


> The implication in the query about shadow puppet rods is that the teacher is 
> 
> looking for transparent ones, else why specifically "plastic?"  Some of us 
> use sheet acetate tabs as part of shadow puppet controls, and Steven's idea 
> 
> about using Lexan strip works for vertical rods but can be too flexible.  
> Sometimes it's useful to design shadow puppets so the rods aren't seen, but 
> 
> often the shadow of the control is part of the nature of the art. Then 
> there's always the "Turkish" style where the rods run straight back from 
> the 
> screen.  With careful lighting and manipulation, they are seldom seen.  
> Visible rods shouldn't discourage experimenting with the form

Actually, she was specifically asking for the type of rods used on Javanese 
shadow puppets, only made of plastic instead of horn.  She was inspired by an 
exhibit of shadow puppets and liked "the little swirly at the top" and was 
hoping to find a source so her students could make Indonesian inspired shadow 
puppets.  She said the exhibit she saw included some rods made of horn, and 
some of plastic.  

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